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Financial Matters: The A to Z of College Finance
A is for the checking account you’ll want to open. Choose a bank with offices near both your home and your college and your parents can easily add money. B is for budget. Create a realistic one that allows for … Continue reading
Posted in June 2015
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Last Minute Summer Plans
Do you have your summer plans set? For those of you still searching for a productive way to use your summer break, consider trying to land an internship position. Internships allow you to “try on” a possible future career and … Continue reading
Posted in June 2015
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The Case for Small Colleges
One of the most important considerations in choosing a college is size. A small college of 2,000 students provides a very different experience from that offered by a large university of 20,000 students. It’s like living in a small town … Continue reading
Posted in May 2015
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Majoring in Business/Entrepreneurial Studies
Business remains the most popular major on American college campuses, with about a quarter of all bachelor’s degrees awarded in this area. Business studies can be divided into specific areas such as accounting, finance, marketing and management. Many business majors, … Continue reading
Posted in May 2015
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Financial Matters: Is College Worth Your Time, Money and Effort?
While for many high school students, college is a given, others may wonder if spending four or more years in college is really necessary for their future. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of a college education. … Continue reading
Posted in May 2015
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The New PSAT
Although students will not be taking the new PSAT until the fall, this coming summer is a great time to strengthen your critical reading skills and brush up on math in preparation for the sweeping changes coming with the revised … Continue reading
Posted in May 2015
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Get Off the Treadmill—Go For the Gap Year
Gap year experiences, in which students defer admission to college and take a year off after high school, are becoming increasingly popular. Long a part of European education, the gap year is now attracting many US students. Karl Haigler and … Continue reading
Posted in May 2015
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The Power of a Well-Chosen Essay
A favorite college admissions adage is: “A good essay can heal the sick, but can’t raise the dead.” A strong essay has the power to move a teetering applicant into the “yes” pile, but it’s not a miracle drug that … Continue reading
Posted in April 2015
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Majoring in Landscape Architecture
If you’re creative, interested in the environment and science, and enjoy working with people, landscape architecture may be just the career for you. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, landscape architecture is the fastest growing of all the design … Continue reading
Posted in April 2015
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Financial Matters: The Hidden Costs of College
College financial aid packages will start arriving this month, but when you begin comparing your out-of-pocket costs, be sure to include expenses that go beyond room, board and tuition. These costs may vary from one institution to another, but they … Continue reading
Posted in April 2015
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