During these difficult economic times, even colleges are getting hit hard with the need to cutback. As a result, many are looking at creative ways to save some money and to stretch their dollars further. Here’s a look at some of the strangest cutbacks colleges have been making recently.
We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ [...]

Do you find yourself “zoning out” or daydreaming on a regular basis? If so, you will be happy to know that a recent study conducted at the University of British Columbia has determined that the human brain is actually more active during this state than we used to think. In fact, the researchers [...]

Dr. Tom Creo, pathologist in the profoundly moving film The Fountain says “Death is a disease, and there’s a cure, and I will find it” while at the funeral of his wife who died of cancer. His struggle to find a cure for the disease and his motivations are what orbit the entire film [...]

Should you opt for a certification or degree program? Figuring out what type of higher education you need to land your dream job can sometimes be a bit confusing, but Top-Colleges is here to help! Let us break it down for you:
Professional certification
Getting your certification shows that you are qualified to perform a specific [...]

You’ve worked hard all year long. After your months of studying, writing, and cramming for school, you have probably earned yourself a long summer vacation. Yes, you deserve a break today, but summer is the perfect opportunity for a little self-reflection.
You can spare yourself a lot of mental anguish in your last year [...]

The Standardized Aptitude Test (SAT) has long been the most important hurdle for high school students to cross in order to improve their chances of getting into the college of their dreams. Questions have arisen over the years though regarding the fairness of the test. Most notably, foreign students whose second language is English struggle [...]

According to the AARP, the jobless rate for the over-55 group has more than doubled from a year ago, when it was 3.1% The number of unemployed older workers has more than doubled as well, from 839,000 in April 2008 to 1.85 million last month.
The numbers are frightening but they shouldn’t stop you from trying [...]

If you’re a military veteran or a current officer, you might be wondering how your skills can translate to the private sector. Even if you are currently deployed and living abroad, it is never too early to start thinking about your next career move!
When faced with the prospect of leaving the military, many servicemen [...]