Education: Interesting Stories from US News and World Report

3 Ways Parents Can Support Teens Ahead of AP, IB Exams
Many students take Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams in May.

21 Liberal Arts Colleges With the Lowest Student-Faculty Ratios
Marlboro College in Vermont topped the list with a student-faculty ratio of 5-to-1 in fall 2014.

Best High Schools Breakdown: Who Gets Gold, Silver and Bronze
The top public high schools across the U.S. serve a diverse group of students.

Save $90K in High School for College
High school students are saving more money for college than in previous years, a recent study finds.

Lay the Foundation for Medical School Success in High School
High schoolers can start shadowing physicians or volunteer in a health care setting.

3 Individuals to Turn to for High School Mentorship
Connect with community members and adults in charge of activities to find a mentor while in high school.

Why Schools Moved Up or Down in the Best High Schools Rankings
For the 2016 rankings, U.S. News made changes to the methodology used to evaluate public high schools.

Weigh Taking the June LSAT, Master Logic Games
Answering the questions for the easiest logic games first maximizes time.

5 Strategies for Appealing a College Financial Aid Package
Families can appeal a financial aid offer by asking the financial aid or admissions office, experts say.

10 Mistakes That Can Keep You Out of Medical School
Applying too soon or failing to prepare for an interview can lead to medical school rejection.

Find a Mentor as an Online Bachelor’s Student
A few schools assign new online students mentors, but many must find a mentor on their own.

Figure Out if You Qualify for a Legacy College Scholarship
A parent or guardian may have to be active in an alumni organization for you to qualify for a legacy scholarship.

Tips for International Students Admitted to U.S. Colleges
A summer public speaking course could give international students more confidence before arriving on campus.

3 Ways International Students Can Strengthen U.S. MBA Applications
Applicants should connect with current students from a similar background, experts say.

3 Changes That Will Help Student Loan Borrowers
The government is making it easier to file for federal financial aid.

5 Careers with Student Loan Forgiveness
A career path in the nonprofit or public sector may lead to federal loan forgiveness.

5 College Savings Mistakes New Parents Make
You don’t need a financial advisor to open a 529 plan.

Are You Too Old for Medical School?
Paying off student loans before retirement is one challenge of second-career medical school students.

‘Stackable’ Credential Options Rise in Online Education
In some programs, learners can earn several smaller credentials for an immediate career boost and build their way up to a degree.

10 Graduate Engineering Programs With the Most Women
At one school, 60.7 percent of graduate engineering students were women in fall 2015.

3 Last-Minute AP Prep Tips to Ace the Exam
Study your weak spots, not all the course material, in the last few weeks before the exams.

Evaluate Risks, Benefits of Multiple Law School Seat Deposits
Some deposits may demand admitted students forfeit other law school offers.

Do’s, Don’ts for Parents to Help Teens Build Math Interest and Success
Educators suggest parents don’t talk about math negatively with teens.

4 Key Career Benefits From MBA Programs
Students gain several transferable skills through MBA programs.

4 Features You Can Now Get by Paying for MOOCs
While MOOCs are offered for free, credentials and multicourse series might be available for those who choose to spend the money.

4 Ways Online Education Programs Teach Real-World Skills
Pursuing an online education can teach you about virtual communication skills and the importance of self-discipline.

Future Lawyers, Doctors, MBAs Can Reap Cash for Grad School
Scholarships for future professionals can help cut the costs of graduate school.

Rise in Firm Hiring Offers More Opportunities for Law Students
Slightly more than 95 percent of 2015 summer associates received a job offer, one report states.

Calculate the Return on Investment for an MBA
Salary-to-debt ratio is one tool to evaluate the return on an MBA, financial experts say.

3 Financial Questions to Answer When Making the Final College Choice
Determine if you can pay for college with federal loans alone.

4 Surprising Places to Use 529 Plan College Savings
Culinary school can be paid for with college savings.

2016 Best High Schools Rankings Coming April 19
U.S. News will reveal which public high schools earned gold, silver and bronze medals in two weeks.

Graduate Degree Jobs That Can Pay $100K – or More
Earning an advanced degree can lead to a bigger paycheck.

14 MBA Programs That Lead to Jobs
At least 95.7 percent of job-seeking graduates were employed three months after finishing these programs in 2015.

5 Key Characteristics of Successful Medical School Applicants
Start building your communication skills and practice being present while still an undergrad.

3 Reasons Parents, Students Should Attend Admitted Students Days
You may have visited campus as a prospective student, but attending an event for admitted students can help you make a final college choice.

Graduate Enrollment Rises at Historically Black Business Schools
For some schools, international students have contributed to boosts in enrollment.

Follow These Strategies for Tackling Rare LSAT Logic Games
Logic games not seen since the 1990s have shown up on recent exams.

Compare LSAT Scores With Bar Exam Performance for Law Schools
Applicants’ performance on the LSAT is often an indicator of how well they’ll do on the bar exam.

4 Important Facts for Parents, Students About the PreACT
Students will soon have a new way to prepare for the popular ACT college admissions exam.

Study Big Data Through Online Learning
Prospective online learners have many free and paid options in the increasingly popular and relevant field.

Explore the Do’s, Don’t’s of Interacting With Online Course Instructors
Online learners should ask professors the right questions and be polite in emails.

Graduate Engineering Programs Beef Up Efforts for Women, Minorities
Schools are looking for ways to boost recruitment and retention of underrepresented students and faculty.

10 Law Schools With the Most Full-Time Applications
The average number of applications at these schools for fall 2015 was more than 5,500.

Determine the Risks, Rewards of a Master’s in Fine Arts
Artists should think carefully about going into debt for an advanced degree, experts say.

Take Advantage of Junior Year to Find, Win Scholarships
Starting the scholarship search early can allow students to find more options and stay on top of year-round deadlines.

Connect With a Religious Community as an International Student
Students studying overseas can meet people who share their faith background on and off campus.

Update to University of Wisconsin—Madison’s Engineering Ranking
The school’s graduate engineering program has been moved to the ‘Unranked’ category.