CHICAGO (Reuters) - When Janice Barnwell decided to boost her career by obtaining a master's degree in business, the working mother chose an online university because of the convenience and the low cost. The 44-year-old's educational experience exceeded her expectations, and her new employer paid for her to take four more courses online to sharpen her skills. "At first ...

There many be some good news for business-school applicants worried about more competition for slots in MBA programs. With the recession driving more students to business schools, many programs are considering increasing the number of seats in their classes, according to a recent survey conducted by Kaplan Inc. WPO.

With SAT scores at their lowest level in years, two of the country's largest test-prep course providers are pairing with video game companies for the first time, to give students another way to practice for these oft-dreaded exams. Aspyr Media Inc.'s "futureU" PC game, designed with Kaplan ...