I dropped out of my dream college because I couldn't afford to live in New York. Transferring to Florida saved me a lot of money.
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My daughter was accepted into her dream college, so I thought the admissions process was behind us. I couldn't have been more wrong.
I worked with my daughter to get her into her dream school. The stressful admissions process continued while she applied for scholarships.
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Going to Harvard is getting a lot cheaper for most students
The university plans to cover all costs for students from families earning under $100,000, and pay tuition fees for those with incomes under $200,000.
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'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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'This is a crisis': inside Harvard's high-stakes strategy to fend off Trump
How Harvard University is gearing up to fend off President Trump's threat to slash its federal funding.
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I went back to college in my 40s as a mother of 5. I was so stressed that I lashed out at my husband and kids.
When I went to college at 40, I was in charge of caring for my family. But my math class was so stressful that I ignored my responsibilities at home.
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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.
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China's capital city is making AI education mandatory, even for elementary schoolers
Beijing's decision to make AI education mandatory comes as China powers ahead in the AI race, with its homegrown startups gaining global attention.
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I spent my entire trust fund on an Ivy League degree. I sometimes wonder if it was worth it.
My grandfather set up a trust fund for me, and I spent it all at Columbia. I ran out of money for grad school, so I still had student loan debt.
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I'm a student at UC Berkeley, living in a house with 11 other girls. We have only 3 bathrooms, and I sleep in the sunroom.
Look inside my seven-bedroom, three-bathroom house, which I share with 11 other UC Berkeley students. The house is falling apart, but we love it.
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A popular plagiarism checker has pulled a big about-face on AI for students
The plagiarism checker is planning to launch an online program for students to write with AI under teacher supervision.
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As a college coach, I was mad when a student used ChatGPT. I later realized AI could be helpful during the admissions process.
I thought AI threatened my career as a college coach. But now I see that students can use ChatGPT as an idea generator during college admissions.
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Education secretary Linda McMahon has 3 goals to overhaul the American school system in Trump's vision
Secretary Linda McMahon's goals for restructuring the department include prioritizing parental decisions on their kids' education and eliminating DEI.
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I studied law in college and hated every second of it. I'm glad I didn't change majors in the end.
I always dreamed of being a lawyer, but I found all my classes boring. I hated my college major, but I eventually found my niche in the industry.
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My son is in his first year of college, but he's already saying he'll never live at home again. I'm devastated but proud.
As an empty nester, I was sad when my son said he never wanted to live at home again. But now I'm proud he's found his people and place in college.
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AI courses are becoming increasingly popular — even among nurses and teachers
AI courses are increasingly attracting students from non-STEM backgrounds. Here's how schools are changing to help educate people.
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I couldn't afford private school anymore, so I enrolled my kids in a public high school. They're thriving.
After attending private school for years, my kids are now in a public high school. They have access to great classes and are better set for college.
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Can America's kids read? It'll be harder to know after Trump's education cuts, researchers say
The Nation's Report Card measures students' progress in math, reading, and more. The study's researchers say it's now in jeopardy.
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I was rejected from my top-choice colleges, so I went to a state school. It was the wrong decision.
I enrolled at the University of Connecticut and immediately knew it was the wrong fit. I ultimately decided to transfer schools to Boston University.
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When I graduated from high school, I felt lost, so I took a gap year to live in France. It better prepared me for college.
After high school, I didn't know what I wanted to study or where I wanted to go to college. Spending time in France put things in perspecitive.
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Bill Gates says younger generations should be worried about 4 'very scary' things
The Microsoft founder said he was worried about unchecked AI, the climate crisis, disease, and nuclear war.
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4 Googlers who started as interns share their advice on securing a full-time offer
Former Google interns who secured full-time job offers suggest starting the internship process early on and getting to know team members.
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ChatGPT is making homework a lot easier — for parents
From customizable tutors to brainstorming partners ChatGPT is easing the stress of homework time on parents.
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My son just graduated from high school and is preparing for college. It's difficult to watch him make life-changing decisions without me.
My son is heading to college and making some big decisions. He wants to study abroad and work multiple jobs. I'm excited but also terrified for him.
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OpenAI's CPO says students looking to stay competitive should ask themselves a basic question when starting a task
The OpenAI chief product officer suggested asking yourself: "Is there a way that AI could help me do this faster?"
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I decided to attend a state school for college. It was the best decision I could've made.
As a senior at the University of Georgia, a state school, I've explored multiple majors and courses. The cheap tuition has helped me build my future.
