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Keri Croy

Student Spotlight: Catching up with Keri Croy

How earning an MBA from ACU Online is paying off When we first spoke with Keri Croy over a year ago, she was pursuing her ACU Online MBA. The busy wife and mother of two young children was then working as a payroll specialist in the business department of Prosper Independent School District. Keri was … Continued
Online Grad School

How to Choose an Online Grad School that Fits Your Future Goals

Do you remember all the time you spent choosing the right college? You’ll need to be just as diligent when choosing an online grad school. The stakes are high. Not only are you making time and monetary investments, you’re doing so while trying to juggle a job and other responsibilities. You have dreams, goals, and … Continued

Graduate School

5 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 … Continued

MBA Programs

5 Myths About MBA Programs You Need to Know

A Master of Business Administration, or MBA, is one of the most misunderstood degree programs out there. In fact, the Economist once said, “The MBA is both revered and reviled.” While some people are huge advocates of the degree, others feel it is a waste of effort or a vehicle of greed. Those who support … Continued

attending college

Why Attending College is Worth It

  The value of college has become one of the most hotly debated topics in recent years. With student debt ballooning to an incredible 1.6 trillion and reports of graduates putting off major life milestones such as buying a home and even getting married because of their student debt, many people have begun to question … Continued

Network

Six Easy Ways to Network with Your Online Classmates

Online degree programs are great for self-starters who love the flexibility and autonomy they afford. However, the downside is there’s less face-to-face contact with peers. Some online students worry that this lack of in-person networking will affect their ability to cultivate the professional relationships so vital to post-graduation career success. Professional connections are a significant … Continued

Balance

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

Grad School

Taking the Next Steps After Applying to Grad School

Congratulations! You have made the decision to go to grad school and applied to the schools that seem the most appealing. Now all that is left is making the final decision about which school will best meet your needs. It’s time to read through that pro/con list, analyze that spreadsheet and start ranking your schools … Continued

Keri Croy

Croy discovers side benefits to pursuing online MBA

 Big things await ACU Online student Keri Croy, a talented and passionate payroll specialist. She’s currently pursuing her MBA in hopes of scoring a promotion — but along the way, she’s gaining so much more. In addition to benefiting from the business curriculum of her MBA program, she’s learning about Christ-centered leadership, which she … 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