Salah Assana

Salah Assana

38 Posts

I’m a first-generation college student and the creator of The College Grind, dedicated to helping peers navigate higher education with practical advice and honest encouragement.

For-profit colleges and universities explained. How the business model works and why students get hurt
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For-profit colleges and universities explained. How the business model works and why students get hurt

How for-profit colleges really work, the risks of high debt and weak outcomes, and how to protect yourself and choose safer alternatives before enrolling.
Salah Assana
Salah Assana
Liberal arts colleges explained. How breadth, depth, and mentorship really work
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Liberal arts colleges explained. How breadth, depth, and mentorship really work

Learn what liberal arts colleges are, how they differ from other schools, what “breadth” really means, and who benefits from this model.
Salah Assana
Salah Assana
Private universities explained. Smaller classes, bigger prices, and the real cost equation
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Private universities explained. Smaller classes, bigger prices, and the real cost equation

Learn what private colleges offer, why their sticker prices are so high, and how financial aid changes the true cost.
Salah Assana
Salah Assana
Public universities explained. Flagships, regionals, and everything in between
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Public universities explained. Flagships, regionals, and everything in between

An accessible overview of the public university landscape, explaining what sets flagships, regionals, and satellite campuses apart.
Salah Assana
Salah Assana
Community colleges explained. Who they’re for, what they do well, and what they don’t tell you
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Community colleges explained. Who they’re for, what they do well, and what they don’t tell you

Understand the strengths of community colleges, the students they support best, and the structural issues that can affect your path.
Salah Assana
Salah Assana
The CLEP exams explained. What they are, how they work, and whether they are worth it
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The CLEP exams explained. What they are, how they work, and whether they are worth it

Understand the basics of CLEP exams, how scoring and credit policies work, and whether these tests can help you finish college sooner.
Salah Assana
Salah Assana
Feeling lost in college? A practical guide to finding your way
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Feeling lost in college? A practical guide to finding your way

Feeling lost in college? Learn practical strategies to regain direction, build momentum, and explore career options.
Salah Assana
Salah Assana