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Find Money for College

The well-prepared high school student will already know that there is a wealth of [...]

How to Apply for a Scholarship: College Freshman’s Recipe

When we speak of college scholarship application, the burden is always on the parents. Since they have the responsibility over the education of their children and they know what will be good for them, parents apply personally for the college scholarship of their children.
What if we turn the tide? From primary to secondary education, your [...]

Study Abroad

If you’re pursuing a Bachelor of Art’s degree, generally you’ll be required to complete four years of a foreign language. If you’re going for a business, computer science degree, pre-med, etc., learning a foreign language may not be mandatory but it will take you far in your future career. For example, in business you’ll most [...]

Why You Should Take Online Classes

Online classes offered by your university can be an easy way to earn credit without stepping your foot into a classroom. You may want to take an online class during the semester to lighten your actual physical class load. You’ll still have to do the work but you’ll do it at your convenience. Web based [...]

From High School to College - The Transition

Freshman Year: High School is now behind you, it’s time to move forward!
High school was a breeze, you aced exams, graduated at the top percentile of your class, and you were a natural. You feel in touch and aware of your academic abilities and successes. But you may want to embrace humility when entering college. [...]

Transfer Basics

There are many reasons why students decide to transfer colleges. It might be because you want to move from a community college to a 4-year school, you’ve decided on a major that isn’t offered by your university, your current school is too expensive, or even because you are not happy with the social environment. Regardless [...]

Choosing Your College - The Basics of How To Get Started

Starting your college search, no matter what stage of life you are in, can be overwhelming. Choosing the right school is an important decision that means more than just getting a great education, it.s also a huge life changing experience that can open up many doors personally and professionally. With all of this to consider, [...]

Career Planning Exercises

When choosing a school to attend, sometimes it is best to first decide what you want to do with your degree once you get it. What kind of career do you envision for yourself? From there, it will be a little bit easier to find the school the fits your needs. If you don.t know [...]

Grades Aren’t the Only Way to Get into College

It is a very common misconception that the only way to get into college is to have really high grades and test scores. Extracurricular activities and leadership abilities are becoming increasingly important in the college application process. It’s great if you can show them A’s in your classes or a perfect score on the SAT, [...]

Online College Degrees

The Internet has brought a tremendous amount of convenience to our lives in so many areas. Why shouldn’t studying and obtaining a degree benefit from the wonders of modern technology as well?
Many people have been tempted by ads offering to let them study for and earn a college degree from the comfort of their own [...]