Author Archives: Jess Wisloski

About Jess Wisloski

Jess Wisloski is a journalist and videographer based in Vermont, and former editor of Yahoo NYC. Since 2001, she has written for various publications, including the Village Voice, the New York Times, the Villager, the Brooklyn Papers and various metro weeklies. She is a journalism graduate of NYU.

Write Winning Scholarship Essays: The Simple, Quirky, Underdog Tale

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Jess Wisloski

Editor’s Note: If you have this hunch that just one, amazing, polished essay can make-or-break your chances for college admission or needed scholarships, you’re right. Essays are a big deal, not to be rushed or scuttled in your haste to … Continue reading →

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Finding Affordable Online Colleges: Bachelors Degree [VIDEO]

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Jess Wisloski

Get Educated has published rankings of the best online colleges for more than a decade.  We’re committed to helping students like you find great deals on colleges, and become a savvy consumer when it comes to spending money on your … Continue reading →

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‘Donors Choose’ Donation Helps K-12 Classroom Harness Educational Technology

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Jess Wisloski

  If you’re reading this post, there’s a good chance you are interested in online learning, or are already involved in an online degree program that requires educational technology of some kind. There’s also a good chance that, when you … Continue reading →

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Online Masters in Education Cost Comparison [VIDEO]

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Jess Wisloski

Get Educated is committed to helping students find affordable online masters degrees. 
Our current college directory profiles 1,297 online graduate degrees — the largest directory on the web. We profile 386 online education masters degrees. If that much choice overwhelms … Continue reading →

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Online Venture, New Charter University, Offers All-You-Can-Eat Education for $199/Month

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Jess Wisloski

New Charter University has a unique, all-you-can-eat style model. (WCWT Blog)   University Now, an educational startup, has put a twist on buying an online education with the for-profit New Charter University, the Chronicle of Higher Education reports today. Ready … Continue reading →

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Assistive Technology Software Allows Students to Talk Their Way Through College

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Jess Wisloski

Back in 2002, when Chris Olson was starting his online masters program at Dakota State University, the assistive technology software that was out there left much to be desired. Christopher Olsen, Assistive Technology Pioneer “It was tough, really tough,” recalls … Continue reading →

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