Archive for October, 2008
Doing Research Effectively: How to Sharpen Your Research Skills
When you go to college, you will be required to submit academic papers about various topics. It’s not only your writing skills that are important when doing these papers. You should also know how to research effectively as well. Whether you’re crafting an essay, a thesis proposal, or a dissertation, you will most likely have [...]
Writing a Paper? How to Avoid Plagiarism
If you’re not familiar with plagiarism, then you should know that this is an offense that can lead to expulsion from college. Plagiarism happens when a person claims another person’s words and ideas as his or her own. Keep in mind that you must avoid plagiarism. Not only is plagiarism an offense, it is also [...]
How to Get Along with Your Peers in College
Entering college will most likely have you leaving things you’ve known all your life: your home, your friends, and your family. Not only will you be in a completely new environment, but you’ll also have to deal with new challenges on your own. Trying to fit in may be challenging, but it can also be [...]
How To Take Notes in Class Effectively
Students have to deal with taking down notes in class every day. These notes are important because they do more than just provide you with information to study. They also help you in understanding, analyzing, and interpreting your lessons and keeping them in mind so that you can answer test questions correctly and participate in [...]
How to Make the Right Impression during Admissions Interviews
Knowing how to deal with interviews is important because you’re going to encounter this at some points in your life. College, graduate schools, and potential employers will most likely ask you to come for an interview and it is then that they will decide whether they should accept you or not. Aside from your personal [...]
Tips on How to Write an Excellent Resume
One of the first things that admissions committees and potential employers will see when you submit an application is your resume. A resume contains various information about you and gives readers an outline of your credentials such as your educational background and work experience that are relevant to the program you wish to enter or [...]
For Asian Students: A Guide to Getting Financial Aid
Asian students may have a hard time trying to apply for student loans because federal loans are typically for United States citizens only. If you’re Asian and want to pursue higher education but don’t have enough funds to do so, then you should know about the various organizations offering financial aid for Asians and other [...]
For Female Students: Finding Financial Aid
Going to college can open up many doors of opportunities for you, but it can also drain your bank account. If you’re a female who wants to go to college but don’t have enough money to fund your education, then you should know that there are many organizations offering financial aid to female students. These [...]
A Hispanic Student’s Guide to Financial Aid
If you’re Hispanic and don’t have enough money to fund your education, then you can take advantage of financial aid options provided to Hispanic students. Some financial aid programs for Hispanics also cater to students that are considered as minorities, but there are also programs that provide financial aid to Hispanics only. Below are some [...]
How to Pay Off Your Student Loans
If you want to go to college or graduate school but don’t have enough money to fund your education, you can apply for student loans. But you have to keep in mind that student loans, although helpful, can leave you with a large debt to pay off once you finish your studies. Below are some [...]