Get a College Diploma - Higher Education
Make sure your college or university is accredited, get college credit for learning and experience, find college and university courses and schools, and more.
College Admissions
By Thomas Nixon - “What if I don't have a high school diploma, but I want to go to college?”
By Thomas Nixon - “What if I don't have a high school diploma, but I want to go to college?”
Technical and Career Schools
By Melissa Steele - If you are looking to acquire a marketable degree that leads to a great job, but you don't have the time or money to complete a traditional four-year degree, your best solution may be a career or technical school.
By Melissa Steele - If you are looking to acquire a marketable degree that leads to a great job, but you don't have the time or money to complete a traditional four-year degree, your best solution may be a career or technical school.
Before You Register for Distance Learning
Busy adults juggling careers, families and other commitments find the flexibility of distance learning appealing, but there are pitfalls. Before you register, here are some important points to consider.
Busy adults juggling careers, families and other commitments find the flexibility of distance learning appealing, but there are pitfalls. Before you register, here are some important points to consider.
Get Credit for Work and Life Experience
By Tom Nixon – here’s how to receive college credit from accredited institutions through a portfolio or prior learning assessment of your work and/or life experience.
By Tom Nixon – here’s how to receive college credit from accredited institutions through a portfolio or prior learning assessment of your work and/or life experience.
How to Get a Degree Fast
Thomas Nixon writes, "It is possible to start from scratch and earn a bachelor's degree in less than a year, in some cases, much less than a year."
Thomas Nixon writes, "It is possible to start from scratch and earn a bachelor's degree in less than a year, in some cases, much less than a year."
How to Put Your Academic Past Behind You
By Thomas Nixon - It may not be easy, but it is certainly possible in almost all situations to correct problems you had in the past with high school or college.
By Thomas Nixon - It may not be easy, but it is certainly possible in almost all situations to correct problems you had in the past with high school or college.
Expand Your Vision
Carole S. Fungaroli explains why adult students should consider attending full-time programs at prestigious schools.
Carole S. Fungaroli explains why adult students should consider attending full-time programs at prestigious schools.
101 Things Every Adult College Student Ought to Know
Dr. Carlette Jackson Hardin chats with About.com about entering college, students over the age of 25 and nontraditional female students.
Dr. Carlette Jackson Hardin chats with About.com about entering college, students over the age of 25 and nontraditional female students.
"Should you go to graduate school?"
About's Graduate School Guide Tara Kruther helps you decide.
About's Graduate School Guide Tara Kruther helps you decide.
College for Adults
This easy-to-use website guides adults through career and educational counseling, admissions, financial aid, college survival, and more.
This easy-to-use website guides adults through career and educational counseling, admissions, financial aid, college survival, and more.
National College Transition Network
NCTN is intended for anyone interested in helping GED, EDP/ADP, and ESOL graduates and other non-traditional adult learners gain access to, prepare for, and succeed in postsecondary education.
NCTN is intended for anyone interested in helping GED, EDP/ADP, and ESOL graduates and other non-traditional adult learners gain access to, prepare for, and succeed in postsecondary education.
College Admissions Calendar
Stay on top of college admissions deadlines with this calendar from the College Board.
Stay on top of college admissions deadlines with this calendar from the College Board.