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Executive MBA Graduate Shazad Carbaidwala: From Admissions Advisor to Corporate Project Manager, Entrepreneur and Humanitarian

Jan 26, 2018

Many professionals look for ways to improve their careers and expand on their future potential. Some attend industry-leader seminars and stay up-to-date on business news, while others look towards a goal of higher education. Business professional and CTU alumni Shazad Carbaidwala chose the latter. He graduated from CTU in 2005 with an Executive Master of Business Administration and has since opened multiple startups, works as a project manager, and is even compiling his first autobiographical fiction book.
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New and Returning Student Checklist: How to Prepare for the Transition

Oct 03, 2017

Whether you are a new or returning student, the first few weeks or months of classes may be an adjustment. However, there are steps you can take at the start of the term that may help you keep up with schoolwork and your personal life, such as creating a budget, planning a calendar or joining an in-person or online study group.
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Selected for FAFSA Verification? Here’s Help with Navigating the Process

Sep 07, 2017

Have you been selected for verification? Read on to learn the answers o questions CTU students may have if they are selected for verification after submitting their FAFSA.
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Student Productivity: 8 Tips You Can Use to Help Stay Focused

Aug 04, 2017

Staying focused doesn’t always come easily. Whether you feel like you just can’t get started, or find yourself distracted, there are some techniques you can use that may make your project work and study sessions more productive. You can work on getting enough sleep, starting the day off right with a good breakfast, and staying organized, among others.
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Wounded Warrior Scholarship Caregiver Recipient Looks Towards Future Success

Jul 31, 2017

Nearly three years later after being awarded the CTU Wounded Warrior scholarship, Deborah Fletcher is approaching the end of her journey of completing an Associate of Science in Business Administration degree. "I turned 60 this year and had been out of school for 40+ years," Fletcher stated. "To get to go back to school after this many years has been awesome!"
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How to Make Your Online Learning Experience Successful

Jul 11, 2017

With millions of people attending college via the Internet, what makes a successful online student? How do you really balance work, life, family and college? At CTU, our goal is to help you work to complete your degree while still balancing life’s other demands. Here are some tips for success from our graduates to consider while you are pursuing an online degree with CTU.³
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Returning to School as an Adult: How to Ask for Help and Family Support

Jun 29, 2017

How can you ask for help and encourage family support as you head to college as an adult? From creating a designated study space to a shared family calendar, CTU offers a few suggestions.
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How to Go Back to School After Having a Baby

Jun 13, 2017

If you have a new baby in the house, then you know just how much your life has changed. Your priorities have shifted, and with newborn care now at the top of your list, your schedule is a far cry (pun intended!) from what it used to be. Thought you'd organize your closet and write those thank-you notes? Think again!
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How to Choose Online Nursing Programs

Jun 08, 2017

Online degree programs allow students an opportunity to access affordable nursing education without having to commute to school. Here's a closer look at what prospective nursing students need to know about selecting an online nursing program, from evaluating faculty credentials, to considering your educational goals, and thinking about your future career paths.
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8 Non-Clinical Nursing Jobs to Leverage Your Nursing Degree

Jun 06, 2017

For those thinking about the next step in their nursing career, a move away from the stress and fast pace of a clinical setting can be appealing. These eight non-clinical nursing jobs are just a sampling of positions that may be available that allow current nurses to utilize their healthcare degrees outside of the hospital or clinic.
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