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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

Closed Colleges: List, Statistics, and Major Closures

April 9, 2024
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Women in Higher Education: 5 Key Facts and Statistics

April 6, 2023
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College Student Mental Health Statistics

March 29, 2024
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Student Loan Default Rate: Facts and Statistics

December 18, 2023
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Virginia 529 Plan: What College Savers Should Know

July 3, 2023
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