My college-age daughter still lives at home. I don't know how involved I should be as she becomes an adult.
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I've toured countless colleges with my kids, and the visits can be a drag. Here's how we made them more fun.
College campuses can blend together, and the tours can become real drags. To make the trips more exciting, we started video diaries.
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Priscilla Chan's tuition-free school that championed DEI is closing after 10 years
The tuition-free private school cofounded by Mark Zuckerberg's wife, Priscilla Chan, is set to close at the end of the 2025-26 school year.
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Harvard sues Trump amid funding freeze. Here's how the administration targeted the Ivy League and other universities.
The Trump administration has disrupted the funding pipeline universities have relied on for research, at times directly targeting select schools.
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Trump's plan to reshape America's schools is heating up
Trump has launched investigations into K-12 and higher education institutions as part of his mission to align the US school system with his politics.
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My daughter called me from college every day, crying because she hated it. I had to go against all parenting advice to help her adjust.
My daughter thought she was ready for college, but she hated it. She called crying daily — until we finally found what worked for her.
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I'm a first-generation grad student who went to an Ivy League school. I couldn't measure up to some of my rich classmates.
In grad school at Columbia University, I met students who didn't have to work part-time. Some also went on expensive vacations I could never afford.
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Why mentorship is vital to closing the gaps in our education system for first-generation students
Mentoring unlocks college and career success for underserved students, offering volunteers a chance to make a meaningful impact.
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I dropped out of Oxford because my workload was too much, and I had no time to enjoy college. It was the best decision.
He was excited to go to Oxford, but the relentless workload made him hate college. He transferred to a university with a better work-life balance.
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A.1. Sauce is seizing the moment after Linda McMahon's 'AI' gaffe
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon referred to artificial intelligence as "A1" during a panel this week.
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I refused to pay for my daughter's college and instead had her take out student loans. I didn't want to ruin my financial freedom.
Paying for my daughter's college tuition would have ruined my chances of saving for retirement. Instead, I provided her with a car and housing.
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Education, job, and marriage before babies: The 4-step 'success sequence' that could come to some states' schools
Tennessee lawmakers sent a bill to the governor's desk that would require educators to teach a "success sequence" in classrooms.
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Gen Z is anxious about using AI, too
Four in 10 Gen Zers say they feel anxious about using AI, according to a Gallup poll by the Walton Family Foundation and GSV Ventures.
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I applied for jobs after college for over a year before I landed one. I just had to cry and keep going.
New graduates are entering a tough job market. Carter James shares his post-college job search experience and what kept him motivated.
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I was trying really hard to graduate from college without any debt. Then the recession hit, and my life changed forever.
I was in my third year of college in 2007 when recession hit. Overnight I couldn't afford things. I moved and couldn't transfer my credits.
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I graduated from Oxford with no job lined up. To avoid paying London rent, I now pet-sit and sleep in strangers' homes.
After graduating from Oxford, I started pet-sitting for strangers. The gig helps me avoid paying rent because I stay in homes all over London.
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When I graduated from NYU, I thought I'd easily land a job. Instead, I've had 6 unpaid internships, and my father financially supports me.
I thought two degrees from New York University would land me a job after college. I'm still unemployed, and my father supports my life in Manhattan.
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I'm a former high school teacher, and my students were less interested in college. They're thinking about it all wrong.
Many of my former high school students opted out of college for a full-time job. I wish they understood college is more than just earning a degree.
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This university in Singapore is offering a master's degree in infectious disease emergencies. Here's who should apply.
National University of Singapore is offering a new masters program in infectious diseases emergencies.
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Columbia suspends student who created AI tool that helps people cheat in coding interviews
Documents obtained by BI show Chungin "Roy" Lee was suspended for failing to comply with Columbia University policies around disciplinary hearings.
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I worked at Chick-fil-A after college because I couldn't find a full-time job. It was frustrating, but I had time to figure out my career path.
I thought it would be easy to find a full-time job once I graduated college. In 2011, the job market was still recovering, so I took a fast-food job.
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My daughter rejected an offer from her dream college because of the costs. I was shocked when she chose a state school instead.
My daughter was ecstatic when accepted into the prestigious University of Chicago. Once she saw how much it cost, she chose a cheaper state school.
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College students are using AI, but they're conflicted about it
Conversations with over a dozen college students across the US revealed fears of developing an over-reliance on AI.
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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.
Attending Barnard College in New York was a dream come true. I eventually dropped out because I needed more money and wanted to be closer to family.
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My parents wanted me to be a doctor or a lawyer. A teacher in middle school helped me find my real passion.
The proudest moment in my career was giving my English teacher signed copies of my books. She was the one who taught me how to write.
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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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