The Problems with Law School

January 31st, 2011 @

For decades, law school has been viewed as a ticket to success and a solid career.  And while many law school graduates do have great careers in the legal field, others struggle with crippling debt and no job prospects.  The recent economic crisis has highlighted a problem that’s existed for years.  A few key factors [...]

Colleges Put Money Before Students

May 26th, 2010 @

Recent articles have questioned the benefits of a college degree.  Tuition costs are rising every year, while colleges continue to churn out thousands of graduates each year in fields where there is known to be a glut of professionals.   This practice is more noticeable during a tight job market, but it’s nothing new. Although prospective [...]

Sites to Help You Choose a College or Grad Program

March 6th, 2010 @

Choosing a college or graduate program involves consideration of many factors, including tuition and program rankings.  If you want free information about thousands of colleges and graduate schools, try the following sites. US News Rankings Each year, US News ranks colleges and graduate programs.  In addition to U.S. schools, the site also ranks the world’s [...]

10 Sites for Better Studying

February 20th, 2010 @

Good news for Internet addicts: browsing the web can help raise your GPA!  Make the most of your time online by frequenting sites that offer lectures, notes, tutorials, and study strategies. Ten of my favorite online study resources: Study Guides and Strategies Since 1996, Studygs.net has provided study strategies and resources to help students achieve [...]

Top Ten Most Flexible Degree Choices

November 3rd, 2009 @

The following guest post was contributed by Christine Howell who frequently writes about Accredited Online Degrees and college related topics for Online College Guru, an online college directory and comparison website. Recent economic conditions have reinforced the importance of flexibility in the employment marketplace. Selecting a degree program that allows a wide range of employment [...]