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“The return on investment for higher education is not a single number, but a distribution of possibilities based on field, institution, and debt levels,” says Dr. Sandy Baum, a senior…

What if you discovered that the intense stress of getting into a top-tier school was based on a math problem that did not actually add up for your career goals?…

According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), nearly 30% of students entering four-year institutions report that their community service was a major factor in their personal development. In…

Imagine a graduate standing on a stage, the heavy fabric of a black gown trapping the summer heat. In one hand, they hold a diploma—a symbol of years of hard…

Three years ago, my niece Maya sat at my kitchen table with three acceptance letters from medical schools. One was a prestigious private university, and the other two were solid…

According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the percentage of public school students who were English Language Learners (ELLs) increased in 42 states and the District of Columbia…

If you could look at the raw data behind your test performance, would you change how you study? This question is at the heart of every student’s journey toward a…

Deciding to move from a Registered Nurse (RN) role to a Nurse Practitioner (NP) position is a major life event. Many people look at the potential for a higher salary,…