Have you ever awoken in a cold sweat realizing you are nowhere near prepared for your final exams? Panic taking over, you make a steaming pot of coffee, burn the midnight oil, and start an all night cramming session. I have been there many times, and it never worked. If I wasn’t prepared the night, […]
Transferring to Success: Preparing Pathways for Community College Transfer Students
Community College students face barriers when trying to transition to four-year schools. Higher Education leader Dr. Latrice Eggleston Williams shares how to support them to success. […]
New Partnership with Catholic University College Program for Adult Learners
Saylor Academy is very pleased to announce a new partnership with The Catholic University of America- Metropolitan School of Professional Studies (MSPS), to provide expanded college degree completion opportunities for MSPS students. Students will now be able to transfer Saylor Academy’s tuition-free college-credit courses into the Metropolitan School, which focuses on adult learners. This college […]
Africa’s Growing Economy Needs More Skilled Workers: How Saylor Academy Courses Can Help
According to a Brookings Institution report many African economies have begun to experience growth for the first time since 2016. Countries like Angola and South Africa, two of the continents biggest economies, are positioning themselves to sustain their growth. Other countries like Ethiopia, Rwanda, and Tanzania are growing their economies at around 6 percent. Moreover, […]
(Video) Recognizing Learners Wherever They Are: An Interview with Dr. Peter Smith
In January, I had the pleasure of interviewing Peter Smith, Ed.D., Orkand Chair and Professor of Innovative Practices in Higher Education at the University of Maryland University College (UMUC). We discussed his new book, Free Range Learning in the Digital Age: The Emerging Revolution in College, Career and Education. Free Range Learning covers changes in the […]
How to Study Online Courses
Going back to school can be a daunting task, especially when you’re doing it online. At a physical school you will have a set time to go to class, teachers to guide you, and peers to work with. In contrast, with online courses there is no set structure. But this is where our guide comes […]
5 Tips To Help You Choose the Best College Major for You
Picking a college major to study is a daunting task for any college student, and even more so if you are going to or returning to college as an adult. Fortunately, you have the benefit of work experience and a higher education environment that’s ready to embrace adult learners as the “new traditional” student, and offer […]
Scholarship Opportunities for Women Adult Learners
It is no secret that we at Saylor Academy are passionate about educational access and college affordability. With nearly 100 full length college courses (33 of which transfer to college credit), Saylor Academy is a great option for any learner looking to START, STUDY and SAVE on a college degree today. However, our superpowers do […]
What Does “Start, Study, Save!” Mean For You
If you are reading this blog you might know that Saylor Academy believes education should be accessible and affordable to everyone. We make this a reality by providing all our online courses for free. Furthermore, over 30 of those courses are eligible for college credit. Saylor Academy is a non-profit organization and not an accredited […]
Saylor Academy Attends the 2018 National HBCU Week Conference
In September, Saylor Academy had the pleasure of attending the 2018 National HBCU Week Conference. This year’s theme and focus was HBCU Competitiveness: Aligning Institutional Missions with America’s Priorities. For three days, administrators, faculty and students alike from various Historically Black Colleges and Universities across the nation gathered together to learn about the many academic […]