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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 best universities. [...]
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Sites to Help You Choose a College or Grad Program
March 6th, 2010 
Andrea 
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No Comments »Tips for Saving on Textbooks
February 25th, 2010 Andrea A recent CNN Money article has confirmed that textbooks are huge rip-off, with prices nearly tripling from 1986 to 2004. Not only are textbooks overpriced, but publishers will rearrange a few chapters and call it a new edition. I have a few tips to help you save on textbooks.
Use an older edition
Even if the required [...]
Remington College Online Accounting Degree Program
January 20th, 2010 Andrea The following is a promotional post for Remington College Online.
Today’s most in-demand, well-paying jobs require a college education. But if you work full-time or don’t live near a college campus, a college degree may seem out of reach. Fortunately, there are reputable online schools that can provide you with the skills you need to [...]
Posted in Online Programs Tags: business, college, degree, education, online, Remington College Comments OffTop Ten Most Flexible Degree Choices
November 3rd, 2009 Andrea 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 [...]
Posted in academic, career planning, college, economy, education, guest post, majors, school Tags: academic, college, degree, education, employment, majors 3 Comments »Online Learning Programs at Westwood College
October 23rd, 2009 Andrea This is a promotional post for Westwood College.
At a time when many people are striving to keep pace in the workforce, the need to increase educational training has grown dramatically. Online colleges are helping many people fulfill those demands.
Finding legitimate online schools can prove to be rather challenging, but Westwood College, an accredited educational [...]
When and How to Choose a Major
October 8th, 2009 Andrea Choosing a college major is one of the biggest decisions you’ll ever make. Although many people don’t work in a field related to their college majors, your major can determine what careers you’ll be qualified for after college.
When to choose a major.
Some colleges force students to choose a major at some [...]
Posted in academic, advice, career planning, college, education, liberal arts, majors, school Tags: career choice, career planning, college, majors 1 Comment »OneWire.com Surveys College Career Counselors
October 1st, 2009 Andrea A recent survey of college career counselors conducted by OneWire.com shows current trends at career centers. Some key findings:
67% of college career counselors expect the job market to turn around sometime in 2010, while 33% think an improvement will take longer.
69% of counselors said that campus recruiting has decreased.
91% of respondents have [...]
Posted in recession, statistics Tags: career planning, college, economy, jobsearch, statistics, survey Comments OffAccelerated Learning a Great Option for Adult Students
September 25th, 2009 Andrea This is a paid promotional post for Centenary College.
Do you have college credits, but never finished your degree? Are you afraid you won’t have time to attend classes while working full-time? If so, you should consider accelerated learning programs. Accelerated degree programs are especially helpful for those who have finished the core requirements, [...]
Posted in academic, college, education, grad school, school Tags: accelerated learning, college, degree, education, mba 1 Comment »Advantages of an Online Degree
September 10th, 2009 Andrea This is a paid promotional post for Bryan College Online.
Online degrees are increasing in popularity because they offer many benefits, particularly for non-traditional students. I’ve taken several online courses and learned as much, if not more so, than in my traditional classes. What are some major advantages to an online education?
Flexibility is the probably [...]
Fun Sites for College Students
August 20th, 2009 Andrea Need to take a break from studying but tired of Facebook and YouTube? Try these entertaining websites created specifically for college students:
College Candy – This online magazine is written by college women and includes articles about pop culture, fashion, beauty, relationships, and college survival.
College Humor – A site full of funny (often irreverent) articles, pictures [...]