Posted on: 13 Mar 2026
Earning an online degree is one of the highest-leverage moves available to active-duty Army soldiers pursuing promotion to Sergeant (SGT/E-5) or Staff Sergeant (SSG/E-6). Under AR 600-8-19, college credits from accredited institutions count as promotion points in the civilian education category — and completing a degree while on active duty earns an additional 20-point bonus […]
Posted on: 13 Mar 2026
In the early 2000s, the National Science Foundation coined “STEM” – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. (It used to be SMET – decidedly less catchy.) Often used to define a curriculum that combines all four disciplines, the term has multiple variations, including STEAM (Art) and STREAM (Art & Robotics), among others. STEM curriculums have become […]
Posted on: 13 Mar 2026
Math is often billed as one-of-those-things-you-have-to-master-because-your-school-says-so, but in actuality, math can be exciting, ground-breaking, and fun. It also encourages the type of abstract and critical thinking that is an incredible asset for any career, particularly those within the STEM field. So, if you’ve exhausted your high school’s math curriculum or simply feel that there has […]
Posted on: 12 Mar 2026
After battling through the epic journey of the college application process, with all its emotional twists and turns, the torturous anticipation, the potential heaven of acceptance or hell of rejection, judgment day has finally arrived. You tear open the envelope and frantically scan the letter for a telling phrase. You are “offered a spot…” So […]
Posted on: 12 Mar 2026
From law firms to movie sets to biology labs, there’s no doubt that good leadership is the backbone of any successful workplace. (If you’ve ever worked on a group project, you can attest to this fact–the vibe can turn Office Space rather than Friday Night Lights quite quickly.) As such, many programs help students develop […]
Posted on: 12 Mar 2026
Studying abroad isn’t only for college students–high school students can also benefit from the opportunity to push their boundaries, develop cultural sensitivity, and explore other countries. In the process, they’ll develop their independence and resilience–skills they’ll need for college and beyond–as well as engage in academic and career-focused exploration. Additionally, there are programs available for […]
Posted on: 11 Mar 2026
Thomas Edison State University (TESU) is a public, nonprofit institution founded in 1972 specifically to serve adult learners who need a degree completion model built around prior learning rather than coursework from scratch. It holds MSCHE regional accreditation, is chartered by the state of New Jersey, charges some of the lowest per-credit tuition rates of […]
Posted on: 11 Mar 2026
Many of us never move past the cringe-worthy productions recorded on our parents’ camcorders with terrible lighting and disinterested “actors” (i.e., younger siblings costumed in pillowcases). However, if you survived that phase and went on to develop a true passion for studying, creating, and producing films, you’ll know that the artistry, skill, and patience required […]