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In the AI Era We’ll All Work for the “Expert Generalist.”

They’re not just the AI experts nor the coders who can spin out algorithms like a Las Vegas dealer handing out cards. They are the “Expert Generalists”—those who can quickly…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDOctober 8, 2025

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Outthink the Machines: Why Students Should Look Beyond AI and Build Timeless Skills for the Future

AI is a robust and growing field; many students are naturally drawn to it. But here’s the twist: while AI offers incredible opportunities, stepping back and thinking beyond the trend…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDOctober 7, 2025

Student Life

Thriving Despite Barriers

I didn’t know how to navigate college – including the acronyms, financial aid, registration, and more. I remember signing paperwork and mailing it back to campus to enroll and arrange…

Jonathon Yorkowitz, Ph.D.October 2, 2025

Student Life

What are Hispanic Serving Institutions?

In California alone, there are 176 HSIs. HSIs can be found in 25 states across the nation. If you are interested in viewing a list of HSIs, the Hispanic Association…

Marla Franco, Ph.D.October 2, 2025

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7 College Resource Centers You Didn’t Know To Ask About

Service centers such as the library, advising, campus dining, public safety offices, and student life or campus recreation offices are obvious standard ways colleges support students’ physical, social, and academic…

Laura Reisert Kalinkewicz, Ph.D.October 2, 2025

Parenting Student Life

The Power of Internships: Cultivate Opportunities That Last a Lifetime

I went on to law school, then spent 15 years in higher education. When I began exploring a career pivot about a year ago, I found myself drawn back to…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDOctober 1, 2025

Student Life

Part Time Jobs in College: Balancing the Trade-Offs

At first glance, the answer seems obvious. A paycheck builds independence, teaches responsibility, and helps cover everyday costs. But like most things in college, it’s not that simple.For example, a…

David Q. Hao, MA, JDSeptember 14, 2025

Affording College

Worried About College Costs? Read This First.

If you're like most families visiting College Countdown, you've been saving for years. Now, you're approaching a moment of truth— that point when a voice in the back of your…

Cassandra DiBenedettoJuly 10, 2025

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The Summer Before They Leave: Five Conversations to Have

One day, you're excitedly dropping your child off at preschool for a few hours, and the next, you're on the hunt, with a heavy heart, for extra-long twin bed sheets…

Patricia A. Roberts, J.D.June 24, 2025

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Invest in Yourself

As your student considers what the college experience will look like for them, I would like to offer a letter of encouragement based on my experience. Now, as a college…

Oscar Espinoza-Parra, Ph.D.June 15, 2025

Affording College Senior Student

Essential Websites for Students

Each website provides access to resources to support underrepresented students as they apply to, enter, and succeed in postsecondary education. College Search BigFuture College Search: BigFuture is the free college planning…

National College Attainment NetworkApril 7, 2025

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Spring Madness: College Acceptances & Alternatives

With the arrival of these admission notifications, in short order, many graduating seniors will have a definitive response to the oft-asked question, “where will you be going to school next…

Vivian M. Tsai, CIMA®April 4, 2025

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