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How to Choose a College Major: 5 Steps for Success
Are you embarking on your college journey and overwhelmed by the extensive list of major options? You’re not alone! Choosing a major is a significant decision that requires careful consideration.
This blog post teaches you how to choose a college major successfully. We answer common questions about choosing a major and provide five practical steps to consider.
Deciding between Colleges: 7 Key Factors besides Academics
You are at a crossroads of possibilities, surrounded by a stack of college brochures and admission letters. Each college or university represents a unique opportunity and a different path. How do you choose the one that’s right for you? It’s not just about the academic program a college or university offers. That is why we have created a list of seven key factors to consider when deciding between colleges.
The Ultimate Guide to Early Action vs. Early Decision
Selecting a college can be challenging, but once you’ve narrowed your choices, creating a strategy for submitting your application is crucial. Along with the standard, regular decision application process, you can opt for an alternative route, such as early decision or action.
Diversity: 5 Ways it Boosts Student Success
When embarking on your higher education journey, it’s crucial to think about what can help you succeed as a student. Choosing a campus that values diversity is one factor that can bring many benefits—not only in college but also in your future career.
When Should You Pursue an M.B.A.?
Deciding to pursue a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree is a significant career
decision. The decision requires careful thought and consideration. There are many questions to weigh when making this decision; is it better to pursue an M.B.A. right after an undergraduate degree or after a few years of work experience preferred? These are just some considerations to determine when to pursue an M.B.A.
Advantages of an Online M.B.A.
Choosing to pursue an M.B.A. is a great opportunity for career advancement, but it isn’t one to be made lightly. You may need additional flexibility that attending classes in person during the day won’t allow. As digital learning becomes more advanced, colleges and universities are offering online M.B.A. programs to help meet these needs while still providing an excellent education.
Environmental Sustainability: Science VS. Policy? Choosing the Best Track for You
As careers focused around the environment continue to grow, you can choose to focus on either environmental science or policy. What are the differences between these two pathways and how do you know which is the right path for you?
Neuroscience Master’s Curriculum: What to Expect
Neuroscience is the science behind human thought, emotions and behaviors and involves studying the physical aspects of the brain and central nervous system. Obtaining a master’s in neuroscience can prepare you to eventually go on to earn your Ph.D., but a master’s in neuroscience can also prepare you for careers in research – such as university programs, pharmaceutical companies, or the government – just to name a few. What does it look like to get your master’s in neuroscience? What are the types of courses you’ll take along the way? Let’s explore the curriculum for earning a master’s in neuroscience.
Unique Career Paths with a Master's in Neuroscience
The field of neuroscience opens you to a world of exciting career opportunities that extend beyond the laboratory. You can educate future scientists in the classroom, help nonprofits fund research, work as an artist who understands how the brain sees or hears things, and even influence laws and regulatory systems focused on new biological techniques.
Traditional vs. Accelerated BSN: Choosing the Right Nursing Program
As a prospective nursing student researching a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), the abundance of information available online can be overwhelming and often lead to uncertainty about which nursing program path you should follow.