Top 10 Characteristics of a Good Project Manager Personal Organization is Critical As a Project Manager, you may be responsible for directing the work flow of up to 50 people at a time. You may also have several projects occurring simultaneously. All of these projects will require you to set a budget, set up meetings [...]

Don't Lose Out By Not Going to College People who think that college is expensive and a waste of money should consider what they are really losing out on by not obtaining a college education. Statistics show that people who have a college degree earn 80 percent more than people who have not finished high [...]

College, still the best investment Recent economic events have left many people wondering if a college education is still a good investment. After all, costs at most schools are rising. Students have to ask themselves whether their money is being well spent. Would they be better off investing the same money in the stock market, [...]

Students who are considering getting a degree through online education are probably already aware of the many benefits of attending college via Internet. For busy prospective students who may already be juggling a full-time job and family obligations, the thought of completing a degree program around their own schedule is very appealing. However, students should [...]

Many students sign up for online degree programs only to find that they are unable to pass their classes. You can avoid the same pitfalls. Many of these problems are easily resolved with a little effort. Lack of Preparation Many students just aren’t prepared for what online programs offer. They think the classes will be [...]

How to be Successful in Online Classes Taking online classes can be a very rewarding experience. Online students do their work on their own computer in their own home. Students who take classes online have much more control over their schedule and have much more flexibility in managing schoolwork and other commitments. There are, however, [...]

The United States Department of Education will impose a new regulation in July regarding online educational institutions and out-of-state students. A rule requires that online colleges demonstrate that they are certified to operate in every state they have students. Colleges that do not meet these standards will be unable to pass out financial aid to [...]

For even the most prepared students, the words “final exam” often bring a measure of trepidation. Following a few simple yet frequently overlooked study tips may improve your test- taking confidence. Timing is Everything First, pick a time of day that is best suited to your personal style. When selecting the best time to study, [...]

Decide to make the change Often the hardest part is taking the first step to make a change in your life. Take a few moments to decide what career path will make you happy. What are you interested in? What would you like to be doing? Choose one or two general topics, such as ‘work [...]

With the current state of the economy and so many college graduates out of work or under-employed one may think twice about investing time and money into a college education. The recession will not last forever and there are already indications that the economy is improving. The simple truth is that people with college degrees [...]