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I'm Asking: Did Your College Major Dictate Your Career Path?
I recently joined fellow alumni and current students for a career and networking reception thrown by my alma mater. It's hard to believe so much time has passed between my college days and now — I certainly don't feel that much older. Still, I found myself on the answer end of the question-and-answer session between soon-to-be college graduates and alumni giving career advice.
Savvy Community: How Much Does Accreditation Matter?
This question comes from member Taylor350 in the Ask Savvy group.
I am currently pursuing an accounting degree from an internationally accredited program at my university, however, the passion I once had for it in my primary accounting classes is long gone now. I was thinking about pursuing a degree in healthcare management instead, but the program is not accredited.
Guess Which Millionaires Are High School Dropouts
It's one thing to be a billionaire college dropout, and you could argue it's a bigger feat to make that kind of money without a high school diploma. While it's certainly not recommended to ditch education for an early career start, it seems some known wealthy individuals made choices for themselves that paid off. Do you know who has achieved millionaire or billionaire status without graduating high school?
Which College Graduates Earn the Most Money?
Besides ambition and a killer job search strategy, where you earned your degree and your major can influence how much money you make starting out and throughout your career. Some majors and alma maters make it more likely that workers will earn comfortable salaries out the gate and hit six-figures early on. What do you know about the top earning degrees?
School, Work, Unemployment . . .?!
This post was submitted by Renees3 in our Ask Savvy group.
I worked for a company for six years. Dec.
Paying Off Student Loans....a Nightmare!
This question was submitted by member SexyAndy in our Ask Savvy group.
I am very concerned about starting to pay off my student loans (graduated May 08). It's not a federal loan, it's a private one.
What's the Most Overpriced Expense For 2009?
This year saw some escalating prices coming down — and back up again (hello gas prices!). We're not fans of this pricing roller coaster either — but couldn't determine the Best of 2009 without asking what you think about this year's priciest expenses.
By the end of this year, we're seeing some signs of a recovering economy, but prices are still in flux.
Guess Which College Costs More in 2009-2010
College prices are continually on the rise, and this year's numbers have a lot of families nervous about the big tuition checks to come. Can you guess which college costs more during this new school year? Note: Cost includes tuition, room and board.
Would You Take a Stanford Class on iTunes?
Maybe you're wondering if it's even possible to take a class on iTunes. It is now — and not just from Stanford, but from Yale, Wharton, Berkeley, and more. In a relatively new move, prestigious colleges and universities are making lectures, classes, and even written materials available online.
I'm Asking: How Much Was Your College Tuition?
Many of the Gossip Girl cast will begin the next chapter of their lives as freshmen at NYU next week, and I can't wait to see what happens when the drama goes to college. If they were really attending the university, it would cost $52,000 a year in tuition and room and board. Approximately how much was (or is) your college tuition?
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