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[Featured Image] A person intently focused on a computer screen looks up “What is Confluence” to learn more about its uses.

What Is Confluence?

Explore Confluence’s features, uses, and comparisons to other platforms to understand how to use Atlassian’s powerful collaboration tool for project management.

March 18, 2025

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[Feature Image] Two transfer learners explore using the Common App as they prepare to apply to their chosen schools.

What Is the Common App?

Learn about the Common App, a free application for first-year or transfer students that simplifies college admissions, especially for students applying to multiple schools.

March 18, 2025

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[Feature Image] A college student smiles as they research whether their school offers college credit for work experience as they plan their educational journey toward an advanced degree.

How to Earn College Credit for Work Experience

Many learning institutions allow you to earn college credit for work experiences, industry certifications, and other non-traditional academic experiences. Learn more about what life experiences may qualify you for college credit.

March 18, 2025

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[Featured Image] A college student sits at a table and fills out her college application checklist while consulting a school counselor.

What Is a College Application Checklist?

A college application checklist can help you manage the college application process. Explore the different types of checklists to consider, and learn more about what makes an effective college application checklist and how you might use one.

March 18, 2025

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[Feature Image] A generative AI user researches ChatGPT alternatives and compares them on their laptop.

ChatGPT Alternatives: Exploring Your Options

Explore ChatGPT alternatives, who might use them, and why. Also, explore factors to consider before you select a ChatGPT alternative and popular generative conversational AI models available now.

March 18, 2025

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[Featured Image] A professional is reading through a stack of big data resumes.

How to Write a Big Data Resume (Step-by-Step with Examples)

You can work with big data in various jobs, handling many data sets. Discover more about the skills you need to add to your resume to get a position working with big data.

March 18, 2025

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