What It Means When a College Is on Probation
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.
How to Use Course Syllabi to Win Transfer Credit
Denied transfer credit is not always final. Learn how to gather syllabi and catalog pages, map courses to requirements and file an appeal.
Regional vs. National Accreditation: What Changes for You
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.
Can I Get Into College Without Taking the SAT or ACT?
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.
LPN or RN? Comparing Training, Licensing and Median Pay
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.
5 Ways to Specialize a Teaching Degree
Five common teaching degree concentrations, from special education to ESL, and how licensure requirements and coursework differ for each path.
What to Look For in an RN-to-BSN Program
A practical guide for working RNs comparing RN-to-BSN programs: accreditation, clinical hours, transfer credit, cost and pacing.
Mistakes to Avoid When Comparing College Acceptance Offers
Acceptance letters are not the finish line. Avoid binding early decision traps, deadlines that fall before May 1 and the double deposit risk.
How to Use the Occupational Outlook Handbook to Compare Careers
Learn to read the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook to compare wages, job growth and education requirements before you enroll.
When to Research the Job Market While You Plan Your Degree
A stage-by-stage timeline for checking federal job and pay data, from choosing a field to your final semester job search and any mid-degree changes.