Graduation marks the end of college life, but as we all know, "commencement" means "beginning." And here's some good news: the job market looks rosier than it has in recent years. It's not as robust as it was in the late '90s, but at least things are moving in the right direction.

Competition for top jobs remains tough, though it might help to have scored well on the SAT. Say what? It seems some companies want to see applicants' SAT scores to determine mathematical Aptitude. Did you think the SAT was just supposed to get you into college?

Just to be safe, don't throw away those third-grade report cards.