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Online University Highlight of the Week

Walden University: A U.S. News & World Report® Top Ranked Graduate School

• #1 in Education
• #3 in Public Health
• #4 in Business
• #5 in Engineering

Walden University's accredited online degrees are designed to help you achieve professional advancement and personal enrichment. Founded in 1970, Walden University is recognized throughout industry, government, and academia as a leader in distance learning.

Request Information | Read more about Walden University

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Hot Career for 2007: Medical Transcriptionist

Job opportunities for medical transcriptionists are expected to grow faster than average for all occupations through 2014.

The need for electronic medical records and the demands of an aging population translate to an increased demand for complete, accurate medical recordkeeping!

Penn Foster Career School allows you to train at home for a career as a Medical Transcriptionist. Start today!

Request Information | Read more about Penn Foster Career School

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Featured Article: "Am I Ready to Go Back to School?"

One of the greatest benefits of online education is that, in most cases, the "Back to School" mentality holds true all year round. It's never too late to think about finishing what you started—or beginning what you never got a chance to start. Read the rest of "You Are Ready to Go Back To School If …"

Whether you are just starting to think about going back to school or have already made the decision to return, our Guide to Online Education will help answer your questions about the vast and often confusing world of distance learning and online education.

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What's Going On in the eLearners Community

Online Education Blogs Read what real online students and eLearning experts are talking about in our online education blogs.

• "9 Great Gift Ideas for Your Online Learner"

Distance Learning Discussion Forums Ask your questions about distance learning, online degrees, online colleges and universities, and more.

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Quick Facts: 5 Most Popular New Year's Resolutions

The official site of the U.S. Government lists the top resolutions in America.

• 1. Getting a better job
• 2. Paying off debt
• 3. Saving more money
• 4. Going back to school
• 5. Getting fit

You're Not The Only One Considering an Online Degree!

3.2 million students took at least one online course at U.S. degree-granting institutions in Fall 2005.

— Making the Grade: Online Education in the United States, 2006, Sloan Consortium

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Quick Quiz:

Traditional college students are 18-22 years old. What percentage of college students in 2000 were 25 years and older?

• A. 1%
• B. less than 20%
• C. 50%
• D. more than 60%

The answer is D: 61%! You are never too old to go back to school.

— U.S. Department of Education, NCES, 2004 Digest of Education Statistics

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