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	<description>College Preparation Tips, Career College Advice, College Degree Programs &#38; more!</description>
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		<title>Get A Computer Information Systems Degree</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/11/30/get-a-computer-information-systems-degree/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:56:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Education and Training
Earning a computer information systems degree requires completing a great deal of coursework within the area of computers.  This includes course in the development and use of various forms of software and troubleshooting problems within the system.  In addition, the coursework you take in order to earn a computer information systems [...]]]></description>
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		<title>About Certified Nurses Assistant</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/11/15/certified-nurses-assistant/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/11/15/certified-nurses-assistant/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:52:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Training and Education
A Certified Nurses Assistant (CNA) may receive some or all of the necessary training while attending high school, if such a program is a part of the curriculum.  If not, a person interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) will need to take courses from a nursing care facility, vocational-technical center, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 10 Ways to Get A’s in College</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/11/12/top-10-ways-to-get-a%e2%80%99s-in-college/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/11/12/top-10-ways-to-get-a%e2%80%99s-in-college/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Nov 2007 21:57:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nothing worth having in life comes easily – this fact holds true when it comes to college as well.  Therefore, if you hope to get A’s in college, you will need to do some advance planning and will need to dedicate yourself to your studies and to your college career.  If you are [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Accounting Degree - How to Become an Accountant</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/11/09/to-be-an-accountant/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/11/09/to-be-an-accountant/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2007 22:30:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A Certified Public Accountant, or CPA, must earn at least a bachelor’s degree in order to find employment. In some cases, it is necessary to earn a master’s degree in order to be hired as an accountant. Earning a certification or license through the State Board of Accountancy is also necessary in order to become a]]></description>
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		<title>Science Degree - Get a Degree in Science</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/11/07/science-degree/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/11/07/science-degree/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2007 22:26:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The requirements for obtaining a science degree may vary somewhat according to the area of specialization you choose to focus on.  You may choose to pursue a general science degree or to focus on one particular area, such as chemistry, forensic science, or biology.  Regardless of the area of specialization you may choose to pursue, you will need to take a few courses in each area of science in order to earn a science degree.  In addition, you will need to take several mathematics courses to complement]]></description>
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		<title>How to Survive Your First Year as a Freshman</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/11/05/how-to-survive-your-first-year-as-a-freshman/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/11/05/how-to-survive-your-first-year-as-a-freshman/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2007 22:22:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rwheaton</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Going away to college for the first time can be difficult.  Many college freshmen feel intimidated by the buildings and the course loads.  Similarly, it is common to feel uneasy about socializing, particularly if none of your friends are going to the same college as you.  For these reasons, many college freshman find themselves holing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Science Technician - What You Need To Know</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/10/26/science-technician/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/10/26/science-technician/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2007 23:12:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The requirements for obtaining a science degree may vary somewhat according to the area of specialization you choose to focus on.  You may choose to pursue a general science degree or to focus on one particular area, such as chemistry, forensic science, or biology.  Regardless of the area of specialization you may choose [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Qualify for a Grant</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/10/23/how-to-qualify-for-a-grant/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/10/23/how-to-qualify-for-a-grant/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2007 23:02:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, only the wealthiest are able to pay for a college education without some type of financial aid.  Grants are available to help students defray these costs and, unlike loans, they do not have to be paid back.
Grants can be provided from a variety of sources, including federal and state governments, public and private [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nursing Degrees and Careers - What To Know</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/10/18/nursing-degrees-and-careers-what-to-know/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/10/18/nursing-degrees-and-careers-what-to-know/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 22:56:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rwheaton</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Nurse Training and Education A nurse, also referred to as a registered nurse or RN, must graduate from an approved nursing program and pass a special licensing examination before receiving a license.  If the nurse wishes to work in another state, he or she may be required to take an examination for that state [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Truth About Paying for College</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/10/14/the-truth-about-paying-for-college/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/10/14/the-truth-about-paying-for-college/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Oct 2007 22:54:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rwheaton</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[There are many myths about paying for college.  Yes, it is true that colleges can be very expensive.  In fact, the tuition at some institutions can cost up to $40,000 a year.  With costs like these, how can the average family pay for their sons or daughters to get the education they [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why You Should Consider a Career in Healthcare</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/10/11/careers-in-healthcare/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/10/11/careers-in-healthcare/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:41:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rwheaton</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are unsure about your career plans for the future, you may want to consider a career in healthcare. There are a numerous jobs available within healthcare, ranging from professional occupations through technical occupations to service occupations. As you think about career opportunities, including your own abilities, hopes, and dreams, you might find there is a job in the healthcare profession that is just right for you.]]></description>
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		<title>How To Pay For Your Online Education</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/10/09/how-to-pay-for-your-online-education/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/10/09/how-to-pay-for-your-online-education/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Oct 2007 20:47:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rwheaton</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[There are several ways to pay for an online education as long as you do a little homework. The three main ways to pay for your online education, aside from getting military reimbursement, include....]]></description>
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		<title>Get a Business Administration Degree</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/09/18/get-a-business-administration-degree/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/09/18/get-a-business-administration-degree/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2007 23:07:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rwheaton</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[If you decide to pursue a business administration degree, you will most likely to have the option to focus on a certain aspect of business. While you will need to take basic coursework in business practice and in business law, you can tailor your business administration degree program to suit your future business goals. For example, if you wish to start your own business, you may take coursework specifically geared toward starting and maintaining a business. If, on the other hand, you wish to concern yourself more with the financial aspect of an established business, you may take more coursework in the area of accounting and other financial issues...]]></description>
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		<title>Pros and Cons of a Campus Education</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/09/13/pros-and-cons-of-a-campus-education/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/09/13/pros-and-cons-of-a-campus-education/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2007 21:25:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rwheaton</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, those interested in getting a college education have several options available to them. They can attend online courses, engage in other distance learning options, or participate in a campus education.  As with all decisions that have to be made, there are pros and cons associated with each...]]></description>
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		<title>Mechanical Engineering Degree - Become a Mechanical Engineer</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/09/10/mechanical-engineering-degree/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/09/10/mechanical-engineering-degree/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2007 16:08:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rwheaton</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[In order to obtain a mechanical engineering degree, you will need to complete courses in algebra, trigonometry, and basic science. You can also choose to specialize in a specific area of mechanical engineering while pursuing the mechanical engineering degree. Areas of specialty include microprocessors, electrical circuits, environmental regulations, and digital electronics...]]></description>
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