Archive | 2012

The best places to look for part-time jobs while in school

August 17, 2012

One of the best ways to supplement your meager allowance during college is with a part-time job. Very few college students are rolling in spare cash during their four years of higher education, and considering the heavy cost of tuition (not to mention room and board) most extra pennies are going into the college fund. If you're looking to cut back on student loans, help out with your book costs or maybe just want a little extra spending money for an afternoon movie or night out at the college bar, consider a few of these great part-time jobs.…

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Take advantage of local college fairs to learn more about schools

August 16, 2012

While there won't be a dunk tank, ferris wheel or fried dough stand, a college fair is still fun. A conglomeration of colleges and universities will send their representatives to try and convince you that you're the right fit for their school - it's all pretty flattering! But college fairs are also important opportunities. While designed to give you a cursory understanding of a variety of schools, your college fair can be the key to major decisions and life-altering choices.…

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Carefully consider a college’s size when applying

August 15, 2012

Colleges come in all shapes and sizes. From the sprawling campuses of New York City's lower Manhattan to the acres of tiny colleges scattered through rural New England and small town Midwest. Despite the number of buildings or proliferation of dorms, these colleges can range from anywhere between 500 undergraduates to 50,000. But don't feel polarized between minute Bennington and giant Arizona State - the range of college populations is much greater than that.…

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Should you leave your job to pursue a master’s or PhD?

August 14, 2012

The current economy is filled with many conundrums for the young or middle-aged career-oriented individual. Many people are taking the bad job market as an opportunity to return to school, but what about those with an interest in pursuing their master's or PhD who currently have a steady job and income? Should you sacrifice your regular cash flow and financial security for school?…

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Creating a winning scholarship essay

August 13, 2012

When it comes to obtaining the online scholarships you need to enroll in a postsecondary institution, you might need to write a few scholarship essays in order to be awarded the financial assistance. However, this can be an intimidating task for someone who isn't skilled at writing, especially when he or she needs the money.
If you were never the best writer in your class, there are still many ways that you can craft riveting essays and obtain the college scholarships you need.…

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Demand continues to increase for physical therapy assistants

August 13, 2012

Once you land online scholarships to help you curb the cost of tuition, you'll need to select a concentration at the school of your choice. However, it can be daunting to narrow down your options, especially when you have a wide variety of interests.
To make sure your college scholarships and other financial aid go to good use, you might want to choose a career path in a growing field.…

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Don’t wait too long to apply for scholarships

August 13, 2012

The old saying about the early bird who catches the worm might be one you tend to ignore, but you shouldn't when it comes to scholarship applications. The college application process is a stressful time, and once you start wrapping that up, there's probably nothing you want more than a vacation from essays and short answer questions.
Take a weekend off to decompress, but not much more than that.…

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More research shows that earning a bachelor’s degree pays off

August 10, 2012

Many people have to seek online scholarships in order to enroll in a postsecondary institution as the cost of tuition continues to rise. However, is it really worth going to the effort of obtaining college scholarships and working hard to earn a degree?
More experts are saying yes, according to the New York Times. The report titled "Education Pays" conducted in 2010 found that after approximately 11 years of work, college grads were able to make up for the money spent on their tuition through higher earnings.…

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Veterinary technician field may begin providing more job opportunities

August 10, 2012

If you intend to take advantage of online scholarships and other financial resources to enroll in a postsecondary institution, you'll want to ensure that you'll be able to find a job after graduation. This is especially necessary for those who are partly relying on student loans, which need to be repaid in the future.
One field that you might want to consider once you find the college scholarships you need to enroll in a bachelor's degree program is the veterinary technician industry.…

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Finding the right person to write your letter of recommendation

August 10, 2012

For most high school students, college applications will be the first time they have to request a letter of recommendation. While adults have done so a lot - for education, internships, jobs, grants - it's easy to forget how intimidating it can be for a first-timer.
Intimidation is only the half of it too. As a high school student, how do you decide who to approach when asking for a letter, and what happens if you don't like the one you're given - assuming you're even given the chance to read it.…

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