Last month, I did a brief overview of the college application as well as how to write the essay for the college you wish to attend. The one thing I didn’t go into much detail on is how to go about getting letters of recommendation. Much of what I write here comes from Lee Binz (homeschool […]
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Are We Getting Our Money’s Worth Out of College?
The prices for admission into college is constantly rising, but does that mean that the quality of education is rising as well? A study had been done, assessing students on their academic skills before and after college, and it turned out that their performance only went up by one point. Why is that? The problem […]
-Read more!In Case of Emergency
You should always prepare for the unexpected when you’re in college. You’re away from home, so you don’t have your parents to take care of you and keep you updated on the impending doom that’s about to roll over you. Whether it be severe weather, environmental hazards, natural disasters, a pandemic, or an alien invasion, […]
-Read more!6 Things About College That Can Affect Your Health
Believe it or not, college can have an effect on your health…well, maybe that’s more believable than it’s not, but whatever. A lot goes on in college, and if you’ve never experienced it before, you may be in for a surprise- and I don’t necessarily mean by the good kind.
-Read more!The Problem With Financial Aid
College costs have been on the rise, there’s no doubt about that. In fact, in the past 30 years, its gone up by 538%, to be exact. An article on The Motley Fool explains why these costs are going up, saying that the problem is something that we all rely on when we go through […]
-Read more!The College Essay
As I’ve said before, the most important part about the college application is the essay. It tell the college that you’re applying for what it is that you do and why they should accept you among the other applicants; in short, what sets you apart? Writing the essay can be the most difficult part about […]
-Read more!Crowdfunding: Another Way to Pay For College
There are several ways you get money for college: through scholarships and grants, through your family and friends (if they’re generous enough), by getting a job, or by crowdfunding. Through a Kickstarter-like platform called Pave, students are able to receive money through investors to help pay for college expenses. Now you’ll have to pay most of this […]
-Read more!Enrolling in a University
Whether you’re jumping right out of high school and into a university or finishing your 2-year degree and transferring into a 4-year institution, you’ll need to get started on applying for the college that you want to go into as soon as possible. Now for those who may be taking advantage of what some universities […]
-Read more!Protecting Yourself From Identity Theft
As a college student, you’re more vulnerable to having your identity stolen from you than most. It’s not an entirely scientific statement, but out of all they identity theft complaints that are made, college students represent the highest percentage. It’ a scary thing to have happen to you and the process of getting everything back […]
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