The Homeschooler’s Guide to College

It’s Monday, which I believe to be a good time to post up a random video from the intertubes…interwebs… YouTube… Nevermind. I happen to find it very convenient that Blimey Cow would post up a video that has to do with the purpose of this blog, so instead of posting something thoughtful or meaninful, I’m […]

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Tutoring

College can be tough, especially if you’re taking courses that are at the 3000 level or above (the four digits in the course code reflect the difficulty of the course, apparently). At times, you will get to that point to where it doesn’t matter how much you cram in study hours or how much you pay attention […]

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10 College Myths

Numerous times, I have pointed out mistakes students make when going to college. Oftentimes, these mistakes mostly have to do with an error in beliefs, which usually come from the media and our public institutions leading students to believe that colleges are our nation’s beacon of hope. Now I believe that education is important and […]

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Is Dropping Out of College a Good Idea?

So you’ve spent a semester in college and found that what you’re majoring in isn’t really something that you want to do. Now what? Most students go for the route of just changing majors and doing something else instead, but what happens then is that after each semester you end up changing it to something else because […]

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Keeping Your Stuff Together

When you’re taking four or five college courses, not only do your textbooks make it feel as though your backpack is filled with brick, but the innards look as though a bunch of little gnomes managed to wiggle themselves inside to throw a party of epic proportions. As a homeschooler, there’s a good chance that […]

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Jobs You Don’t Need A Degree For

If you’re on this site, you’re most likely here with the intentions of going to college or, if you’re already in college, learning how to survive the next four years. Some of you, on the other hand, aren’t sure. There are many trades out there, ranging from automotive repair to web development, that don’t require […]

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Is College Worth It?

Given much of what I’ve said so far, you must ask yourself, “is college worth it?” It’s expensive, as I’ve said repeatedly. This isn’t news to many, and with tuition costs on the rise, people’s attitudes towards college are going to change drastically. According to what a study by Georgetown University says, if you just […]

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Fighting College Expenses

Going to college certainly isn’t cheap.  After you’ve added up the cost of tuition, textbooks, room and board, campus fees, and other personal expenses (i.e. gas and food), you mind as well tie a cement block around your ankles and throw yourself in a river. For instance, if you’re going to Florida State right out […]

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The 529 Plan

So if you’re going to college, you’re going to need a means of paying for it. Your parent may be kind enough to help you out, but the cost of education nowadays is so high that it’s hardly manageable. It’s always best to plan head. The 529 Plan allows families save up for college and […]

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Using Extracurricular Activities To Your Benefit

I’ve mentioned before that colleges are looking for aspiration, not so much academic skills. Colleges want to see that you’re diligent in what you love to do and this is best shown through the activities that you involve yourself with. Now I’ve explained why this is important, though I never really outlined what you can […]

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