Higher Education

Nobody Says It Better . . . than Your Fellow StraighterLine Students
Here on the StraighterLine Blog, we spend a lot of time writing about how terrific StraighterLine courses are. But today, let’s let StraighterLine students say what they think about us.
Ready for some honest feedback from students? Okay, here you go . . .

“At StraighterLine [...]

You already knew that USNews compiles rankings every year of America’s best colleges and universities. But did you know that USNews now issues ranking for America’s best online bachelor's programs too? If you didn’t know, you can check out all the online college rankings HERE.
While you are reading those ratings, you will notice that many StraighterLine [...]

If you’re graduating high school or college in the next few weeks, you’ll be expected to sit in your folding chair while you listen to the philosophical outpourings of your commencement speaker.
Of course, the inspiring speaker that your high school or college recruited is going to have some wisdom to impart to you. But just [...]

Are you about to graduate from high school? Do you still have a year or two to go? In either case, here’s a suggestion for the months ahead . . .
Take a few college courses online this summer. 
Maybe you’re thinking that other priorities that come first, like taking an SAT prep class or attending a [...]

StraighterLine is proud  to welcome our newest partner college, Pine Manor College.
So, what is Pine Manor College like, and why is it so unique? Let’s take a closer look . . .

It is a traditional New England college . . . yet it is dedicated to welcoming people of all nationalities and backgrounds.
It is centered [...]

StraighterLine is proud to announce that Herzing University is now one of our Partner Colleges
When you first hear about Herzing University and investigate what it’s all about, the first thing you’ll probably think is, “Herzing is America’s only university that is owned by a woman, Renée Herzing. That’s unique.”
Then you read about a Herzing student [...]

by Brittany Hege
I've been out of school (Savannah College of Art and Design) for seven months now, but I still remember that first day. My mom saying goodbye, crying, and me crying as soon as she closed the door. But, then I realized, “Screw this, I'm own my own now! Heck yea!” Now, freshman year [...]

by Danielle Koons
I will admit there was a bit of a learning curve when I left for my first year of college. And much like a wizened old Monk, I am here to share what I learned about “The Wonderful World of Secondary Education.” You’re welcome.
1) College is not harder than high school. No, really [...]

College acceptance letters will be arriving soon. So will college rejection letters. If you’re a student who has been waiting to see how you will fare, you’ll spread out all those letters on your kitchen table, take stock, and see what your options are.
Let’s take a look at what could happen, and what you next [...]

“The National Hispanic University provides a postsecondary education for Hispanics and others grounded in cultural respect, biliteracy, and diversity for engaged students who will become local, national and global community leaders.” – Mission Statement  of The National Hispanic University

You might think that you have heard it all when it comes to American colleges and universities [...]

“A young woman wrote that she took a summer course and she meant to say in 'organismic biology' but she wrote 'orgasmic biology' and went on to say it was the best course she'd ever taken. We didn't reject her for that outright, but it makes you look twice.”- An Ivy League admissions officer quoted [...]

By Jeffrey Simons
Did you know that in 2011, there were 836,493 students in the U.S. enrolled in undergraduate programs? Or that 168,415 students are going for their MBAs?
Whether you agree that “the business of America is business” or that “small business is the engine that drives our economy”, one thing is true: a business degree [...]

Why Danny Singh, a Financial “Whiz Kid” Who’s Winning Renown, Is a StraighterLine Student

Back in 2008 when Danny Singh was 14 years old, he realized that his mother needed help getting her finances in order. He went online, did some research, and realized that he could help.
“I asked my mom to sign up for a [...]

Everyone knows that firefighters are brave. Fewer people seem to know that firefighters also need to possess a lot of knowledge, and wide range of critical safety skills.
Could you stand outside a burning building and understand what has happening inside it, just by making a visual determination? Could you formulate an immediate strategy for fighting [...]

Here’s some progress. The U.S. high school graduation rate has climbed back to where it was back in 1976. That means that about four-fifths of all high school students are now finishing up and graduating. (Or if you are one of those people who prefer to look at life through the “my glass is half [...]