Colleges
Choosing and applying to a college, from community colleges and online programs to accreditation, rankings and admissions.
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Is a hybrid college right for you?
What a hybrid college that pairs online courses with a personal coach looks like, using PelotonU, now the online program Degree Partners, as an example.
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7 fast facts: Should distance learning students bother applying to an Ivy League school?
Whether an Ivy League application is worth it for homeschool and distance learners, with seven facts on how homeschoolers fare in admissions.
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Rejected by a college? Here’s what to do next
What to do after a college rejection, from not taking it personally and reviewing the transcript to reapplying, community college or a gap year.
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Here’s how to stress less about college applications
Ways students and parents can lower the stress of college applications, from starting early and minding deadlines to letting the student lead.
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It doesn’t matter where you go to college—really
Why the college you attend matters less than your major and skills, with research comparing earnings at elite and less selective schools.
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How to pick a college major
Five questions to help high school students choose a college major, plus five fast-growing careers from the latest federal labor projections.
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For homeschool families: A primer on distance education for college
A guide for homeschool families to four-year online degree programs, with a readiness checklist and a 2016 ranking of top online colleges.
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10 of the best community colleges in the U.S.
Why community college deserves a look for cost, transfer and dual enrollment, with the Aspen Institute’s 2015 list of top community colleges.
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Accelerated Distance Learning by Brad Voeller
A review of Brad Voeller’s Accelerated Distance Learning, which covers credit by exam, faster study methods and choosing an accredited program.
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2014 College Rankings From the Open Education Database
A 2015 pointer to the Open Education Database’s 2014 online college rankings, sorted by field and scored on measures like graduation and job placement.
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