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The decision to drop out of college may wind up being harder than the decision to attend in the first place. In the United States, about 40% of undergraduate students drop out, and 30% drop out before reaching their sophomore year. Dropping out of college is a big life decision. For some, it ends up…

All lawyers have something in common, and that is the J.D. designation at the end of their names. What does J.D. mean and what is a J.D. degree? J.D. stands for Juris Doctor, and it’s the degree you’ll need if you want to practice law in America. But there are several steps you’ll have to…

In terms of applying to college, you may have heard of the Common Application, which allows students to apply to many schools at the same time. Similar to the Common Application, the Coalition Application was released in 2015 as an effort to make the college application process more accessible and manageable for underrepresented groups. Though…

Loans, grants, and scholarships are helpful to most students in their dreams of getting a college degree. Still, some US students come from more significantly disadvantaged backgrounds and either don’t have access to the same source for funding, or it’s simply not enough for them. Luckily, the federal government has a series of programs in…

Many people think you need to spend years in school to get a good job. But did you know that there are many high-paying jobs that you can get without dedicating years to studying a degree? Degree programs can, of course, lead to high-paying jobs. However, a lot of those jobs require multiple degrees and…

Once you’ve finished the lengthy process of applying and getting into college, you’ll be able to get to the more fun parts of university. You can choose your classes, find accommodation, and decide whether or not you want to join a sorority or fraternity. If you’re not familiar with Greek life, you may be wondering…

BROOKVILLE, NY and PASADENA, CA – Feb. 23, 2021 – Long Island University (LIU) and University of the People (UoPeople) announced its agreement to create opportunities for its students to access in-demand, world-class undergraduate and graduate degree programs. As a fully online, tuition-free university, UoPeople offers its students a select few degree programs. UoPeople recognizes…

 JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA and PASADENA, CALIFORNIA, USA – Feb. 16, 2021 — Effat University, the first private institution of higher education for women in Saudi Arabia, and University of the People (UoPeople), the first non-profit, tuition-free, American, accredited, online university have signed an agreement to provide access to quality educational opportunities for women. This partnership…

BOSTON and PASADENA – Feb. 2, 2021 — University of the People (UoPeople) has joined Harvard Business School Online’s (HBS Online’s) Collaborating Colleges program. The relationship offers UoPeople students special access to HBS Online courses, equipping them with valuable business knowledge to help them stand out in a competitive job market. UoPeople students are now…

Many people ask, what are the Ivy League schools and how many Ivy League schools are there? The answer is simple: the Ivy League is a group of eight prestigious schools in the Northeastern United States. But when people talk about the 12 Ivy League schools, they often refer to other highly selective institutions commonly…

Becoming an actuary is great for people who are looking for a rewarding and stable career. The path may be long, but comes with many perks (such as starting work right after your bachelor’s degree). We’ve laid out a step-by-step guide for how to become an actuary. Though getting an actuary degree may be the…

The college acceptance process can be highly competitive. For some schools like Ivy League colleges, the acceptance rates are often less than 10%. In an effort to make higher education the human right that it should be, many colleges have a 100% acceptance rate. That means, with the right requirements, you can be guaranteed admittance.…