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How To Write An Email To A Professor

How To Write An Email To A Professor

Learning how to communicate with a professor can help you in college and beyond. Here, we outline everything you need to know.

Emma Yenko October 26, 2021
LGBTQ College Culture Guide

LGBTQ College Culture Guide

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) students make up around 10% of undergraduate learners. Offering diverse perspectives and experiences, LGBTQ students enrich college culture and life. Cultivating an LGBTQ-friendly college culture often helps schools attract and retain LGBTQ enrollees. This guide discusses some of the most common challenges that LGBTQ college students face, both …

October 19, 2021
What Is Competency-Based Learning?

What Is Competency-Based Learning?

Discover the pros and cons of competency-based education and how it can save you time and money, plus explore featured competency-based colleges.

Evan Thompson October 19, 2021
What Are The Myers-Briggs Personality Types?

What Are The Myers-Briggs Personality Types?

One of the most popular personality assessments, the Myers-Briggs test pervades modern life, influencing job interviews and online dating profiles. The test’s four-letter personality designations offer a snapshot of an individual’s approach to socializing, problem-solving, and decision-making. Student personality types can affect decisions about academic major, extracurricular activities, and career goals. This guide offers an …

October 19, 2021
Resources And Publications For Engineering Students

Resources And Publications For Engineering Students

Networks, Tips and Technologies to Boost Engineering Careers Engineers use mathematical and scientific principles to solve problems and improve processes. They work in many different settings, depending on their specialization. Healthcare, aerospace, transportation, and construction all require the skills and labor of engineers. Resources for engineering students include professional organizations, industry publications, and continuing education …

Emma Yenko October 13, 2021
Resources And Tools For Nursing Students

Resources And Tools For Nursing Students

Key Takeaways Nursing students can access tools and resources such as tech platforms, continuing education sites, research databases, and professional associations to support their learning and career growth. Nurses must complete continuing education units to maintain licensure, and accredited courses can help support lifelong learning, clinical skills, and professional growth. Ongoing learning, networking, and up-to-date …

ACO Staff Writers October 13, 2021
Everything You Need To Know About The CLEP Exam

Everything You Need To Know About The CLEP Exam

How to Get College Credit & Graduate Faster For more than 40 years, College Board has been providing the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) exam series to help students earn college credit with their existing knowledge. In the following sections, learners interested in using this method to bypass introductory classes can learn what the CLEP entails, …

September 3, 2021
What Is The ACT? A Complete Guide

What Is The ACT? A Complete Guide

ACT Preparation: Resources & Expert Advice Since 2012, the previously lesser-known American College Test, or ACT, has emerged as the most popular college entrance exam over the SAT. Which will reign supreme for the 2017-2018 school year remains to be seen, but with more states and school districts administering the ACT free – often times during …

May 14, 2021