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Rebecca Long

Editor & Writer
Academic Cap Education
  • 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

University of Hartford to Launch Supply Chain Management Degree

August 25, 2023
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Largest Colleges and Universities in the U.S.

March 29, 2024
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FAQ: How to Prepare for the End of the Student Loan Repayment Pause

October 3, 2023
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Binghamton University Aligns With 6 HBCUs to Accelerate Research

June 19, 2023
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These States Pay Student Teachers

January 8, 2024
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