When Online Degrees Find Acceptance There’s an ocean of opportunities out there when you’re looking to pursue a degree, both regular and online. The advent and advancement of the Internet has multiplied the growth of online courses, some of them legitimate and most dubious. Although we all know the benefits of a regular degree over an online one, there are times when studying online is advantageous - when you have other responsibilities like children or ill and elderly parents ... Read Full Story

As college expenses continue to increase, students and parents need to financially plan their overall costs for attending a college or university.  The rising higher education costs can become a factor in deciding whether to attend a public or private school.  Another key factor is to pay close attention to the expenses associated with an in state school vs. an out of state school.  Both factors share the same dependents of tuition, books/supplies, room & board, transportation, and genera... Read Full Story

College Board Test Prep Exam ReadiStep Coming Next Fall It may never be too early to prepare for the rest of your life. In an effort to aide in early educational development, the College Board recently announced the addition of a new test called ReadiStep which will be available next fall for eighth grade students, in preparation for the challenges of strenuous high school and college level courses. The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect stude... Read Full Story

The U.S Department of Education launched a new college education website to answer questions and reasons for attending colleges and universities.  The site is a very informative resource for potential students, parents, and counselors in guiding our youth into a more educated society.  Providing testimonials for each of their three main categories of Why, What, and How. 1.) Why go? This is a question that every college student once asked themselves before attending a college or university. ... Read Full Story

The U.S Department of Education launched a new college education website to answer questions and reasons for attending colleges and universities.  The site is a very informative resource for potential students, parents, and counselors in guiding our youth into a more educated society.  Providing testimonials for each of their three main categories of Why, What, and How. 1.) Why go? This is a question that every college student once asked themselves before attending a college or un... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "College Resources". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add... Read Full Story

An inspirational professor of Computer Science Randy Pausch, gave an amazing last lecture at the Carnegie Mellon University on September 18, 2007.  The lecture included topics about childhood dreams, life and philosophy.  The lecture was titled “Really achieving your childhood dreams”.  The tenured professor began his discussion with startling slides of his pancreatic cancer tumors.  The battle with cancer did not stop this energetic professor from delivering a high powered speec... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Graduate Degree Programs". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap ... Read Full Story

GMAT Preparation Obtaining your entrance into a graduate degree program from a college or university can be a difficult task.  Ensuring quality test scores for acceptance into a program requires proper GMAT preparation.  In order to prepare for the GMAT, a prospective student should understand the contents of this exam. The GMAT exam is an aptitude test for comprehension of Math, English, and Logic.   The time allotted for completion of test is three and a half hours in a certified testing ce... Read Full Story

Have you heard that word “overqualified” before? Recently, I have heard this term overqualified being used, by radio show callers and personal friends.  At first echo, you might take the word overqualified as a delightful compliment.  Once that word rings in your ears a little more, you come to a realization.  Your ego is no longer being stroked, but ostracized from what was supposed to be your future employer.  Once that utterance has been delivered, you know it is time to r... Read Full Story