College and University Articles

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Jerry Work @ Wednesday, 27th February 2008 @ 3:26 PM

Is it possible to graduate college debt-free? Unless you're from a wealthy family, this may seem like an impossibility. But it can be done, if you follow the advice in this article. But be forewarned, it's not easy. And it can't be done unless you're willing to think strategically and work hard. Before you go out and start applying for student loans, you should pursue financing that doesn't have to be paid back - i.e., grants and scholarships. It is definitely a g... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Mark Burdett @ Wednesday, 27th February 2008 @ 12:59 PM

Anti social and criminal behaviour in schools can cause disruption to the school day as well as damage to both buildings and worst still people. And when actual criminal activity takes place at schools a culture of fear can also be created amongst pupils, parents and staff. And with events such as the Columbine High School Massacre, the Dunblane shooting spree and the St Lukes infants school machete attack all rightly bringing worldwide shock, horror and headline there are still hundreds ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Kevin Ihrig @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 3:16 AM

Have you seen Pell Grants or free college money in the news recently? The White House and Congress have played ping pong lately with higher education programs. Some changes may affect you... Good Changes in Pell Grant Program The Pell Grant program stands to gain about $2.6 billion to help lower income students. This will allow the total grant to increase, though the cap may not go as high as you'd like for the max award. Increasing the award will help keep pace with inflation, th... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By David Horne @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 1:17 AM

Location! Location! Location! Yes, this is the motto for buying real estate! However, it is a very big consideration that is often neglected when choosing where you will go to school. The weather can determine many things such as: The time spent outdoors, the difference between seasons, ability to play sports outdoors, snow, rainfall, heat, whether you will need air conditioning or heating where you live, ability to drive a car (eg. excessive snow falls or ice), what clothes you will take or nee... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By David Horne @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 12:24 AM

College can be some of the "best" years of your life but only if you are ready for it! Now these "Best Years" have to be in context with everything else that one experiences in life. However, the point here is that your years in college can provide you with many great experiences, allow you to make friends for life, often meet your partner for life, enjoy the freedom associated with being away from home, the social and sporting cultures, and combining your studies with the every ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Terry Fitzroy @ Sunday, 10th February 2008 @ 6:41 PM

Taking college exams early can help you get into a better college when you apply. Colleges like to see that students who apply have initiative, and the necessary drive to succeed at their university, before they accept them. You can take your college exams, and several of your college classes while you are in high school. Try to fit them in on the weekends, or even during the summer time. When the college looks at your application they will see that you've already done many of the required ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Michael Fleischner @ Saturday, 9th February 2008 @ 10:54 PM

Scoring well on popular college and graduate program admissions tests are essential for getting into your top choice college. If you are planning to take the SAT, ACT, GRE, or GMAT, consider your testing date very carefully. Believe it or not, choosing the right testing date can make or break your top score. As with any standardized test, strategy is everything. Here are some ideas for making the most of your testing date. Preparation is everything. If you know how your particular tes... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Kevin Ihrig @ Saturday, 9th February 2008 @ 8:38 PM

Did you know you can test out of college classes? If you have learned all about a subject, two organizations offer an option to take a test and qualify for college credit, plus two more ways to earn college credit fast. You should verify with your school that you can use these tests, but if you haven't selected a college or university yet, take the tests anyway. The Advanced Placement Test, or AP Test, is the most recognized. The second largest is the College Level Examination Progra... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Jim Brown @ Tuesday, 5th February 2008 @ 1:17 AM

Young people might not realize how important a college education is until they come face to face with friends who did not go to college and hear the horror stories they tell about how difficult it has been for them to find work. In small communities, the differences noticed between the two groups might be quite significant because the job offers seem to go to those that hold college degrees and the menial jobs are left open for uneducated people to fill. The importance of earning a colleg... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Michael Fleischner @ Monday, 4th February 2008 @ 1:13 PM

When it comes to college selection, the most important questions you'll have to answer include: how much is it going to cost and how are you going to pay for it? With the rising cost of tuition and ever increasing costs for housing, textbooks, and many other college related items, financing is an important aspect of college attendance. Once you've selected a college, the next step is to understand college costs and financial aid options. Before exploring any funding options, p... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Tony Jacowski @ Tuesday, 29th January 2008 @ 6:21 PM

