Career Prep

Most students expect to work after graduating, but you’re preparing for your career shouldn’t start when you graduate. Career planning and preparation is something all students should do throughout their college studies, especially within the last two years.

  • The Best Online Course Providers

    Higher education is changing, with students questioning the value of a traditional bachelor's or master's degree or finding that they need to learn new skills to keep up with changing technologies. Many students are turning to online courses (also known as Massive Open Online Cou... Read More

  • Should You Refinance Your Federal Student Loans?

    The amount of interest that accrues on your student loans significantly affects how much you pay overall. Therefore, it’s unsurprising that borrowers look for ways to lower their interest rates. One of the most common methods for lowering interest rates on student loans is refi... Read More

  • Coding Bootcamps vs. Certificates

    With the tech industry expected to continue growing over the next decade, now is an ideal time to learn the skills needed for in-demand jobs like software developer and web designer. Students have various options for how to learn those skills, including degrees in computer sci... Read More

  • Are Coding Bootcamp Grads More Employable Than College Grads?

    Students who want to pursue careers as software engineers, web developers, or computer programmers have multiple educational options that will give them the skills they need to qualify for these positions, including coding bootcamps and computer science degrees. The right educ... Read More

  • How Student Loan Interest Works

    Not understanding what student loan interest is, how it accrues, and how to pay it off can cost you thousands of dollars on top of the original money you borrowed. Don’t let that intimidate you. Taking the time to grasp what interest means is an essential part of making wise fi... Read More

  • The 7 Best MCAT Prep Courses and Classes of 2023

    Disclosure: We may receive compensation if you purchase a product through one of the links below. Our editors independently selected each product featured. The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) is required by top medical schools as part of their admissions process. While the... Read More

  • The 10 Best GMAT Prep Courses and Classes of 2023

    Disclosure: We may receive compensation if you purchase a product through one of the links below. Our editors independently selected each product featured. The GMAT, or Graduate Management Admission Test, is a business school entrance exam that measures your reasoning, critical ... Read More

  • 8 in 10 Colleges Will Use AI in Admissions by 2024

    Since the latest version of ChatGPT launched last fall, there has been a lot of discussion about students using AI tools and the potential effects this will have on education. For example, last spring our survey found that students of all ages are replacing some of their tutoring... Read More

  • 1 in 3 Long-Time Educators Say Gen Z is More Difficult to Work With Than Previous Generations

    It’s no secret that Gen Z gets a lot of hate when it comes to the workplace, with colleagues commonly complaining about their lack of motivation, poor productivity, and being easily offended. In fact, our recent survey on grade grubbing (students begging for better grades than ... Read More