January 17, 2012 | by Shanon Woodruff | Another year has come and gone and with it almost a trillion tweets. From the funny to the serious, the insightful to the inane, it was an exciting year for education and Twitter. As Twitter continues to grow and with it the number of users who love education, the task of finding the 50 top education tweets is becoming a very difficult one.
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January 11, 2012 | by Jennifer Williamson | Approximately one in four college freshmen drop out of school in their first year. That’s a high number. Students are frequently unprepared for college for a variety of reasons, ranging from academic to financial and personal.read more
January 2, 2012 | by Shanon Woodruff | As Twitter continues to grow, the part that education plays within it seems to be skyrockting. With every new day, education keeps taking a larger piece of the trillions of tweets being written every year.read more
December 27, 2011 | by Jennifer Williamson | The national debt deal that passed this summer didn’t do graduate students any favors. Coming in July 2012, graduate and professional students will no longer be able to take out any subsidized federal loans.read more
December 9, 2011 | by Jennifer Williamson | Choosing a college isn’t easy—especially when you have kids. Whether you’re interested in going to a traditional or an online school, your college can make significant steps toward making college easier and more accessible to you and other students with kids.read more
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December 1, 2011 | by Hannah Robertson | If you’ve ever been to the doctor’s office or had to stay in a hospital for any length of time (even an emergency room visit), then you’ve no doubt been under the care of a nurse before you ever see a doctor.read more
May 25, 2011 | by Jennifer Williamson | The good news is you’ve gotten into your dream school. The bad news is that their financial aid package is less than generous. But you’re not necessarily stuck with it. While you’re unlikely to get a reduction on your federal student aid unless your financial situation has changed, the school may have a formal process for re-evaluation—and may be able to help you find aid from other endowments.read more
April 27, 2011 | by Jennifer Williamson | Fitting in is a big part of succeeding at your first job after graduation. And workplace cultures can vary. Some are very casual; some are highly competitive; and others are hierarchical and corporate.read more
April 25, 2011 | by Jennifer Williamson | Blogging is a time-consuming activity. There are also significant pitfalls, particularly if you write on a controversial topic or have a particularly astringent tone. Blogging can be worth it to students nearing graduation, however—if you can manage your time well.read more
April 15, 2011 | by Jennifer Williamson | Some college graduates have been through a dozen or more job interviews before they get a diploma. Others have less experience—and for some, a job interview is a completely new experience. No matter how many job interviews you’ve been on, you can still get questions you were unprepared for.read more
April 13, 2011 | by Jennifer Williamson | Every online MBA program is different—so your online MBA prerequisites will vary depending on the school. In addition, most prerequisites aren’t set in stone—because MBA programs often prefer to have the flexibility to consider the whole candidate, regardless of test scores or GPA.read more
February 7, 2011 | by Jennifer Williamson | A bachelor’s degree is almost seen as mandatory to enter the job force these days. But not every career requires one—and four-year institutions aren’t right for every student. In addition, two-year colleges can save you significant tuition costs—with yearly average costs of $2,713 according to The College Board, compared to $7,605 for four-year in-state colleges, $11,990 for out-of-state colleges and $27,293 for private schools.read more
January 5, 2011 | by Jennifer Williamson | Most advice for students on filling out the FAFSA assumes that you’re a dependent of your parents—and unmarried. But if you’re planning to get married during the school year, this could dramatically change your student aid eligibility.read more
December 31, 2010 | by Jennifer Williamson | Graduate school is expensive—sometimes as expensive as undergraduate degree programs. You’ll find that a lot of things change between undergrad and graduate programs, however—including your financial aid landscape.read more
December 7, 2010 | by Shanon Woodruff | The best part of Twitter is finding those hidden, and sometimes not so hidden, personalities that seem to light up the world…well, the Twitterverse at least. This is especially true for the ever-growing technology focused field of education.read more
