• Yale University is located in New Haven, CT
• Roots can be traced all the way back to the 1640s, and established in 1701
• Current enrollment: over 5,000 undergrad and over 6,000 graduate students
• Library currently holds over 12.5 million volumes
• Currently ranked #3 in US News and World Report’s ranking of National Universities

Yale University is know as one of the most prestigious universities in the country. This top-notch Ivy League University has been educating students for over 300 years (which sounds unbelievable when you think about it). Yale University is made up of three components: Yale College (the undergraduate program), the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and the professional schools. Currently, Yale has a student population of over 11,000 in all three schools combined.

If you’re interested in learning more about Yale University visit their website by clicking on the following link: Yale University.

The Yale College offers over 70 Bachelor’s degrees in a variety of majors including History, Music, Classical Studies, Art, Italian, Sociology, German, Engineering, Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, Anthropology and Physics. The Graduate School of Arts & Sciences awards students with a Masters of Philosophy, Masters of Arts, or Masters of Science in over 50 majors including Medieval Studies, Management, Religious Studies, Psychology, Film Studies,  Chemistry and Astronomy. The professional schools at Yale consist of:

• School of Architecture
• School of Art
• Divinity School
• School of Drama
• School of Engineering & Applied Science
• School of Forestry & Environmental Studies
• Law School
• School of Management
• School of Medicine
• School of Music
• School of Nursing
• School of Public Health
• Institute of Sacred Music

The variety of degrees at Yale University is certainly extensive, but they are also well known for Yale-New Haven Hospital. This hospital is primarily a teaching hospital, and has a reputation of being one of the top hospitals in the state of Connecticut. (Being a former infant patient of this hospital, it’s held near and dear to my heart!)

If you’re interested in hearing more about why Yale University has been recognized for academic excellence for many many years, I encourage you to visit their website: Yale University.

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (aka MIT) admitted their first students for study in 1865
• MIT is located in Cambridge, MA
• Very competitive Admissions process – in 2009 10.7% of all applicants were accepted into MIT
• Currently there are 7 Nobel Prize Winners who are actively involved with MIT

When I was little, my Dad had me convinced that I was going to grow up with a degree from MIT, I would make a million dollars and buy him a Ferrari Testarossa (which I called a Ferrari Toaster Oven). So for the first 8-10 years of my life, that was my main goal. I didn’t know anything about MIT, how prestigious it truly was, or what type of career I would get from a degree at MIT.

Sadly, my course of study took me quite far away from anything affiliated with MIT, as I chose to go the route of Elementary Education. If I still had the drive to do some sort of engineering or more technological savvy career, however, MIT would be one of my top choices. For more information on MIT and the degree programs they offer, visit their website: MIT.

As noted above, the admissions office only accepts about 10.7% of all of the applicants they receive. They are very selective in the process. Currently, their degree offerings include:

• Bachelor of Science (SB)
• Master of Architecture (MArch)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master in City Planning (MCP)
• Master of Engineering (MEng)
• Master of Finance (MFin)
• Master of Science (SM)
• Engineer (each degree designates the field in which it is awarded)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• Doctor of Science (ScD)

Undergraduate students also have the opportunity to test drive a few experimental methods of learning, including MIT’s Experimental Study Group (in which 50 freshman maintain a “close-knit” community through the learning process), the Concourse Program (which presents a variety of subjects in a more intimate setting), Media Arts and Sciences Freshman Program (which offers 25 students the ability to participate in research for communication), Seminar XL (a study program for students who want to explore courses deeper than the traditional college course. This program is facilitated by an instructor who holds two 90-minute groups each week).

There are a number of ways that students can learn at MIT. With such a selective admissions process, it enables MIT to try alternate methods of education. For more information on MIT and the degree programs they offer, visit their website: MIT.

• The University of Notre Dame is ranked #17 Best College in the United States by US News & World Report
• Founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross.
• Located in Notre Dame, Indiana, 90 miles from Chicago
• Very competitive admissions process
• Catholic University

 When most people think about Notre Dame, they think of one of the following:

• Excellent Academic Reputation
• A killer football team
• The Hunchback

Two out of the above three are correct. Hopefully you’ve guessed which two are actually affiliated with the school. The “Fightin’ Irish” definitely have great academics and athletics, which has helped build them a very strong reputation and each year, incoming freshman applicants have to face a very competitive admissions process (1 out of every 5 applications is accepted).

