by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Nov 5, 2025 | Colleges
A number of recent developments currently threaten the country’s 1,100 two-year community colleges (CC’s). CC’s educate about 6.4 million undergraduates earning associate degrees and students completing work certification programs. This is 40% of the national total of...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Oct 8, 2025 | Colleges
A number of recent developments currently threaten the country’s 1,100 two-year community colleges (CC’s). CC’s educate about 6.4 million undergraduates earning associate degrees and students completing work certification programs. This is 40% of the national total of...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Jun 11, 2025 | Colleges
College tuition rises much faster than general inflation, a fact that has been well known for some time. Lately, however, sky high tuition has colleges on the horns of a dilemma. Limited in ways to grow revenue such as offering new programs or recruiting more foreign...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | May 9, 2024 | Colleges
After working hard to qualify for admission, high school seniors look forward to their college years with high hopes. But what happens to their hopes if they enroll in a college that closes its doors soon after they matriculate? Some students may choose to attend an...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Mar 26, 2024 | Colleges
The annual ranking of Best Colleges published by U.S. New & World Report (U.S. News) receives plenty of press coverage when it’s released in September. Perhaps as a result, the U.S. News rankings are relied upon by many students and parents in their search for the...
by Micheal E. McKinnon, M.Ed., CCPS; College Planners of America, Ltd | Feb 26, 2024 | Colleges
The traditional image of college education features students in a classroom with a professor lecturing them. But lately, more and more students are opting to take college classes online rather than in classrooms. Students engage with their coursework, classmates, and...
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