November 15, 2010 | by Shanon Woodruff | Twitter has become one of the best places to find and share all types of information, and you can bet that college students have hitched their cart to that bandwagon. So it's not surprising that they, like with everything else they become a part of, have a tendency to not think before they tweet.read more
November 2, 2010 | by Jennifer Williamson | As a recent college graduate, the employment landscape looks bleak. Unemployment is still high, and recent graduates are still competing with out-of-work grads from last year or the year before for the entry-level jobs that are available—often for low pay or no benefits.read more
October 25, 2010 | by Jennifer Williamson | Online learning is making headway—not just in traditional colleges, but in high schools as well. If you’ve been asked to transition your traditional classes to an online format, you may be unsure of where to start.read more
October 20, 2010 | by Jennifer Williamson | There’s a perception that online colleges cost less than traditional schools. But is it true? The answer is that it depends. Online colleges can be less expensive than traditional schools—but there are nonprofit and for-profit online colleges, as well as public and private traditional schools.read more
October 6, 2010 | by Jennifer Williamson | In a troubled economy, going back to school for a graduate degree in business can look like a sound decision—allowing you to spend down time between jobs networking with future business leaders, learning valuable new skills, and adding a key credential to your resume.read more
September 27, 2010 | by Jennifer Williamson | If your grades are suffering at school, it could be that you’ve developed bad study habits. Some negative study habits are difficult to break—and can seriously affect your grades. Here are five bad study habits that can harm your academic performance—and how to get past them.read more
September 24, 2010 | by Jennifer Williamson | Writing a grant proposal is no easy endeavor. Funding agencies want to fund projects that are likely to do the most good—and that are in keeping with their goals. So you’ll have to demonstrate why the problem you address is urgent in a compelling way, as well as why you’re the absolute best agency to address it—and that you can measure your results objectively.read more
September 22, 2010 | by Jennifer Williamson | Online colleges offer distinct advantages to working students and those with family obligations. They allow you to take classes whenever and wherever you want, fitting your study time around the other commitments in your life.read more
September 16, 2010 | by Jennifer Williamson | The average student spends approximately $850-$900 per year on textbooks. That’s no small amount of money—and with the cost of everything from basic household items to tuition rising faster than wages, students and parents are more desperate now than ever to save money wherever they can.read more
August 13, 2010 | by Jennifer Williamson | Job training is a big part of President Obama’s economic recovery plan. In 2009, the President announced a new program designed to encourage online schools to increase financial aid to the unemployed—and provide incentives for unemployed people to get job training instead of taking low-wage jobs for which they’re overqualified.read more
August 11, 2010 | by Jennifer Williamson |
Is an iPad a good investment for college students? At first glance, it looks like it might be—the idea of carrying around one slim device instead of a stack of college textbooks has to have appeal.read more
August 6, 2010 | by Jennifer Williamson | Top business schools have always been highly competitive. But in a difficult economy, demand for spots in the nation’s best business schools has gone way up. Schools like Harvard, Stanford and Wharton are drowning in applications—but even mid-level business schools are seeing an increase in applications from professionals looking to make their resumes more competitive, as well as recent college grads.read more
July 29, 2010 | by Jennifer Williamson | It’s not just the kids who are going back to school this fall. All over the country and all over the world, online students will be logging on for their first days of classes in the fall semester.read more
July 28, 2010 | by Jennifer Williamson | The word “bubble” has been in the news a lot lately. You’ve probably heard about the “economic bubble,” the “housing bubble,” or the “mortgage bubble” used in reference to the current economic crisis.read more
July 19, 2010 | by Jennifer Williamson | People disagree about lots of education issues—from how to deal with the student loan crisis to whether there actually is one at all. But one thing most people, either Democrat or Republican, agree on is that education is important—and that a degree leads to a better-paying job and a more satisfying career.read more
