MOOCs and the Issues of Education
Salon has an article up, aggregating information from a number of different news sources, about MOOCs (Massively Open Online Courses) and their role in education moving forward. It’s a pretty divisive...
View ArticleMonday Link Roundup for Week of 11/4/13
Sugar high steadily fading into a post-candy-binge hangover? Check. Festive jack-o’-lantern slowly withering as it rots on your front porch? Check. Halloween supplies and decorations instantly gone...
View ArticleMalcolm Gladwell’s David and Goliath and Your College Decision
Malcolm Gladwell is one of those writers who is always interesting to read, whether or not there are flaws with his reasoning, argumentation, or evidence. If nothing else, his books always give you...
View ArticleMonday Link Roundup for Week of 12/2/13
Hello folks! I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and maybe even got some great deals shopping in the wee hours of the morning on Black Friday (I was most definitely not shopping but...
View Article5 Pluses and 5 Minuses about Online Education
So many are trying to figure out what the future of higher education will look like, when there are so many competing factors and difficulties. This Intelligence Squared debate is a great example of...
View ArticleThree Predictions for the Future of Higher Ed
Inspired by this article, here are three predictions for the future of higher education that could very well influence your decision-making process. #1: Online Education Will Become Ever More Viable...
View ArticleDebt Versus Education: What You Need To Consider
Gail Marksjarvis of the Chicago Tribune wrote this article (which is now unfortunately closed off to most viewers on the Chicago Tribune website), stating that students should consider debt when they...
View Article3 Tips for Looking Ahead to Post-Graduation Before You’ve Applied
There’s a slew of articles coming out now concerning the class of 2014 graduating from college. The articles talk about the issues they face, important facts of this class, and more. This article, in...
View Article5 Ways To Examine Acceptance Rates
One of the pieces of information you’re likely to see called out about each and every college you look at is the college acceptance rate. This is the percentage of students who apply to the college and...
View Article9 Questions to Ask Yourself About College Campuses
If you’re planning on going to a physical college, then you’ve got to spend some time contemplating the college campuses. What do you want from them? How much do you really care about the place where...
View Article11 Reasons Why Going to an In-State College is Better
Deciding whether or not you want to go to college in-state or out-of-state can be a tough decision. Affordability, acceptance, independence, and where your friends go can all factor into your decision....
View ArticleIt’s March – Which College Should You Apply To and When?
So you’ve gathered a list of prospective colleges and you are ready to apply. But with applications fees stacking up creating a financial burden, which ones are the right ones to apply to? By now you...
View ArticleThe Art of Narrowing Your List of Colleges
As a high school junior just starting a new school year, it is easy to see your college career as something still far on the horizon. Certainly you are preparing (or have already taken) your SAT or ACT...
View ArticleTime to Get Moving on Early Decision
If you are a high school junior or senior that is planning on applying for early decision, then you are a student who knows exactly what your first school choice is. It also means that you have to be...
View ArticleJuniors: Make a List of Potential Colleges
As a high school junior, the task of picking a college can be daunting. There are so many colleges out there. So much to consider. There are a variety of different guidebooks and websites designed to...
View ArticleChoosing the Right Degree: When it Matters and When it Doesn’t
Picking the right degree in college can be a difficult decision. After you graduate, you will want to be happy with your decision and be able to get a job in a career field that you enjoy. However, you...
View ArticleFirst Year at University? 3 Things You Should Know
You’ve picked your roommate and you know what dorm you’re staying in. You’ve even done the campus tour and mapped out the closest dining hall. You think you’re ready, but the real work is just...
View Article5 Degrees That Can Help You Combine Everything You Love
It is estimated that only 13 percent of the American workforce loves what they do. This is no way to live life, so consider the five following degrees that can combine work with what you love....
View ArticleTop 4 Reasons a Medical Degree Is an Excellent Education Choice
When a child gets asked about what they’d like to be when they grow up, a common answer is a doctor. When the follow-up question is asked, a child usually reasons that doctors help people. This is what...
View ArticleOn Track to College: How to Teach Children about Higher Education
Most parents want their children to go to college. Unfortunately, figuring out how to talk to them about it can be difficult. Fortunately, there are three things you can do to make sure your child is...
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