Schools.com Articles
More 'boomerang' kids returning home after college
June 27, 2011Facing a tough job market and hefty student loan debt, growing numbers of college graduates are moving back in with their parents.
Beach brainstorming guide to college essays: tips for writing your college admission composition
June 22, 2011It's the season for fun in the sun, long afternoons on the beach--college essays? We offer tips for getting started this summer while you have some downtime.
Colleges deploying mobile learning apps
June 20, 2011With interest in distance learning and online education trending higher every year, many colleges and universities are deploying mobile apps to support both distance learners and students in physical classrooms.
Cool jobs: Reference librarian
June 17, 2011When this wife and mother decided to leave a high-stress, low-paying job for something with better prospects, she got her MLS degree online and a cool job as a reference librarian.
OMG S.O.S! 5 emergency summer job hunting tips for college-bound slackers
June 15, 2011Unless you plan to write your college admission essay on the summer you spent doing absolutely nothing, you should figure out a way to salvage your summer. These five last-minute strategy tips can help.
10 Ways to find a mentor who can be your BFF
June 15, 2011Mentors can be integral in keeping students on the path to success--we show you how to find a mentor that's a perfect match.
How to ace summer school: great online homework-help and tutoring sites
June 14, 2011We highlight some "A+" sites that provide online tutoring (often for free!) and offer struggling students resources for solving problems and completing their assignments.
The 529 account: Get a tax break while saving for college
June 14, 2011Start saving for college now with a 529 plan, which allows money invested to grow tax-free, enabling you to save more money faster--we outline what you need to know about choosing and using a 529 college saving plan.
Top 6 entry-level jobs
June 14, 2011Attention college grads looking for work: In this interactive feature, we put the spotlight on six of the top positions available to entry-level graduates. Learn more.
Top 5 characteristics hiring managers seek
June 14, 2011Do you have what it takes to land your first job as a college graduate? CollegeGrad.com asked hiring managers what they looked for in entry-level job candidates--and we tell you what they said.
10 'helping' professions and how to train for them
June 14, 2011If you're looking for a career where you can help people, but you're not sure which job is right for you--or how to train for it--this list will help you choose.
How to land an entry-level job: 5 tips
June 13, 2011How do you succeed at landing that coveted entry-level job? Based on a recent survey of top entry-level employers, we’ve put together five tips to help you.
5 most popular undergraduate majors of 2011 entry-level hires
June 13, 2011We highlight the five majors that are most popular among college grad hires, according to CollegeGrad.com’s Top Employers Survey.
Happy Father's Day: 5 tips on surviving the college admission process from a Dad who's been there and lived to write about it
June 10, 2011Author of 'Crazy U: One Dad's Crash Course on Getting His Kid into College' highlights sanity-savers from his new book.
High school graduation rates rebound from slump
June 7, 2011New analysis finds resurgent high school graduation rates and hopeful job prospects for postsecondary students who don't pursue four-year degrees.
