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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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. Career Education by the Numbers Get your facts and figures straight before you commit to career education. 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. 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 Should I Study? Ten tips to help with choosing a college or university and an area of study. 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? The Web 2.0 College Olympics The top 50 social media innovators in higher education. Penn Foster College Helps Working Moms Get Back to School Penn Foster College Launches "Project Working Mom 2." 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. 30 Things You Need to Know About Going Back to School at 30 Going back to school at 30 is not the same as going back to school at 20. Here are 30 things you need to know to succeed in your education endeavor. Hot Gifts for a Grown-Up Student Know a nontraditional student -- or maybe you are considering becoming one yourself? This is the list you need! Here are seven gift ideas for adult students. If You Had Your College Tuition to Spend, Oh -- What You Could Buy! The average amount of debt a college graduate will have is $23,000. In fun, let's imagine what else you could buy with that money... CollegeSurfing.com's Web 2.0 College Olympics - Resources A list of social media links from the top 50 colleges and universities using Twitter, Facebook, and more. Summer's Coming... 7 Ways to Get into the School Groove Whether you've been planning to go back to school for a while or you're new to the career education scene, summer is the perfect time to get into the school groove and set sail for your education adventure. |
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