Top MBA programs like Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton are seeing rising unemployment rates among graduates, with 23% of Harvard's 2024 MBA class still jobless three months post-graduation. This marks a significant shift, as companies prioritize specialized technical skills over generalist MBAs. Factors such as tech industry slowdowns, AI, automation, and restructuring are contributing to the decline in job placements, prompting graduates to reconsider the return on investment of their degrees.
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A study by the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity (FREOPP) reveals the return on investment (ROI) for 21 college majors, helping students understand which degrees lead to the highest financial rewards. Majors like engineering, computer science, and nursing offer significant median ROIs, while fields like education and fine arts provide lower returns. This information assists students in making financially informed decisions about their college education and future career prospects.
UPSC has announced the interview schedule for the Indian Forest Service (Main) Examination 2024. The personality test will be held from April 21 to May 2, 2025, with 370 candidates appearing. Admit cards will be released soon. The interview round will be conducted in two sessions, as per the official notice.
The Chartered Financial Institute has released the CFA Level I exam results for November 2024. Out of 26,404 candidates worldwide, 43% passed. Results were emailed to candidates on January 14, 2025. Candidates can access their results by logging into cfainstitute.org. Individual results remain confidential, though lists of successful candidates are shared for membership purposes.
CDAC has released the hall tickets for the C-CAT February 2025 batch. Candidates can download them from cdac.in using their credentials until January 11, 2025. The exam is scheduled for January 11 and 12, 2025. It is compulsory for candidates to bring their admit cards to the exam center, arriving an hour early to avoid issues.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will soon release the CUET PG 2025 city intimation slip, which informs candidates about their assigned exam city. The exam will be held from March 13 to April 1, 2025, in three daily shifts. Candidates can download the slip from exams.nta.ac.in/CUET-PG/ using their application details. The question papers will be available in multiple languages based on subject selection.
The US Department of Education has cut 50% of its staff, raising concerns about the impact on student loans, financial aid, and special education services. Key offices, including the Federal Student Aid Office and the Office for Civil Rights, are facing staff shortages, which may lead to delays and disruptions. While federal aid programs remain intact, the efficiency of services like FAFSA processing and IEP enforcement could be significantly impacted by these cuts.
Ponder Independent School District in Denton County, Texas will shift to a four-day school week starting in October 2025. The change aims to enhance teacher retention, student engagement, and overall school satisfaction. Extended school days will ensure compliance with state instructional requirements. Childcare services will be provided on Fridays for younger students, easing the transition for working parents.