July 9, 2010 | by Jennifer Williamson | A for-profit university is a school run by a profit-seeking organization or corporation. Profits from tuition are paid to shareholders and owners rather than being funneled to endowments. Traditionally, for-profit universities are categorized as being more focused on vocational education than academic exploration.read more
June 23, 2010 | by Jennifer Williamson | Filling out a FAFSA is not the easiest of processes—even for straightforward traditional students. For military veterans, the FAFSA can get very complicated, very fast. Here are a few things to keep in mind when filling out your FAFSA as a military veteran.read more
June 21, 2010 | by Jennifer Williamson | Maybe you’ve seen this before. A website that advertises free money if you visit, play an online game, or enter yourself in a lottery. Some of these sites are specifically geared toward scholarships for school, while others just offer large cash prizes for students and non-students alike.read more
June 18, 2010 | by Jennifer Williamson | Online schools can be ideal for students with disabilities. For example, if you have mobility problems, attending school from home makes all classrooms much more accessible. The fact that all class materials and lectures are available to review repeatedly can be a help to some And an online learning environment can be less high-pressure and distracting for some students with concentration issues.read more
May 3, 2010 | by Shanon Woodruff | If you can believe it, Twitter has over 106 million users, and it is estimated to be growing at a rate of 300,000 each day. So, it’s also not hard to believe that there are some fantastic tweets about education that simply get lost in the chaos that is the Twitterverse.read more
April 30, 2010 | by Jennifer Williamson | If you’re an undergraduate student, the vast majority of the aid you get is designed to take into account your parents’ financial standing. It’s assumed that your parents will help you pay for college.read more
April 21, 2010 | by Jennifer Williamson | Approximately 6.2 million people dropped out of high school in 2007 alone. In past decades, a fit, healthy young person could earn a decent wage even without a high school degree. Now, that’s demonstrably no longer true.read more
April 14, 2010 | by Jennifer Williamson | When you fill out a FAFSA, the federal government evaluates it and sends you a Student Aid Report. This report outlines your eligibility for federal need-based grants. It will tell you whether you’re eligible for Pell grants, as well as your family’s expected contribution to your education.read more
March 22, 2010 | by Shanon Woodruff | Facebook: the number one social networking site on the web is a place for people to connect with their friends, coworkers, and old classmates; it is a place where you can manage a farm, shop in a virtual mall, and even participate in a mafia war; but even more important than all of that, Facebook is a place that helps you stay connected with your education.read more
March 10, 2010 | by Jennifer Williamson | Tax season is upon us—and it’s crucial to get the most in your deductions possible. As a student, you’re eligible not just for deductions, but for certain tax credits that can lower your tax bill dollar for dollar—not just by a percentage.read more
March 3, 2010 | by Jennifer Williamson | America has the most expensive college education in the world—and the system doesn’t bat an eye at letting new graduates into the world with an average of $20,000—often more—in student debt.read more
March 1, 2010 | by Jennifer Williamson | There are plenty of ways to get money for college. But what if you don’t want to go to college and get a degree—you just want to take one course? Maybe you need a specific course to advance your skills at work, or a certification to improve your resume.read more
January 29, 2010 | by Jennifer Williamson | Accreditation provides a basic standard by which schools are judged. If your school is unaccredited, your degree is not considered valid by employers, other schools, or financial aid organizations.read more
December 23, 2009 | by Jennifer Williamson | Student debt is no easy thing to deal with. For many students, the prospect of a mountain of debt when they graduate can affect which college they choose to go to—or whether they go to college at all.read more
December 21, 2009 | by Jennifer Williamson | In 2007, Andrew Cuomo, the Attorney General of New York State, spearheaded an investigation into devious student lending practices and partnerships between lenders and universities. Up until recently, many universities encouraged students to sign up for loans with “preferred lenders” who gave financial aid employees luxury gifts and other kickbacks in return for their business.read more
December 18, 2009 | by Jennifer Williamson | If you’re having trouble repaying your debts, you may be able to find some relief through bankruptcy court—except in the case of student loans.
