Choosing to attend graduate school is an important step for your future, academically, professionally, and personally. Obtaining an advanced degree can enrich your life with new opportunities, open up different career options, and allow you to grow as a person. However, going to grad school shouldn’t be taken lightly. It is a big decision that will affect many aspects of your life. Graduate school takes a lot of time and effort before you can even start applying. But if you are serious about attending, you can ensure a successful experience by preparing carefully each step of the way. Whether you’re […]

Academic research has seen a lot of changes in the past couple decades. Many students don’t have the know-how to find reputable, academic research topics and sources. Next to figuring out how to pay for college, learning how to conduct effective online research is one of the biggest hurdles for undergraduate students. If you find yourself in this situation, this research guide by Maryville University can help you find the student resources needed to succeed. Those looking for strategies for finding information online, properly citing sources, searching for authoritative research, or evaluating sources to determine if they are suitable for […]

For students, creating a mentally and physically ideal study space can also be critical for academic performance, time management, and even memory. As such, the items that you choose for your home office or study space should be designed to promote your health while enhancing your productivity. The truth is, lack of movement (or sedentarism) is equally as damaging as having the wrong chair. A report by CNBC confirms this, going as far as to suggest that sitting in an office chair is worse for your health than smoking, killing more people than HIV. Sedentarism is impacting a whole new generation of […]

Deciding to go to college after leaving the military can be difficult. There are vast differences between enlisted life and college life. Going from a structured life in service to your country as part of a team to a classroom setting that often finds you working alone can be a difficult adjustment to make. With your years of experience in the armed forces, it’s important to evaluate what you are looking for in a school and degree program. You may be more comfortable in a distance or online learning environment than one where you commute to campus daily. Attending college online can also ease the transition between the military and college by allowing […]

Most people think of college students as recent high school graduates. The truth is, more than 47% of those who attend an institution of higher learning are over the age of 25. This includes those pursuing certificates or undergraduate degrees as well as those enrolled in graduate or doctoral programs. This ever-growing group of students is often labeled as “nontraditional.” Example characteristics of nontraditional students:  Working full time (35 hours or more per week)Financially independentAttending part timeMarried with childrenSingle parentHaving a GED and not a high school diplomaDelayed enrollmentDistance/online learner General health tips for nontraditional students When it comes to the health of college students, most information is geared […]

You’ve spent your whole life in school: taking tests, making projects, and slowly preparing for adulthood. But before you consider moving on to college and pursuing your undergraduate degree, there may be a big hurdle in your way: the standardized exam. While not all universities require standardized exams for entrance, there are many that do. Unfortunately, there are multiple exams at your disposal, and they each have different rules and outcomes depending on your expertise. How are you supposed to choose between the two? Unfortunately, that’s not a simple answer. The two most common and nationally recognized tests are the ACT […]

This chapter of our guide will provide you with statistical insights and facts about the adult student population in the United States and around the world. It will help you to gain a sense of the strength of the adult student body and give you the necessary encouragement to make the decision to enroll in an academic program. The Rise of Adult Students There has been a marked increase in the number of adult students enrolling in college programs across the country in the last 10 years. It all started with the major economic downturn in 2008, which was accompanied […]

Statistics show that more and more adults are going back to school. With the rate at which technology is changing the world, many people are feeling left behind and realizing that they can’t rely on only their current education, skills, and knowledge to compete as strongly in today’s job market. But you’re not one of them. You’ve seen how rapidly the demands of today’s working world change. You know that gaining more education and obtaining further qualifications will help you to stay competitive in your field. That’s why you’re already considering going back to school—and turning your ambition into action. […]

You’re in a career you love but want to move up the ladder. You’re stuck in what feels like a dead-end job and want to jump ship, but you don’t know where you’ll land. You love learning and are longing for the chance to challenge yourself and learn something new. You recognize the world is changing quickly, and you want to have the latest skills to keep up. Does one or more of these statements apply to you? If so, you can consider going back to school as an adult. Earning an online degree as a working adult can be the catalyst […]