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You Have a Cool Job: Fine Artist

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On this week’s episode On this week's episode of You Have a Cool Job, we talk with fine artist Adam…

Pell Grants: A History, Explanation, and Guide

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When discussing financial aid, Pell Grants are an important component of the conversation. Pell Grants have been around since the…

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Peterson's Presents: Start Your Career as a Nurse (Video)

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Nursing is a fulfilling career sought out by those who have a strong desire to help others. However, there currently…

Colleges

So the Semester Hasn’t Gone Well, Now What?

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While millions of Americans understand the value of a college education, as evidenced by more students enrolling than ever before,…

Podcasts

You Have a Cool Job: Life Design Coach

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On this week’s episode On this week's episode of You Have a Cool Job, we talk to Marissa Jacobs, a…

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Peterson's Presents: GED Mythbusting (Video)

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“The GED? What is that?” In 2017, over 300,000 students took the General Education Development test to earn the equivalent…

Funding

How a Family Pays for College

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This past October, Inside Higher Ed came out with a report on how families pay for college. The report placed…

Test Prep

What are the Praxis Exams?

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You’re a few classes into your teaching program and you hear something about the Praxis Exam. What is this test,…

Colleges

How to Pick a Minor in College

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Students pour over deciding on a major when they begin their college education, but then they’re also asked to choose…

Podcasts

You Have a Cool Job: Toy Designer

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On this week’s episode On this episode of You Have a Cool Job, meet Rod Hoffmann, a toy designer and…

You Have a Cool Job: Fermentation Scientist

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