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Mistakes to Avoid in the College Planning Process 23 May 2013 | 02:47 am
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Mistakes to Avoid in the College Planning Process As we head into the summer months a new batch of college applicants is gearing up for their “a...
Is a Community College Right for You? 16 Jan 2013 | 07:51 pm
There are some cases in which four-year residential colleges aren't the best choice for everyone. Here are some reasons why community college is sometimes the better option. Before making a final deci...
Test Taking Strategies 9 Jan 2013 | 07:26 pm
Examinations are a fact of life in college. When you take a test, you are demonstrating your ability to understand course material. Here are some tips to help you develop great test taking skills. Ta...
How to Study Mathematics 2 Jan 2013 | 08:26 pm
Buy used textbooks. Sometimes we don't understand a concept because the explanation is just plain bad or it's not written in a way that we can understand. It's good to have a text that gives alternate...
Balancing Social Life with School Work 21 Dec 2012 | 08:05 pm
Sometimes, if we are only focused on getting great grades, we forget our friends and our family and that there is a real world out there to have fun and discover. On the other hand, some of us don't c...
Getting Through the Exam Time Blues 12 Dec 2012 | 08:45 pm
It’s that time of year again—and no, we’re not referring to winter or the holidays, but that time when everyone starts to camp out in the library, sleep deprived and totally immersed in textbooks and ...
When Does A College Transfer Make Sense? 7 Dec 2012 | 08:26 pm
It is estimated that about 30% of college students will decide to transfer to a different school at some point in their college careers. Too often students switch schools for the wrong reasons and fin...
Is Social Media Derailing Your College Plan? 28 Nov 2012 | 09:31 pm
A recent survey discovered that over the last few years, colleges have increased their presence on several social media platforms, including Twitter, YouTube, Google and Pinterest. But, colleges aren’...
Reasons High School Students Should Take the PSAT 21 Nov 2012 | 08:42 pm
Most high school students know that they should expect to take either the Standard Aptitude Test (SAT) or the ACT prior to graduation, since many colleges require one or the other for admission. Few, ...
Pros and Cons of Taking a Gap Year 14 Nov 2012 | 07:56 pm
A gap year is exactly as it sounds – postponing university or college for a year and spending that time doing something else. Some students simply live at home and work during the year, but others use...
