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5 Tips to Getting Your Degree

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Many veterans find it more difficult to pursue the education when they get out and end up missing out on their education benefits. The truth is, its rare to find an employer that offers as much education support as the military and  it is usually much harder to go to school part time as a civilian. During the increased wartime optempo, it's difficult to focus on getting your education, but the DoD is serious about helping you get your degree.... more

A Guide to Selecting Your Degree

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Your degree choice directly affects your future career opportunities and ultimate success. When making this choice, consider your current career path, future job markets, person timeline and need for flexibility. Here are a few questions you need to answer before you select a degree: Do you want to continue on your current career path? Does your current career match the future job market? Do you want the quickest path to a deg... more

Are Online and For-Profit the Same Thing?

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The Accurate use of Terms is Imperative It is popular today to join in the lively discussion on for-profit education and the military. I am troubled when I hear elected officials and read stories about this subject. It is far too common for people to erroneously use the terms 'for-profit', 'distance learning' and 'online' as synonyms -- these are distinct and very different concepts. Why do people continually use the terms interchangeably? I... more

3 Common Education Questions

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Question: With so many "Diploma Mills" around, how can I judge the quality of an online education program? Answer: Let's start by saying you can't judge an online school by its campus. Many "Nationally Accredited" colleges and universities offer only distance learning and online programs. This means they don't need a fancy college campus to deliver a quality education. Here are two easy ways to judge an online school and avoid "Diplo... more

Your Professional Arsenal: Do You Need an MBA?

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People pursue a graduate management degree for a variety of reasons: to access additional professional opportunities, outstanding compensation, improvement of management skills, and development of a lifelong professional network. The MBA provides skills that, combined with your military experience, outfit you well to advance your military career or succeed in the civilian marketplace. An Excellent Combination As a military leader, you have a... more

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