Category Archives: June 2013
Focus on Majors: Film Studies
If you aspire to expose the world’s ills through documentaries, have visions of fame, fortune and financial reward, or simply long to get paid for watching movies, Film Studies may be the major of your dreams. Among the most popular … Continue reading
Financial Matters: Capping Student Loans
Student financial aid packages generally include a mix of grants (gift money), work-study and loans. Loans may be offered to either the student or the parents and may be subsidized or unsubsidized. With loans often accounting for a substantial portion … Continue reading
The New Common App Essay Prompts
Despite all the talk about the new Common Application essay prompts, the real focus of the essay remains the same. As always, the implied subject of the essay is YOU. Colleges use the essay to learn more about you in … Continue reading
The A to Z of Leaving for College
Some ideas to help you cope: Arriving on campus—Bring a positive attitude and a sense of humor. Bed and Bath—You’ll need a couple of sets of extra-long sheets. Flannel is great for cold climates. There is no maid service, so … Continue reading
