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Sites like DegreeGo allow the prospective college student to find the ideal school for them within a set of given parameters; for instance, a student looking for an online school that offers a degree in marketing may use the search tool on DegreeGo to look up the schools within those prerequisites and do further research to find which college works the best. That’s only the beginning of the benefit of online school directories, though.

These online directories also provide a wealth of knowledge for the prospective college student; students that are at a directory are typically making school choices and thus need to educate themselves on things like accreditation, the differences between distance and traditional education, and the different types of degree levels available. Rather than read about these things over several Google searches and article searching, online school directories provide the answers right at the student’s fingertips in a convenient, one-stop source.

Peter is a financial analyst working at a prominent bank in New Zealand who wants to expand his business management skills and gain exposure to an international network of professionals in his field. For Peter, the idea of pursuing a full-time MBA at a local university is not feasible as his work and family responsibilities do not allow him to quit his job for two years. A part-time MBA at the local university is not exactly what he has in mind either as he wants more exposure to international banking and managerial practices. The best option for Peter is an international online MBA.

The DegreeGo blog‘s been providing valuable resources for current and future college students since April 2009. This Sunday, the DegreeGo blog is celebrating a half year’s worth of blogging to the college community by reflecting on all the blog’s accomplishments thus far.

To illustrate the wealth of the knowledge here at DegreeGo, we’ve put together a Wordle of all the topics we’ve discussed:

Graduates for the past couple of years have been stiffed on entry-level earnings. A bachelor’s degree used to be the guaranteed ticket to a well-paying job, but now it has transformed into a much-needed resume perk, and the master’s degree has taken the spotlight of “I grant thy student a job” status.

Accreditation is the process in which a private school, whether they provide campus-based or distance learning, becomes recognized as a prestigious and reputable college.

Colleges accredited by one of the Six Regional Accreditation Agencies provide education recognized by others within the accreditation network. This means transferable units if you decide to attend another school in the future, and more recognition from an employer that understands the accreditation process surrounding private postsecondary education.

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: