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College Choices: How to Narrow Your Search

It’s important to make sure your college choice is right for you. There are so many options when it comes to choosing a college that is difficult to even know where to begin. Here is a checklist of questions, and an explanation of why you should ask them, that you can take with you on your campus ex...

Top 5 Myths About Virtual College

There is no doubt about it, technology has changed how education is viewed. A recent study revealed that in the five years leading up to the 2012-2013 school year, the number of students taking online courses rose by 96%. It has never been easier to take an online class, and now, with virtual colleg...

College Completion Rates Are Increasing with Coaching Programs

Studies have shown that while 50% of people from high-income families have at least a bachelor’s degree by age 25, only 10% of those from lower-income families do. Yet, the same studies show that if children from lower-income families get a college degree, their chances of making it to the middle-cl...

Are You Cut Out for an Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree?

In a recent College Board survey, it was reported that the average cost of tuition and fees for the 2015–2016 academic year was $9,410 for in-state public schools, $23,893 for out-of-state residents going to public schools, and $32,405 for private colleges. With the cost of college continuing to inc...

10 Facts about College Success and College Completion Cost

A study revealed the startling fact that 70% of Americans will attend college, but fewer than 2/3 will graduate - 30% will drop out in the first year. The Chronicle for Higher Education put together research that may help you improve your chance for college success. In this article we will look at s...

Finishing College: 5 Things Your Degree Says About You

Since 1990, the average cost of going to a private school for four years has tripled, and the cost for state schools has risen 100%. The student debt level has soared over $1 trillion. These kinds of figures can give you pause about the value of finishing college. Add to that the recent articles say...

10 Ways Degree Completion Will Change Your Life

There are many benefits to completing your college degree. Yet according to reports, only 41% of full time students earn their bachelor’s degree in four years. Let’s take a look at some reasons why finishing your degree is important, college degree benefits, and how to make finishing your degree eas...

5 Signs You Need to Earn an Accelerated College Degree

Accelerated college degrees are a great option for most students. They help save time and tuition costs, while avoiding repetitive coursework. By shortening the timeline to graduation, they also prepare students for the job market that much sooner.

New College Options: Online, MOOCs, and Accelerated College Programs

You already know that going to college is important, right? If not, here’s a chart from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics that shows pretty clearly what a bachelor’s degree is worth. College grads earn more money and are less likely to be unemployed than other Americans. It’s that simple.

Finding the Right College that Takes the Most Transfer Credits

With more than 2,000 colleges and universities now accepting transfer credits from standardized exams (such as CLEP, DSST, and UExcel exams), it’s a great time for students to save time and money. These exams cost as little as $80. They can help students bypass college classes that cost up to 10 or ...

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