Kelli Smith

What You Need to Know About a Fine Arts Degree

Whether you're interested in photography, painting, sculpture, film, the digital media, or you aspire for a career in design or a coveted museum spot, a fine arts degree can help you achieve your goals. Here's what you need to know to pursue a fine art de... Read >

What to Major in? Tips on Finding the Answer without the Stress

Stressed out because you can't decide what to major in? Stop stressing. It's perfectly normal to ponder (and ponder) what to major in. That's partly what college is for: to figure yourself out. By doing some soul-searching and research, you can complete c... Read >

Veterans, How to Reduce the Time it Takes to Earn a Four Year Degree

Time served in the military is not easy, training is difficult, schools are tough, and service members make a lot of sacrifices to serve their country. Ambitious service members who are striving to further their education while on active duty, or after se... Read >

Top 10 Sports Colleges

College sports have captured the hearts of millions of Americans, from loyal students and alumni cheering on their schools to local businesses and fans. Whether you follow college baseball, football, gymnastics, volleyball, soccer, or other varsity athlet... Read >

Top 10 Most Beautiful College Campuses

Although educational track record, location, and quality and value of curriculum are among the most important factors to consider when choosing a university, a visually pleasing campus can play a part in influencing your decision. After all, you'll spend ... Read >

Success in Higher Education for Adult Students

For some adult students, going back to school can be stressful, intimidating, and a down-right chore. But success in higher education is like any other kind of success: you need to create an environment in which you can succeed. After that it's easy. If y... Read >

5 Military Spouse Tuition Assistance Programs

Most of the military services have tuition assistance programs for active duty member spouses. While each program is different, they all have the same goal--providing financial aid so military member spouses can increase their career opportunities through... Read >

10 Ways the Government Will Help Pay for Your Online Degree

When you get an advanced degree, Uncle Sam benefits just as much as you do. That's why he'll help you finance your degree. Here are ten ways the Federal government will help pay for part or all of your postsecondary education. 1. Federal Pell Grant Gra... Read >

How Veterans Can Earn an Additional $800,000 Before Retiring

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' latest wage data survey shows that the median weekly salary for an average worker with a four year college degree is $1,145. The same survey shows that the median weekly salary for an average worker with a high school ... Read >

Are America's Public Universities Dying?

The recent recession exacerbated a decades-long pattern of diminishing state dollars spent on public universities. Now, as some wonder whether the state schools can emerge from the economic crisis and regain their former robustness, a disturbing question ... Read >

5 Strategies for Picking College Classes

Picking classes should be one of the most exciting college rituals, but it can be overwhelming. With so many courses to choose from, how do you narrow them down and make the right decisions? There's no step-by-step approach to picking classes that work... Read >

7 Strategies For Selecting the Best School for You

Most high school seniors relish in those end-of-the-year pleasures of prom and yearbook signing, final pep rallies and graduation, but few are thrilled about the long and sometimes arduous process of choosing a college. Finding the right college that best... Read >

How to Tell If a For Profit School Is Legit

For-profit schools, online education, and career colleges don't always have the best reputations. Many provide vital training for a large sector of the US population; others have taken advantage of students and taxpayers. Proposed regulations are designed... Read >

5 Reasons Why You Should Think Twice About College Rankings

Each year Forbes, US News & World Report, The Princeton Review, and many others release what they declare to be the official ranking of America's colleges and universities. These go-to guides for everything from most expensive school to best on-campus foo... Read >

Changes to College Loan Laws Benefit Borrowers

College students, their parents, and graduates paying back student loans can all benefit from recent changes to federal loan laws, described below. Changes to Federal Loan Applications All new federal college loans will be made through the Department ... Read >