Learn about how much you can expect to cash out for an online education, from base tuition to at-home internet, as well which schools are offering today's top distance education programs in the health and medical fields.
Top Online Community College Public Service Programs
Top Online Degrees in Public Service
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Guide to Choosing a Major
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Tomorrow Ready Texas provides customized, step-by-step action plans for families to support their teens on any post-high school pathway.
It also includes specialized information for the families of students with disabilities.
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All college students can benefit from reviewing their notes and reading assigned texts, but everyone has different study habits, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to acing exams.
Bestcolleges.com reached out to former students throughout the country to get tips on what helped them study effectively. Whether it's creating a conducive study atmosphere or chewing gum to enhance your concentration, these study tips help you remain focused and engaged for long periods of time.
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Types of College Degrees
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FREE College Admissions & Scholarship Essay Review
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Free College Financial Aid Appeal Resources
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My College Plan – can help students and families evaluate important college decisions with confidence using the newest interactive tool from Discover Student Loans.
Students can easily compare college costs, determine a major that matches their interests and understand the earnings potential of their future career.
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College Bond Citizens Program
A free and practical guidance through live informational sessions and an abundance of resources via an online learning hub
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Fall is upon us, so you know that means college application season!
You may have a few essays to write as part of a college or scholarship application. As with all your writing, its important to have some read and proofread your work to make sure you are submitting your best essay.
Not sure who to ask? Get Schooled is providing FREE personalized essay review on as many drafts as you need.
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Meet ADVi, a new virtual tool to support college advising from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB).
ADVi is a chatbot – free to use* – that can answer college questions via a text message or web chat 24 hours a day, seven days a week. At this critical time of rapidly changing expectations and needs, ADVi can help ensure students have a place to ask their college questions and get reminded about the steps they need to take to ensure they stay on track.
*ADVi is free to use, but data and message rates may apply based on the user's mobile phone plan.
What kinds of questions can ADVi answer?
ADVi provides answers to general questions about applying to college, financial aid, the FAFSA and TASFA, scholarships, and much more.
ADVi provides only limited institution-specific information, but is backed up by a team of well-trained near-peer advisers who can jump into the conversation if a student needs more detail or has questions ADVi cannot answer.
ADVi was created by the THECB in partnership with The University of Texas at Austin.
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Best-Trade-Schools.net is a site that lists nearby trade schools and colleges, while researching specific details about the trades you're considering.
Rather than doing an extensive internet search, you can locate specific trades, industry details and the locations nearest them.
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What Will They Learn is a free, online college guide from the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA).
This resource assesses the general education programs at every major four-year college and university in America.
Schools are graded on a "A" - "F" scale on whether they require college-level courses in seven core subject areas.
You can also compare cost of attendance, four-year graduation rates, and curricular quality across institutions.
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Updated Bacterial Meningitis Information
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CampusReel is an online collection of more than 10,000 student-made videos that enables students to picture themselves on campus, find their best fit, and get excited to research colleges.
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Free online college-planning tools to empower students to learn about, prepare for and apply to college.
MyCoaltion is designed to engage students in the college application process early and easily. It is comprised of a convenient digital storage Locker, interactive Collaboration Space, as well as a directory of informative articles and valuable resources for college preparation.
Students can create their Profiles as early as 9th Grade. They'll be able to upload and store important high school materials, like documents, photos, and videos to their private Locker and invite mentors to provide feedback on them in the Collaboration Space.
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Reach Higher has partnered to create a chatbot (Bo! ??) that will answer students’ questions about all things related to college. This is a free tool that is available 24/7 on the Better Make Room Facebook page and can answer unlimited questions about the FAFSA, the college application process, college life, and many more topics!
In order for your students to use the chatbot, just have them click "send message" to the Better Make Room Facebook page and ask their questions about college. Our automated chatbot, Bo, will take it from there! This does not require you or your student to enroll in or send any personal information to participate.
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College Covered
This helpful FREE resource features compelling multimedia editorial, insider tips and interactive tools on the college planning process.
PodCasts - just launched podcasts full of smart insights and relatable stories about getting into college. Check out the first three episodes, including the latest release: How Do I Get Scholarships?
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College Prep Resources from Maryille Univeristy - these look helpful no matter which school you are applying to!
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Free college prep tools from Texas GearUp
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Texas OnCourse - Interactive resources on FAFSA, Common App, and Apply Texas are now available for everyone, for free.
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Compendium of Texas Colleges and Financial Aid Calendar
The COMPENDIUM, designed for high school seniors, contains a “mini-course” regarding college admission and financial aid.
Also included:
A summary of college entrance test dates
Federal, state, and other financial aid programs (including scholarships) for high school seniors
Admission requirements and financial aid available at Texas colleges and universities
As of Fall 2020, printed copies are no longer available
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University of Texas Admissions
Senate Bill 175, passed by the 81st Texas Legislature, allows The University of Texas at Austin to limit automatic admission to 75 percent of the university’s enrollment capacity designated for first-time resident undergraduate students.
The University has determined that it will automatically admit all eligible summer/fall 2022 and spring 2023 freshman applicants who rank within the top six percent (6%) of their high school graduating classes, with remaining spaces to be filled through holistic review. This remains unchanged since the last school year.
If you have questions regarding this policy, please contact Rachelle Hernandez, Senior Vice Provost for Enrollment Management and Student Success, at The University of Texas at Austin at (512) 471-4363.
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College Admissions
College Search
Educational Opportunity Centers Program
NACAC College Fairs
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College Majors 101
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The job market for careers in mental health and addiction medicine is growing because of an increased demand for substance abuse treatment. Most jobs in the behavioral health care field require some type of higher education, and higher-level jobs often require experience in the field.
This guide outlines the different career paths one could follow in the behavioral health field, as well as the types of degrees and what one would learn.
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