College Alternatives

Stop Racing! Start Living! (It Works!)

Kenneth Danford | Posted 05.03.2012

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Kenneth Danford

I realized that the stereotypes and fears I had as a teacher about homeschoolers were all wrong. These teens are informed, well-socialized, involved in their communities, and all-around mature beyond their years.

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For the Have-Nots, the Rocky Road Through College

Jeff Selingo | Posted 05.22.2012

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Jeff Selingo

As some expensive private colleges compete to fill their seats and cash-strapped public colleges look for ways to handle more students, today's emerging providers will get a second look by college leaders and students seeking quality alternatives.

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Can't Afford College? Consider These 5 Alternative Paths to Your Career

Amanda Krauss | Posted 11.15.2011

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Amanda Krauss

Now that I'm in the tech sector, I work with plenty of successful people who don't have degrees at all. So let me save you the time -- up to four years -- and tell you what I've learned outside the classroom.

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