Why Online Education? After a hectic time in high school, most graduates want to take some time off and have plenty of fun and unwind. A few also take jobs in order to pay for their education later - and others just want take the time to find out what they want to do. However, all of these delays are only hindrances to obtaining a degree and can have a negative effect on economic stability and future prospects. It is well known that a bachelor's degree is prerequisite to getti... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Tuppy Glossop @ Tuesday, 29th January 2008 @ 5:29 PM

Whether you get your degree online, or in a traditional college program, the MBA degree has become the entrance ticket to corporate life. Without a Master's in Business Administration it will be difficult for you to be taken seriously as a candidate for management jobs; for promotions; or even for challenging assignments. If you want to take your career to a higher level -- whether at your current company, or with another employer -- you should seriously consider getting your MBA. Th... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Michael Fleischner @ Tuesday, 29th January 2008 @ 5:38 AM

Today, more graduate programs than ever are requiring a one-on-one interview, especially medical and business schools. If you want to stand out from a large or highly skilled pool of applicants, consider adding an interview to the application mix even if it is not required. The interview gives you the best opportunity to sell yourself and put a face on a real application. Since interviews are not necessarily mandatory, don't hesitate to request one. There's a good change... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Kevin Ihrig @ Wednesday, 23rd January 2008 @ 11:30 PM

Ready to go to college? Need to do a little financial aid search to get more money for college? Read through this list, all about the different kinds of student loans. By the way, you'll see the term FAFSA a few times below. FAFSA refers to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It's a form you fill out to determine how much federal aid you can get. Some of the loans below don't use it, some do. Read up and start your financial aid search for student loans.more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Shaun Redgate @ Tuesday, 22nd January 2008 @ 8:45 PM

Today, more than ever before training is the key to keeping up with the competitive working environment. For you not to be overlooked for job promotion or career advancement constant development of your business and professional skills is required. Organizations have started to examine which training methods can amplify methods of performance, motivation, collaboration and a lifelong commitment to learning. With technology changing as rapidly as it is, skills and knowledge have a short s... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Ron Kennedy @ Tuesday, 22nd January 2008 @ 8:41 PM

There are opportunities in one's lifetime that present themselves only because you have earned a college degree. What does it mean for someone with a college degree? An Increased Knowledge Base College teaches you to think rationally. It boosts your power to grasp developments in our fast changing world. It empowers you to independently evaluate the authority of information you here without counting on some endorsement of a so-called expert. This educational experienc... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Amy Nutt @ Tuesday, 22nd January 2008 @ 7:10 PM

Choosing where to go for post secondary education has gotten harder in the last few years. Even though there are more choices and options available, there are also more people going to college and entering the workforce. Future graduates have always had to think about a college's location, price, curriculum and reputation, and nowadays they also have to think about what their school will look like on their resume. A lot of students have the bad habit of changing their minds about wha... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Helen Hecker @ Tuesday, 22nd January 2008 @ 3:39 AM

If you're just beginning to do some research you'll want to learn all you can abut acupuncture schools and find out how and where you can earn a certificate or degree in acupuncture. Also you'll want to know what it's like to work in the field. There is much to learn about this ancient practice. A license may not be necessary to practice acupuncture in your state; get the facts on which states do require licensing. Besides becoming licensed you can also be certified b... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Kevin Ihrig @ Tuesday, 22nd January 2008 @ 2:43 AM

A financial aid search can take you through several programs, and confuse the best of us. The programs below offer some help to get you through college. Take a minute and read through it. These programs just refer to free money for college, or nearly free. One term you may want to learn is FAFSA. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, is a form you fill out to determine if you qualify for federal grants or loans. Many states also use it for their programs. Let's get ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Ron Kennedy @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 11:04 AM

Remember how you had all good intentions of going back to school after you took some time off. Somehow life just got in the way. Perhaps you got married and the kids started arriving making it impossible to go back to a physical school. Have you been wondering if you should check out distance learning to further your education? Over the past decade, online classes have spread like wild fire. Because of the cost and the convenience more and more people are opting for taking online course... more...