Personal Statement Example: How to Cover up Flaws when Writing an Admission Essay
When applying to a post-secondary school, you will probably be asked to write an admission essay of some sort. At first, it may seem like extra work, but there are some great benefits to writing a personal statement. Perhaps the best benefit is that you can use the essay to explain or cover up some [...]
Filed under personal statement writing guide, May 6th, 2009Top 3 Ways to Screw Up your Personal Statement Essay
The personal statement or college admission essay is probably one of the most essential admission requirements that you will submit to the schools that you will apply to. Not only can you use the such essays to showcase your writing skills, but it is also a chance for you to introduce yourself, your character, and [...]
Filed under college and university admissions, April 30th, 2009Choosing Majors for Medical School and Law School
Whether you are thinking of going into law school or medical school, much preparation is needed to help you do well in your graduate studies in medical or law school. While there are schools that offer pre-med and pre-law tracks, others do not. Here are some ideas on which majors to take up to prepare [...]
Filed under General, November 14th, 2008A Guide to Avoiding Sexual Harassment in College
Sexual harassment in the college setting is a serious issue that many educational institutions are trying to eradicate. Studies carried out by the American Association for University Women (AAUW) show that over 60% of both male and female students have been sexually harassed at their college or university. You don’t want to be a statistic, [...]
Filed under General, November 12th, 2008How 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 [...]
Filed under General, October 29th, 2008How 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 [...]
Filed under General, October 27th, 2008De-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 [...]
Filed under General, October 13th, 2008Decision Making: University or Community College
One of the most significant decisions that you have to make after graduating high school is whether to attend a university or a community college. It is important to take your time when making this decision because it will have a large impact on the next two or more years of your life. Here are [...]
Filed under General, October 9th, 2008Decision Making: College or Vocational School?
After graduating high school, you may be faced with the decision of attending either a college or a vocational school. Colleges and vocational schools generally have different educational objectives. This article provides some advice on how to make the right choice between going to college or attending vocational school. In the classrooms Four-year college courses [...]
Filed under General, October 7th, 2008