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Go Back to School

• 8 Steps to Going Back to School

  

  Determine what questions you have about going back to school Give yourself time to figure out what you need to know There are free resources available to you to help along the way That's right: there are...

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• Why Moms Make Great Online Students

  

  Motherhood is long-term commitment, much like earning a degree Distance learning requires much of the same skills as being a mom Moms are responsible, dedicated, and hardworking—all traits of a successful...

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• Online Associate's Degree or Online Bachelor's Degree?

  

  There are important differences between the Associate's degree and the Bachelor's degree It may be better to earn each degree at more than one school Some careers do not require a Bachelor's degree Which...

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• Quick Facts on Single Moms and Educational Attainment

  

  Head of Household Single mothers are increasingly running the show with 80% of single-parent families headed by women. There are 12,905,000 one-parent families in the United States — 10,404,000 are...

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• 7 Bad Habits To Give Up Now

  

  Certain habits and people can keep you from achievement Identify what may prevent you from succeeding Change your behavior to stay on track Replace Bad Habits With Healthy Activities The school year is...

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• Am I Ready To Go Back To School?

  

  Know your long-term goals before considering a degree program Think about how this may impact parts of your life (family, money, time) Do something you love Is College What I Really Need? So you're finally...

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• State-by-State Career Development Resources

  

  Alabama Alabama JobLink Click Here Alaska Alaska Labor Exchange System Click Here Alaska Job Center Network Click Here Arizona Arizona Workforce Connection Click Here California California CareerZone Click...

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• The New Jobs in Healthcare

  

  Smart Career Options for Moms and Dads Looking to Start a New Degree Q: I've heard that there are going to be new jobs in the health care industry. Is that true? Absolutely. Career experts agree that healthcare...

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• Quiz: What Should I Study Online?

  

  Not sure what to study? See what your personality says about you and your interests. Take our fun quiz to come up with fields of study that you may enjoy and have not considered!...

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• Quiz: Are My Life and Online Education Compatible?

  

  Is your lifestyle "online education-friendly"? You may be eager to start an online degree program, but you may not have given much thought to how your life and activities mesh with what you’ll...

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• Quiz: Am I an Education Rebel?

  

  What’s your education comfort zone? You might be surprised to find how broad the range is for people who are taking courses for a college degree or a certificate. It’s not just a matter of...

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