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...
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...
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...
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...
What’s the difference between an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree?
Academic degrees can be categorized in many ways. One common breakdown is undergraduate degrees and graduate degrees. This article explains what each category is. Academic Credential Spectrum Degrees are probably the most familiar type of academic...
What’s the difference between an associate’s degree and a bachelor’s degree?
Associate’s and bachelor’s degrees are the two kinds of undergraduate degrees in the US. This article, part of a series on academic degrees, explains how they differ from each other. Associate’s Degrees Associate’s degrees usually take at least 60 credits...
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...
What does it mean if my college is unaccredited?
If you’re unfamiliar with accreditation, you may want to check out our article about what accreditation is and how it works. Despite accreditation’s benefits, some educational organizations do not have accreditation. This article looks at two topics...
What is a degree mill and how you can avoid being scammed?
We often see college as a doorway to more opportunities in life, and college can be just that! Unfortunately, unethical people create scams in education just like in other areas of life. This article helps you understand what “degree mill” or “diploma...
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...