For more information about Notre Dame, visit their website: University of Notre Dame.

Academics

Students can enroll in one of the several schools within the University of Notre Dame. They include the School of Architecture, College of Arts and Letters, the Mendoza College of Business, College of Engineering, College of Science, The Law School, and The Graduate School. Notre Dame offers a wide variety of majors in engineering, business, liberal arts, law and science. Most of their programs are strictly “on-campus”, however there are a few online courses as well.

Athletics

The University of Notre Dame offers men’s and women’s athletics, in basketball, soccer, golf, lacrosse, swimming & diving, tennis, fencing, softball (women’s), baseball (men’s), football (men’s), track & field, and rowing (women’s). In a few words – something for everyone! Notre Dame is one of the “dream schools” for many student athletes because of their great winning history, as well as their passion for athletics in general. Very few schools have the popularity on a national scale that “The Fightin’ Irish” have, as evidenced by the school’s mascot on t-shirts, hats, and other paraphernalia in stores coast-to-coast.

Faith

On top of the great degree programs and sports, University of Notre Dame is a faith-based institution with campus ministry programs, an on-campus church, and a number of service-oriented programs for students.

For more information about Notre Dame, visit their website: University of Notre Dame.

• Dartmouth College was established in 1769
• Offers graduate programs at the Tuck School of Business (also online)
• Four year, private liberal arts college
• Located in Hanover, New Hampshire
• Ranks #11 in US News & World Report’s rankings of National Universities

About Dartmouth College

The Mission of Dartmouth College is as follows “Dartmouth College educates the most promising students and prepares them for a lifetime of learning and of responsible leadership, through a faculty dedicated to teaching and the creation of knowledge. It was founded in 1769 by the Reverend Eleazar Wheelock, a Congregational Minister from Connecticut. Currently, Dartmouth serves over 4,000 undergraduate students and over 1,700 graduate students. To this day, religion plays a role in the student life at Dartmouth College, with over 27 different religious organizations present offering seminars and group events throughout the academic year.

If you are interested in learning more about Dartmouth College and their academic programs, visit their website: Dartmouth College.

Dartmouth Academics

Dartmouth College is divided into several different graduate and undergraduate schools.

• Undergraduate Arts & Sciences – with 29 undergraduate academic departments and 10 academic programs divided into four categories: the humanities, the sciences, the social sciences, and interdisciplinary programs.
• Dartmouth Medical School – Founded in 1797, and is the nation’s fourth-oldest medical school.
• Thayer School of Engineering – Incorporates the  undergraduate Department of Engineering Sciences and a professional school with degrees through the doctorate. Founded in 1867.
• Tuck School of Business – Established in 1900 as the first graduate school of management, awards the master of business administration degree.
• Graduate Arts & Sciences – In Dartmouth’s Graduate Arts and Sciences Programs, students and faculty work together to master their disciplines and pursue research at the frontier of knowledge.

Dartmouth Tuition

Currently, Dartmouth lists their tuition by each school. Dartmouth is known for its academic excellence while providing students with a well-rounded and enriching college experience. The cost of tuition is comparable to other schools of its caliber.

Note: Financial Aid is available to those who qualify.

• Undergraduate: tuition $39,978; room, board, and mandatory fees $12,297; total $52,275
• Graduate Arts and Sciences: $39,978
• Dartmouth Medical School: $45,075
• Thayer School of Engineering: $39,978
• Tuck School of Business: $50,700

If you are interested in learning more about Dartmouth College and their academic programs, visit their website: Dartmouth College.

There are three parts to the exam: Mathematics, Verbal, and Analytical Writing.  The Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA) section consists of two essays. Each essay must be completed within 30 minutes and will be scored on a scale of 0-6. The verbal section is next, and consists of 41 multiple choice questions. This test runs approximately 45 minutes and covers questions pertaining to sentence correction, critical reasoning, and reading comprehension. Finally, the third part of the exam deals with mathematics.  It includes Problem-solving questions in a multiple-choice format covering arithmetic, basic algebra, and geometry. Some of these questions will be simple numbers, others involve real-life situations that require mathematical computations.

