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How to Find a Good Online School

Tweet Do you know how to find a good online school to attend? Fortunately, it is not too difficult to determine whether a particular online program is right for you.

Personal Advice

College Evaluation: Which One is Right for Me?

It happens so often: a high school student narrows down his or her college choice list to just two schools, but is unable to make a final decision. Time is of the essence, both colleges have accepted you, and you want to make your decision so that your final months while at high school are memorable and enjoyable.

Academics

College Schedule Tips and Tricks

College students often experience anxiety while working on their class schedules. Some classes are offered only at certain times of the year while many classes require students to complete prerequisites before signing up.

NCAA Basketball

Wichita State Shockers Seek to Make History

Parity has come to men’s college basketball. Or at least what passes for an improved distribution of talent across the sport.

College Search

Make the Most of Your College Campus Visit

High school seniors still undecided about their choice of college can make their decision during spring break. That week-long respite from school typically takes place in March or April, enabling students to finalize their college choices before the usual May 1 deadline.

Study Tips

How to Survive Your Midterm Exams

Does your university hold midterm exams before or after spring break? Hopefully, that answer is “before” because once your exams are over you’re ready to let loose, at least for one week.

Campus News

Report Shows the Economic Benefit of Community Colleges

America’s community colleges are two-year public schools and are often not fully appreciated for what they do. Community colleges prepare Americans for work, by offering certificate programs and associate degrees that can lead to a whole range of jobs.

Career Planning

I Can’t Find Work: Now What?!

With a degree in hand you’re ready to take on the world. Trouble is, the world is not supplying the job you thought was waiting for you. Instead, your chosen field has dried up and the only job openings will come about when someone retires or new positions are created.

Campus News

Tiny Utah College Has 23 Athletes at Sochi

Talk about student-athletes — tiny Westminster College in Salt Lake City, Utah, claims 23 students as members of the 2014 US Winter Olympic team.

Fun News

7 Secret Discounts for College Students

After spending thousands of dollars on tuition, fees, and books, college students may have little money left for other things. But there is an advantage to having limited funds: numerous retailers offer college students discounts, including deep price breaks, in a bid to win new business.

Campus Life

Affordable Dental Care for College Students

The Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) provides health insurance options, but it does not include dental insurance. Trips to the dentist shouldn’t be suspended simply because you are in college, but it is a cost that many students simply cannot afford to bear.

Campus Cars

5 Used Cars For Under $5,000

“Affordable” and “used car” are words rarely uttered together, given the inflated prices of all vehicles in recent years. Then there is a matter of reliability, what tends to fade after many years of driving.