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Public vs Private Colleges: Key Differences Explained

Ryan Clark

Published on: 09/27/2024

Discover the differences between public vs private colleges in the US, including cost, class size, campus culture, and academic opportunities.

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College Experience Tied to Success

Ryan Clark

Published on: 02/04/2024

Researchers surveyed over 30,000 college graduates about their job and life satisfaction and determined that it isn’t where you go to college, but rather what you do when attending college. This article gives insight into making the most out of your college experience.

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Tradeoffs—You Probably Can’t Have it All

Ryan Clark

Published on: 06/03/2023

When you’re putting together a college list, you will probably find some things you love and some things you’re not crazy about at each school. It’s like choosing a partner.

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Top 10 Factors to Consider for Your “Perfect” College

Ryan Clark

Published on: 11/17/2017

Do you dream of finding the perfect college? How do you know which college is perfect? You need to know what is important to YOU.

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