The college admissions process can be overwhelming and stressful for students and their families. With so much information available, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. Unfortunately, many myths and misconceptions about college admissions persist, leading to confusion and unnecessary stress. To help you navigate the process with confidence, we're debunking the top 10 college admission myths. "I need to have a perfect GPA and test scores to be accepted."While good grades and test … [Read more...]

Determining the Right Number of Advanced Courses Advanced courses, such as honors level, Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate, can be beneficial to have on your high school transcript. However, the ideal number of advanced courses to take at one time can vary for each student, depending on factors such as work ethic, goals, and scheduling demands. Some students may feel challenged taking three AP courses at a time while others may find it overwhelming. It is recommended to start … [Read more...]

When deciding on their high school course selection, students and parents often face the choice between taking easier classes that may lead to higher grades or enrolling in AP or dual-enrollment courses that could result in a lower GPA. Admissions offices often prefer to see students take the more challenging courses instead of choosing easier classes solely to boost their GPA, according to guidance counselor Sue Rolley from Francis Joseph Reitz High School in Evansville, Indiana. Rolley … [Read more...]

College is one of the best times of a person's life, but it can also quickly become one of the worst if you don't know how to study for all those exams. With the price of college skyrocketing, you simply cannot afford to fail a class. One of the best ways to improve your social life and also your grades is to have a college study team. This guide will tell you how to get your own group, how to lead it, and how to use it to your advantage.  Getting Together Your Study Group  The first thing … [Read more...]

With the costs of college tuition increasing, it is not surprising why many people are concerned about the value of education. One can end up finishing a 4-year degree college easily with tens of thousands of dollars of debt in their student loans. Though you may have some of your tuition financed by your college scholarship, your expenses on food, textbooks and housing can skyrocket. The rising costs have caused some students to believe a degree may not be worth it. But if you have decided … [Read more...]

The matter what you are deciding on as a major in college it is extremely important to understand business fundamentals and how they can help you in your own day to day life. The fundamentals of business are used each and every day, one of the most important aspects of a good business is marketing. If you can establish a good handle on marketing in business, and learn the fundamentals of marketing a business you can work to market yourself and your personality in the future job market and each … [Read more...]

If you are a college or high school, extra spending money may be hard to come by. If you are in high school, having a part time job will be difficult, as it will interfere with your studies. Of course, being a college student is notoriously expensive, even if you do happen to have a job. But in this day and age, there are many cool ways you make money between classes and still find a good balance with school. Just try these ways to earn some extra money for yourself and you will not be worrying … [Read more...]

If you are considering hiring a tutor for your college student, there are a number of factors you should consider before you go forward and embrace the idea. It is a fact that most college students do actually benefit from having a tutor, at any time within their education, particularly when exams are looming. Some college students do excel and show progress beyond the rest of the class and therefore can benefit strongly from specialised one to one tuition. This gifted and personalized tuition … [Read more...]

Many people have made lists of highly effective people, of highly effective study habits etc. You must determine for yourself what works best for you. We all learn in different ways. Some of us learn things that we hear; some of us learn things that we see. You might know already, but you might not. Now is the time to learn how you learn best so that you can be a better student. I have a list of eight things that will help you in your study habits. And you’re already determining to have … [Read more...]

GPA is one of the first things that college admissions officers and possible employers look at. Other parts of your resume are also important, but grades unfortunately tell a lot about you as a person. High grades usually signify that a person is a hard worker, is responsible and willing to forgo instant gratification for bigger, longer term gains. However, this does not mean that a few B’s or a C will hurt your chances of getting into your dream college or landing that high-paying job. But … [Read more...]