Preparing for School
You know you want to pursue your school goals and earn a degree or certificate... the question is how to get started. Here's your cheat sheet on choosing the right school, what career schools have to offer, different degree options, and college admissions tips.
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Career Education by the Numbers Get your facts and figures straight before you commit to career education. Accredited Colleges -- Setting the Standard Find out why studying at accredited colleges puts you a step ahead. The Boundless Benefits of a College Education Could earning a college education open your dream doorway? Your College Admissions Essay Hook-Up Learn how to craft a college admissions essay that'll get you noticed (in a good way!). You Can Be Anything... You can be anything, but you have to work hard at it. We asked high school students about their career aspirations and Jeanne Webster, expert teen coach and author offers some tips on careers and college majors. Vocational Schools: Get Hired Now! College not for you? You can prepare yourself for skilled, high-paying professions at vocational schools. Choosing a Certificate Program Know what to look for when choosing a certificate program: find out more. 5 Questions to Ask Every School ... Before You Apply Before you apply and plunk down your hard-earned money, get answers to these key higher education questions. Start Your School Search With the 5 A's Your school search can yield the most highly regarded program in the world, but if you're not enthusiastic about it, your education experience will be less than ideal. Are You Ready to Pursue Higher Education? Think you're ready to pursue higher education? Take this quick quiz and find out. Which School Should I Choose? If you're torn between college options, consider these criteria before deciding which school to attend. Get Educated: Lessons On Lessons From Home "You're crazy to study from home!" I heard these words from a lot of people when I first expressed an interest in completing my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology via Distance Education. What Should I Study? Ten tips to help with choosing a college or university and an area of study. Getting Personal With Your Personal Statement The personal statement is a very important part of the application process because it's where the admissions committee hears your own voice. Be sure to craft it carefully and follow some of these tips. Getting Ready for TOEFL iBT This article examines the preparation of the TOEFL exam. It outlines the differences between the old test and the new TOEFL (iBT). Trade Schools Provide Practical Education Large lecture halls are not for you, and that's nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, wanting to be an active participant in your learning experience is an admirable trait, one that is common to students at trade schools. What Will a Career Education Cost Me? When you drop money into the education piggybank, your goal may be to get as much of that money back into your pocket, as quickly as possible. Compared to a traditional college education, a career education enables you to see a lightning-fast return on your investment. Costs of Business School: A Wise Investment? The costs of business school may be high, but the value is even greater. Are you ready to start calculating the return on your investment? Costs of a Culinary Education With a dose of determination and dollop of dough -- the money and the mixture -- you'll be set for a culinary education and career that really cook. Penn Foster College Helps Working Moms Get Back to School Penn Foster College Launches "Project Working Mom 2." 6 Things a 2 Year College Degree Can Do for You Though they can be much less expensive, 2 year colleges are not a poor man's 4 year colleges. Check out 6 things a 2 year college degree can do for you. How to Get Credit for Prior Learning Education encompasses more than what you're taught in a degree program. Very often, valuable learning experiences happen beyond classroom walls - and colleges recognize that. Through prior learning assessment, adults can get credit for experiences and training obtained outside the higher education system. |
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