According to Benjamin Franklin, "The only thing more expensive than education is ignorance." Of course, when Franklin made that statement over 200 years ago, he probably could not have even imagined how expensive higher education in the U.S. would become. Indeed, these days, many parents and students are wondering if a [...]
It seems to be common knowledge these days that, to get a “good” job, you need a college degree. Indeed, a 2010 report published by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce predicted that by 2018, 63% of jobs in the U.S. will require post-secondary education. But once you [...]
At a recent presentation, a parent asked me, "What would you recommend as the best college and best major?" I said I really couldn't answer that question, as there is no "best school" or "best major" for everyone; rather, both of these things are specific to each individual. I went on to [...]
