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Community colleges offer personalized student support
Compared to their bigger, better-funded higher education cousins, community colleges are implementing changes that promote...
Getting down to business: What’s the difference between B.B.A. vs. B.S.?
Want to know the differences between BBA vs. BS degrees? Read our comprehensive guide on...
Rural colleges drive workforce development
Education and employment opportunities in rural communities have been declining for decades. Community colleges are...
Decision fatigue: how to manage during the admissions process
Learning how to overcome decision fatigue during the admissions process can be tough. Thankfully, we’ve...
How colleges can support students transferring to 4-year programs
Many dreams of transferring into a 4-year program have been dashed due to poor planning....
Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) in the U.S.
HSIs enroll 70% of all Latino college students in the U.S. Many are looking for...
Women’s colleges in the U.S.
Women's colleges were established to diminish the disparity between sexes in higher education and continue...
Five developments in higher education to watch in 2022
A new year with new challenges for higher education. Here are five developments to monitor...
Faster learning and less debt: why credential stacking is the degree path of the future
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Earning a bachelor’s degree at community college
A growing number of states are passing legislation that allows community colleges to offer bachelor...
Religiously affiliated colleges in the U.S.
Students looking to combine their spirituality with academia may thrive and benefit from attending a...
Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs)
HBCUs are community anchor institutions and hubs of Black excellence, crucial for the economic upliftment...
The different types of educational institutions
More than simply colleges and universities, educational institutions differ by program, funding, student demographic, and...
What you need to know about need-blind admissions
Need-blind admissions helps students who are at a financial disadvantage have an equal opportunity to...
Guide to studying abroad
Considering a semester or summer abroad? Read our guide to help you decide where to...
A guide to test-optional and test-blind admissions
Find out what test-optional and test-blind admissions are and what this means for applicants in...
Online vs on-campus courses
This article by the team at Degree Choices looks at the pros and cons of...
