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How Do I Get Financial Aid?

Nov 23, 2015 | 8:27 pm

Unlike some money saving and money earning tactics you may be familiar with, financial aid is not a scam. There are many organizations, businesses, and individuals who are willing to provide money to help aspiring students pay for their higher education. While in high school, many of these opportunities are presented directly to you. Once you graduate, it becomes a tad bit more difficult to locate aid, since it isn’t being brought to your doorstep. At this point, you have to go out and find it. Luckily for you, this task is far from impossible. Here are four major steps... Read more...

5 Reasons to Choose an Online College

Nov 16, 2015 | 5:51 pm

When you hold in your hand access to any and all information, it’s hard to imagine a more convenient time and place to be living. One of the major benefits of being alive during the peak of our digital revolution is having access to online education. You no longer need to leave your home and venture off to a far-away land to earn your degree. Thanks to the Internet, you can earn a degree that can land you a job – without ever leaving your home. Here are 5 reasons choosing an online college may be smarter than choosing a... Read more...

What Does Your Degree Choice Say About You?

Nov 10, 2015 | 7:36 pm

It’s finally that time. You’re ready to decide on a degree path. You may have heard a few things about friends and family who have already went on and experienced higher education; horror stories of all night study sessions, strict professors and never-ending pages of notes. One way for you to limit the horrors of college life is for you to pick a major that fits your personality. Here is a short description of what various degree choices say about the enrolled student and potential career options that accompany each degree path. Communications So, you’ve decided to enroll in a... Read more...

4 Degrees that can Lead to Unexpected Careers

Nov 9, 2015 | 5:02 pm

Some students are forward-thinking enough to begin considering career options at a young age. Not all students think this far ahead, however (but that’s okay). If you have a certain degree choice in mind but are less certain about what the job prospects for that degree hold, I have good news – some sought after careers come from degree programs you probably would’ve never considered. Here are 4 examples of career choices that come from unexpected degree programs: 1. Political Science – Lawyer When you think of the major Political Science, you probably don’t immediately think lawyer. If you earn... Read more...

4 Tips to Improve Your Study Habits

Nov 3, 2015 | 9:05 pm

When it comes to achieving your educational goals, the right degree and career path can only take you so far. Choosing a topic you’re interested in is a great first step. However, without understanding how to succeed on that educational path, you may never get to experience the benefits of your hard work. If you’ve gotten your high school degree, surely you have a good understanding of how to study. Passing college courses, however, is an entirely different beast that will require better study habits. Before diving into your higher education journey, consider these 4 tips to improve your studying.... Read more...