There are several college admissions myths which should be exposed before you apply. These myths often scare certain students from applying to the best schools. Never limit yourself from applying to top colleges because you believe these things:(10) Applicants are pre-screened.Whether using the common application or a school-specific application, college admission offices have enough staff members to read your entire application. After all, you pay an application fee for a reason and colleges... Read Full Story
Here's a great free read for students (and their parents) heading off to college. The book explains the easiest route to getting the degree you want, financial aid, and how to make the most of college. You can read the entire book here. Read Full Story
Want to go to school for free? You can, really. With the rising cost of college most people would love to go to a free college but most don't know where to look- or even that they even exist. Here's a list of tuition free colleges.Alice Lloyd College, Pippa Passes, KyYou must score at least a 17 on the ACT or 430 verbal and 400 math on your SAT. Also, you must have at least a 2.25 GPA in your pre-college (high school) curriculum courses.Berea College, Berea, KyYou need between 20 and ... Read Full Story
Students going to school in-state are faced with a decision of whether they should dorm or commute to school. Heres some pros ad cons of both.Dorming Pros-Live in a social environment with people your own age.More opportunities to make friends.Living away from your parents.Living on campus near classrooms and being able to wake up minutes before class.Dorming Cons-Extra cost of dorming added on to tuition.May get stuck with a roommate you don't like.Social enviroment may impact ability to... Read Full Story
A recent study for mtvU and The Associated Press finds many college students are stressed about everything ranging from tests to even vacations. Many of the students polled say they have had trouble sleeping, concentrating, finding motivation, agitated or worried to work. Here's how US college students did on the stress test:4 out of 10 college students expeirence stress often. 1 out of 5 feel it all or most of the time. The sources of this stress can largely be attributed to school work,... Read Full Story
Selecting a college has always been a very big decision for students evaluating their options. Today there are even more choices than ever and some dangers along the way. Not only are students faced with choices of the traditional classroom, but also the virtual campuses that have became a popular contender over the past several years. There are several factors involved in choosing the correct school and much of the decision is based on academic performance. For some lucky students that have ... Read Full Story
