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Semester or Quarter? Calendar Terms to Know When Comparing Programs

The Degree Desk Comparing Programs

A plain-English glossary of academic calendar terms, from semester and quarter systems to 8-week sessions, and what each means for aid and transfer.

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What It Means When a College Is on Probation

The Degree Desk Checking a School

Probation means an accreditor found problems at a school. Learn how to check a college’s accreditation status and what it means for aid and credits.

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How to Use Course Syllabi to Win Transfer Credit

The Degree Desk Credits and Transfers

Denied transfer credit is not always final. Learn how to gather syllabi and catalog pages, map courses to requirements and file an appeal.

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Regional vs. National Accreditation: What Changes for You

The Degree Desk Checking a School

Compare regional and national accreditation: where the labels came from, what changed in 2019 and 2020, and what each means for credit transfer and licensure.

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Can I Get Into College Without Taking the SAT or ACT?

The Degree Desk Admissions

Test-optional and test-blind colleges admit students without SAT or ACT scores. Learn what the policies mean and how to verify each school’s rules.

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LPN or RN? Comparing Training, Licensing and Median Pay

The Degree Desk Careers and Outcomes

A side-by-side look at the LPN and RN paths: program length, NCLEX exams, licensing steps, daily duties, and federal wage data for pay.

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5 Ways to Specialize a Teaching Degree

The Degree Desk Degrees by Field

Five common teaching degree concentrations, from special education to ESL, and how licensure requirements and coursework differ for each path.

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What to Look For in an RN-to-BSN Program

The Degree Desk Degrees by Field

A practical guide for working RNs comparing RN-to-BSN programs: accreditation, clinical hours, transfer credit, cost and pacing.

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Mistakes to Avoid When Comparing College Acceptance Offers

The Degree Desk Admissions

Acceptance letters are not the finish line. Avoid binding early decision traps, deadlines that fall before May 1 and the double deposit risk.

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How to Use the Occupational Outlook Handbook to Compare Careers

The Degree Desk Careers and Outcomes

Learn to read the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook to compare wages, job growth and education requirements before you enroll.