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A Letter from the Future: Advice from College Students

Three college students who learned the hard way share their wisdom and advice with college hopefuls.

How I Paid for College: Thinking Outside the Box

Three successful and innovative college grads share the tricks they used to pay their own way through school.

The Top Five Ways To Figure Out What I Want To Be When I Grow Up

It's not an easy choice, but these five strategies will help students (and parents helping students) narrow their options.

What Professors Wish Students Knew: Advice From an English Professor

Advice from a college English professor on the skills and the mindset students need to get ahead.

How the Law Protects Student Journalists

How much protection does the law provide student journalists? The Student Press Law Center can help you find out.

How I Found My College

What happens if you choose the wrong college? Read one young journalist's story of trial, error and finally finding the right fit.

Getting By in College: Budgets and Avoidance Spending

A budget can be your best friend in college. Check out ways to make your dollars stretch and avoid unnecessary expenses.

The Top 10 Web Sites for Free College Money

Looking for free money for college? We've listed the 10 best sites on the web for finding scholarships, grants and other free financial aid.

On Choosing The Right College

A college junior shares her thoughts on the most important factors to consider when choosing your school.

College Prep Checklist

Here's a list of often overlooked details that will lead to successful college admissions starting in grade 8.

What I Wish I Had Done In High School: Cared More

"High school students should definitely take their classes more seriously. I wish I would have. I took stupid classes just to get credit."

Jobs for Teens

If your teen wants to get a job, set the ground rules so her school work doesn't suffer. And make sure she chooses her position wisely.

Choosing College: The Top Five Reasons Why College Is A Good Investment

College is costly, a big time commitment and challenging. So why go? These five reasons should convince you that college is one of the best investments you will ever make.

Think college isn't for you? Think again. Compared to a high school diploma, a college degree could earn you more than $1 million in your lifetime, a cooler job and better job security. Get on the college track by taking the ...

Should Teens Work During High School?

Most high school students work. But what ground rules should parents set?

Four Steps to Great College Classes

Success in college takes more than "just showing up." Keep these four steps in mind as you begin your first semester on campus.

Four Roads to a College Degree

Think college is an impossible dream? Check out these four roads to a college education that you may not have considered.

Internship + Academics = Success After College

Want to get a leg up on the job-seeking competition? Want to make sure you're in the right field? Get an internship.

Getting Help in College: What Students Say

Ever feel overwhelmed and stressed in college? Are you drinking too much and partying too hard? Here's what students who have been there have to say.

Getting Settled and Succeeding in College

It's easy to feel overwhelmed in college. Consider these tips as you start your journey.

Different Strokes: What To Do After High School

Are you trying to decide your path after high school? You may have more options than you think.

Log On to Learn: Online High School Courses

Is the future of learning online? One state thinks so and is making sure high schoolers are prepared.

Getting Help in College: Drinking, Depression, Coping and Counseling

Do you ever feel like you can't cope with the pressures of college. Help is available -- check out these resources.

How To Be a Good Roommate

Living with roommates requires good communication and constant compromise. A college junior shares her thoughts.

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