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Important Reminder: You don’t need an Ivy League degree to make a lot of money in these fields

Posted on August 1, 2016 by Craig Meister

Do Ivy League graduates make more money? It depends on what they major in.

Graduates of top-tier schools who major in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) don’t earn much more than graduates of schools that are easier to get into, according to research from Michael Hilmer, an economist at San Diego State University, and Eric Eide and Mark Showalter, economists at Brigham Young University. But for students who major in business or liberal arts, where you go to school matters — business majors from top schools make 12% more than those from midtier schools and 18% more than their colleagues from bottom tier schools, for example.

The Most Important Place You’re Not Visiting On Campus Tours

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Craig Meister

Dorm rooms – especially those visited on college tours – all look quite similar. Dining halls are increasingly “Gucci,” while science labs look like science labs. Try spending some of your time on campus visiting a place that is far more important than all of those mentioned above!

One-on-One or Group SAT/ACT Tutoring?

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Craig Meister

Is group standardized test tutoring or individualized standardized test tutoring a better investment of time and money? Admissions expert Craig Meister gives you this thoughts.

Is college worth it? Goldman Sachs says maybe not

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Craig Meister

A college degree is getting so expensive that it might not be worth the money anymore. At least that’s what Goldman Sachs (GS) thinks. Many students are better off not going to mediocre colleges — ones that rank in the bottom 25% of all universities — Goldman says in a new report. They earn less, on average, than high school graduates.But even those who attend mid-tier universities might want to reconsider.

More at CNNMoney.com (12/9/15)

Federal Aid to Colleges = Higher Tuition Colleges

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Craig Meister

“A new explosive study has found a direct link between expanded federal aid and rising tuition rates among the nation’s colleges and universities, re-energizing a debate over the escalating cost of post-secondary education for millions of Americans.”

More: Study blames college tuition arms race on schools addicted to federal aid, FoxNews.com (7/10/15)

Two-Year Degrees Can Really Pay Off

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Craig Meister

An associate’s degree has long been considered an inferior alternative to a bachelor’s degree. Now that more states are tracking their graduates’ incomes, however, it is becoming apparent that some two-year degrees offer much higher earnings than the typical four-year degree – at a fraction of the cost.

Liz Weston at Reuters explores how some AA degrees provide far greater ROI than some BA degrees.

More: Two-year degrees can really pay off, Reuters (4/20/15)

The 25 Best Colleges for Earning a Degree in Business

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Admissions.Blog

“Economists generally agree that a college degree pays off, but new research from PayScale has even better news for students planning on majoring in business: You don’t have to go to a pricey private school to reap the biggest return. In fact, you’re often better off at a state school.”

Yet, it is important to keep in mind that return on investment alone should not dictate a student’s college choice. There are more subjective criteria that should also be considered when determining which business schools one should apply to, and as the list shows, many private colleges can and do serve alumni quite well.

More: The 25 Best Colleges for Earning a Degree in Bus iness, Time (4/10/15)

6 Rules to Help You Make the Best College Decision

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Craig Meister

Embarking on a four-year bachelor’s degree next fall is a good investment for many students, but there are exceptions, as well as things you need to know to get the most bang for your buck.

NPR got the opinions of several experts in order to inform listeners and readers what they need to do to increase their chances of having college pay off.

More: 6 Rules to Help You Make the Best College Decision, National Public Radio (4/14/15)