Education Tips
Initial CLEP Exams Are Free For Military Personnel
Military personnel who are seeking to enter college may have quite a bit of life experience under their belts. That experience may be enough to fulfill some college credits without taking college courses, what the College Boards’ CLEP (college level experience program) makes possible through testing.
How to Successfully Navigate the College Application Process
September is the first full month of education for most high school students with many seniors understanding that this is the last year that they will see some of their friends.
Why Accreditation Matters to College Students
You are looking over the material you have received from various colleges and have found a school that is not far from your home, one that offers both night and Saturday classes.
College Seniors: Life Beyond Academia
College students approaching their final year of undergraduate studies have much to consider. A year from now and you may be looking for work, gainfully employed or turning your attention to graduate school.
College Juniors: Consider Studying Abroad
What might be the best advice that anyone can give to a college junior? Some may say, “Opt for a double major,” while others may emphasize, “plan for your master’s program now.”
College Sophomores: What to Consider
You did it! You made it through your first year of college and are returning this fall to advance your education.
College Freshmen: Off to College Prep
About one month from now, hundreds of thousands of college freshman will begin to descend on college campuses, particularly across the south. By the end of August those numbers will mushroom with the final group of freshmen on campus sometime around Labor Day.
State Residency and Your College
You live in one state and plan to attend college in another state, but there is one big drawback: the public university that has accepted you will be charging you at an out-of-state rate.
Why Summer Classes Can Rock Your World
Tweet Summer classes can rock your world by having a profound impact on your studies. These days students have many options available to them for acquiring college credit. If you
About Those Campus Overnight Visits
Tweet Such stays are typically for one night and may take place in the dorm room of someone that the prospective student knows that attends that school. Overnight stays can
Differences Between Early Decision and Early Action Admissions
Tweet Such colleges offer “early decision” and “early action” options, but the differences between the two plans are quite significant. Early Decision If you apply to a college with an
How to Successfully Summarize an Academic Article
Tweet You can write a winning article summary. Just wait until your professor hands you a 10-page white paper about small business development in an urban setting — you’ll soon
