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Should I Graduate Early?

A trend that seems to be steadily rising among college students is early graduation. Depending on the individual, some students choose to graduate a whole year early, while others eliminate only one semester. While early graduation is a viable option for many students, for others, it simply isn’t the right choice. Before making a final [...]

Ten Tips For Filling Out A College Admissions Application

Applying to college can be a nerve-wracking experience. The application process is long and often complicated, frightening many high school seniors. If you are applying to several institutions, their application process may be different, further adding to your frustration. However, there are a few key tips that may help ease some of the stress associated [...]

That Dirty 4-Letter Word

As your generation aims to enter the full-time work force, one major factor to consider is your work experience. Yeah, that dirty four-letter word: W-O-R-K. You may even have to get your hands dirty, from time to time. Even if you’re still in high school, the choices you’re making now about how to spend your [...]

Ease into College with Freshman Orientation

Student Orientation. Most new students cringe at the thought of spending hours listening to college administration ramble on about financial aid, graduation, schedules, fees, textbooks, and so on. It’s the last few weeks of summer and the last place you want to be is sitting in a stuffy classroom amongst hundreds of students. At this [...]

Create Your Own Bucket List Before Starting College

Before you head into your freshmen year of college, you may want to consider creating your own “bucket list.” Although you don’t necessarily think that you’ll “kick the bucket” during college, the list will serve as a motivator during your college career. Here are a few possibilities to add to your own college bucket list: [...]

Is an Online College Right for Me?

When adults are considering going back to school or even choosing to further their education right after high school, they often ask themselves one important question: is an online college right for me? The answer depends on what you want from the experience and what you are willing to put into your education.

Understanding College Accreditation: Is it Important?

Before you begin searching for a college program, understanding accreditation is something you need to do. Otherwise, you could end up investing your time and money into a program that won’t produce the results for which you had hoped.

Benefits of the College Work Study Program

The Federal Work Study (FWS) program is available to students attending more than 3,000 different colleges and universities in the United States. Through the program, students can get part-time jobs through their school with their earnings being subsidized by funding from the Federal government. Getting involved in this program offers a number of advantages.

Advice for Adults Going Back to School

Even if you didn’t head off to college right after high school or if you’ve put off furthering your education to raise a family or start your career, you can still head back to get that degree. To improve your odds of success, here is some advice for adults going back to school.

Top 5 worst reasons to pick a college

Choosing what college is right for you is a difficult task. It can shape and mold your entire future. You want to choose a college based on your preferences, size, location, and course offerings. However, some high school students make the mistake of choosing a college based on these reasons alone:

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