Archive for the ‘Choosing a School’ Category
8 Steps to Find the Perfect College
November 17, 2010 4:48 pm Choosing a School, EducationSo you want to start your college search. But here comes the scary part… College is one of the biggest investments you will ever make in money and time. Half of all full-time undergrads at four-year universities pay $9,000 per year for their education, not to mention room and board, transportation, and other living expenses [...]
10 Criteria to Narrow Down Your College Choices
October 27, 2010 3:28 pm Choosing a SchoolChoosing a college can be overwhelming if you don’t narrow down the choices with this simple list of basic criteria. Here is a list of 10 choice criteria to consider…
10 Avoidable College Planning Mistakes
October 21, 2010 1:34 pm Choosing a School, EducationSome of these mistakes might be “no-brainers”. But you might be surprised at how many college applicants make them and how often they affect the outcome of the final acceptance decisions. Don’t make these ten crucial college-planning mistakes!
15 Common Mistakes Made When Choosing a College
October 14, 2010 10:37 am Choosing a School, Education, Preparing for SchoolSome people have some wrong reasons for choosing a college. Here are 15 common mistakes made in choosing a college. Warning: using them might cause some regret in the future!
Traditional vs. Non-Traditional Education
October 12, 2010 12:38 pm Choosing a School, Education, Online EducationTraditional education is brick and mortar—head off to the classroom and personally interact with teachers and other students. But with the widespread availability of the internet, traditional educations have been challenged by non-traditional approaches.
5 College Myths Busted
October 5, 2010 12:08 pm Choosing a School, Financial Aid, Preparing for SchoolHave you ever heard someone say, “College is a waste of time and money”? Or, “There’s no way I could afford to go to college”? Here are some common myths about college.
4 Ways to Use Statistics to Find the Right College
September 24, 2010 12:55 pm Choosing a School, Education, Preparing for SchoolFinding the college that fits perfectly into your list of criteria requires more than simply visiting the college’s website or talking with a representative at a college fair. To understand the strengths and the weaknesses of a college you can use statistics and numbers as part of the evaluation process. Look at the admissions rates [...]
3 Ways to Take Charge of Your College Search
August 30, 2010 4:48 pm Choosing a School, EducationMany times, students and parents just “let the college decision happen”. You should take charge of your college search and make it your “job” to find a place where you can get a college education that is worth the money.
Highest Ranked International Universities
July 30, 2010 10:27 am Choosing a School, EducationAfter high school graduation many students decide to go to college, while some travel the world, and others immediately start their careers. But within those major decisions there are many other choices they must mull over and decide on. For example, whether to go to a local college or move and attend a university in another state or country. Fortunately, for everyone US News and World Report ranks schools and puts out the “World’s Best Universities” list so students will know what their options are. So now students can earn a degree from a top rated university and still live abroad. This allows individuals to travel and experience something new but also increase their knowledge and skills at the same time. And these are the highest ranked international universities are located in many countries throughout the world, so students can choose which country or school fits their needs and wants best.