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colleges and universities are as different from one another as you are from your neighbor. Making sure you pick the right school, and having that school admit you in return, can spell the difference between success and failure in your quest for a degree. We can’t tell you what school is best for you, but we can tell you why a school’s accreditation is important, how to maximize your applicable transfer credits, and how to write an entrance essay that will have admissions advisors banging down your door.

Accreditation: Does a University's Accreditation Really Matter?

You'll invest a lot of time and money earning your degree or certificate. Accreditation is your assurance that your resources are well spent. Accreditation assures you—and your future employers or educators—that your program has a sound academic foundation, an on-going quality improvement program.

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College Entrance Essay

You'd think the most difficult parts of college would be the papers, exams and finals that come after you've been accepted somewhere, but for many students that is not the case. The application essay—because it determines exactly where you will be writing papers and taking exams and finals for the next few years—can be a far more daunting task.

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Transfer of Credits

If you’re committed to getting the education you need for the life you desire, that's great! And, if you need financial assistance to make it happen, you’re not alone. Adult learners are discovering many financing options today that are easier to apply for and less costly than in the past.

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