Higher Education

Campus Visits and What To Notice
Campus Visits and What To Notice

A college's website can show you photos of sunny lawns and state-of-the-art buildings. A brochure can tell you about its top-ranked programs and successful alumni.

By: Amara Delvin

Last Update: 10/16/2025

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Online Colleges With Strong Reputations
Online Colleges With Strong Reputations

The world of higher education has expanded far beyond traditional brick-and-mortar campuses. Online degree programs now offer a flexible and powerful pathway for adult learners and career changers to gain new skills and advance their professional lives.

By: Miles Farron

Last Update: 10/16/2025

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Handling Letters of Recommendation Smoothly
Handling Letters of Recommendation Smoothly

The college application process involves many components you control directly, like your grades, test scores, and personal essays.

By: Amara Delvin

Last Update: 10/05/2025

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Making the Most of Office Hours with Professors
Making the Most of Office Hours with Professors

Every syllabus includes them, but few students use them effectively: office hours. For many, the idea of visiting a professor one-on-one can be intimidating.

By: Miles Farron

Last Update: 09/17/2025

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Skills

Writing Clearly For Any Audience
Writing Clearly For Any Audience

Whether you are composing an email to a colleague, drafting a project proposal, or creating a marketing campaign, the power of your message hinges on its clarity.

By: Sophia Trent

Last Update: 11/01/2025

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Digital Literacy Basics Everyone Should Know
Digital Literacy Basics Everyone Should Know

Navigating our modern world requires a fundamental understanding of technology. From banking and shopping to connecting with loved ones and accessing information, digital platforms are woven into the fabric of daily life.

By: Sophia Trent

Last Update: 10/23/2025

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Critical Thinking Applied to Daily Life
Critical Thinking Applied to Daily Life

Many people associate critical thinking with academic debates or complex scientific problems. It can seem like a lofty, abstract skill reserved for scholars and strategists.

By: Sophia Trent

Last Update: 09/11/2025

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Memory Tricks for Better Retention
Memory Tricks for Better Retention

We have all experienced that frustrating moment when a name, a fact, or an important detail is right on the tip of our tongue, yet remains out of reach.

By: Sophia Trent

Last Update: 07/15/2025

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