Education Life Post

Go to college fairs

admin — Tue, 18 May 2010 17:45:10 +0000

Many high schools have college fairs, so you can also go to yours and check out local college information. But, many other college fairs are held across the country. You can easily find a college fair near you by visiting the National Association for College Admission Counseling website at: http://www.nacacnet.org/MemberPortal/Events/CollegeFairs/. These college fairs give you an excellent [...]

Attend a summer workshop

admin — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 22:36:13 +0000

Going to college is an entirely new experience. While you may be the kind of person that thinks they can do things on their own, you will need help when it comes to becoming familiar with your new school. Most colleges offer a summer orientation program that shows new incoming freshman around the campus and [...]

Attend SAT & ACT preparatory classes

admin — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:36:58 +0000

Signing up for a class that prepares you for those college entrance exams (SAT/ACT) is probably a good idea. The material on these tests should be familiar to you, but their presentation and formatting may be entirely new to you. Taking a class makes it so come test day, there are no surprises. If you will [...]

Colleges: Traditional vs. Unconventional

admin — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 05:02:23 +0000

Did you know that the word “college”, as in one definition supplied by Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate dictionary, is “a group of persons considered by law to be a unit.” That’s easy enough to take in. I doubt that anyone would find much disagreement with that statement. However, there are differences in colleges — often very [...]

Are SAT prep courses worth it?

admin — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:16:18 +0000

SAT importance has changed dramatically over the past few years. Many students strive to score as high as possible, because a high SAT score may translate into acceptance, and in some cases, scholarship money. The basics of testing can be learnt quite easily; however the focus of this article is whether spending several thousand dollars for [...]

Accelerated Bachelors Degrees

admin — Mon, 25 May 2009 03:09:48 +0000

Accelerated bachelors degree programs are designed to accommodate busy adults who have not earned their bachelor’s degree. An accelerated bachelor’s degree course may last one to two years. Many colleges and universities are offering this option to working people who are too busy to attend regular classes. The cost of an accelerated bachelor degree program can [...]

Ways To Pay For College

admin — Thu, 21 May 2009 02:35:06 +0000

One of the most stressful things about attending college is figuring out how to afford it. Paying for college doesn’t have to be impossible and students don’t have to be wealthy in order to get a quality education. There are a number of ways that almost anyone can afford to pursue the career of their [...]

Students Earning Expectations May Fall Short Due To Economic Crisis

admin — Tue, 19 May 2009 01:53:42 +0000

A college education is supposed to be an investment in your future. Statistics show that the over the course of a lifetime, a college education pays back significantly in higher wages on current salaries when compared to just a high school education. Thus, it would seem to make sense that any college education is a [...]

Some Ways To Fund Your Child’s College Education

admin — Wed, 13 May 2009 04:58:17 +0000

Did you know that the cost of a 4 year degree program is around $20,000 dollars per year. The cost of a college education is probably the most expensive item in bringing up children today. When you take into account tuition fees, exam fees, living expenses, accommodation, books and computers it’s not surprising that the average [...]

Five Ways an MBA Degree Can Get You Ahead Faster

admin — Wed, 06 May 2009 04:24:11 +0000

What is an MBA? MBA stands for Masters of Business Administration, and is a degree you get to take the next step in business administration. Getting an online MBA degree can reap many benefits, and may possibly be the tool you need in furthering your business career. Doing a little research will help you decide [...]