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Before joining the College Raptor team, I was taking a break from school and working for a local small business. I had worked there part-time for years. When I decided that I needed to take some time off of school, I started working there full time. Everything was wonderful for a while, and I learned …

They say that there are thousands of bba jobs for people with bachelor’s degrees, and it’s true! Once you have a degree, you can go (just about) anywhere. A bachelor of business administration (BBA) is an especially versatile business degree. BBA students can opt to take a broad approach and cover the many aspects of …

One of the biggest problems online graduate students run into when pursuing an online MBA is balancing their academic schedule with their personal life. Since many students forego the traditional route of business school in favor of the more flexible online experience, the option of setting their own schedule is obviously one of the more …

Our students need school counselors, it’s that simple. There is no “typical” day in the life of a school counselor–every day is different. What you will spend the majority of your time doing depends on what level you’re in. For example, elementary school counselors will spend a lot of time doing classroom guidance, whereas a high …

If you are considering going back to school for your MBA, chances are that one of the deciding factors is how much it will cost. With tuition and fees coming in at anywhere from $20,000 to $100,000+, it’s not surprising. But, what if you could cut that tuition price tag down to nothing? What would …

Every spring, those of us who live in the world of education are prompted to renew our contracts for the coming school year (hopefully). So you read through the new contract. You note that the number of days in your contract is still the same (and less than you actually work). And down towards the …

Congratulations! After a lot of consideration, you’ve decided to go to college as a business major. When you get your degree, here are some questions you’re probably thinking about: Can you actually start your own business? Is consultation a viable route? How does research play into business? Is administration work fine? Should you take the …

Before pursuing a graduate degree, prospective students face several questions. That includes internal, rhetorical or outside questions. Is this degree worth the money? What can be done with it? Is this a practical field to spend this much money and time getting in to? Of course, the answers to these questions are heavily dependent on …

It’s no secret that going back to school can mean making some serious changes in your life. You’ll have to make sacrifices when it comes to your free time, extra money, and many other aspects in order to get your degree. So why do it? Why go back to school? Because there are some serious improvements …

Are all Master’s in Education programs the same? In short–M Ed programs are absolutely not the same. The good news is, you already have a Bachelor’s degree, so you’re a smart cookie. Just remember to take the time to look into a program before writing a check for $5,000 to $15,000. So when you’re considering …