Paralegal: Certificates, Degrees, and Job Opportunities
Considering becoming a paralegal? Our resources can help you choose the right school, certification program, & provides important admissions advice.
Getting Your Degree
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As a Veteran, You Have a Head Start on the 3 Things All College Bound Students Need
A college degree is arguably the best way to reach your career goals, create new opportunities, find your dream job, and increase income. However, the cost, time, and effort it takes to earn a degree can be overwhelming. But, thanks to your military experience you have a leg up in all three of those areas.
Money For School
The cost of a college degree can run over $40,000 a year – in tuition alone. But, as a result of your military service, you can virtually eliminate the cost of higher education through programs like tuition assistance, scholarships, and of course, the GI Bill.
Time Saved To Complete
Earning a degree typically takes between 4 and 5 years. However, your military experience can reduce the number of classes needed to earn your degree through a program known as ACE (American Council on Education). ACE is used by schools to determine the college-level equivalencies for your military training and experience.
Effort Through Training and Adversity
Unlike most freshman college students that have never had to push themselves through adversity, your training and experience in the military has given you the focus and tenacity to meet the demands of earning your degree.
Your combination of education benefits, life experience, and support programs will ensure your success as you prepare for going to college. So, don’t let your concerns about Money, Time and Effort slow you down.
Radiology Degrees and Careers for Radiation Technicians
A radiology certificate or degree can lead to a job as a radiologic therapist, radiologic technician, or other diagnostic positions. Learn more.
Portable Career Fields for Military Spouses in Nursing
Earning a Nursing Degree as a military member or veteran can accelerate your career. Get information about Nursing courses and career opportunities.
Sending Your Child to College During Covid-19
Going to college during Covid-19 is a unique experience for both student and parent. Learn what to consider about going to college during these unprecedented times.
Veteran’s Guide For Going to Law School
If you want to attend law school during or after your military service, then read on for our Veteran’s Guide For Going to Law School at CollegeRecon.
Strategy for Going to College as a Military Spouse
If you are considering going to college as a military spouse, you need a strategy so you don’t waste your time and money. Read more.
Tech Training Opportunities For Military and Veterans
Jobs in technology tend to be abundant, interesting, and well-paid. In addition, they often offer more flexibility, job mobility, and work/life balance than many other careers. Employers and educational programs actively recruit women, people of color, and veterans. Just as there is a wide spectrum of tech careers, there is also a varied list of…
Accounting: Great Degrees for Portable Careers
Getting an Accounting degree offers career portability to veterans and military spouses. Discover accounting careers at all education levels.
Veterinary Technology: Great Degrees for Portable Careers
Great Degrees for Portable Careers: Veterinary Technology A degree in veterinary technology can open doors to a rewarding career helping animals and their people. Great paying job opportunities in both the public and private sectors can be found across all 50 states and overseas in organizations such as: Civilian veterinary office Military installation veterinary center…
Should Veterans Declare A Major Before Starting College?
Should Veterans Declare A Major Before Starting College? Conventional wisdom says veterans should declare a major before starting their college or university career. Actually, that’s not always the case- even if you use a GI Bill. Choosing a major is a significant milestone in the college process because it identifies your academic focus area and…
Getting Your Master’s Degree Online
Earn Your Online Master’s Degree Want to earn better promotions and great pay? How about transitioning into a new career field with more opportunities and better pay? Getting an online master’s degree can help you earn a pay raise in your current job and even open doors to a new career. Earning a master’s degree,…
Hot Degrees: Nutrition and Dietetics
A degree in nutrition and dietetics can open doors to many different career paths. Great paying jobs in this career field have opportunities in both the public and private sectors, and include jobs in a wide variety of settings such as schools, hospitals, clinical care, sports and recreation groups, or even as a consultant working for yourself.
Education Careers for Veterans and Military Spouses
Careers in Education for Veterans and Military Spouses Every May, teachers are celebrated for their hard work and contributions to enriching the lives of students through education. Teacher Appreciation Week originated around 1950 when a teacher advocated for her profession and Eleanor Roosevelt convinced Congress to formally recognize teachers. For the nearly 1 million military-connected…
Nursing Careers in the Military & Spouses Nursing Program
Nursing Careers for Veterans and Military Spouses Nurses have stepped into the limelight due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Before this publicity, nurses have long been one of the most highly respected professions – ranking number one in honesty and ethics for nearly 20 years. The World Health Organization declared 2020 the Year of the Nurse…
SVA Student Veteran Survey Insights
Student Veterans of America Survey Offers Interesting Results In March 2020, our partner organization, Student Veterans of America (SVA), conducted a comprehensive survey to determine the impact of COVID-19 on student veterans and the veteran community as a whole. The web survey, conducted between March 16th and March 19th, 2020, received a total of 567…
Getting a Degree in Social Work
Become a Social Worker with a Degree in Social Work Getting a degree in Social Work can be a great way to work with people and your local community. It will be a job in which you can help improve the quality of life for people and work towards system-wide changes. Social workers can work…
Careers for Those with a Degree in Public Administration
What personal qualities have you discovered and honed during your military career? If stamina, perseverance, and resourcefulness are among the attributes you can claim, chances are you’d be an ideal candidate for a career in Public Administration. There’s always a need for mission-driven leaders who can unite people, face challenges head-on, and get meaningful results on a limited the budget.
Reasons for Veterans to Become a Physician Assistant
Veterans: Reasons for Becoming a Physician Assistant If you want high pay, job security, and meaningful work, a career in healthcare may be your best bet. The combination of an ever-growing need and a shortage of qualified professionals puts Physician Assistants (PAs) in particularly high demand. Job Market for Physician Assistants The job market for…
Why Going To College After Military Service Is A Smart Choice
Why Going To College After Military Service Is A Smart Choice As your time in service is coming to an end, you might be wondering if college is the right choice for you or if you should go straight into the workforce. There seems to be a lot of options for you at the moment.…
New US Navy Community College for Marines & Sailors
Between deployments and other training, there is not a lot of time to fit in an education program. The new Navy Community College could help.
Veterans: Enroll & Launch Your Education Adventure
Time to enroll & launch your education adventure! Enrollment process and requirements differ by school. Here’s a guide for veterans.
A Checklist for College Students as They Begin Their Education Journey
The following five item checklist will ensure you don’t waste money, time, or effort in the pursuit of your college degree.
Retake DSST Exam For Free For A Limited Time
From August 1st through September 30th, eligible military members can retake their DSST exams for free if they do not pass them the first time. This is potentially great news for those taking DSST exams through DANTES! What Is DANTES? DANTES stands for Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support and provides no-cost education and career-planning…
Here’s What You Need to Know Before Starting Your First Day of Class!
How to Prepare for Back to School as a New College Student Summer doesn’t last forever and before you know it, classes will be starting up for the fall. You might be a young student, right out of high school or going back to school after your military career has ended. You might be a…
As a Student Veteran, You Already Have Everything You Need to Be Successful in College
You can virtually eliminate the cost of a degree using your military education benefits. You already have what a college student needs. Find out more now!