More Proof for the Value of a College Degree

For those of us who need numbers to prove how valuable a college degree can be, this article provides plenty of charts and graphs to do just that.  In fact, this reporter argues that it's a better investment than gold or stocks and bonds.

http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2011/06/whats-the-best-investment-stocks-bonds-homes-or-college/241056/

Excellent Advice for the College Bound

Not only does this author and academic advisor offer some great advice for the college bound student, readers chime in with their own suggestions as well.

http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/23/now-that-youve-gotten-in/

College Does Pay Off!

Despite some people's opinions to the contrary, here's a wonderful explanation of why college does pay off.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/26/sunday-review/26leonhardt.html?_r=1&emc=eta1

College Freshmen Feel "Above Average"

One study claims that today's college students feel that they are above average.  As I read this article, I couldn't help but wonder how our students would rate themselves?

http://www.timesfreepress.com/news/2011/jun/17/study-more-college-freshmen-feel-above-average/?breakingnews

Is a College Degree Worth It?

Recently there has been some debate over whether a college degree is worth it.  Some sides say no, that given the sluggish job market, it's not worth the money.  But here's one author who disagrees.

http://www.tnr.com/article/economy/89675/bad-job-market-media-wrong-college-degree?page=0,0