Accreditation & Degrees

How to Get What You Want from a Master’s Degree

Earning a Master’s degree can open doors for your career and your personal development, but earning a Master’s degree takes a big investment of time, effort and money. To make an investment with a good return, it’s vital that you decide why you want a Master’s degree...

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GPA: What is it, and how much does it matter?

What is GPA? Most of you are probably familiar with the concept of GPA from your high school report card or honor roll. The acronym stands for grade point average, and it is typically calculated using a 4.0 scale. You can see a helpful example of a GPA calculator and...

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What is a fake accrediting agency?

Accrediting agencies play an important role in US higher education. They are the main “quality assurance” providers, helping students and families know that a college is legitimate. One of the first things you should consider in evaluating a college is its...

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Why does college accreditation matter?

Accreditation gives college students an important way of telling if a college is real or a scam. But accreditation can be tough to understand! This article answers three questions about accreditation. What does college accreditation mean? Who does college...

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What is specialized college accreditation?

In the US, accreditation is a big topic in higher education (i.e., college). To learn some of the reasons why it’s important, check out our article on why college accreditation matters — and this one on what it means if your college isn’t. This article is part of a...

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What is national college accreditation?

In the US, accreditation is a big topic in higher education (i.e., college). To learn some of the reasons why it’s important, check out this article on what it means if your college is accredited — and what it means if your college isn’t. This article is...

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