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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

Education Dept. Preps for Resumption of Student Loan Payments

February 9, 2022
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5 Tips for Starting College at 25, 30, and Beyond

April 17, 2024
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State Funding for Colleges, Universities Hits All-Time High

February 3, 2022
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10 Most In-Demand Majors

April 15, 2024
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The Symbolic Meaning Behind the Pan-African Flag

December 12, 2022
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