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While the job market shows some signs of improvement, students face an uphill battle landing a full-time job after graduation and should summer break to maximize their chances of getting hired.

Will your online life prevent you from being accepted from your dream school?

As colleges start sending out acceptance letters to hopeful high school seniors, some students may find themselves in the worst-case scenario: receiving only rejection letters. But that doesn’t mean the college dream is over.

If your financial picture has changed from the time you filed for student aid, or if it involves information that isn’t included in federal aid documents, you may be eligible for more assistance. 

For college graduates navigating the job market, a well-prepared resume may be a good starting point, but they’re going to have to improve their verbal skills if they want to get hired. 

For college graduates navigating the job market, a well-prepared resume may be a good starting point, but they’re going to have to improve their verbal skills if they want to get hired. 

It's a tough labor market for college seniors. And the strength of your resume can make or break your chances of getting hired.

While spring break is a great time for students to unwind, it’s important to keep safety a top priority. You can still have fun and create life-long memories on vacation while being smart about both your money and your well being this spring break.

The student population is steadily growing, making the competition for scholarships more intense. Here's how to make your application stand out from the crowd. 

From how professors lecture to specialized programs, here’s a look at the top education trends experts are forecasting for 2011.

The U.S. markets saw declines across the board Friday, as concerns that next week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting could signal interest rate hikes overshadowed positive consumer sentiment and retail sales data.

Wall Street’s fear gauge jumped 19.5%--the third biggest increase of 2014.

Oil refiners tumbled after the Commerce Department approved the export of a minimally processed form of oil. Producers rallied on the news.

A slew of broadcasters are rallying after the Supreme Court ruled against tech firm Aereo, which enables users to stream broadcast television networks over the Internet. 

A slew of broadcasters are rallying after the Supreme Court ruled against tech firm Aereo, which enables users to stream broadcast television networks over the Internet. 

Energy stocks are moving higher, and four big names like Halliburton and Anadarko touched record highs.

Energy stocks are moving higher, and four big names like Halliburton and Anadarko touched record highs.

Energy stocks are moving higher, and four big names like Halliburton and Anadarko touched record highs.

The Dow Jones Transportation Average continues to drive to new highs, hitting its fourth in a row and its 16th for the year.

The Dow Jones Transportation Average continues to drive to new highs, hitting its fourth in a row and its 16th for the year.