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bestcolleges.com | Mark J. Drozdowski |Alex Pasquariello
By Updated on May 30, 2025Most students engage in some form of experiential learning while in college, and the return on that investment suggests it’s a wise choice. Credit: Maskot / Getty ImagesA new survey says college graduates who engaged in experiential learning realize multiple early-career benefits. Recent Gen Z graduates with hands-on learning experiences report higher salaries and greater career satisfaction. They’re also more likely to have career mentors and strong professional networks.
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bestcolleges.com | Mark J. Drozdowski |Alex Pasquariello
By Updated on May 19, 2025If colleges want to enroll older students, student parents, and working students, they need to adapt to these demographics’ changing needs. Credit: Pekic / E+ / Getty ImagesA new Common App report reveals more independent students are applying to college. These students come from lower-income households and are less academically prepared for college. Independent students also have lower graduation rates than other students.
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bestcolleges.com | Mark J. Drozdowski |Alex Pasquariello
By Updated on May 14, 2025Although this year’s college graduates hope to work from home and earn a six-figure salary, the reality of the job market they’re entering suggests otherwise. Credit: fstop123 / E+ / Getty ImagesA new ZipRecruiter survey details the disconnect between career goals for the class of 2025 and the experiences of recent college graduates. Current students expect more job flexibility and higher salaries than what recent history suggests is likely.
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bestcolleges.com | Mark J. Drozdowski |Alex Pasquariello
By Updated on May 9, 2025Contrary to conventional wisdom, it’s not the high-stakes race for spots at elite universities that’s causing students the most stress. Credit: Hiraman / E+ / Getty ImagesA new report sheds light on the stress and anxiety students feel about college admissions. Students from less financially advantaged backgrounds are more likely to feel stress than those from higher-income families.
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bestcolleges.com | Mark J. Drozdowski |Alex Pasquariello
By Updated on May 1, 2025Elite universities contemplating a return to mandatory testing have plenty to consider beyond a significant decline in selectivity. Credit: Bloomberg / Getty ImagesMany elite colleges reinstated standardized test requirements for the fall 2024 admissions cycle. Some of those institutions realized far fewer applications than the previous cycle. Several colleges that remained test-optional saw significant increases in application volume.
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