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Need career advice? Looking to make a professional leap? Got questions about your education options? Our Guidance Counselor and network of career professionals are available to help you navigate your way through your education and to break into a promising career. Here's how it works: send us your questions about schools, careers, or professional life and one of our counselors will answer them here, on this blog.

Ask the Guidance Counselor Your Career & School Questions

If you are just starting your college search and aren't sure where to begin, ask the Guidance Counselor. If you're having a tough time navigating your options, ask the Guidance Counselor. Got any other school/career/education questions?-Send them to the Guidance Counselor. Earning an education is a big time and financial investment. Be sure to get all the career planning advice and information you need to be on your way to a promising career.

Ask the Professionals Your Occupation Questions

If you've already settled on a program of study or career you'd like to pursue, our network of career professionals is available to help you understand your chosen path. If you need anything from advice on electives to tips for landing your first job, our professionals have been there--and would be happy to share their experiences and career advice with you. When submitting your question, be sure to select the professional you'd like you ask out of:

Don't forget, if you have a question that can't be answered by one of the professionals, send it on to the Guidance Counselor for professional advice.

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Can I Get an F-1 Visa for Online Programs?

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How Long Does It Take to Complete a High School Diploma?

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Is My Online Diploma Valid?

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Real Estate Jobs Other Than Sales

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