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Trade Schools vs. Traditional Colleges: An Honest Comparison for Career Changers

College Prep, Graduation and Career Resources, Job Acquisition, Student Resources, Vocational Programs / Sarah Hofacer

There’s an old assumption that trade school is the “backup plan” and a traditional college degree is the “real” path. That assumption doesn’t hold up particularly well anymore, especially for career changers who are choosing a path based on actual outcomes rather than optics. Here’s an honest, no hype comparison of both routes to help […]

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FAFSA Opens October 1 and Waiting Could Cost You

College Prep, FAFSA and Additional Financial Resources, Financial Aid Resources, Saving, Budgeting, and Planning / Sarah Hofacer

If you’re thinking about going back to school, there’s one date worth putting on your radar: October 1. October 1 is the earliest opportunity some individuals have to submit their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) application for the next academic year (check your state deadlines here). That timing matters more than most people

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Your Old College Credits: Can They Help You Now?

College Prep, Student Resources / Sarah Hofacer

Somewhere in a filing cabinet, cloud folder, or unopened box, there’s probably a transcript with your name on it, a semester or two (or more) from a college attempt that didn’t finish. If you’re thinking about going back now and have old college credits to consider, the real question isn’t “should I start over?” rather,

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The Degree Completion Trap: Why So Many Adults Start but Don’t Finish

College Prep, Student Lifestyle / Sarah Hofacer

If you’ve started a degree before and didn’t finish, you’re not alone. Millions of adults have some college credit, but no degree. It’s not because they weren’t capable, but because life got in the way. 👉 Curious what finishing could look like this time? Explore Degree Matches Here The Degree Completion Trap Design Most conversations

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Career Changers: Your Path to Teaching Starts Here

Degrees, Education & Teaching, Student Resources, Uncategorized / Sarah Hofacer

Somewhere between a bad week at your current job and a memory of a teacher who changed your life, the idea shows up: maybe I should be the one in the classroom instead. It can be considered one of the most common career change instincts out there. It also can be one of the most

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Last Minute College Enrollment: Starting College in 4 Weeks

College Prep, FAFSA and Additional Financial Resources / Sarah Hofacer

You just decided (really decided) that this is the semester you go back to school. The problem is that decision landed just four weeks before fall classes start, and now you’re wondering if you just talked yourself into an impossible enrollment situation. The honest answer, for most non-traditional students, starting school in four weeks is

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Back to School After Years Away: Week One Guide

College Prep, Student Lifestyle, Student Resources / Sarah Hofacer

You’ve submitted the application. You’ve paid the deposit. You’ve told your family, maybe even posted about it. And now, somewhere between excitement and low grade dread, one question keeps looping through your mind: what is going back to school actually going to be like? If it’s been five years (or maybe even fifteen) since you

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Start Strong: Picking the Right Semester as an Adult Student

College Prep, Saving, Budgeting, and Planning, Student Lifestyle / Sarah Hofacer

One decision that often gets overlooked in the excitement of enrolling is when to actually start. Most people instinctively default to the fall semester because it feels like a natural beginning. However, for the average adult student juggling jobs, families, and financial pressures, that default choice isn’t always the smartest one. In reality, start terms

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Online Criminal Justice Degrees: Is 2026 Your Year?

Criminal Justice, Degrees, Student Resources / Sarah Hofacer

Criminal justice is a dynamic and often times rewarding field that spans frontline law enforcement, courtroom proceedings, corrections, cybersecurity, and forensic science. If you’re drawn to serving your community or solving complex problems, criminal justice degrees can help open the door to a wide range of meaningful careers. With the ever expanding option of online

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Online Business Degrees: Find Your Best Fit in 2026

Business, Degrees, Student Resources / Sarah Hofacer

Business degrees are among the most popular and wide-ranging credentials in higher education, and for good reason. A business degree can equip you with skills that translate across many industries: leadership, financial literacy, marketing strategy, communication, and problem solving. From recent high school graduates to working professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs, online business programs make it

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