Archive for October, 2008
A Guide to Avoiding Plagiarism
Plagiarism is a serious offense that can lead to expulsion from college. This is because plagiarism is a fraudulent act wherein the offender tries to pass off another person’s ideas and words as his or her own. It is important to avoid plagiarism at all costs, to avoid the repercussions of the act and to [...]
How to Get Along with Others in College
When you make the transition from high school to college, you will probably have to deal with leaving your home, your family, and your friends. Now, you are left to fend for yourself in this new environment with people from all around the nation and, perhaps, from all around the world. Still, fitting in and [...]
How To Take Effective Class Notes
One daily task that students have to deal with is taking down notes. Your class notes do not only leave you with something to study, but they also help your mind in processing, analyzing, and interpreting information. This means that taking effective notes can lead to better performance in school. Here is how you can [...]
Admissions Interviews: Making the Right Impression
Whether you are entering into college, graduate school, or a job position, you will probably have to go through an admissions interview. Aside from your personal statement, the interview is one of the few components of your application that will show your personal side to the admissions committee. Here are some tips on how to [...]
How To Make an Exceptional Resume
Your resume will be one of the first things that admissions committees and possible employers get to see from you. Resumes outline the experience, training, and education that you have had which is relevant to the field you are entering into. As a main component of your application package, it is important to make an [...]
A Guide to Financial Aid for Female Students
Making the transition between high school and college is a difficult time in one’s life, especially as a female student. Whether you are going to a university, a community college, or a graduate school, tuition fees are often hard to cope with. Fortunately, there are many organizations that provide scholarships, grants, awards, and fellowships just [...]
A Guide to Financial Aid for Hispanic Students
Hispanic students have numerous financial aid options available to help them deal with the costs of schooling. Some of these types of financial aid programs are referred to as financial aid for minority students. Many of the financial aid solutions for Hispanic students are intended specifically for Hispanics only. Here are some of financial aid [...]
Things to Consider about Paying Off Student Loans
Student loans provide students all around the country with the financial help they need to get through college and graduate school. While student loans are a great help, once you are through with schooling you may be left with a hefty price to pay. Here are some tips on how you can deal with paying [...]
Different Types of Student Loans
Dealing with tuition fees, bills, and other expenses is one of the most difficult aspects of college and graduate school. This is why the government, educational institutions, and companies offer financial aid of different types to students. This article will cover some of the different types of student loans that can help you cope with [...]
De-stressing College and Post-Graduate School
Whether you are in college, law school, medical school, or MBA school, you have probably had to deal with constant stress and pressure from school. When deadlines pile up and there is not enough time in the day to finish your work, you probably wish you could just drop everything and be stress free. In [...]