The 50 best colleges in America, ranked
Nearly 20 million students will enroll in colleges and universities this fall, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Niche ranked the 2019 best colleges based on academics,...
View ArticleSuccess in America has nothing to do with hard work — and we're in the middle...
America generally believes the path to success in today's competitive job climate is through hard work, regardless of one's background or hometown.But Andrew Yang, former CEO of Venture for America,...
View ArticleTo compete for top students, colleges have borrowed a tactic retailers have...
Some private and public colleges are offering to match the cost of tuition of competing universities to incoming students, according to the Wall Street Journal.The goal is to entice high-achieving...
View ArticleThe top 25 colleges that produce the most startup founders
It's no secret that choosing the right college can have a big impact on where you end up later in life.If you're hoping to launch a startup, chances are you'll need some funding down the road — and,...
View ArticleRich families are paying up to a year's tuition at a time to do college tours...
Luxury jet services are flying wealthy high school students and their families around the US to tour potential colleges, according to The New York Times.The services can cost as much as $60,000 —...
View ArticleMost fraternities in the US and Canada will be banned from serving hard...
Most fraternities in the US and Canada have been ordered to ban hard liquor at house parties.Drinks with an alcohol content of 15% or more need to be served by a licensed third-party vendor.The ban...
View ArticleThe 25 most liberal colleges in America
Niche ranked the most liberal colleges in America as part of its annual series of college rankings.Most of the top 25 are on the West Coast and in the Northeast.Many small liberal arts schools make...
View ArticleThe 10 most valuable college majors
The most valuable college majors have a high guarantee of employment and a decent salary.Bankrate recently took a look at the most valuable college majors — the top ten were all in the business,...
View Article20 skills that are quickly gaining traction in the freelance job market — and...
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.Freelancing is a competitive field, and...
View ArticleA guy emailed 247 women named Nicole in an attempt to find one he met at a...
In an attempt to find a woman he met at a bar, a University of Calgary student emailed 246 women named Nicole.Carlos Zetina, a first-year student at the school, emailed the Nicoles after the one he met...
View ArticleUS News added a 'social mobility' factor to its college rankings and the...
US News and World Report has added two measures of "social mobility" to their annual college rankings based on graduation rates for students from lower-income backgrounds.The change comes at a time...
View ArticleThe 10 least valuable college majors
The least valuable college majors may land you your dream job — but not your dream pay.Bankrate recently took a look at the least valuable college majors — the top ten were in arts, creative, and...
View ArticleThe best college football tailgate in every state
About as traditional as apple pie, tailgating on game day is an American custom that many colleges and universities pride themselves on getting right. Regardless of weather conditions or team record, a...
View Article25 of the best colleges for good students who don't test well
US News compiled a list of A+ schools for B students, calculating admission data and SAT/ACT scores.To be considered an A+ school for B students, a university had to have a high freshman retention...
View ArticleThe foreign-born population in the US is larger and more educated than ever,...
The number of foreign-born people living in the US in 2017 reached its highest level since 1910, according to data compiled by the US Census Bureau.The largest and second-largest of the groups had...
View ArticleThe 25 most conservative colleges in America
Niche ranked the most conservative colleges in America as part of its annual series of college rankings.Most of the top 25 are private Christian colleges.The South is the most represented region on the...
View ArticleThe typical starting salaries for graduates of the 30 best colleges, ranked
When it comes to deciding on where to attend college, there's a lot to consider — including how much money you'll be making with your newly earned degree.GOBankingRates recently released a list of the...
View Article16 colleges with the best dorms in the US
College dorms are notorious for their cramped quarters, mildew-ridden bathrooms, and inexplicable carpet stains. For most of us, they're a necessary evil— it's hard to fathom a dormitory life that is...
View ArticleA student who accidentally called her teacher 'Professor whats his nuts'...
Zoey Oxley called her music performance professor, John Hendel, "Professor whats his nuts" in a paper she submitted for his class. She profusely apologized.The two haven't seen or spoken to each other...
View ArticleEvery college student should sign up for Amazon Prime Student — it doesn't...
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase.Amazon Prime Student is one of the best...
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