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Skill Building and Professional Development

Posted on: Sunday, August 31st, 2008 in: Online Education

Many students that are enrolled in online courses also work jobs outside of school. As a consequence, many work diligently to increase overall skills and abilities while enrolled so that they can have the necessary finances to survive tough, economic times. One alternative would be to look for outside sources that will provide the necessary […]

Online Test Preparation

Posted on: Friday, August 29th, 2008 in: Colleges and Universities, Jobs and Careers, Online Education

Whether you are beginning your search for college or looking ahead to an advanced degree, chances are you’ll have a test in your future. With so much riding on these tests, it is never too early to start preparing for them. The old method of preparing for a test involved purchasing a study guide for […]

US NEWS Top Colleges - 2008-2009

Posted on: Friday, August 29th, 2008 in: Colleges and Universities

The US NEWS recently launched their 2008-2009 top 25 college and university list in the US.
1. Harvard University
Location
Cambridge, MA
2007 Total Enrollment
19,257
2008-2009 Tuition and Fees
$36,173
Application Deadline
1/1
Academic Calendar
Semester
2. Princeton University
Location
Princeton, NJ
2007 Total Enrollment
7,334
2008-2009 Tuition and Fees
$34,290
Application Deadline
1/1
Academic Calendar
Semester
3. Yale University
Location
New Haven, CT
2007 Total Enrollment
11,454
2008-2009 Tuition and Fees
$35,300
Application Deadline
12/31
Academic Calendar
Semester

MIT
Photo: AP

4. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Location
Cambridge, MA
2007 Total Enrollment
10,220
2008-2009 […]

Accelerated Online MBA programs at Ellis University

Posted on: Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 in: Online Education

AchieveYourCareer.com would like to introduce you to the programs of Ellis University, a division of New York Institute of Technology. With nearly 50 years of proven academic excellence, and having offered regionally accredited online programs to tens of thousands of students around the world, Ellis University is one of the most proven online education providers […]

Online Certificate Courses

Posted on: Tuesday, August 26th, 2008 in: Online Education

Most people that make the decision to begin an online course of study are usually looking for schools that grant bachelor and master degrees. With the growth of online learning communities so has the opportunity to expand your learning. Online programs can offer courses that grant certificates and professional development. The diversity of options allows […]

Online Associates Degrees from McKinley College

Posted on: Monday, August 25th, 2008 in: Colleges and Universities, Online Education

McKinley College Online offers Online Associates Degrees in Health and Business Management. They are part of one of the largest online education institution in the world and have over 25 years of experience in distance learning.
AchieveYourCareer.com now offers degree information for one of the unique ways to learn online. McKinley students have the option to […]

Social Loafing in Online Learning Environments

Posted on: Saturday, August 23rd, 2008 in: Online Education

Technological advances have resulted in an increase of online courses. As a result, students are often required to collaborate with other students in group related activities. However, this can be intimidating to some students who don’t believe their work is appreciated and may result in social loafing.
Social loafing occurs when some members of a particular […]

Higher Education Act focuses on distance learning

Posted on: Wednesday, August 20th, 2008 in: Online Education

Recently, the Higher Education Act underwent reauthorization, focusing on illegal file sharing and the assurance that students enrolled in online learning courses are the ones taking the test. If passed, this bill will require colleges and universities that offer distance learning programs to create student policies that benefit the trustworthiness of online programs. Students who […]

AchieveYourCareer introduces Sullivan University

Posted on: Monday, August 18th, 2008 in: Online Education

The family of schools on AchieveYourCareer.com continues to grow with the addition of Sullivan University, an online school offering courses in Medical Coding, Human Resource Leadership, Accounting, Marketing, Management, Hospitality Studies. These courses and other, which are predominantly focused in the areas of business degrees, HR degrees, and management degrees, are offered at the levels […]

Kudos to Capella University

Posted on: Sunday, August 17th, 2008 in: Colleges and Universities

I have just completed 2 full weeks of doctoral study at Capella University and I must say that I am overly impressed with the school’s level of organization across all levels. Although this is not my first experience with the online learning environment, I have discovered that Capella provides an effective and efficient program on […]