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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

How Much Does Trade School Cost?

June 2, 2023
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Abortion Access Remains Important to Majority of Currently Enrolled College Students

May 2, 2023
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U.S. News Rankings Delayed Amid Controversy

May 1, 2023
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Athletic Recruitment at Elite Colleges Skews Wealthy and White

April 27, 2023
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New College Network Focuses on Students From Rural Communities

April 27, 2023
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