Would it be better for you to start college at MIT or at StraighterLine? It can be a tough call, because both institutions are on the leading edge. StraighterLine is on the forefront of online education. MIT has been a leading technology institute since it opened its doors in 1861.
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StraighterLine Death Match Series, Part II: StraighterLine vs. MIT
The New York Times Reports on “A Generation Hobbled by the Soaring Cost of College”
Ninety-four percent of American undergraduate students are now borrowing to pay for their education. That’s up from 45 percent in 1993, according to data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Why Summer School is for Smarties
If you’re a high school student, you can use summer courses to improve your chances of getting into college. The right online course can even help you pass AP and CLEP exams and earn valuable credits before you arrive on campus.
All She Wants to do is Nap, Nap, Nap - and Earn Her Degree: Moms and College
Let’s face it, as a mom, you want the best for yourself and your children. Educational achievement is contagious. Inoculate your kids against the evil forces of woulda, coulda, and shoulda by going back to college yourself.
Why Mothers Should Go Back to College on Mothers’ Day
Mother’s Day is a holiday when moms from coast to coast get presents and cards. They should! Mothers are the glue that holds most families together, and they deserve gratitude every day of the year. If you are a mother, here is a suggestion for a present that you can give yourself this Mother’s Day . . .
Rutgers Students Paying $1,000 Annually to Support Athletics
Before Rutgers students yell “go team” one more time, maybe it’s time for them to ask whether they are really getting $1,000 worth of value from the school’s athletic programs.
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How Much Money Can StraighterLine’s Freshman Year of College for $999 Save You?
If you’re planning to go to college for four years, StraighterLine’s Freshman Year of College for $999 program can save you a lot of money. How much? On average, between about $24,000 and $50,000, as the above table shows.
Jerked Around: More and More American College Applicants Get Wait Listed
How many students are being wait-listed these days? According to “Colleges Leave Applicants Waiting,” an article by Bonnie Miller Rubin in The Chicago Tribune, the number of colleges who are wait-listing students is on the rise.
Now’s the Time to Train to Become a Nurse
So there’s no mistaking the fact that nursing could offer you a stable and secure career in the years ahead. In a time when employment in many professions is decreasing, nursing is on the rise. And that could spell opportunity for you.
Give Mom the Gift of Learning on Mother's Day
Do you have a wonderful mother who deserves a ton of love and thanks on Mother’s Day? Here’s a suggestion for you. Along with the cards and the presents you are planning to give her, why not give her something else too? Why not give her the gift of learning?
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