Private Loans Vs. Home Equity Loans: Types of Loans for Students

By CollegeOnline.org Guest Contributor

Posted in: Financial Aid on December 31, 2012

Rising tuition costs and a difficult economic climate have made financing tuition a necessity for many American families. Many families either lost money that was being saved for college in the market or were forced to dip into that savings after taking an economic loss. These tough times have forced many families to resort to public and private financial aid to secure higher education. Continue reading →

Career Spotlight: Specialized Education Careers

By Allison Freeland

Posted in: Education, Interview and tagged careers, education, spotlight. on December 14, 2012

We had the chance to interview Susie Gray, a veteran of the education field. Currently, Susie is the a Speech Therapist at Cove School, a Chicago charter school for special needs students. Pick her brain and learn about the exciting world of education. Is this the job for you? Find out now.. Continue reading →

What Does It Take To Land A Job In 2013?

By CollegeOnline.org Guest Contributor

Posted in: Higher Education, Infographic, Resources on December 4, 2012

It’s no secret that our modern-day workforce competition is fierce, especially for career beginners and recent college graduates. Learn some tips from the horse’s mouth – hiring managers – so you can get that competitive advantage and land the career you have worked so hard to prepare for. Continue reading →

Free, Open Courses Gaining Traction Among American Universities

By Allison Freeland

Posted in: Higher Education, Resources and tagged free courses, free online courses, online courses. on November 14, 2012

Forget about breaking the bank—the internet is a massive, untapped resource for learning compliments of Ivy League schools and other academic institutions. In fact, USA Today recently reported that “massive open online courses — MOOCs, for short — is a new way of teaching and learning that has taken higher education by storm in recent months. We have collected a list of videos that showcase the best. Here’s a list of 15 free, online open courses and lectures that are completely free and extremely informative: Continue reading →

Duly Noted: Practical Note Taking Tips From The Pros

By Allison Freeland

Posted in: Higher Education and tagged note taking, studying. on November 1, 2012

Why is proper note taking important? According to Utah State University, information recorded in lecture notes has a 34 percent chance of being recalled later, whereas information not contained in notes is only recalled at a 5 percent rate. To improve note taking proficiency, try some or all of the following tips. Continue reading →