Check out this article on the possibility of a three-year system of schooling proposed by Robert Zemsky, author and chairman of the Learning Alliance for Higher Education at the University of Pennsylvania. Think you can start preparing for college in high school? Read more here!
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Need some tips on acing your job interview? How about how to impress your potential employer? If this is your first interview, you may want to brush up! What to do during the interview, what not to do, and how to land that dream job!

Think you really screwed up on your midterm grades? Don’t want it to affect your overall GPA? How to pull yourself out of a “bad grade slump” and do better the following semester!

Having trouble sleeping? Can’t seem to fall sleep or stay awake at night? Are you an INSOMNIAC? Find out the symptoms here and how to treat this condition so you can be on your way to dreaming!

Trying to score an off-campus apartment? Be careful of the hidden costs! Figure out how much it is REALLY going to cost for you to live off-campus, build your budget and see if it’s the right choice for you!

When it comes to roommate wars, could you be your own worst enemy? Stop finger-pointing, and figure out if you’re doing something to fuel the fire. So stop hatin’ on your dorm mate, and figure out what changes you can make to improve your living situation. Scroll through the following questions, and answer them honestly. (Don’t worry — you won’t be graded.)

Does your room at school suffer from Prison Cell Syndrome? Symptoms include stark walls, cold floors and a feeling of general discomfort. Fortunately for you, the doctor is in. We talked to Laura Carissimi, who has a degree in interior space planning from the Ohio State University, offers advice on how to pimp your room.