JAMES ALTUCHER: College is a waste of time and money
"The Power of No" author and podcaster James Altucher explains why college is no longer a good decision. Produced by Joe AvellaFollow BI Video: On TwitterJoin the conversation about this story »
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Here's why a lot of economists hate the idea of free public college
While the notion of free college might seem like a good idea to anybody with kids, several economists recently told NPR's "Planet Money" that it's not a good plan.Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton,...
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Students with low-income backgrounds get less of an earnings boost from college
People with more education have higher earnings. Boosting college education is therefore seen by many—including me—as a way to lift people out of poverty, combat growing income inequality, and increase...
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Elite liberal arts school won't fire a professor who reportedly claimed...
An assistant professor of rhetoric and composition at Oberlin College has ignited controversy and calls for her firing after she wrote provocative Facebook posts, The Chronicle-Telegram reported.One of...
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College president quits after reportedly calling struggling students...
Simon Newman, the Mount St. Mary's University president who reportedly called struggling students "bunnies" who needed to "drown," resigned from his position on Monday, The New York Times reported."I...
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The SAT is changing on Saturday for the first time in a decade — here's why...
On Saturday, March 5, the SAT is changing its format for the first time in over a decade.In 2005, the College Board, the company that owns and publishes the SAT, began scoring the SAT out of 2400.The...
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George W. Bush's daughter explains why she chose the University of Texas when...
While settling on a college is often the cause of much anxiety for high school seniors, Jenna Bush Hager, the younger fraternal twin daughter of George W. Bush, said her decision to attend the...
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18 awesome career choices most college kids would never think of
For many students, a college degree puts you on the direct path to a certain career, such as a doctor, teacher, or journalist. But for many others, the future isn't as clear-cut.Maybe you want to go to...
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The 16 hottest apps, according to today's college students
If you've ever wondered what college kids are up to on their phones these days, we've got an answer for you. Tech Insider interviewed over 30 college students ranging from ages 18 to 24 from schools...
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'Free' college in Europe isn't really free
While Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has garnered populist support with his debt-free college proposal, several economists recently told NPR's "Planet Money" that they don't like the...
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A former Stanford dean reveals what it really takes to get into a top college
This post from Julie Lythcott-Haims, former Stanford dean and author of New York Times bestseller "How to Raise an Adult," appeared originally on Quora as an answer to the question "What does it really...
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Colleges in Asia are expanding way too fast for their own good
Universities in East and South-East Asia have experienced significant expansion in the last few decades.Enrollment in higher education in Asia has increased by over 50% in the last 10 years and by a...
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JetBlue has a new 4-year pilot training program that requires no flying...
Your lifelong dream of navigating the skies could become a reality, thanks to JetBlue's new 4-year pilot training program.The fan-favorite airline announced Monday the unveiling of Gateway Select, a...
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Bill Gates never attended any of the classes he signed up for at Harvard —...
Bill Gates may be smarter than any of us imagined.On Tuesday, Bill Gates did his fourth Ask Me Anything on Reddit. It was filled with interesting details about life in the next 20 years and how he...
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We talked to a bunch of college students, and it's official — they’re totally...
In 2014, I was a finishing my final semester of college when a new app called Yik Yak took over my campus. Yik Yak is a digital message board that allows people within a certain geographic area to post...
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These 'nano apartments' may be the future of college dorms
The University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver, Canada, is looking towards 140-square-foot micro-apartments to solve a student housing crisis.The college currently has a waiting list of over...
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Harvard task force recommends making a major change to exclusive 'Final Clubs'
A Harvard University task force on sexual assault prevention is recommending that exclusive, male-only social organizations known as Final Clubs be opened up to women.Harvard's president, Drew Faust,...
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The 10 best public universities in America
The University of California system is a public-university powerhouse, according to a new list from the Center for World University Rankings.Of the top 10 public universities in the country, the UC...
View ArticleNew book says the NCAA treats athletes like 'indentured servants'
Joe Nocera is the author of "Indentured: The Inside Story of the Rebellion Against the NCAA." Here he states his argument for why college athletes in men's basketball and football are treated similarly...
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11 articles of clothing no man should wear after college
When you graduate college, there are some things you'll have to change about yourself as you adjust to the "real world".One of the most important is re-learning how to dress for public rather than for...
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