Qualifying education loans—that is, loans made to students, their parents or guardians, or their spouses for the purpose of paying an eligible student’s higher education costs—are treated much differently than other types of debt when it comes to default and bankruptcy.read more
December 16, 2009 | by Jennifer Williamson | When you take out a student loan, you are gambling on the hope that once you have your degree, you’ll be able to land a reasonably well-paying job within a fairly short amount of time. Then paying off your loan is not supposed to be a hardship—theoretically.read more
November 23, 2009 | by Jennifer Williamson | If you’re an adult student, you’re probably working while you attend college—and your paycheck may be all that stands between you and a huge load of expensive private loans. But what happens if you lose your job while you’re in the middle of earning your degree? Here are a few options to consider—before you take out a high-interest, variable rate loan for your tuition.read more
November 16, 2009 | by Jennifer Williamson | With all the risk and headaches associated with student credit cards, it can sometimes seem like a good idea to avoid getting a credit card at all until you’ve graduated. But that’s not always a good idea.read more
October 14, 2009 | by Jennifer Williamson | Personal investments not doing so hot these days? You’re not alone. This economy makes it tough for families to grow their savings—including savings for children’s education. Many parents are saving less now for college tuition than they were a decade ago—and some aren’t saving at all.read more
October 7, 2009 | by Jennifer Williamson | Say you’re a university intent on building up its stable of star athletes. Schools have a financial incentive to do this—hugely successful college sports teams are big earners for universities.read more
August 13, 2009 | by Jennifer Williamson | On June 30, 2008, new legislation was signed into law expanding education benefits for post-9/11 veterans and their families. The Post 9/11 Veterans’ Educational Assistance Act of 2008, sometimes called the Webb GI Bill or the Post 9/11 GI Bill, was introduced by Senator Jim Webb from Virginia on his first day in office.read more
July 28, 2009 | by Jennifer Williamson | Online education isn’t easy. It has most of the same pitfalls you’ll find at traditional college, plus a few that are unique to online degree programs—or that are an even greater problem in online programs than at traditional schools.read more
May 21, 2009 | by Jennifer Williamson | An Associate’s degree is appealing to students for numerous reasons. It only takes two years to earn one, so full-time students are out of the job market for a shorter period of time than they would be while earning a Bachelor’' degree.read more
April 8, 2009 | by Jennifer Williamson | Home-schooling your kids? Check out these free online resources for parents and kids of all ages—including lesson plans, activities, educational online games, test prep, online high schools, forums and support groups.read more
March 30, 2009 | by Jennifer Williamson | Choosing the right online college is no easier than choosing a traditional college. There are thousands of schools out there, and some are bound to be a better fit for you than others. And with online schools, your choices are not limited by geography—and this can make finding the right one even more difficult.read more
March 17, 2009 | by Jennifer Williamson | College financial aid comes in many forms. Some financial aid you don’t have to pay back at all. Other aid you do have to pay back—with interest. Some you work for.
Work-study programs are a type of financial aid that allows you to work in exchange for money toward your tuition.read more
November 7, 2008 | by Jennifer Williamson | It’s never easy being a parent. But parents of children with special needs face particular challenges when dealing with their children’s education, medical needs, behavioral issues, social issues, and much more.read more
October 23, 2008 | by Jennifer Williamson | Trying to pay for college this year? Good luck. Many adult students and parents of students are having difficulty in today’s troubled economy. It’s partially a result of weakened economic conditions—many people are out of jobs, taking pay cuts, and watching their retirement savings dwindle.read more
October 9, 2008 | by Jennifer Williamson | Want to work with kids in an educational setting, but not sure if a classroom environment is ultimately right for you? Or maybe you care deeply about education, but aren’t sure you want to stay in teaching or advance to an administrative position.read more
September 19, 2008 | by Jennifer Williamson | If you want to work as a librarian, you will probably need a Masters in Library Science degree. Most academic, public, and special libraries require it, and it may be required for some school librarian positions as well.read more
August 20, 2008 | by Jennifer Williamson | Looking to advance in your career? Then you’d better have some leadership qualities. They say great leaders are born, not made, but many of the skills of a talented leader can be learned.read more
July 15, 2008 | by Jennifer Williamson | If you’re considering graduate school, you’d better be considering it for the right reasons. Grad school is expensive—in the past decade, the average cost for Master’s and Ph.read more
July 1, 2008 | by Jennifer Williamson | College can be overwhelming at first—especially when it comes to writing papers. College papers must be well-written, well-organized and well-argued, and many college professors will expect your thinking to be on a higher level than what you experienced in high school.read more
