Should You Bother to Go to College? Will You Be Able to Find a Job?
Earning a college diploma once landed most graduates with prestigious, high-paying jobs. The tables have turned, and those receiving four-year degrees …
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Student Employment: Should You Work Full or Part Time in College and, If So, What Are the Best Jobs
Students who work part-time throughout college have higher GPA’s and are more marketable than those who don’t. Workers who hold down full-time jobs …
Continue ReadingCollege Admissions Check Student's Facebook Pages & Social Media Accounts: What You Should Check on Your Account
A recent survey shows that 27% of admissions officers have googled a college applicant, and 26% have visited social media accounts. If you’re …
Continue ReadingHow to Choose a College When You Don't Know Your Major or What You Want to Do as a Career
It’s hard to choose a college and a future career path without even knowing what your major will be. This is a common predicament for high …
Continue ReadingTechnology in Education: Moving Forward Without Losing the Personal Touch
Technology has changed the face of education in a number of ways, whether it be administrative processes, curriculum or teaching methods. Students are …
Continue Reading5 Traits of Success in College & in Life
Let’s face it; college is a transitional part of life. It’s a time of fun, adventure and risk-taking, transitioning us from being immature …
Continue ReadingGetting the Most Value from the College Experience
How much is a college degree worth? One recent study shockingly reports that 40% of recent grads make $15,000 a year or less! Discover what students …
Continue ReadingCollege Application Wizard Review: An Online Tool that Organizes & Streamlines the Application Process
Applying for college? Feeling overwhelmed by deadlines and to-do lists? A new online tool has launched that can help you stay organized and on top of …
Continue ReadingPlanning & Writing the College Admissions Essay
Many applicants become nervous when considering the admissions essay. After all, it does play a large part in the admission process. Writing it does …
Continue ReadingFreshmen Weight Gain: The Myths and Facts
Going away to college? The last thing you are considering is weight gain, but there is a rumor that just won’t die: “Freshmen gain 15 or …
Continue ReadingHow to Choose Marketable College Degrees with an Eye on the Future
Today’s weird majors are the contract majors of yesteryear. Heavy on social consciousness, they nevertheless do not cut the mustard with employers …
Continue ReadingCollege Money For Young Cancer Survivors For 2014 and 2015
Find information about college money for cancer survivors, whose hopes for the future have been impacted by an incurable disease and its resulting …
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