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Rebecca Long

Editor & Writer
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  • BA English, Allegheny College
  • Certificate Copy Editing, Emerson College

Rebecca Long is a copy editor for BestColleges. She has nearly a decade of editorial experience, including writing and editing. As a freelance journalist, her work has been published in The Boston Globe, The Guardian, Slate, and others. She has also served as a guest lecturer in copy editing at Wheaton College. She has previously held full-time roles in academic publishing and the educational nonprofit sector.

She holds a bachelor's degree in English from Allegheny College and a certificate in copy editing from Emerson College.

Read Rebecca's Latest Articles

Bachelor’s Degrees Can Boost Community College Enrollment: Report

October 12, 2022
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UC Law School Sued By Namesake’s Descendants Over Name Change

October 11, 2022
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These New England Colleges Are Cutting Tuition. Here’s Why

October 10, 2022
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Should You Get Your Master’s in Education Online or in Person?

February 29, 2024
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How Much Do Speech Pathologists Make?

March 19, 2024
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