Archive for the ‘What’s the Deal With…’ Category

Now that we’re getting into November, application deadlines are just around the corner! It’s really important to know about college priority deadlines and scholarship deadlines. Why are they so important? It can help your chances of getting in and also determine whether or not you get extra scholarships from your school! Let’s start by talking about normal college deadlines. A college deadline is just the final day that they’ll accept… Read More

So, you might have some clubs or organizations at your high school that you participate in. Every school is different and some schools allow certain clubs and not others. Most high school clubs require a teacher to be a sponsor. College is different in that you can start your own organization without needing someone else to sponsor you. As a result, college campuses usually have tons of awesome clubs that… Read More

Thanks to the growing popularity of crime scene investigation and court television shows, criminal justice is one of the most popular careers for the current generation of students. Every year, the majority of students tell me that they want to go into law enforcement, crime scene investigation, and forensics, and many colleges are adding these fields of study to their lists of majors. I find that many students, however, are unfamiliar with how to get into their vocation of choice, and even more are unaware about the vast array of careers available in the criminal justice field. In this post, I’ll try to help you answer the question: What’s the deal with Criminal Justice?

For many students, moving away from home to live on a college campus with an unknown roommate is enough of an adventure. For others, and for those emboldened by the success and fun of their dorm and college experience, college provides a great opportunity to experience a new country and culture – and get college credits at the same time! So, what’s the deal with study abroad?

When deciding which college to attend after high school, it is important that you understand that you have many options. You can consider attending a four-year college or university, a trade or technical school, or perhaps a community college. The best way to decide is to think about what type of career or college experience will be best for you. Consider asking yourself, do I want to have the traditional… Read More

Many students struggle with the decision of whether to go to college or serve in the military. Some fear that college will be unaffordable and see the military as way to obtain vocational training. Some simply want to serve their country by participating in the armed forces as soon as possible. And others just want to travel! What many students don’t know, however, is that you can obtain a college… Read More

So, you know you want to continue your education beyond high school, but you are tired of the daily grind of your 8-10 period high school schedule. Good news: college course structure is nothing like high school course structure (you’re generally only in class for about 3-4 hours a day). Even better news: there are college campuses out there that make the average college campus look uptight and boring. As… Read More

Most of you know that continuing your education beyond high school is important, but some of you may be thinking that a four-year college is not the best choice for you. Some of you want to be auto mechanics, veterinarian assistants, dental hygienists, electricians or nurses. Others may not be the best student in the school, but really excel at hands-on activities. Finally, some of you may have family or… Read More

For those of you starting the college search process, you may be trying to figure out what school – or what type of school – is the right match for you. For some of you, the perfect school is one that’s in your hometown and will allow you to stay close to family and friends; for others, it may be whichever school picks you for its athletic team or gives… Read More