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Factors to Consider in Selecting Colleges

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Although financial costs are an important factor to consider when choosing a college, there are also other important aspects of college profiles that should be noted and taken into consideration when deciding which college to attend. Depending on you and your family, such important aspects may include the reputation of the school, educational facilities, accreditation, [...]

Tips on How to Breeze through Freshman Year in College

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Going out of your comfort zone and finding yourself in an entirely new environment is never easy. This is why you’ll find tons of articles and books that are all dedicated to providing tips and tricks on how to make your transition from high school to college a lot easier. While there are no fool-proof, [...]

Does Having a Bachelor’s Degree Lead to Higher Income?

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Tons of studies have been conducted to prove whether a bachelor’s degree really translates into higher income. And almost all concluded that having a college degree on your resume translates not only to getting a higher income, but also to having a wider range of employment opportunities. According to a report issued by the US [...]

Pros and Cons of Going to a Community College

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Aside from saving tuition money, tons of high school graduates go to community college to make productive use of their time as they figure out which field or discipline they want to major in. Instead of going straight to universities and enrolling under a four-year course program that you’re still unsure of, a good option [...]

How to Juggle College and Family Responsibilities

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Getting through college and surviving the daily workload is hard enough, and it’s even more difficult if you have to deal with added family responsibilities such as looking after your kid or your elderly parents. There are lots of student parents who have succeeded juggling their college education and family responsibilities. If you have kids [...]

Tips to Follow in Choosing a Major

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For some people, deciding which major to take in college needs no re-thinking. They immediately know what they want and what they’re most passionate about. But for most high school graduates, choosing the field they will major in and study for in the next four to five years takes a considerable amount of time and [...]

Ideal References for Letters of Recommendation in College Admission

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If you read sample college admission essays, you’ll see that the most effective ones are those that provide detailed and illustrative background information on the applicant. This information becomes even more effective in making you stand out if it’s backed by letters of recommendation from credible individuals. Because admissions essays are an important part of [...]

Tips on Choosing the Best Extracurricular Activities for College Admissions

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College admissions committees look for more than just high GPAs and academic excellence in their applicants. Committee members also look for demonstrated dedication, passion, and sense of community in their future students. This is the reason that when you check out sample college admission essays, you’ll see that the well-crafted ones are those that are [...]

Pros and Cons of Off-campus Accommodations

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Cons and downsides Living in off-campus apartments grants you the freedom to do whatever you want, unrestricted by campus rules and regulations. However, because you’re outside the jurisdiction of campus rules, this also means you are not afforded with the security and safety that the college provides. Remember that in off-campus accommodations, there are no [...]

Tips in Looking for a College Dorm

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When looking for a college dorm, there are some essential things to be considered. Remember that your college dorm will serve as your second home for the next four or five years, so you should at least feel comfortable in the place where you’re going to spend the rest of your college days. In addition [...]