Elin Johnson
Expertise
- National Higher Education Research
- Institutional, State, and Federal Policy
- Workforce Innovation
- Credentials and Microcredentials
- Transfer Students
- Community Colleges
Education
- BA in International Relations and Journalism & Media studies, Linfield University
Awards, Licenses, and Certifications
Elin Johnson is a writer for BestColleges. She has been covering higher education since 2019. Based in Seattle, she has a BA in journalism and media studies and international relations from Linfield University. Elin’s byline has appeared in The Chronicle for Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed, The Well News, New America, and Work Shift. She is the former editor of The Cordova Times and a former content advisor for the Learn & Work Ecosystem Library.
Read Elin Johnson's Latest Articles
Can ChatGPT Help Me Get Into College?
Is AI useful enough to be the new college counselor? Here’s what ChatGPT gets right — and wrong.
April 11, 2025
10 Best States for School Counselors to Work In
School counselors help students set and achieve academic, social, and career goals. Read our guide to the best states to work in as a school counselor.
April 11, 2025
These Colleges and Universities Are Cutting Costs Over Federal Funding Freezes
Explore our tracker of the colleges and universities that have frozen hiring, rescinded student offer letters, and laid off staff due to federal cuts.
April 9, 2025
How to Become a Doctor in 5 Steps
To choose which field of medicine to pursue, consider your skills, interests and the training length. Explore the steps it takes to become a doctor.
April 4, 2025
How to Become a Speech Pathologist
Speech pathologists work in schools, hospitals, and nursing homes to help people overcome speech challenges. Learn how to become a speech pathologist.
April 4, 2025
