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Some students decide to go to community college for two years for their Associate’s and then attend a four year college to focus on their major and earn their Bachelor’s. Attending community college for two years, then transferring to a college or university for another two years is known as a 2 + 2 program, …

Whether you’ve already chosen your dream school or you’re still looking for a college that’s the perfect fit for you, there are some things you must check out during your next college visit. Here are some things you should put on your college visit checklist. Classrooms One thing that definitely belongs on your college visit …

While many high school graduates start their college education the following fall, some are starting college in spring instead. Listed below are some pros and cons to starting college a little later. Pros of Starting College in the Spring You can still graduate with your incoming classmates in the fall: You may have to work …

College visits are typically offered year-round, but two of the most popular options are during the fall and during the summer. The summer-months are free from school obligations, making them ideal for planning college visits, especially for schools farther from home. But does going on college visits mean sacrificing summer vacation? Not necessarily. There are …

Starting your search for the right college can be daunting. There are over 5,000 colleges and universities to choose from around the country, and they all have something to offer, whether it is state-of-the-art technology labs, well-equipped gym facilities or an active campus that bustles with intelligent, like-minded people.  How do you know which one …

Getting an MBA may sound impressive—and is—but it is important to realize that it is not the right path for everyone. Whether you should enroll in business school or not depends on a variety of factors. Asking yourself these few questions will give you better clarity on your career goals and help you make an …

Discovering colleges based on your intended college major may sound easy—you just do a search online and you will get a list of hundreds of colleges that match your search term within seconds. Right? Searching for Colleges But things can get complicated from there. How do you narrow down that list? Should you do it …

Even though college is still over two years away, there are plenty of things you can start doing as a high school sophomore to prepare. During the school year or over summer vacation, here are just three examples of activities you can do. Find a Job Many high school sophomores are 16 or turning 16 …

Looking to advance your career but aren’t sure exactly what you want to do? It’s difficult to decide how to advance it. There are many types of education, including trade schools, bachelor degrees, and graduate degrees. Choosing what type of education you will pursue is a big decision. It dictates the level of learning you …

I grew up in Vietnam. For 20 years of my life, I had never been to the United States before I came to Luther College in 2016. It is still a fascinating journey for me from the beginning of college search to the present as I just finished my sophomore year. As an international student, …