Author: Amber

I have worked in online education for 4 years and my focus has been marketing and customer relations. I have worked directly with some of the top online schools like University of Phoenix, Devry and Colorado Technical University. I enjoy helping others further their education in any way that I can.

Famous and Educated: MBA or NBA?

Jun 1, 2009|By: Amber|1 Comment
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Many of you are watching the NBA finals and truthfully I haven’t followed them too closely since the Utah Jazz were eliminated but my husband keeps me up to speed because I do love the game. As a young teenager I loved Michael Jordan and the Bulls…they were my team and he was my hero. … Continue reading “Famous and Educated: MBA or NBA?” »

Famous & Educated: Hollywood goes to college

May 21, 2009|By: Amber|2 Comments
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This is becoming one of my favorite topics to blog about. I love searching for old photos of famous educated people and sharing them with you. Today’s topic is Hollywood. See where some of your (and my) favorite actors went to college and what major caught their attention. You might be surprised to find out … Continue reading “Famous & Educated: Hollywood goes to college” »

What does it mean to be an accredited school?

May 14, 2009|By: Amber|Leave a comment
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Weather you are currently enrolled at a university or if you are planning on attending it would be worth your while to make sure your choice is an accredited institution and not a diploma mill. What is the difference between the two? What is Accreditation? According to the U.S. Department of Education: Accreditation in the … Continue reading “What does it mean to be an accredited school?” »

College rejection letter? What is your next step?

May 12, 2009|By: Amber|1 Comment
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I read an article today in the WSJ about how some colleges reject potential students better than others by Sue Shellenbarger. She gives multiple examples of poor rejection letters from top universities and also includes responses from those that received the bad news. Here are a few examples of the harsh rejections a few students … Continue reading “College rejection letter? What is your next step?” »

President Obama’s 2010 education proposal

May 4, 2009|By: Amber|Leave a comment
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On March 12, 2009 the U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan addressed the House Budget Committee and laid out President Obama’s education plan “to invest in our economic future by providing the high-quality education our kids need to compete in the global economy.” He also shared the President’s goals when it comes to education:

Why choose Bauder College?

May 1, 2009|By: Amber|Leave a comment
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What a great find! Bauder College, located in Atlanta, GA is a leader in career education. They offer Bachelor’s and associate degrees and also certificate programs that empower students to acheive their personal and career goals.

Top 10 college majors

Apr 24, 2009|By: Amber|1 Comment
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Choosing a college major is a big step. It can determine your career path and define the focus of your college studies. We’ve gathered information from the Princeton Review, and the National Center for Educational Statistics. The following majors are ranked by popularity. Business Management Degrees Political Science Degrees Education Degrees Nursing Degrees Psychology Degrees … Continue reading “Top 10 college majors” »

How long does it take college and university students to complete their degrees?

Apr 20, 2009|By: Amber|Leave a comment
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High school graduation is just around the corner and many high school seniors are considering majors, schools to attend, and timeline for their continued education. My nephew is one of these seniors and is planning to attend Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah in the fall. How long is it going to take him to … Continue reading “How long does it take college and university students to complete their degrees?” »

Famous & Educated: Where did Barack Obama go to school?

Apr 17, 2009|By: Amber|3 Comments
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The election of 2008 was one for the history books and now many young Americans have added “commander in chief” to their list of life goals. What steps did Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton take in their education to get them qualified to be in such positions of power and prestige? What path … Continue reading “Famous & Educated: Where did Barack Obama go to school?” »

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