Pamela Scott, an executive life coach located in Atlanta, GA, posts an article in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution with some practical advice for both high school students as well as students returning to school after a break. [read more]
Colleges
Jane Manley
March 20, 2013
Jeff Salingo, editor-at-large for the Chronicle of Higher Education, gives some perspective on the concept of a college education as an investment similarly to a home as an investment. [read more]
Jane Manley
March 19, 2013
Check out The Fiscal Times for some interesting and important lists and articles relating to colleges and universities. Among some of the choices are:
- Public universities with the worst graduation rate
- Ten public colleges with insanely luxurious dorms
Another great list-at-a-glance site is Kipplinger where you can find such groups as:
- Ten best public colleges with highest graduation rates
- Ten best values in public education for out-of-state students
- Ten best public colleges with the lowest student debt at graduation
Jane Manley
March 19, 2013
US News and World Report shared thoughts from some admissions counselors at various colleges and universities. The article is a few months old, but still very helpful – especially for current high school juniors. [read more]
Jane Manley
March 18, 2013
Who says that you have to be a high school senior or a college student to enter a scholarship competition? It is never too early to start searching. Check out the earlier blog, SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH ENGINES AND DATABASES, to find some great search resources. The following are a few scholarships to get you started.
Nicholas A Virgilio Memorial Haiku Competition – Submit up to three original, unpublished haikus. Deadline: March 25, 2013
Don’t Mess With Texas – Any high school senior planning to attend a Texas college or university next year. Deadline: April 12, 2013
Foot Locker – UNCF – Any high school senior or current college student attending a UNCF member institution in the fall or 2013. Deadline: April 24, 2013
Everyone Deserves A Second Chance At Life – Write a crime prevention essay using APA format. Deadline: June 30, 2013
Jane Manley
March 17, 2013
More colleges than ever are offering 4-year graduation guarantees to incoming freshmen, a trend that has lead to higher enrollment numbers at some colleges and universities. As enticing as this prospect may seem to parents concerned about footing the bill, there are often important tradeoffs. Kim Clark of CNN Money explains. [read more]
Jane Manley
March 17, 2013
College Board, the organization in charge of the SAT, has announced that changes in the test are on the horizon. Brian Gabriel of Business Administration Information helps to shed some light on the theory behind the changes. [read more]
Jane Manley
March 14, 2013
As members of Congress continue to struggle with the nation’s debt crisis, many eyes turn to the cost of federally backed student loans and the interest rate for subsidized loans. [read more]
Jane Manley
March 12, 2013
ApplyTexas Essay Prompts A, B and C (applicable to FR, TR and other app types) Slated to replace current ApplyTexas essay choices A, B and C. For inclusion in ApplyTexas applications for the 2014 cycle (opening 8/1/13)
Essay A:
Describe a setting in which you have collaborated or interacted with people whose experiences and/or beliefs differ from yours. Address your initial feelings, and how those feelings were or were not changed by this experience.
Essay B:
Describe a circumstance, obstacle or conflict in your life, and the skills and resources you used to resolve it. Did it change you? If so, how?
Essay C:
Considering your lifetime goals, discuss how your current and future academic and extra-curricular activities might help you achieve your goals.
Jane Manley
March 11, 2013
The US Army News Service announces that new requests for tuition assistance will be denied until further notice due to budget cuts. This declaration affects both active duty and reserve soldiers. [read more]