One Year After Gulf Oil Spill, Universities Say Things have Improved, But Not Enough

It was one year ago today (April 20) that BP’s Deepwater Horizon exploded in the gulf coast.  The explosion caused the death of eleven workers and spewed an estimated 4.9 million gallons of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico.  The world watched in horror the images of the burning oil rig, the massive pool [...]

“Spring” Colleges

To kick off the spring season, I thought it would be fun to look at a few colleges with the word “spring” in the title.  Not only is this amusing but it is very informational since one of these colleges may be of interest to you. Colleges Titled “Spring” Spring Hill College Spring Arbor University [...]

Universities and colleges attempt to lower tuition rates

Lawmakers and universities are working together to offer more low-cost degree options for college students. As part of this proposal, colleges are seeking ways to provide curriculum that allows them to enroll more students. For many, they have turned to online courses as a means to delivering this to enrollees.

Connecticut seeks to unify online schools with state universities and community colleges

Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy recently announced a new plan to merge the state’s university and community college systems with the region’s online colleges under a single governing board, The Connecticut Mirror reports.

Have you considered the University of Phoenix?

What sets the University of Phoenix apart from all the other universities out there? This is a good question and one that I searched high and low for since I have considered this particular university on several occasions. This is what I found based on the UPX website:

The University of Phoenix is an Accredited University
The Faculty has real-world experience
Course schedules are flexible for anyone’s schedule

15 Common Mistakes Made When Choosing a College

Some people have some wrong reasons for choosing a college. Here are 15 common mistakes made in choosing a college. Warning: using them might cause some regret in the future!

4 Ways to Use Statistics to Find the Right College

Finding the college that fits perfectly into your list of criteria requires more than simply visiting the college’s website or talking with a representative at a college fair. To understand the strengths and the weaknesses of a college you can use statistics and numbers as part of the evaluation process. Look at the admissions rates [...]

3 Ways to Take Charge of Your College Search

Many times, students and parents just “let the college decision happen”. You should take charge of your college search and make it your “job” to find a place where you can get a college education that is worth the money.

Finding the “Perfect Fit” College

With so much talk about SAT scores, GPA’s and stellar essays, many forget that college is about finding that “perfect fit”. It’s great to get accepted to a top-tiered university or an Ivy League college, but if you’re there just for the notoriety on your resume you’re totally missing the point.