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Times Higher Education, a news site for the UK, published a few days ago an article that challenges an age-old notion: What is the purpose of grading? Is it fundamental, necessary? The article says no. “Abolishing grades may expose students to greater self-knowledge,” quotes John Summers.

Stepping back several generations, college grades looked drastically different than they do now. C was the average, B was above average, and A was drop-dead stellar. Now there are employers that are demanding their college students to apply for 3.5 GPA averages (B+ across all their classes) for modest salaries. A C-average bachelor’s degree is the new high school diploma. A look at classroom performance reveals more A students than ever before.

One of the challenges the prospective college student faces is whether they should pursue their degree through a traditional campus environment or through an online program program.

While an accredited online university offers the same benefits as a campus-based university, the experiences are not entirely the same. DegreeGo has compiled a list of the differences between campus and distance learning that should aid you in finding out which college experience is right for you:

The way to get the cutting edge on today’s job market is through a college degree. Two decades ago, a bachelor’s degree was considered a mark of prestige; now, business jobs almost demand a business degree, or similar degree related to the field (an accounting bachelor’s degree has quite a bit of value in today’s economy.) These degrees are no longer certificates guaranteeing higher pay–they’re certificates guaranteeing being paid at all.