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Contradicting to many stereotypes, new research shows that students with a two-year associates degree oftentimes out-earn recent graduates from more prestigious four-year schools. This trend should be kept in mind by students looking for tips for college and how to start making money promptly upon graduation.
"In the U.S., we’ve tended to think that the bachelor’s degree is the only thing that matters," said Mark Schneider, president the organization responsible for the data analysis, CollegeMeasurses.org, told MSN.…

Some college students complain that their parents have difficulty letting them go and allowing them to make their own decisions. According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, these students should thank their lucky stars that their parents aren't as overbearing as Aubrey Ireland's.
In fact, Julie and David Ireland got so controlling that the 21-year-old College-Conservatory of Music student successfully filed a civil stalking order against them.…

After living with your parents for 18 or 19 years, sharing an on-campus apartment or room with a relative stranger might seem like a huge adjustment. Here some tips for college students hoping to get along with their roommates. Remember, success leads to a comfortable living situation. In a best case scenario, you'll end the year with a new friend.
Learn to appreciate their uniqueness
The chances that your new roommate will be a deviation from the type of person you're used to hanging out with is pretty good.…

The San Diego Foundation - the biggest resource of financial aid for college in the county - is providing scholarships for college to graduating high school seniors, students already in college and grad students. There are also scholarships for those studying vocational trades and former students looking to restart their education.
According to the organization, it sponsored 650 students who received a total of $2.5 million in financial aid for college in 2011.…

Here's a tidbit for future higher education students looking for tips for college enrollment that will allow them to hone their skills in new media and technology - Newberry College in Newberry South Carolina will begin offering social media as a major and minor as the fall of 2013.
“Newberry has something that very few colleges have to offer," said the associate professor of graphic design and founder of the social media program, Tania Sosiak.…

If you're hoping your college experience will include a stint in a fraternity, you may want to look at U.S. News and Report's list of the 10 colleges in the nation with the highest percentage of students in fraternities as tips for college enrollment.
Granted, some students view fraternities merely as organizations that throw parties to meet members of the opposite gender outside of the classroom.…

More than 25 percent of young people are skipping the chance to receive a higher education for reasons other than not having enough money for college, according to a study newly released by management consulting firm McKinsey and Company. This information comes despite 2011 statistics from Georgetown's Center on Education and the Workforce showing that young people with at least a bachelor's degree generally make 85 percent more money in their lives than those with only a high school degree.…

Because it costs substantially less money for college, online college courses may be becoming a more attractive option to people of so-called "Generation Y" born during the mid-1980s, according to a study newly released by Northeastern University.
A follow-up report from the Huffington Post states that almost all of the more than 1,000 study respondents felt getting a higher education was generally a good idea.…

The New York Times, in it's annual assessment of college enrollment statistics, noted that Ivy League schools were more particular when it came to admitting students in 2012. Many schools - including Harvard and Yale - told reporters that their acceptance rate was less than 10 percent.
The news source's numbers show almost 35,000 applications - 3,800 of which were the top students in their class - were sent to Harvard University in 2012.…

In this day and age when virtually every aspect of many young people's lives revolves around the internet, it might be a good idea to spend money for college on a school that prides itself on outstanding Wi-Fi services.
U.S. News and Report recently released its report on which are the best U.S. colleges for internet access and support, based on information gathered during its Best Colleges Rankings.  A follow-up report from the Huffington Post explains that information on almost 1,500 education institutes across the U.S.…