5 Tips for Staying Ahead of Your Loans
The impact that higher education will have on your life is priceless. However, actually attending college does come at a cost. Hopefully you can pay for your tuition with scholarships and grants but, if you’re like many students today, you may have to rely on loans to help you pay for your education.
While it’s tempting to not think about your loans until your senior year of college, it’s much less stressful in the long-run if you start managing them while you’re still in school.
Getting Involved in College: Group Project Edition
Group projects are an inevitable part of college, yet they are rarely discussed in terms of using them as a tool to get more involved with your school. They may not always be considered the most enjoyable aspect of college, yet they are valuable nonetheless.
You can’t control the behavior of others in your group. However, you can make it a more positive experience for everyone involved, including yourself.
10 Scholarship Myths Debunked
Scholarships have been around for a long time now and (as with anything that has a history) rumors circulate and make scholarships look bad. Believing these rumors may discourage you from applying to scholarships. As you already know, a scholarship award is free money. Let me repeat that, A SCHOLARSHIP AWARD IS FREE MONEY!
Declaring Your Major 101
Whether you are going into college right out of or years after graduating high school, the number one question people ask is, “What are you majoring in?” Those of you who know exactly what you want to do when you “grow up” are lucky. For the rest of us, that question can feel like more of an interrogation rather than excited curiosity.
Sure, you know they mean well, but how are you supposed to pick a major anyway? There is so much to do in this world, how can I, you, or anyone, just pick ONE thing?! Relax, breathe, and take comfort in knowing that you’re not alone.
The 411 on Work-Study
Filing your FAFSA is essential for you to obtain financial aid that will help you pay for college. As you fill out your FAFSA, you will come across a question about applying for work-study.
This question can be difficult to answer if you don’t know what work-study is, or if you can even participate in this program. Well, you’ve come to the right place to get the 411 on the Federal Work-Study program.
Preparing for Midterms
Midterms are a final’s sidekick; often overlooked but equally as important. If you don’t do well on the midterm, your chances of doing well on the final and passing the class are substantially lowered. Sure, it’s still possible to pass a class without a stellar midterm grade. However, there’s no point in stressing out at the end of the semester when you can choose to prepare for the midterm.
Earn a Merit Scholarship: 11 Best PSAT Prep Tools
The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test, better known as the PSAT, is a source of stress for students. But fret not! There are prep courses and study habits students can utilize to maximize their scores.
In no particular order, here are some of the best PSAT prep tools available to aid students in test preparation, which can help them in their pursuit of academic excellence.
10 Celebrities That Went Back To College After Becoming Rich and Famous
It is no mystery that sometimes students “run out of steam” in their quest to earn a degree. However, education is extremely important. The value of a college degree is apparent even to the wealthiest and most high profile people. Many stars that are rich and famous have gone to school to earn degrees. Below is a list of 10 big names in Hollywood who have attended college.
10 Financial Management Tools for Savvy College Students
It’s no secret that college is expensive. It helps tremendously when students have financial management plans, since they won’t feel overwhelmed by college loans and the stress of having to deal with everyday expenses without a blueprint. Learning how to manage finances is an immense help to students. Unfortunately, learning these skills proves to be harder than one would expect.
10 Most Successful Dorm-Based Businesses of All Time
What comes to mind when you think of a college dorm? Do you think of all night study sessions, cluttered spaces that are simply too small, and dorm parties? Have you ever considered that a college dorm could be a great place to start a business?
Some of the most successful businesses of all-time were started in dorm rooms. If you’re strapped for cash in college, why not form a dorm based business? We’ve listed 10 of the most successful businesses ever formed inside dormitory walls.