Our advice? Go back to school and get more educated. Why, you say? Because despite the fact that education has been taking some hard hits lately in America, it still has the potential to move your life ahead in countless new ways.
Happy New Year. Now Go to School and Get Educated.
December 31, 2011
What Every College Applicant Should Know as 2012 Begins
December 30, 2011
Misconception #1: You have already missed the deadlines to take the SAT or the ACT tests, so you can’t start college this year. That’s bunk. A number of traditional colleges are now making standardized tests optional. And don’t forget that you can enroll in any course you want at StraighterLine without taking standardized tests ahead of time.
Getting Into College Made Easy: Six Ways to Dramatically Improve Your SAT Scores when Time Is Short
December 29, 2011
I saw this problem arise a lot when I was working as an SAT tutor. With only a month until an SAT test date, for example, a student would suddenly realize that he or she needed to add 100 points or more to each of the three SAT sections in order to get into a particular college. And I have to tell you, it’s tough to boost scores that much in just a short period of time. But here are three strategies than can often get the job done:
The Cheapest Way to Attend College Ever Is to . . . Sneak into Classes!
December 28, 2011
You just can’t stop some people from pursuing their educational goals. One such person is Abe Liu, a young man who was recently ejected from the Harvard campus for trespassing. He’d been doing it for months!
Best Educational Resolutions for Year 2012
December 27, 2011
Are you making New Year’s resolutions this year? Good! Here are some to consider in the educational area of your life. All are powerful, because they have the potential to move you closer to your educational goals. And all are practical, because you can get each of them done within the next 12 months if you use online learning.
Can this Online College Cost Calculator Help You Find the Cheapest College?
December 26, 2011
If you’d like to spend 15 minutes in a fun way – and maybe find a very inexpensive college at the same time – we’d urge you to spend a little time playing with the U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center online calculator.
Medical Terminology Made Simple: Aneurysm
December 24, 2011
As a service to students who are thinking of entering the medical and medical support professions, StraighterLine is running short posts on medical terms. Each post will define one medical problem or condition. Today’s term is . . . Aneurysm
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Health Care Education
How to Reach Your Goals in 2012
December 23, 2011
You really can set resolutions that will help you reach your goals in 2012 – for your education, health, home and more. But they all start by setting goals that are reasonable, achievable, and kind.
Getting into College Made Easy: Understanding Early Action and Early Decision
December 22, 2011
“Should I apply to college early decision, early action, or just file regular old applications,” is a question that guidance counselors hear from students almost daily. No mistake about it, early decision and early action are confusing. Let’s take a closer look.
America’s Student Debt is Increasing at the Rate of $2,853.88 per Second
December 21, 2011
America’s Student Debt is Increasing at the Rate of $2,853.88 per Second . . . Visit the Student Load Debt Clock Online
