Archive for the ‘Preparing for School’ Category
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 College Etiquette Tips to Increase Your Success
September 23, 2010 12:03 pm Education, Online Education, Preparing for SchoolFrequently college students overlook a basic way they can increase their success in a college course – classroom etiquette. Interactions in the college classroom influence the instructor, impact group dynamics, and due to normal human psychology, quickly label and categorize students. Thinking back on basic middle school rules like, “plan ahead, be polite, and participate [...]
Put your hands on some college cash
September 20, 2010 10:22 am Education, Financial Aid, Preparing for School, Top QuestionsThere is no denying the fact that college costs are rising. The good news, however, is that there is more financial aid available than ever before. You just need to know where to look for it.
Balancing Adult Education and Life- Use your IZE
September 13, 2010 8:50 am Education, Preparing for SchoolAttending college while you are raising children, serving in the military or working is challenging. Here are some ways to make life a little easier while you fulfill multiple roles in your adult life. PrioritIZE You, and others, need to know exactly what is important to you, both long term (“major themes”) and short term [...]
Finding the “Perfect Fit” College
August 24, 2010 9:03 am Education, Preparing for SchoolWith so much talk about SAT scores, GPA’s and stellar essays, many forget that college is about finding that “perfect fit”. It’s great to get accepted to a top-tiered university or an Ivy League college, but if you’re there just for the notoriety on your resume you’re totally missing the point.
Why You Shouldn’t Date a Classmate
October 5, 2009 9:08 am Preparing for SchoolHave you ever thought about dating that cute boy in your class? Well for most people it hasn’t turned out very well. There are numerous problems with this that can make the semester and especially that class awful. If you can just hold off until the end of the semester, you won’t regret it. Here are some experiences that will make you want to wait.
Student Scavenger Contest – Win Prizes!
September 30, 2009 3:56 pm Entertainment, Preparing for SchoolEverybody loves a contest, especially when it involves winning a case of ramen noodles.
The School Day May Get Longer
September 30, 2009 11:03 am Preparing for SchoolPresident Obama is claiming that children in the U.S. spend too little time at school. He wants to cut the summer break down. He says that in comparison to other countries, American kids are at a disadvantage. School Kids in Asia go practically all day and almost everyday in the week.
3 Great Things about Low-interest Stafford Loans
September 3, 2009 2:12 pm Financial Aid, Preparing for SchoolStudies show that most people avoid going back for a college degree because of money worries. Fortunately, Stafford Loans, recently beefed up by President Obama’s stimulus bill, allow students to cover all their school and living expenses with minimal interest. With a combination of Stafford Loans and Pell Grants, degree-seekers are finding it easier to cover their living expenses and return to school.
