NYU Invades Brooklyn
The academic world is not without its corporate takeover madness. Unless the New York Board of Regents steps in this month to put the brakes on the so-called merger of New York University and Polytechnic... ...
How to Write a Good UCAS Personal Statement For Medicine
Writing your personal statement is probably the most difficult part of your UCAS form. Having to write about yourself can feel a bit contrived. You have to sell yourself and emphasize your good points... ...
How to Get Degrees Online
Around the turn of the century is when the first accredited online universities started appearing on the scene. These universities were noted for offering online degrees that allowed you to do most of... ...
Spotting a Frightening Trend in the Job Market
Have you noticed a terrifying cyclical trend in the job market? Before your high school student heads off to college and even before he/she starts looking for a major, they must research a career path. Recently... ...
College Families Bushwhacked by New Loan Legislation
On September 4, 2007, President Bush signed the College Cost Reduction Act of 2007, designed to make more financial aid available to the poorest families, as well as lowering interest rates for new borrowers.... ...
4 Secrets on How to Address a Low GPA and Get Into a Top MBA Program
If you’re reading this article, you are probably in a bad spot. You had a bit too much fun in college, or had some things going on in your personal life that prevented you from fulfilling your academic... ...
More Dishonesty From Colleges - Dropping the SAT Requirement
A college’s ideal press release will suggest their compassion and understanding for the student, particularly for those who “don’t test well.” Baloney. Pure. Extra Virgin. It’s... ...
Going to Graduate School After Working a Full-Time Job
A lot of students end up working full-time jobs for a while before going on to attend graduate school. They do so for many reasons - to have a chance to pay off some of their student loans before accruing... ...
Profit From Your Child’s University Move
With school end approaching, some of us will be spending our summer vacations helping our children to settle into their chosen University town. Arizona State University is located in Arizona’s most... ...
Help Solve the Nursing Shortage - Second Degree BSN Nursing Programs
The changing U.S. economy and the desire of many working people to ‘make a difference’ after the events of September 11 have contributed to a growing interest in nursing as a career. Additionally,... ...