June 24, 2008 | by Jennifer Williamson | Interested in learning a language online? There are many online learning programs that will teach you any language, from Cantonese to Canadian French. But no matter what language you want to learn, it’s important to choose the right school.read more
June 16, 2008 | by Jennifer Williamson | Interested in going to college for less? In years past, the traditional advice has been to opt for a public university over a private one if you’re cost-conscious; these schools tend to have lower tuition.read more
April 25, 2008 | by Jennifer Williamson | Doing good work isn’t as easy as it looks. Nonprofits must compete for funding from grant making agencies with limited funds, and not every worthy project gets funded. If you’re just starting out on the grant writing process, here are a few tips to keep in mind for writing an effective proposal.read more
March 5, 2008 | by Jennifer Williamson | A Bachelor’s degree opens a lot of doors in the corporate world. But college is expensive, and not everybody has the money—or the time—to earn a four-year degree. Fortunately, you can still get a foot in the door at many companies with an Associate's degree in business.read more
February 19, 2008 | by Jennifer Williamson | When looking for financial aid for college for yourself or for your child, your first step is often to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Of course, that’s easier said than done.read more
February 15, 2008 | by Jennifer Williamson | Military spouses face many challenges in earning a degree. As a military spouse, you may move too frequently to complete a four-year program in one place. You may be stationed in an area without a college offering the degree program you’re looking for.read more
January 29, 2008 | by Jennifer Williamson | Tuition assistance is a big incentive for new military recruits. But you don’t have to wait until you’re done with your tour of duty to go to school. Study online instead, and you could leave the military with your degree already in hand.read more
January 15, 2008 | by Jennifer Williamson | You already have a Bachelor’s degree, and now you’re ready to continue your education in the field of business. Most people in this situation think of the MBA first. An MBA, or Master’s in Business Administration, educates students on the theory and practice of standard business principles.read more
December 18, 2007 | by Jennifer Williamson | The year was 1999. The online education industry was still in its infancy, but MIT was ahead of the times. The school’s provost, Robert Brown, had just given the school an assignment: figure out how to position itself for the coming trend in online learning.read more
November 20, 2007 | by Jennifer Williamson | Student debt is a growing problem in the United States. Tuition costs are rising much faster than inflation, and wages aren’t keeping up. If you’re wondering how on earth you’ll manage to pay for a college education, you’re not alone.read more
July 25, 2007 | by Jennifer Williamson | Whether you’re studying online or at a traditional college, there’s no question that school is expensive. But not everything has to cost an arm and a leg. There are plenty of free distance education resources out there for cash-strapped students—if you know where to look.read more
July 22, 2007 | by Jennifer Williamson | If you’ve been on the job for a few years—or a few decades—your experience may be worth credits at your online college. Many schools offer life experience credits to students who can prove they already have the skills taught in a certain course.read more
June 18, 2007 | by Jennifer Williamson | The urban legend goes like this: college admissions are more competitive now than ever. The media is full of accounts of colleges taking only a tiny fraction of their most qualified applicants; tearful straight-A students with stacks of rejection letters; dazed-looking professors admitting they’d never get into their exclusive alma mater if they applied today; and parents rushing their kids from soccer practice to student council to youth leadership summits in an attempt to give them an edge.read more
June 18, 2007 | by Jennifer Williamson | Many adult learners pursue online degrees to advance their careers and earn better salaries. But if you’re already employed, should you have to pay for your online degree? In many cases, companies are happy to pay for their employees to further their education.read more
May 30, 2007 | by Jennifer Williamson | There’s a student-loan crisis in our country
Recent loan scandals have triggered government attempts to regulate the student loan industry. The U.S. House of Representatives recently considered cutting some student loan interest rates by half.read more
May 28, 2007 | by Jennifer Williamson | Pursuing an online degree isn’t for the faint of heart. Simply choosing a school can be a long process. But when you find the right one, how do you know it’s a good school? How can you be sure it will prepare you for a new career? What if employers and other schools don’t recognize the degree you’ve worked so hard for?
Luckily, you don’t need to ask these questions—thanks to accreditation.read more
May 26, 2007 | by Jennifer Williamson |
If you’re considering an online MBA program, you’ve probably given a lot of thought to how employers will react to your degree. Going the online route isn’t the usual choice for everyone—and you may face extra questions about your degree during interviews.read more
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