'I thought I was going to be someone': how Gen Z became a generation of rejects
Whether it's LinkedIn or Tinder, Gen Zers are constantly being told "no." It's sending their anxiety and loneliness into overdrive.
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4 things on a résumé that matter way more than the college you attended, according to a tech and finance recruiter
A tech and finance recruiter said they rarely look at the school a candidate attended when hiring, but they do search for whether you've been promoted.
MBA grads are struggling to find work. Here's why it's unlikely to get easier anytime soon.
Recent MBA graduates from schools like Harvard and Yale are taking longer to find work due to a hiring slowdown for some white-collar roles.
My daughter is in the college search phase. I'm trying to balance helping her without being overbearing.
As my daughter searches for colleges, I am trying to delicately guide her through the process while ensuring she takes ownership of it.
The way Americans pay for higher education is changing
The College Board found that Americans are taking out fewer student loans and are earning more grants, showing a shift in higher education financing.
It's a tough time to be a tech graduate — AI and layoffs have made it a competitive job market
The rise of AI, offshoring, and layoffs are making the tech job market tougher for new graduates.
The top 10 party universities in the US, ranked
Tulane University was crowned the best party school for 2025. Find out which other schools made the list.
Kamala Harris is embracing the degree-free wave — and thousands of workers could benefit
Vice President Kamala Harris proposed getting rid of college degree requirements for 500,000 federal jobs while adding more apprenticeships.
I confess: I canceled my Tesla Cybertruck order. But not for the reason you think.
Discover how other priorities and an early Tesla email prompted a car nut to cancel his Tesla Cybertruck order.
These 12 colleges have produced more billionaires than any other
These colleges and universities have produced more billionaires than any other, according to a list compiled by Forbes.
These 70 House Democrats and 21 Republicans voted against a bill to crack down on antisemitism on college campuses
Progressives opposed the bill because it would require the government to use a definition of antisemitism that includes criticism of Israel.
Some top schools are bringing back ACT and SAT requirements — but most colleges are still test-optional. Here's what you need to know.
Some colleges are starting to bring back standardized testing requirements for applicants. Here's what you need to know.
I turned my failed Etsy shop into a business that made $1 million in its first year. Here's how I did it by 21.
When 21-year-old Keida Dervishi started an Etsy shop for her embroidery designs, she didn't plan on launching a multiple 7-figure business.
I studied at Yale and Cambridge University. The elite colleges offered me secret societies, maids, and formal balls.
A student attended Yale and Cambridge and was amazed at the elite privileges, such as secret societies, maids who cleaned the dorms, and formal balls.
I couldn't participate in extracurriculars at Yale because of the school's competitive environment. It's not just a Yale problem.
A former Yale student says she couldn't participate in clubs or organizations on campus and struggled to get into some classes because it was so competitive.
Why college applicants will have to wait months longer to find out how much financial aid they're getting this year
A FAFSA delay means many hoping to take on student loans for college won't get financial aid offers until April, prompting criticism from lawmakers.
My daughter and I toured 9 colleges together. Here's what I learned about her from the experience.
A father visited nine colleges with his daughter. Between the tours, they went to the beach and shopped, creating a bond before she goes to college.
Harvard academic says school needs to stop subscribing to 'the extreme left of the political map'
A Harvard astrophysicist urged the school to stop subscribing to "the extreme left of the political map" and encourage debate after Claudine Gay quit.
Here's how to choose the right college, according to a professor and academic advisor with 40 years of experience
Choosing a college is a momentous decision. A professor and academic advisor with 40 years of experience says survey and test score data matters most.
Penn president Elizabeth Magill resigns after a week of intense backlash
Penn president Elizabeth Magill faced calls to resign from donors and the board of Wharton, Penn's business school.