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College Admissions Glossary of Terms

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Bachelor of Science (BS): An undergraduate degree from a 4-year institution that is typically earned in a science or math subject. College: An institution of higher learning offering a course of studies leading to a bachelor's degree. Colleges typically do not have graduate students.

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New Agreement to Offer Higher Education Access in All Maryland Prisons

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Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), these students will be able to earn their bachelor's degrees or take credit-based certificate courses. Adams told BestColleges that each university is in the process of choosing exact degree programs.

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CUNY Phases Out Traditional Math, English Remedial Courses

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Rather than being sent to a remedial course that doesn't count toward their degree, students will now be sent to "corequisite" courses that offer additional academic support while still counting toward their degree requirements. That practice disproportionately affected low-income students of color.

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Employment After Prison: Career Advice From a Formerly Incarcerated Person

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After release, he obtained his bachelor's degree in psychology in 2015 and his master's degree in professional counseling in 2020. Perez's Top Career Tips Between earning his bachelor's degree and finding a job he loves, Perez wanted to use what he had learned to help others in a similar situation.

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Formerly Incarcerated Man Earns Degree After Decades-Long Fight for Education Behind Bars

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Rather, it said that those nearing release should have priority in educational programming placement. And it has worked: Since its inception, the Institute for Educational Empowerment has awarded 40 associate degrees. It will award its first bachelor's degrees in April 2024, Carlo said.

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Private Colleges in Puerto Rico: A Complete List

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The Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico offers 70 bachelor's degrees, and the school holds accreditation by the Council on Higher Education of Puerto Rico and the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. USC offers 37 bachelor's degrees. Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Metro Avg.

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Florida vs. Florida State: How Do They Compare?

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It offers 103 bachelor's degree programs, including geomatics, biosecurity, and digital arts. While both Florida and Florida State have a strong reputation for research and job placement after graduation, Florida State is second to University of Florida in BestColleges' rankings for the Sunshine State.