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Keep Your Education on Track During a Move

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APU-degree-during-deploymentBy Nichole Ahlstrom
Faculty Member at American Public University

Deciding to enroll in college is a major decision, but for service members and their spouses it is often followed by another one: to take a leave of absence or stay the course during a move. I encourage students to keep going despite the disruption of a move.

Once you stop the routine of schoolwork, attending class again can be a struggle. Breaking away from the routine can make it emotionally challenging to get back into the right mindset. Once there is a break then there is withdrawal in communication with classmates and instructors. A break can also lead to a fear of getting back into the classroom, difficulty getting focused, and anxiety around getting back to the routine of reading lessons and completing assignments.

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Accelerated Learning Through Prior Learning Assessment

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By Dr. Patricia Campbell and Kimberly Watson
Online Learning Tips, Guest Contributors

While PLA is not new, we have seen its renaissance in large part because it offers students an expedited and more cost effective time to earn their degree. Recognizing prior learning is one way institutions can help students attain their goal of degree completion.

Changing Your Program: Should You Do It?

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By Anna Sommer
Team Manager, Academic Advising at American Public University

Changing your degree program can be a big decision, and it’s a decision you want to get right. However, it’s not really about right and wrong; it’s about understanding how a program or a possible program change will impact you now and in the future. If you are thinking about changing your program, here are two things to consider…

Can You Be Too Educated?

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By Ryan Laspina
Senior Specialist, Red Flags and External Reviews at APUS

The best way to determine how far you want to grow in your field is to do a cost-benefit analysis. If a high paying job in your field requires a master’s degree, it would probably be a good idea to incur the cost to get your education so that you can reap the benefits of a secure job.

Tips for Choosing Your Major

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By Ryan Laspina
Senior Specialist, Red Flags and External Reviews at APUS

Since deciding on a major is a very important decision that requires a lot of introspection, the following tips can help you if you are unsure of what would be the best fit for you.

How Prospective Students Rate Colleges

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By Ryan Laspina
Senior Specialist, Red Flags and External Reviews at APUS

Have you ever wondered what criteria prospective and current students use to determine which school is best for them? There are literally hundreds of different criteria that students may use to determine which school to attend. Here are a few of those reasons from a recent survey.