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3 Easy Tips to Secure Funding for Grad School

Whether it’s finding a new job, earning a promotion, or making yourself an indispensable member of an existing team at your company, a graduate school education can help you pursue a number of career-building opportunities. For many considering a graduate school education, however, cost remains a pressing issue. It’s a concern they can’t afford to … Continued
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It’s Possible: How to Balance Work, Life, and Online School

Living in the age of the Internet means it’s easier than ever to go back to school. Now, you can take an entire undergraduate or graduate program without having to head to campus and manage a rigorous class schedule on top of your life responsibilities. Online classes are far more flexible, yet you still need … Continued

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5 Benefits of Attending an Open House Webinar

Determining where to pursue a degree program requires a lot of careful thought and consideration, particularly for those interested in attending online schools. Online learning presents a unique process that students should experience and understand before diving into coursework. If you’re considering an online school, here are five reasons why you should register for the … Continued

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3 Great Ways to Reduce Your Online Tuition [Infographic]

When it comes to beginning a new degree program, one of the first concerns for many prospective students is cost. Although online programs have quickly emerged as a viable alternative for working adults interested in earning a degree, the convenience and flexibility they offer does not necessarily extend to the tuition payments. Many people find … Continued

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7 Tips to Help You Choose an Online School

Ever wonder how many 100% online degree programs are out there? For 2019, Guide to Online Schools’ comprehensive list includes over 29,757 fully online degree programs. These include degrees at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and certificate levels. All are offered by universities and colleges accredited by agencies recognized by the Department of Education. ACU … Continued

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Five strategies for success in graduate school

Excelling in graduate-level courses and securing your advanced degree requires you to up your undergraduate game in a big way. Graduate students are expected to have: A greater level of academic maturity High emotional intelligence Social professionalism Interpersonal respectfulness Strong research, critical thinking and writing skills For some grad students, this means adopting a few new behaviors. … Continued

How to Stay Motivated While Taking Online Classes

Going online for your degree program seems like the perfect fit for starting your graduate degree journey. After all, you are already busy with family and career, so there is no way you have time to physically go to class. When you actually get into your program, however, you may find that it’s a little … Continued

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Prepare for Your First Online College Class with These Essential Tips

When you enroll in online classes at Abilene Christian University, you’re taking the next step in fulfilling your life’s calling. It’s a big undertaking that affects your future and it’s important to prepare for success before you even get started with your first online class. ACU Online’s Senior New Student Ambassador, Elisabeth Evan, put together … Continued

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Online Learning and Graduation: Can Online Students Attend Graduation Ceremonies?

Graduation is a crucial milestone of the college experience. Whether students attend classes online or in a classroom, they desire a final ceremony in which they and their fellow students can celebrate their academic journey and accomplishments. This important ritual should not be limited to on-campus students only. It’s just as important for online students … Continued

10 Job Interview Tips for Grad Students

No matter how many or how few you’ve done, job interviews can be nerve-wracking. Once you have succeeded in earning your advanced degree, you want to find a job that will take you further. As you start preparing for these interviews, we want to help you put your best foot forward. Here are our top … Continued