Hannah Muniz
Expertise
- College Planning
- College Rankings
- Test Prep
- Liberal Arts Education
Education
- MA, Japanese Studies, University of Michigan
- BA in English (Creative Writing) and East Asian Languages and Cultures, University of Southern California
Affiliations
Awards, Licenses, and Certifications
- Malm Award, University of Michigan Center for Japanese Studies, 2020
- Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship, University of Michigan, 2017-2019
- Poynter ACES Certificate in Accurate, Audience-Focused Editing
- Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N2 Certification
Hannah is a managing editor at BestColleges, specializing in college planning, college rankings, test prep, and liberal arts education. She has worked in online content for a decade as a freelance writer, copy editor, and editor.
Her work on higher education, language learning, and travel has appeared on popular websites like PrepScholar, FluentU, and Mapquest Travel. She also taught English in Japan through the JET Program. She is passionate about college accessibility and helping students succeed.
Hannah holds an MA in Japanese studies from the University of Michigan and a BA in English and Japanese from the University of Southern California.
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An online course is an affordable way to polish your skills in fundamental business areas and help you improve your small business.
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UC vs. CSU: How Do the Two University Systems Compare?
California's two public university systems include over 30 schools. But how do the UC schools compare to the CSU schools? Find out in this guide.
June 3, 2025
