The number of graduate school applications submitted by international students to US schools has increased over the years. In fact, the number of applications from students outside of this country has increased steadily for seven years in a row.

Though China seems to have the highest number of students that submit a graduate school application to US schools, several other countries feature students who are also apparently interested in going to graduate school here.

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Internships for college graduates may not run as rampant as internships for undergraduates, but they are still possible to find. In fact, an internship may be your best bet once you graduate if you are having trouble finding a job you really want.

Some internships are perfect for college graduates, but others are a waste of time. Therefore, you should think about a few details before applying for — or accepting — an internship after college.

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There are plenty of things to do before you graduate from high school, and they do not involve academics.

Now that your GPA, test scores and college applications are practically set in stone, it is time to focus on some important things to do before you graduate.

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The commencement speaker is often a point of special interest during a college graduation ceremony. Both the graduates and the audience are ready to be inspired by the words of successful people who show up to make a speech.

There is often even more interest when the commencement speaker happens to be famous, and some colleges have been lucky enough to attract well-known speakers. This, in return, can attract attention for the school.

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Due to the recent discovery of several students cheating on college entrance exams, both SAT security and ACT security will be increased.

More specifically, strict procedures will be put in place as early as this September to help ensure that students do not pay other people to show up and take the test for them.

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If you are nervous about going to college, you can ease your mind by making sure you have done everything possible to prepare yourself.

The tasks you need to do before going to college can feel overwhelming, but a checklist can break it all down.

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If the college admissions process did not go the way you had hoped, rest assured that many students feel the same. The percentage of admitted students was even lower than usual this year at many top colleges.

Instead of focusing on the college admissions rejection, however, you should start getting excited about the school you will be attending! Easier said than done, we know, but these statistics should help.

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It seems like an ideal solution to the tough economy – complete a volunteer year in a program such as AmeriCorps, City Year, Teach for America or one of the many others that offer positions, usually working at nonprofit organizations.

The truth is that a year of volunteerism after college has many benefits, but a few drawbacks, too.

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The lean economic climate may make the prospect of finding a job after college seem especially daunting. But it doesn’t have to be! With a little planning, imagination and patience, you can make the job-hunting process easier and more successful.

Here are a few don’ts – and several dos – to help you in your post-college job search.

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Your college library is no longer just for checking out books.

In fact, there are several ways to put any college library to good use, helping you make the most of what your school offers.

The good news is that nearly everything you can do in the library is either free or inexpensive, so it makes sense to spend some time there both before and after your classes.

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