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The economic downturn has affected college students for the worse. It impacts their families, the amount they have to pay toward their education, their use of money—their financial state of being and mind. Generally, these economic hard times a

It can take students five or six tears to graduate. Who wants to wait that long and spend that much money? Now some colleges are offering a way to graduate early. To graduate early, most usually students have to use AP credits or jam in extra cl

In 2009 78% of students surveyed were going to college with a predominant goal—wealth! As college costs have risen, college has become an investment for families. Now students and families want to know their investment will pay off in a job. C

May graduation for college students is just around the corner. Some are lucky enough to already have jobs, but most are still in the job hunting mode. One of the most important ways to sell yourself is through your cover letter which is designed to