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Updated May 25, 2013

Q: How to Afford Going Back to School...    —Fort Myers, FL

"I am finally at a point where I can go back to school to work on my masters degree. It has taken a long time to fin..."

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Did you fill out your FAFSA yet? That is where you need to start. Also a lot of facilities are willing to pay the total cost of school for you if you sign an agreement...

My advice would be save, save , save and pay as much in cash as you possibly can. You've already mentioned some great things about selling a car (we did the same), ext...

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Q: Want a Career Change    —Plano, TX

"I need advice. I am in the hotel business right now, and I like my job. However, it is not rewarding in the least - e..."

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Most universities today offer on-line courses. Do your research and decide what vocation best suits your personality, needs, interests, and then just take one course a...

Here's the good news. You HAVE a job. Look around, many people have been out of work for a year or more. Count your blessings. You say you like your job but you are no...

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Q: Landmark Education for Adults -- What Do You Think?    —Gilbert, AZ

"I had never even heard of Landmark Education until yesterday when I started chatting with a woman in my computer clas..."

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My husband was into Landmark when I met him and personally, I thought it was very cult like. He eventually agreed that it was when I finally got him to stop going cau...

Landmark is a GOOD START! Valid and helpful knowledge. B. Getel OTR/L CHT CCH Eclectic Body Work Tucson, Az.

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Q: Anybody a LVN?    —Tustin, CA

"Hello ladies, I would like to know if anyone went to school for LVN and currently working as a nurse? Do you like ..."

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I'm working as a LVN right now and I love it. I'm currently on the waiting list for RN school and the cool thing is that if you're a LVN it only takes 1 yr to complete...

Dear T.. I have been a LVN since 1975 graduation. I have had a very good career for over 30 years. School? Make sure it is Board certified. Call the BVNPT 1-###-...

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Q: Going Back to School    —Streamwood, IL

"I have a BS in Criminal Justice and at the time intended to go to Law School. Well I got married and decided to have ..."

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Make an appointment with a guidance counselor for that department at the school you are considering. They can help, are there to help, you decide if that is what you ...

Since you're in DuPage, you can go to COD, they have a GREAT program for nursing. If you can, I'd really suggest a part-time approach, you're no longer flying solo. I ...

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Q: Dental Hygienist School    —Queen Creek, AZ

"Im currently thinking about going back to school to get certified as a dental hygienist. First I have to go through ..."

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I know 3 people who recently (within the last 1 1/2 years) went thru dental assistant school, and none of them have been able to find jobs. 2 of them graduated as #1 ...

I did take a dental assistant course and I don't think the school I went to was good so I do suggest if you do it do it through a community college! I was unable to fi...

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Q: Would like Input on Online Colleges    —Conroe, TX

"Can you qualify for financial aid for online schools? Costs? How is the intensity of the classes? School recommendati..."

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I currently attend University of Phoenix, online. I have been with them for 2 years, 2 classes to go to get Associates. I am continuing on with my BS in Psych with the...

Yes, you can qualify for finacial aid for online colleges. The college will help you with it; tell you what forms to fill out, how to access them online, and who to su...

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Q: What to Do??    —Euless, TX

"Hi. I am 31 years old and I am at a standstill. I do not know what to do to further my education or where to start. I..."

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I was in that situation a few years ago and went to the junior college in my area and asked this very question to a counselor. They advised me to take their test whic...

Two things come to mind. One, you are working on retail already. I assume that means at store level. Have you given much thought to corporate level retail? I went f...

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Q: Need Help Choosing    —Atlanta, TX

"Hi everyone! I was considering taking an online course for creative writing and wondered if anyone had done so. The..."

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Hi S., I personally don't know much about that online course, however I do attend Kaplan Univ. online and am obtaining both my AAS and my BA..In the engine search I j...

Hi S.! First of all, are you located near or in the Westbank area or New Orleans? I would love for you to come to my mother's creative arts center to teach us and t...

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Q: Starting College    —Westlake, LA

"I am a 23 year old mom. My 14 month old has never really been away from me. How should I transition him to being away..."

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Start each day with getting him excited about school or the new daycare that he will be attending. Take him to the school or daycare in incremental time periods. For...

Do not sneak out. He needs to see you leave, sneaking out creates distrust and will scare him the first few days until he understands you are coming back. Find a frien...

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