Category Archives: March 2012
Spring Break Campus Visits
Since high school and college spring break times generally do not coincide, spring vacation can be a great time to visit college campuses. Seniors can visit (or revisit) colleges still high on their list to help in making final decisions … Continue reading
Try an Alternative Spring Break
A whole week off! And it will be here sooner than you think. What will you do? Maybe the way things work out this year, you will not be spending the week on a sunny beach somewhere. You may be … Continue reading
Financial Matters: Comparing Financial Aid Packages
If you’ve applied for financial aid and filed all the paperwork by the appropriate deadline, an award letter outlining the college’s offer of financial assistance should arrive close on the heels of your notification of acceptance. Here’s a guide to … Continue reading
Careers in Computers & Information Systems
As businesses become more and more dependent upon technology, computer and information systems managers play an ever larger role in determining a company’s future success. Responsible for charting the technological direction of their company, these managers research, plan and design … Continue reading
When Parents Do Too Much
The Tiger Mom story hit many nerves last year, even making the cover of Time magazine. While “Mom” believes she has pushed her children to fully realize their potential, parents around the country thought her heavy-handed approach was tantamount to … Continue reading