Archive for tag: Choosing a School
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!
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 [...]
Top 10 Most Expensive Colleges
November 4, 2009 4:58 pm Choosing a SchoolIf you’re a student and struggling to pay the bill for tuition, housing, books, living costs this list might make you feel better. It seems like universities try to squeeze out of you every last penny they can get. Millions of students every year have to pay out the big bucks and many have to go into debt to earn their education. However, you’re tuition bill probably isn’t this bad. These are the top 10 most expensive schools in the United States and look at the hefty price tag they come along with.
Changing to a More Affordable School
July 2, 2009 12:49 pm Career Advice, Choosing a School, Preparing for SchoolTips for choosing a school include making sure that an expensive institution is right for you. Have a financial plan ready that goes beyond the first year. Have realistic expectations and really consider your options. Choose a degree that you are going to stick with; or else you will spend a lot of time and money trying to figure out what you want to do and retaking classes.
