College Entrepreneurs

Side Hustle

These College Friends Started a 'Fun' Side Hustle That Landed Them on 'Shark Tank'— Now the Idea Is Helping Dozens Make Extra Cash: 'Start Saying Yes'

Jess Blakley and Willow Sprague brainstormed a business that would allow them to hang out more — but it turned into something much bigger.

Career

4 Ways to Support Your Child Through the College Acceptance (and Rejection) Process

Rejections from dream colleges can cause distress and disappointment for students. But with a healthy and understanding environment at home, created with these four strategies, you can help your teen cope and bounce back.

Career

Do Children Need to Go Out of State for the Real College Experience?

For most, college is a transformative experience; it's when we truly discover ourselves. But is this only possible if children are separated from their parents by miles? Here's how in-state colleges can be equally valuable.

Business News

He 'Accidentally Discovered' a Semi-Passive Side Hustle in College — Now He's on Track to Make More Than $500,000 This Year

When a lack of funding put a stop to Zach Downey's pizza vending machines, he stumbled upon another lucrative idea.

Side Hustle

He Started a Side Hustle in His Parents' Basement and Won Big on Richard Branson's TV Show. The Business Saw Over $650 Million in Annual Revenue Last Year.

Shawn Nelson, founder and CEO of furniture manufacturer Lovesac, thought it would be "funny to make a giant beanbag chair."

Small Business Guide

How To Help (and Not Hurt) Your Child's College Admissions Process

Are you a helicopter parent or a hands-off parent? Your approach can make or break your child's chances of getting into their dream school. Here are key ways to find the right balance.

Side Hustle

The Side Hustle She Started in Her Princeton Dorm Room Led to a $510 Million Business: 'Don't Take No for an Answer'

Danielle Cohen-Shohet launched a successful side hustle in college, combining her love for design and entrepreneurship, which ultimately led to GlossGenius.

Living

Looking For a College Admissions Consultant? Don't Miss These 3 Key Traits

Not all college consultants are created equal. With hundreds of options available, it's imperative that you feel confident in the service you're entrusting with your money and, more importantly, your child's future. Here's how to spot the extraordinary ones.

Side Hustle

He Started a Side Hustle in His Dorm Room With 'a Bunch of Ingredients From Amazon and a Crockpot' — Now It's a $56 Million Brand in Walmarts Nationwide

Oliver Zak, co-founder of Mad Rabbit, was at his third tattoo appointment when he noticed a serious gap in the aftercare market and decided to take matters into his own hands.

Starting a Business

7 Tips for College Graduates Looking to Jump Into the Small Business World

Interested in acting on your entrepreneurial ambitions right out of college? Here are seven tips to get started.

Thought Leaders

Top 50 Best Graduate Programs for Entrepreneurs in 2023

The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur have again partnered to rank the top programs for studying entrepreneurship as a graduate student.

Thought Leaders

Top 50 Best Undergraduate Programs for Entrepreneurs in 2023

The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur have again partnered to rank the top programs for studying entrepreneurship as an undergraduate.

Thought Leaders

This 27-Year-Old Yale Alum Has a College Prep Company With a 100% Harvard Acceptance Rate on Early Applications. Here's How He Does It — and How Much It Costs.

Christopher Rim, founder of education and admissions consultancy Command Education, uses an emotionally intelligent, near-peer approach to get kids into the Ivy League.

Employee Experience & Recruiting

I Created a College Atmosphere At My Company. Here Are 3 Ways It Increased Employee Retention

Why should the benefits of college end when you graduate? Here are three ways to recreate a college atmosphere in your company culture to have happier employees who stay longer – and grow together.

Marketing

Educators, Here's How to Find Your Ideal Student with AI

How an artificial intelligence-fueled marketing strategy can match universities and students to give both the best chance of success.