High School Dropouts & College What do Richard Branson, Kirk Kerkorian, Quentin Tarantino, and George Foreman all have in common? Despite their current levels of success, you may be surprised to learn they all dropped out of high school prior to earning a diploma. Each school year, many high school students are faced with challenging…
Colleges with the Best Alumni Network Students will invest substantial time researching all aspects of the best colleges and universities before making a final decision about applying. Factors that you choose to research can include degree programs, graduation rates, geographic location, online degree programs, campus life, or athletic programs. Other metrics that can be utilized…
Top Business Colleges & Universities Would you believe that business degrees are the most often degree conferred by colleges and universities in the U.S.? It is indeed the most popular degree conferred as summarized on our top majors page. Likewise, more graduate degrees in the field of business are awarded than any other academic field…
Medical Assistant Careers In today’s world, people are looking for jobs that are personally fulfilling, vocationally rewarding, and pay well. A career worth considering is that of a Medical Assistant. While there may be misconceptions about the career of a medical assistant, the facts of the matter are detailed below. Medical Assistants, or MA, work…
Top College Science Labs The quality of a college’s science lab can vary greatly. Some schools place more emphasis on traditional academic learning while others make project-based learning a primary objective. As a result, some universities invest heavily in their science labs in alignment with their teaching pedagogy to provide the best experience for their…
What do Adult Learners Expect from College? As each year passes, we are seeing an increase in the number of adult learners take a first, second, or third pass at college. These adult learners (defined as over 25 years of age) are focused, talented, and eager learners. What else do we know about this growing…
Complete Nursing Career Guide Students interested in a career in nursing have a sea of options available to them. In fact, there are so many options it may seem overwhelming to some prospective nursing students. Fear not! We have put together this guide to help you successfully work through various nursing degree programs, types of…
Great College Programs for Teachers Education majors have a number of teaching opportunities that range from Early Childhood Education to Elementary Education and from High School to Higher Education. In addition to general studies, many schools offer specialization options as an endorsement or certificate to help you follow your passion as a teacher and help…
Career Guide for Doctors The medical field offers a wide array of career options in the United States. In fact, there are nearly 150 medical schools in the U.S. that award an MD designation to graduates. In addition, there are approximately 30 accredited medical schools that award a DO to those that successfully complete a set…
Complete Veterinarian Career Guide A veterinarian is a professional health provider providing care and treatment for animals. A veterinarian and veterinarian assistant professionals are charged with providing accurate, timely diagnosis and treatments for pets, animals, livestock, zoos, and laboratories. Some veterinarians work in private or government-sponsored research facilities to help protect humans from diseases carried…