Academics
Are You Ready for National Decision Day?
Have you made your college decision yet? For high school seniors, the time for choosing a college is slipping by.
Don’t Allow Bad Grades to Keep You From College
You flunked out of college and your dreams of obtaining a degree have been dashed. Those dreams, however, might actually only be deferred provided you take corrective action to get back on course.
The Benefits of Free Community College Education
This past Feb., Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam proposed that his state provide free community college tuition for eligible residents. The proposal surprised not a few people, especially given that Haslam is a Republican, yet it was welcomed by many across the political spectrum.
College Majors and College Minors
At some point while attending college you will have to declare your major. This can happen early in your freshman year, but usually no later before the end of your sophomore year.
6 Misconceptions About Online Learning
More and more American students are taking online courses. In fact, more than 6 million Americans have taken an online class.
Failed Class: Now What?!
Failure can be devastating especially when it involves a failed college grade.
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.
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.
Should You Consider a Gap Year?
Finishing high school and then heading straight to college has been the practice of millions of Americans for decades. It is a rite of passage usually taken for granted, especially among professional career aspiring young adults.
While Politicians Play Students Pay
Tweet There has been a great deal of debate about the repercussions of the government shutdown that has left thousands of government employees temporarily out of work. There is also
Long-Term Goals for Community College Students
With a semester or two of community college under your belt, you’ve established a pace that will eventually lead to an associate degree. That degree may be your final higher education goal or it could be a steppingstone to bigger and better things, namely a bachelor’s degree.
Short-Term Goals for Community College Students
As you begin your community college experience, you may find that the campus environment has some similarities to high school, with some stark differences too.
