Archive for September, 2008
Ways of Saving Money on Housing
You can decrease the impact of housing on your college budget. Housing, aside from tuition, is a major college expense. So, finding cheaper housing can really help get you through college. Anyway, you are not really in college to experience living within the comforts of a posh pad. You are attending university to get a [...]
Filed under General, September 29th, 2008Student Habits You Should Avoid
There are a lot of materials out there that will teach students how to be highly effective. Managing one’s time wisely, having the right attitude, and setting goals are just some of the things that these self-help articles or books would teach a student. Although these tips can be quite effective, there is another approach [...]
Filed under General, September 12th, 2008What You Need to Know about Disabilities Accommodations in College
Need special services for your college education? Apply for college disabilities accommodations. Before, students with disabilities needed to attend special colleges or get personal tutors to learn courses. But through the American Disabilities Act of 1990, students with disabilities may enroll in regular schools and enjoy the same privileges given to students without disabilities. What [...]
Filed under General, September 10th, 2008How Does One Apply for an Athletic Scholarship?
Once you’re hooked to playing sports, you’ll carry it all the way to college and beyond. But while there are athletic scholarships and financial aid programs offered by different colleges and universities to their students, getting a grant also requires some hard work. So here’s what you need to be a well-prepped and a better [...]
Filed under General, September 8th, 2008Advantages and Disadvantages of Attending an All-Women’s College
Thinking about one’s future is very important and should be practiced as early as possible. Doing so saves time and allows a person to prepare for what is to come. So, while you’re considering which college to apply to, here is a guide to why an all-women’s college is advisable or is not a good [...]
Filed under General, September 6th, 2008What Are the Top Five Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the USA?
Looking to enter the best colleges and universities in the United States? Here are the five best historically black colleges and universities (HBCU) that offer excellent education to both men and women. Learn more about the curriculum, values, and admission requirements of each institution. Spelman College Spelman College is a private and independent historically black [...]
Filed under college admissions profiles, September 4th, 2008What Are the Top Five Women’s Colleges in the USA?
Moving on to college or simply transferring? Here is a list of the country’s top 5 women’s colleges. Get acquainted with the college offerings, values, and requirements for the applications. Bryn Mawr College Known today for its liberal arts and sciences curriculum, Bryn Mawr College espouses the values of freedom of conscience, intellectual development, and [...]
Filed under college admissions profiles, September 2nd, 2008