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.
Read Hannah Muniz's Latest Articles
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Competency-Based Master's and Bachelor's Degrees: Should You Get One?
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Get Your Fast-Track Social Work Degree Online
By transferring credits, you can earn your BSW online in two years or less. Learn all about online accelerated social work degrees.
July 17, 2025
Best Online Social Work Master's Programs of 2025
Thinking of attending a social work master's program online? Discover our picks for the top online MSW programs and what makes them stand out.
July 14, 2025
