College used to be a path meant for the elite and wealthy. Today, millions of Americans enroll in universities and community colleges with the goal of improving their job prospects. Others seek to broaden their intellectual horizons. No matter the reason, college serves as an important rite of passage for young adults. For confused and overwhelmed parents everywhere, here are 100 tips, tools and guides to get your kid (or yourself) into any college. Goal and Task Managers A college education is a long term goal. It will not be earned cheaply or in a short period of time. Sure... 

By Emily Thomas You may use Twitter purely for social networking or to boost your blog traffic, but Twitter is also an excellent resource for learning new things, exposing yourself to new ideas, and challenging yourself to be more innovative. For a daily stream of business tips, life lessons, personal finance help, tech tips, and more, check out these incredibly insightful Tweeters. Business These business leaders are at the top of their game and love sharing their success stories with followers. @zappos: Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh is full of insight and tips for being a smarter... 

By Emily Thomas While a college degree is heralded as the only way to get a solid, profitable career in modern society, there’s no rule that you need to graduate to make it big in the world. In fact, there are lots of examples of successful, famous individuals who simply felt that college couldn’t satisfy their ambitions and dreams. And if anyone asks you to prove it, just point to these 10 incredibly successful and famous college dropouts. Brad Pitt: Brad Pitt is one of the most famous movie stars on the planet. People around the world have seen his movies and... 

Going back to school can be a depressing thought. Added responsibility and stress stand in stark contrast with carefree summer days. Fortunately, a host of clever and helpful Firefox add-ons let anyone tackle assignments, lectures and life with ease. Here are 100 awesome Firefox add-ons for going back to school. Productivity and Time Management Getting organized is half the battle in school. Past days saw students manually keep track of assignments either with paper or their memories. In the digital age, a bevy of programs are available to keep kids on the honor roll track.... 

Whether you’re in college or long gone, there are lots of great money saving tips we can all learn from poor college students. Living like a poor college student might not be as bad as you think, however. In this article, we’ll take a look at 100 ways you can learn how to get by a little better by taking a lesson from college students. Food & Shopping Stretch a buck when you’re eating or buying with these college kid tips. Buy used books: College students often buy used textbooks, at great savings off of list prices. Shop discount stores: Use discount... 

By Britney Wilkins As long as there have been books, there have been people opposed to what is said in some of those books. Authors who challenge the accepted norms in their literature are often the target of angry people who do not understand or appreciate their literature. The following books are excellent examples of great literature that has become banned or challenged in an attempt to shield the public from what some see as inappropriate. Protect the Children These books have all been at the heart of controversy over their appropriateness for children and youth to read. Catcher... 

Whether you love writing as a hobby or aspire to a career as a professional writer, there is always room for improvement when it comes to practicing your craft. The following online tools offer everything from writing prompts to get you started, mind maps to help plan your writing project, tools to help with creativity and the quality of your work, tools to improve your research skills, and even tools to help you with a career as a writer. Spend some time browsing through the following list to find plenty of ways to help boost your writing skills. Story Builders and Writing... 

By Megan Jones Important thinkers have been revered throughout time. Whether it’s trying to figure out human nature, standing up for rights of others through logical discourse, or coming up with new ways to approach the world, their ability to think through issues and present them to society provides the rest of the world with a glimpse into a new, and often better, way of thinking. The following philosophers, listed in chronological order, offer something for you to discover if you are looking for self-improvement or even just a stimulating read. Confucius (551-479 BC).... 

Many experts say that creativity is not necessarily something you have or don’t have, but that can be nurtured and developed. If you are searching for ways to feed your creativity, then take a look at these online tools. From tools that help you organize, plan, and brainstorm to tools that inspire through writing prompts and creative photos to tools that work to develop the creative mind, you will find plenty of inspiration in this list. Brainstorming and Mind Maps Sometimes getting good ideas is just a matter of finding them lurking just beyond your current thoughts.... 

Twitter is a wonderful social tool, but did you know that it’s also a goldmine of information? You can use Twitter to get the latest scoop on current events as well as topical interests. Read on, and you’ll learn about 50 tools that will help you use Twitter to get the information you seek. Local If you’re interested in local happenings, these tools will help you find out what’s going on nearby. Nearby Tweets: Check out Nearby Tweets to seek out local Twitter users. Atlas: Use Atlas to see tweets on a map. GeoFollow: Using the GeoFollow directory, you’ll...