Navigating the First Year of Law School: 1L Timeline

The first month of 1L year is like a whirlwind—from trying to survive the Socratic Method to learning how to outline effectively to figuring out a study method that will land you on top of the curve. And while you are …

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Everything You Need to Know About Employer-Paid Tuition Reimbursement

When you’re looking for a new job, there’s a piece of your potential compensation package that’s arguably more valuable in the long run than your starting salary: employer-paid tuition reimbursement.

After all, education can qualify you for promotions at this …

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8 Productivity Apps for Students

It's said that “student life is a golden life,” but it's definitely not an easy one. There is a lot on your plate during those few years—but since we live in a digital age, there are also a lot of …

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Should I attend a different grad school than where I went to college?

If an employer has 100 recruiters working on 1,000 requisitions, you can bet that you’re going to get somewhat different answers from each of the 100 recruiters and some of those recruiters will give you a different answer depending on the …

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Don’t Let Student Loan Debt Keep You From Your Dream Job

Graduation season has arrived for students at universities across the country, and with it, the reality of how much it costs to finance one’s degree in the US. According to recent data, the average class of 2024 graduate owed $28,950 …

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Is Grad School Right for You?

John Dewey, the late American philosopher, once said, “Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” Each day, we become more aware of the world in which we live and gain valuable insight that carries us further. A …

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Everything to Know About Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Editor’s note: At Idealist, we’re experts in the social-impact sector. But what we’re not experts on is student loan forgiveness. The objective of the following piece is to offer a general overview of the program and to point you in …

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5 Tips for Using Social Media to Stand Out as an MBA Student

These days, it's pretty much a given that your social media presence matters. It matters when you're applying to a school or making your way through rounds of interview for your dream job—even when you're trying your hand at the …

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7 Common Job-Search Mistakes New International MBAs Make

Coming to the U.S. to pursue an MBA as an international student is a huge accomplishment. You should feel very proud that you are where you are. However, don't forget that you have a lot of work ahead of you, …

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10 Podcasts Every MBA Student Needs to Listen To

These days, it seems like you're either a podcast person, or you're not a podcast person. If you are (or you're trying to be), you know that the sheer number of options is kind of mind-boggling. Everybody has a podcast, …

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