Already have your GMAT and are looking to enroll in an online MBA program? Visit this link to learn more: GMAT Exam.

Scores for the GMAT exam can range from 200-800, with most of students scoring between 400-600. Questions left “blank” actually can hurt the students’ scores more than incorrect answers, and the scores stay on record for 5 years. Many of the more prestigious business programs require a score of 600-700. You may not take the GMAT more than once within 31 days, even if the scores are canceled.

To study for the GMAT there are a number of ways in which one can prepare. There are evening and weekend GMAT preparation study groups as well as several published guides and prep books that are found at your local bookstore or online. A private tutor can also help a student prepare for the GMAT.

The cost of the GMAT is $250, so make sure to take that into account with test prep as well. Paying for a tutor on top of the $250 can be expensive, but well worth it depending on the students’ study habits.

Already have your GMAT and are looking to enroll in an online MBA program? Visit this link to learn more: GMAT Exam.

• Villanova University is located in Radnor Township - right outside of  Philadelphia, PA
• The Augustinians have sponsored Villanova since 1842
• Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the AACSB International, and the Computing Science Accreditation Board
• Villanova University has been designated an arboretum with two, one mile self-guided walking tours on main campus

Villanova University is one of the top Higher Education institutions in the nation with more than a 150 year history. Villanova, a Roman Catholic institution, was founded by the Order of St. Augustine in 1842, and is the largest Catholic learning institution in the state of Pennsylvania.

Upon visiting Villanova, students will find a mix of old stone-front buildings, such as Alumni Hall (built in 1849) and Tolentine Hall (built in 1929) mixed with more modern architecture of the College of Engineering (built in 1997). The fact that Villanova has also been given the title of being an Arboretum, students enjoy beautiful scenery as they walk along campus paths between classes, to and from the dining halls, and upon leaving their dorm rooms to begin their day’s classes. If you are interested in learning more about Villanova, visit their website: Villanova University.

Villanova also offers more than 50 bachelor’s degrees and 35 graduate degrees from five colleges. Degree programs are offered in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Nursing and Law.

Villanova enrolls more than 10,000 students each year and is regionally accredited. Villanova’s top notch athletics include more than 20 NCAA Division I teams. A majority of Villanova’s faculty are experts in their field and hold the highest degree.

As for student life on & off-campus, there are a variety of faith-based organizations and service groups as well as Greek Life, theater groups, academic based clubs, and athletics. Villanova is also situated on “The Main Line”, which is home to several other neighboring colleges, and there are plenty of shopping and dining opportunities all within a short walk or drive. Villanova is also about 20 minutes outside of Philadelphia, and there are several bus routes and a train station on campus that whisk students away to the City of Brotherly Love.

Villanova has a great deal to offer students academically, atheltically, and socially. If you are interested in learning more about Villanova, visit their website: Villanova University.

So how does one prepare for such a task? Northeastern University can help with their Masters of Science in Taxation degree. This course is designed to help accounting professionals learn more about taxes and IRS regulation. To request more information on the MST program, visit this link: Masters in Taxation.

As for the course itself, to graduate, students must earn 30 credits. Half of these are electives and the other half are required courses. Many students tend to take this program on a part-time basis, since classes meet after 5pm on-campus. The Masters in Taxation program starts at three different times in the year, during the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms, so there’s no waiting around for the fall semester to start earning a degree. Students tend to earn this program in about 2 years while working full-time.

Required courses include:

• Federal Tax Issues and Analysis
• Corporations and Shareholders
• Estate and Gift Taxation
• Tax Research Methodology
• Tax Practice, Procedures & Ethics
• Partners and Partnerships

If you are a transfer students, you may transfer up to 9 credits towards the 30 required for graduation. The other 21 credits, however, must be completed within Northeaster University’s College of Business Administration, and a GPA of 3.0 is required to earn your Masters in Taxation degree.

Tuition is approximately $1,210 per credit, and financial aid is available for those who qualify. To be contacted by a Northeastern Admissions Representative regarding this exciting program, click here: Masters in Taxation.