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I'm over-involved in my daughter's life and often check in with her college professors. She wants space, but I can't let go.
My daughter has just started college, and I'm frequently contacting her professors to see if she's in class and if she seems distressed. I can't stop.
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I struggled to adapt to the real world and full-time work after graduating from college. Adopting a cat helped.
After I graduated from college, I struggled in the real world. Enter Lilac, my gray and black tabby cat who kept me sane during this uncertain time.
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I attended the Beacon School, one of New York City's most competitive public high schools. The experience was both stressful and inspiring.
I attended Beacon High School in New York City. My teachers were free to create their own curriculums, and the students were competitive.
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My $200K Ivy League student loan debt makes it hard to focus on anything else — but it was worth it
A Columbia University graduate said attending an Ivy League opened doors, but he wouldn't suggest it for everyone.
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Nvidia's CEO lays out his vision of what the next 10 years will look like — and his simple advice to young people
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has a vision for the future — and some advice for the generations that will navigate it.
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I felt destined for an Ivy League college but was rejected. Here's what I wish I had known during the college application process.
When I was rejected by all the Ivy League schools I applied to, I was devastated. But then I looked into admissions stats and saw the bigger picture.
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I can afford my daughter's college tuition, but I'm having her take out student loans. I want her to be financially independent.
I saved up a college fund for my daughter, but I'm not giving her access to it. I'm having her take out student loans, so she can learn about money.
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I was just rejected from my dream college and deferred from my safety schools. I feel like I failed, and I'm unsure about my future.
There's pressure to get into a great college, but I was rejected and deferred from many schools. I now don't know what my future holds.
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I've taught kids in multiple countries. I believe these 3 life skills are more important to teach students than anything academic.
After teaching worldwide, I've seen many schools prioritize academics over everything. But kids first need to learn how to be critical thinkers.
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I just finished my first semester of college. From gross dorms to near-impossible classes, here's what surprised me about college life.
I just finished my first semester at the University of Michigan. I was surprised that I made my small dorm room work and found friends easily.
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My mom started college at 55. After being a single parent and facing mental health issues, she's finally focusing on herself.
When my single mom got help for an eating disorder, she finally felt ready to go to college and get her counseling degree in her 50s. I supported her.
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My twins applied to the same colleges with similar achievements. I don't understand why one got $13,000 more in merit scholarships.
My twins had similar achievements in high school with similar GPAs. But, they received drastically different merit scholarships at one school.
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As a mother and professor, I noticed my students are perfectionists. I'm now modeling my imperfect behavior for my daughter.
Most of my students struggle to write original thoughts because they fear a bad grade or disappointing me. So, I'm now teaching my daughter autonomy.
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My daughter dropped out of high school at 16. She'll be attending a Big 10 college as a junior at 18.
I didn't argue when my daughter said she was dropping out of high school. What seemed like an illogical decision at the time turned out for the best.
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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.
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I'm a college professor who's been subbing in elementary schools. The pay isn't great, but public schools need teachers.
I've been a college professor for 15 years, but I've been helping out at public schools because of teacher shortages. I love connecting with the kids.
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My twins are both in college, and their dorm rooms show just how different they really are from each other
My twins attend Fordham, but they have little in common. My daughter filled her dorm with her favorite things, and my son took a minimalist approach.
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When I adopted my 2 kids, I immediately started saving for college. I gave up a lot for their education.
My family started to aggressively save by avoiding vacations and big purchases. Our biggest priority was getting our adopted sons into college.
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I just started my first full-time job after college. I quickly learned my definition of success had to change in the real world.
As a gifted college student, I measured my success based on my grades. But I had to find a new way to feel accomplished at my first full-time job.
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My child failed his first year of college. We're not sure when or if he's going back, but I'll support his decision.
After his first year of college, my son is on academic suspension. I feel like I pushed school on him and I'm finally listening to what he wants.
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I'm a professor at Pepperdine, and my students attach their self-worth to their grades. I'm struggling to change that.
As a professor at Pepperdine, I know firsthand how important grades are to students. But I want them to know that a bad grade can actually be useful.
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I considered colleges in the US, UK, and Canada with the dream of attending Oxford. My final college decision surprised even me.
I made a surprising college decision when I enrolled in a small college in Canada after dreaming of Oxford for years. It came down to cost.
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Avenues promised New Yorkers a newfangled, global education. For some parents, it didn't live up to the hype.
The downtown for-profit school drew celebrity kids like Suri Cruise. But some say Avenues fell short on academics and its promise of a global campus.
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