So You Want To Be A Lawyer?
Thanks to the powerful influence of television and film, most of have considered becoming a lawyer at one point or another. Who wouldn’t want to be able to take heroic stands against the forces of evil in a courtroom? Of course, we all know that lawyers tend to be perceived a little differently […]
So You Want to Be an Engineer?
This is the first article in my planned “So You Want to Be A …” series. In this series, I’ll take a look at different professions and outline what it takes to get started in it, from both an educational and personal perspective. I’ve started with engineering since this most closely fits my […]
Moving On: What to Do If You Don’t Get In
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Sometimes, despite our best efforts, we don’t get what we want. If you applied to the college of your dreams and didn’t get in this article is for you. Even though it may seem rough now, if you have the right perspective, you can move on with your education and goals and […]
Outside Factors to Consider When Choosing a College
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Quite often, when you’re looking through piles of college brochures, its easy to loose site of the big picture. Of course, you want a college that challenges you, fits your interests, has a vibrant student community, and all sorts of other benefits a good school can offer you. However, don’t overlook the location and […]
Don’t Make This Mistake When Applying For College
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It’s no secret, applying to colleges can be tedious and unpleasant. You’re required to find the application, fill out pages worth of personal information, get letters of reccomendation sent, write an essay, pay an application fee, and get all this sent into the school before a deadline. It’s a lot of work, […]
5 Tips for Writing a Great College Application Essay
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For most traditional colleges and universities, you will need to write an application as a part of the admissions process. This is very intimidating for a lot of prospective students, since its probably the vaguest part of the application. Who knows what the person reading the application is looking for? What […]
In State vs. Out of State
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When it comes to choosing a college, one of the biggest decisions you will make is whether you attend a school in your state, or take off to an out of state school. This decision had major implications, in terms of money, lifestyle, and more.
Let’s talk about the money first. If you’re […]
How to Take Full Advantage of the Campus Tour
Once you’ve narrowed down your choice of schools to just a few, you should should make a strong effort to visit the schools on your short list in person. If you’ve been talking with these schools already, chances are they’ve already bombarded you with mailings on how you can come over and visit them. […]
Niche Scholarship Guide
Though this blog focuses mostly on finding and getting into the right college, I also want to take some time to talk about paying for school, that is, scholarships and financial aid. There are a myriad of options for paying for school, but perhaps the most desirable are scholarships. Scholarships are simply money […]
Pros and Cons of Speciality Schools
While going to a big, all in one university is a popular choice for many, if you have specialized interests, it may be worth considering school with a more niche focus. For example, if you want to be a chef, there is no better choice of school than a culinary arts school. You will be […]