Eastern Kentucky offers several masters security degrees that aspiring security officers and managers may wish to consider taking. There is more to a security officer than a sharp uniform and a walkie-talkie, and training is certainly necessary for a security officer or supervisor to successfully perform their jobs. They must know how to handle emergency situations, understand company personnel policy, and how to troubleshoot and spot persons or things that may seem out of sync with everything else going on. A keen eye is key for a successful security officer, and that’s why EKU has their Masters degree online program. To inquire about this exciting program click this link for security degrees.

The Online Master of Safety, Security & Emergency Management degree is ideal for a security professional who is seeking a career in management or as a senior security officer.  This particular program has a number of concentrations available, depending on the type of security work the student wishes to do upon graduation:

• Occupational Safety -Develop the critical management skills required by engineers, occupational safety and loss prevention personnel involved in risk management and occupational safety.
• Homeland Security – Meet the demands and challenges of the real world and its ever-changing threats to the security of the nation.
• Ergonomics – Address risk factors, regulatory requirements as well as policy development, effective ergonomic management techniques and occupational safety program development to ensure a safe and healthful work environment for employees.
• Fire & Emergency Safety – Build experience-based skills of professional fire, rescue and emergency response personnel.

There is also a multidisciplinary track that enables students to learn a more general overview of security without a specific concentration. Upon graduation, students holding security degrees can find careers in the following positions:

• Security director
• Assets protection manager
• Risk manager
• Loss control or safety manager

Tuition for the security degrees at EKU ranges from $325-$500 per credit hour depending on whether you enroll full-time or take a single course. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

To request further information on EKU’s Security Degrees, visit this link: security degrees.

Fortunately Abilene Christian University has created a few accelerated online courses for graduate students in the fields of business and education. Want more information? Check out this link: Abilene Christian University Graduate Programs.

Currently, Abilene Christian University Graduate Programs consist of:

• Master of Arts in Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation
• Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
• Master of Education in Higher Education
• Master of Education in Leadership of Learning (Principalship)
• Master of Education in Special Education
• Master of Science in Organizational and Human Resource Development

These online programs can be completed in approximately 18-24 months and accomplished totally online. This allows working adults to study from their home, place of business, on the commute to work on a train or bus, or the local coffee shop – anywhere with a working internet connection and a computer. Abilene also has 6 start times per year, allowing students to enroll practically at any point. There’s no need to adhere to a traditional “semester” style college schedule.

Abilene Christian University Graduate Program students will receive a traditional diploma upon graduation, making no note of the format they used to complete the course. In other words, no where on the diploma will there be the word “online” or “internet”, as online degrees from legitimately accredited institutions like Abilene Christian University are worth just as much as on-campus degrees.

Abilene Christian University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. For additional information regarding how Abilene Christian University can help you achieve your graduate degree goals, click here: Abilene Christian University Graduate Programs.

This new center is expected to be opened in the Spring of 2011 thanks to state funds and grants that help to support quality online education. It will focus on developing already existing online programs at BGSU but also to help create and diversify future online programs to cater to a larger range of college students and adults who wish to return to school to earn or advance their college degree.

As of the time of this article, BGSU has the following offerings for online degrees and courses:

• Bachelor of Science – Advanced Technological Education (ATE)
• Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Degree Completion)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing – RN/BSN Completion
• Master of Arts in Teaching Biology – Interdisciplinary Studies Specialization
• Master of Arts in English, Plan II (non-thesis)
• Master of Education in Classroom Technology
• Master of Education in Curriculum and Teaching
• Master of Family and Consumer Sciences – Food and Nutrition Specialization
• Master of Education in Special Education – Assistive Technology Specialization
• Executive Master of Organization Development (Blended Program)
• Executive Master of Business Administration (Blended Program)
• Ph.D. in Technology Management

Graduate Certificates and Endorsements

• International Scientific & Technical Communication Certificate
• Food and Nutrition Certificate
• Quality Systems Certificate
• Ohio Reading Endorsement Program (Blended Program)

Bowling Green State University offers financial aid to those who qualify and an admissions representative is ready to answer any questions or guide prospective students through the admissions process. For more information regarding any of BGSU’s excellent distance learning programs, please click here.