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Find answers to common questions on entrance exams, college applications, financial aid, success in college, and degree alternatives.

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How to Be Successful in College: 9 Tips

Recognizing your values, building SMART goals, and knowing your learning style can help put you on the path to success in college.

October 28, 2021

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What Is a Good SAT Score? Finding Your Goal Score 2024

A good SAT score will depend on your goals. Learn how to identify the target SAT score you'll need as you set about applying to college.

October 26, 2021

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How to Motivate Yourself: 11 Tips for Self Improvement

Achieve your goals with these science-backed motivation enhancers.

October 19, 2021

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[Featured image] A group of six students sitting outside on a tiered brick stadium seating holding coffees, notebooks, and laptops, all smiling and looking toward a professor off-camera.

How to Be Successful in College: 9 Tips

Recognizing your values, building SMART goals, and knowing your learning style can help put you on the path to success in college.

October 28, 2021

Article

[Featured image] A high school student studies for the SAT test using a book and a laptop computer.

What Is a Good SAT Score? Finding Your Goal Score 2024

A good SAT score will depend on your goals. Learn how to identify the target SAT score you'll need as you set about applying to college.

October 26, 2021

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These courses could be eligible for degree credit

Google

Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, R Programming, SQL, Spreadsheet Software, Business Analysis, Business Communication, Data Visualization, Data Management, General Statistics, Big Data, Communication, Computer Programming, Data Science, Data Visualization Software, Databases, Exploratory Data Analysis, Extract, Transform, Load, Leadership and Management, Microsoft Excel, Problem Solving, Small Data, Statistical Programming, Tableau Software

Make progress toward a degree

4.8 stars

(152K reviews)

Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Google

Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Python Programming, Linux, Cloud Computing, Audit, Computer Programming, Computer Security Incident Management, Cryptography, Databases, Leadership and Management, Network Architecture, Risk Management, SQL

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4.8 stars

(36K reviews)

Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

Google

Skills you'll gain: Project Management, Strategy and Operations, Leadership and Management, Communication, Business Communication, Collaboration, Agile Software Development, Software Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Scrum (Software Development), Planning, Supply Chain and Logistics, Change Management, Finance, Organizational Development, Product Management, Risk Management, Budget Management, Influencing, Culture, Emotional Intelligence, People Management, Problem Solving, Procurement

Make progress toward a degree

4.8 stars

(113K reviews)

Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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What Should I Major In? How to Pick Your College Major

Whether you're not sure which major is right for you, or you're having trouble narrowing your options, there are a number of questions you can ask to get closer to an answer that feels right for you.

October 14, 2021

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A man sits on a yellow sofa wit ha young toddler next to him. He's working on a college course on his laptop computer.

What Is a Nontraditional Student?

Being classified as "nontraditional" in college is more common than you might think.

October 12, 2021

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[Featured image] Woman studying in a quiet place at her home

11 Good Study Habits to Develop

Good study habits include finding a quiet location to study, taking breaks, settings goals, and taking practice tests. Here's the full list, and the psychological reasons why they work.

October 11, 2021

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A female student wearing a white jacket stands outside with some notebooks in her arms.

What Is Accreditation? Guide to Accreditation and Alternatives

Learn what the accreditation status of a college, university, or program means to you before you apply.

August 20, 2021

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[Featured image] A professor writes a letter of recommendation on her laptop in an office filled with bookshelves.

How to Write a Letter of Recommendation (Template + Tips)

Learn how to write a letter of recommendation, including tips on what to include and when to say no.

March 30, 2021

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[Featured image] A young woman stands in an office smiling at the camera.

How to Pay for Graduate School: 8 Ways

There are several strategies you can use to cover your graduate school costs, including foreign and domestic service, scholarships, employer tuition assistance, loans, and deferring enrollment.

March 30, 2021

Article

Student with kid finding ways to go back to school

Should You Go Back to School? 7 Things to Consider

Going back to school has the potential to boost your career possibilities and your income. Here are some questions to ask yourself as you figure out what's best for you.

March 30, 2021

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[Featured image] A man in a striped shirt asks for a letter of recommendation by email on his laptop.

How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation (Template + Tips)

A strong letter of recommendation can be the deciding factor in getting into your desired school or landing your dream job.

February 17, 2021

Article

Man with glasses and a blue shirt working on his master's degree in front of a computer

How Long Does a Master’s Degree Take?

A master's typically takes one to three years to complete, but several factors can affect that timeline.

December 11, 2020

Article

A smiling man wearing a shoulder bag and carrying a to-go cup of coffee leaps from one bench to the next outside an office building.

How to Motivate Yourself: 11 Tips for Self Improvement

Achieve your goals with these science-backed motivation enhancers.

October 19, 2021

Article

A young woman holding a pen to her lips ponders information she's reading on a laptop.

What Should I Major In? How to Pick Your College Major

Whether you're not sure which major is right for you, or you're having trouble narrowing your options, there are a number of questions you can ask to get closer to an answer that feels right for you.

October 14, 2021

Article

A man sits on a yellow sofa wit ha young toddler next to him. He's working on a college course on his laptop computer.

What Is a Nontraditional Student?

Being classified as "nontraditional" in college is more common than you might think.

October 12, 2021

Article

[Featured image] Woman studying in a quiet place at her home

11 Good Study Habits to Develop

Good study habits include finding a quiet location to study, taking breaks, settings goals, and taking practice tests. Here's the full list, and the psychological reasons why they work.

October 11, 2021

Article

A female student wearing a white jacket stands outside with some notebooks in her arms.

What Is Accreditation? Guide to Accreditation and Alternatives

Learn what the accreditation status of a college, university, or program means to you before you apply.

August 20, 2021

Article

[Featured image] A professor writes a letter of recommendation on her laptop in an office filled with bookshelves.

How to Write a Letter of Recommendation (Template + Tips)

Learn how to write a letter of recommendation, including tips on what to include and when to say no.

March 30, 2021

Article

[Featured image] A young woman stands in an office smiling at the camera.

How to Pay for Graduate School: 8 Ways

There are several strategies you can use to cover your graduate school costs, including foreign and domestic service, scholarships, employer tuition assistance, loans, and deferring enrollment.

March 30, 2021

Article

Student with kid finding ways to go back to school

Should You Go Back to School? 7 Things to Consider

Going back to school has the potential to boost your career possibilities and your income. Here are some questions to ask yourself as you figure out what's best for you.

March 30, 2021

Article

[Featured image] A man in a striped shirt asks for a letter of recommendation by email on his laptop.

How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation (Template + Tips)

A strong letter of recommendation can be the deciding factor in getting into your desired school or landing your dream job.

February 17, 2021

Article

Man with glasses and a blue shirt working on his master's degree in front of a computer

How Long Does a Master’s Degree Take?

A master's typically takes one to three years to complete, but several factors can affect that timeline.

December 11, 2020

Article

Earning your degree is a big commitment, but it can also yield big rewards. As you consider the next step in your higher education, bookmark these resources and guides for each step along the way. Explore advice and information on:

  • Entrance exams

  • College applications

  • Financial aid

  • Success in college

  • Degree alternatives

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