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Teaching can be a fun, rewarding, and positive career choice for many. Even if you’ve never thought about a teaching career before, it’s not too late! Read on to find out if a ...
Going Back to School While Working Full Time
Going back to college as a full-time working adult isn’t the same as going off to college as an 18-year-old freshman straight out of high school. You have more responsibilities n ...
What is CLEP? Explanation & Alternatives
Are there ways to save both time and money when it comes to your college education? Absolutely! One of the best ways to do this is by fulfilling your school’s general education r ...
How to Take College Classes in High School & the Benefits
College-bound high school students already have a lot to consider. You’re likely taking the best classes you can, filling up those extracurriculars, and racking up community serv ...
How to Go Back to School: A Back to College Checklist
No matter your situation — whether you never went to college, you didn’t finish, or you’re considering going back for professional development — it’s possible to restart ...
How Do You Know if a Course is Accredited?
Most colleges claim to be accredited by state, regional, or national governing bodies. But what does that mean? And what is the difference between regional vs. national accreditati ...
Teacher Career Path: How to Start Your Career in Education
Considering a career in teaching? If so, earning a degree in education will help you make your mark in a field where you can make a difference each day on the job. For many, teachi ...
What is Art Appreciation in College and Why We Need It
StraighterLine has added to its offerings of 60+ online courses, Art Appreciation (also called Art 101), a new 3-credit course that fulfills an arts and humanities gen ed. Art Ap ...
Online College vs Traditional College: How to Save Money on a Degree
The number one reason people drop out of college? Cost. It sadly comes as no surprise considering over the last ten years tuition at public four-year institutions has increased 32% ...
Okay, so you’ve completed some StraighterLine courses – congrats! Or maybe you’ve already acquired college credits elsewhere or are currently in a degree program and are thin ...