Archive for December, 2008
Two Tips to Effectively Balance Academics and Romantic Relationships
Romantic relationships can undeniably be considered as life’s icing on the cake. Relationships give you a euphoria and enable you to surpass challenges especially during those grueling years in school. However, there are times when romantic relationships must take a back seat as school work begins to pile up. So for you to effectively keep [...]
Prestige: A Criterion in Choosing Schools
People have different criteria in choosing the best schools for themselves or for their children. Among the criteria are the location of the school, tuition, courses offered, religious orientation, and student population. Gender orientation and school popularity are, at times, also criteria people use in selecting educational institutions. On top of these deciding factors, however, [...]
Examples of Personal Statement Essays as Foreign Students’ Guides
Colleges, law schools, medical schools, MBA programs, and graduate schools in the United States require all students, even foreigners, to submit personal statement essays upon applying. Personal statement essays allow admissions committees to know more about theapplicants aside from their grades. These essays also enable applicants to get accepted in a school. As a foreign [...]
Two Mistakes Often Committed when Writing Personal Statements
The importance of personal statements should never be taken for granted. When it comes to deciding which student deserves the last slot in a college, law school, medical school, MBA program or graduate school, a persuasive, honest, unique and well-written personal statement can be the final determining factor. The personal statement is an essay that [...]
What You Need to Know about Student Health Insurance
School work requires lots of time, effort, and sometimes sacrifices on a student’s part. The demands for every course or subject entail much mental and physical effort from students. And if their immune system is not all that strong, students can get sick every now and then. To help students maintain their health, some US [...]
Sources of Inside Tips on the Admission Processes of Universities
Universities and schools usually have similar processes on screening and admitting applicants. But, if you learn about details on admission requirements such as interview questions and quality and type of personal statements preferred, you can increase your chances of getting accepted into the educational institution of your choice. Below are tips that can help you [...]