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College Juniors: Consider Studying Abroad

What might be the best advice that anyone can give to a college junior? Some may say, “Opt for a double major,” while others may emphasize, “plan for your master’s program now.”

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College Sophomores: What to Consider

You did it! You made it through your first year of college and are returning this fall to advance your education.

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College Freshmen: Off to College Prep

About one month from now, hundreds of thousands of college freshman will begin to descend on college campuses, particularly across the south. By the end of August those numbers will mushroom with the final group of freshmen on campus sometime around Labor Day.

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About Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

Got MOOC? Massive open online courses or MOOC may be the greatest disturber to higher education that we have seen in our lifetimes.

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State Residency and Your College

You live in one state and plan to attend college in another state, but there is one big drawback: the public university that has accepted you will be charging you at an out-of-state rate.

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5 Best Southern Grad Schools for an MBA

Obtaining a Master of Business Administration degree is required by many employers, companies that are seeking to hire the cream of the crop and compensate them accordingly.

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What You Need to Know About College References

Your admission to college is based on several factors including your grades, your test scores and your extracurricular activities. Another factor, sometimes not recognized for its importance, are the personal references you include with your application.

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Why Summer Classes Can Rock Your World

Tweet Summer classes can rock your world by having a profound impact on your studies. These days students have many options available to them for acquiring college credit. If you

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Choose Your Community College and Win

Tweet Sometimes known as technical colleges or junior colleges, community colleges can provide a good and affordable education for students. Community Colleges Community college enrollment is at record levels as

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Is edX the Future of Online Education?

Tweet That hasn’t stopped other prestigious universities from joining the program nor is it silencing speculation whether this education model can possibly endure. MOOCs Nonetheless, this Harvard-MIT project is bringing

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Background Check: Bachelor Degree Verification

In a tight job market, candidates may be asked to possess something that they did not need to have just five or 10 years ago: a bachelor’s degree. Numerous jobs, from file clerks to dental hygienists, may now require a four-year degree at some companies.

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7 Reasons for Attending College

Tweet However, if you’re flexible in your choice of college, then there shouldn’t be much of any obstacle that would keep you from attending. Therefore, the answer here is “no.”