Archive for the ‘Preparing for School’ Category
Is Writing a Lost Art?
October 10, 2011 4:09 pm Education, FYI, Preparing for SchoolThe latest statistics show that SAT writing scores for the graduating class of 2011 are the lowest scores ever recorded. What does that mean for this generation of students? With the advent of texting and even business correspondence relaxing thanks to email and electronic versions of resumes, does writing matter any more? Should we even [...]
AP, IB, or Early College Classes? How to Choose?
September 21, 2011 4:39 pm Education, Preparing for SchoolIf you’re a gifted high school student, you may be wondering if you should be taking AP, IB, or early college classes. How can you choose which gifted student path is the best for you? The answer depends on what you want to get out of the experience. Understanding the Differences Between AP, IB, and [...]
7 Ways to Ensure Your College Year is Successful
September 8, 2011 9:53 am Preparing for SchoolAccording to Jean Keller, who is a college expert and creator of the Smart Plan For College System™, only about 50% of college students successfully complete their freshman year. Various reasons contribute to why individual students do not complete the first year of college, but one of the primary reasons is that students simply are [...]
5 Tips on How to Juggle a Career While Going to College
March 4, 2011 10:22 am Career Advice, Careers, Education, Online Education, Preparing for SchoolIn 2009 42.1% of college students held jobs while enrolled in school. If you fall into this category, check out these five survival tips so you don’t burn-out before graduation.
3 Tips for Writing A College Admissions Essay
November 15, 2010 12:15 pm Preparing for SchoolGetting into college is the next big step in your life after high school, but you shouldn’t wait until you’ve graduated to start applying to schools you’d like to go to. The fall of your senior year is a good time to start filling out applications and writing your admissions essays. Although not all colleges [...]
6 Reasons You Might Not Want To Go Back To School
November 11, 2010 8:05 am Education, Preparing for SchoolColleges promise to prepare us for the job market, help us find satisfying careers related to our majors, expand our knowledge, and give us the guarantee of being a well-rounded individual upon graduation. These are all lofty aspirations and valid reasons to pursue a higher education. But, many attend college for all the wrong reasons. [...]
5 Reasons To Go To College
November 9, 2010 5:03 pm Education, Preparing for SchoolHave you ever wondered why you should go to college? The #1 answer most people give is job-related: college will help them secure a well-paying job after graduation. But is that the only reason (or even the best reason) to go to college? Considering the current trend and economic climate, there should be some other [...]
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!
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.
