Preparing for College

Quiz: What it Takes to Be Ready for Freshman Year?

Beyond the obvious necessities of having an application accepted, solid recommendations and tuition payments, attending college for the first time requires skills and abilities many freshman don't consider until the last moment. Take this quiz to...

Describing the Major in Science Education Degree

A major in science education is a liberal arts degree that prepares the holder for a career in elementary, secondary or higher education. There are some other options as well, usually as consultants for large companies or the federal government. Read...

Reasons a Liberal Arts Education Is Advantageous for Business Students

Business students often complain that they have to take a number of liberal arts courses which are irrelevant to their major and therefore, useless. This is very far from the truth. Advantages of a liberal arts education for business students are plentiful...

What is the Average Time to Finish Community College?

Wondering what will it take you to finish community college? Can't decide if it is worth it? This article should help you out.

Why Emotional Readiness for College Can Be Important

Every summer, thousands of college bound students are getting ready for one of the biggest steps in their lives. Here you will find tips promoting emotional readiness for college.

Choosing a Degree Course

Going to college? Wondering how to choose a degree course? Many enter college trying to answer this very question. Here is a short discussion that will not make the decision for you but will give you some things to think about and places to look...

College Freshman: Necessary Strengths to Achieve Your Goals

Being a freshman in college can be a challenging and difficult time for many people. In order to have a successful freshman year, it is essential to have a set of key strengths which will make your life much easier.

Easy Ways High School Students Can Build Vocabulary for College

Are you preparing to go to college? Your vocabulary might need a little improvement to get you ready to handle those tougher assignments. Learn how a little time each day can build your vocabulary in preparation for college.

Number of High School Graduates Attending College

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the number of high school graduates going immediately to college has increased. This is for both female and male populations with the greater increase coming from females. Has the recession impacted...

What About Mom & Dad? Support Tips and Advice for College Parents

Many parents of college freshmen benefit from advice on how to be supportive while their children are living away from home for the first time. The experience of living independently on campus can be stressful, but first-year students can transition...