Tips for First Time College Students

When you go off to college for the first time it can seem like a harrowing experience. You have no idea what you are doing or who to talk to. Well, in my case I have been a ‘first time student’ three times. Once for myself, then for my mother who returned to school, and [...]

6 Tips for a Successful Senior Year

So this is it: you’re about to enter your last year of high school, your very last year of living at home. Here, from someone who’s been there before, are six crucial pointers for getting the most out of 12th grade:

1. Get your testing done.

Whether you’re taking the SAT or ACT, you’ll need [...]

The hard truth about college student loans

The collective amount of student debt shoulder by US college grads is stunning. Not too long ago, that amount eclipsed the collective credit card debt of the country—there is over $1 trillion dollars of student loans waiting to be repaid. That’s a shocking figure, and one that has served as the rallying try for student [...]

Finding Jobs With Linked In – What You Need to Know

Social media is quickly becoming one of the most common ways in which people find jobs. There are many sites that host classified ad- like services online for job postings, such as Craig’s List, Monster and Simply Hired- but, other sites like Facebook and social media outlets are much better in terms of networking as [...]

4 Ways to Stand Out to Admission Officers

Everyone knows that having a stellar GPA, a well written essay, and great SAT/ ACT scores are the principle elements needed to get into a good college. However, these are not the only factors admission officers take into consider when shuffling through a pile of applications. While an applicants who can demonstrate that he or [...]

Steps to Becoming a Lifelong Learner

As much as you would have argued against it as a young high school student or worn our college student, learning is one of the most enjoyable and exciting activities life has to offer. It is through education and learning that we are able to become better and happier individuals. Though our formal education typically [...]

Overcoming Stress and Test Taking Anxieties in College, Naturally

A heightened amount of stress is a very common among college students, especially for “fishes”—those who are just now experiencing their first year. While it’s understandable why freshmen typically suffer from the most stress—it’s the first time many are away from home, coursework is a lot tougher, and new independence can be a challenge—too much [...]

Could Online Classes be a Good Option for You?

Traditionally online programs were designed to help adult learners—those who had full time jobs and a family—have access to secondary and post-secondary education. But lately there has been an increase in 18 to 29 year-old/childless students who are turning to online education as well.  While pursuing an online degree may seem foreign, you might just [...]

5 Adult Friendly Schools

It’s never too late to go back to school, especially not in today’s world, which offers a ton of options for non-traditional age students. Adults face many unique challenges when it comes to pursuing an education. They often have to work full-time jobs, raise families, and deal with other demands and pressures that the traditional-age [...]

High School Reunion Decorations

A high school reunion brings back memories whether good or bad. It is a time to look back at where you are coming from and where you are now. Suffice to say, it is a special time. The high school decorations should reflect the time-the old and the new

Ideas for High School Reunion Decorations

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