There’s no doubt that college admission departments look at applicants’ social media profiles. It’s a must then, that before you head to college (or even send in your college application), that you clean up your social media pages. Here are some things you should be doing: Get Rid of Any Questionable Content You may have …
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How You Can Save Money on College Textbooks
Saving money in college is a necessity, so it makes sense to try and cut down on expenses wherever you can. Renting or buying used textbooks is one great way to save your wallet. Brand New Textbooks are Expensive Buying a whole new set of college textbooks every year can be unbelievably expensive. In fact …
Empty Nesting: What Should Parents Do Now?
Sending your child off to college is sure to be a bittersweet moment for you. It’s something you’ve looked forward to for so long and yet now that the time has come for your child to leave, you’ve begun to dread it. It feels even worse when you return home after dropping your child off …
How Often You Should Meet With Your College Academic Advisor
In all colleges, incoming students are assigned a college academic advisor who works closely with them throughout their four (or more) years in college. Academic advisors play a crucial role in guiding students towards their educational goals. They help students explore their academic interests and possible majors, choose the right courses each semester, and develop …
How Studying Changes From High School to College
There will be a lot of changes as you head to college from high school. You’ll probably have a roommate, may be living on campus away from home, and you’ll have half the classes you are used to. Even with fewer classes though, studying is one big change that many freshman aren’t quite ready for …
Lack of Study Motivation? Here are 4 Tips How to Increase it!
So you’re finding it difficult to study? Yeah, it can be tough to find that motivation sometimes. There can be so many reasons why. Perhaps there is a new show you’d like to watch. Maybe the weather is good. Or it could simply be that you’re absolutely bored with the subject. And that can really …
6 Ways to Master a New Language During College
The free time of every college student is significantly limited by studies. Written assignments, reports, readings, and other tasks are an inevitable part of life during that period. Seems like the college is not a perfect time to learn a new language, right? Well, wrong. Studies have shown that the younger you are, the easier …
Great Tips to Study the Subjects You Absolutely Hate
You really need to study for one of your classes, but you’re in agony and incredibly bored just thinking about it. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? Students often want to study the subjects of their choice—their chosen major—but what about all of the additional classes? Those topics can seem unnecessary, but they are still important for …
4 Tips to Minimize the Odds of Dropping Out of College
The statistics on college dropouts are alarming—about 45% of students who enroll in college drop out without graduating. That’s a scary thought, especially when you consider the expenses they would have incurred towards for the terms completed. College tuition is expensive. For most students, the only way to afford a college education is by taking …
How To: Manage Your Workload at College
As you’ll soon find out, the workload at college and university is much heavier than what many people are used to. Each class will have tests, exams, and assignments due, and it’s up to you to stay on top of it all. Managing your time effectively is one of the best skills you can have …
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