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“I am majoring in finance, but I’m worried about finding jobs in finance after I graduate. Should I change my college major?”

One of the biggest reasons for going to college is to acquire a degree that will provide you with better job opportunities and better pay. When the economy is suffering and unemployment rises, students often become concerned that their education may not be their ticket to success. In fact, immediately after the financial crisis and the dramatic events that took place on Wall Street, many students intending to go into the financial sector decided to pursue other college majors. But, should they have? You might be wondering if you should change your college major due to economic conditions. A review of the following questions should help you decide: Read the rest of this entry →

The cost of a college degree is getting more expensive every year.  According to College Board, the average four-year public college charges a tuition rate of $7,020 and the average tuition cost of a four-year private college is $26,273.  That’s a lot of money.  And while there are resources out there to help families cover their college expenses, who has the time to research these opportunities?  It’s tough.   The purpose of this blog is to simplify your life.  If you follow these quick tips on financial aid, your college financing process will be a lot easier.  Let’s get started…

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If you are going to college, you are already making a difference in the world. Learning and educating yourself is the best way to honor your passion and establish a framework for looking at the world in an intelligent, conscious way. Some people will argue that one college major is more important than another–that one college major say, international relations, is better suited toward affecting people on a global scale. But I believe it is a matter of your dedication that determines the impact of your college major.

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As the spring semester kicks off, you might be feeling like it’s time to shed the extra pounds you gained during your first semester of college. Fighting the Freshman 15 can seem overwhelming, but don’t get discouraged. Small changes can make a big difference and you can start your battle by avoiding, or at least limiting, these five Freshman 15 causing foods.

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It may seem like there’s already too much to keep in mind when you are looking at colleges, but there’s one more very important thing you need to consider: university accreditation.  It’s not something you may hear a lot about, but it’s definitely a factor you need to pay attention to. Read the rest of this entry →

I have spent the last few weeks sifting through the scholarship essays submitted for the scholarships for mothers that we are about to award, and I feel it’s my duty to pass on a few tips to you.

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People who start college later in life or return to complete what they’ve left unfinished usually have something quite valuable – life and business experience. Shouldn’t they get credit for the knowledge they’ve acquired along the way? Some colleges will give you just that. Whether you have military experience, have owned a small business or have held jobs in healthcare, sales, IT, or any other field, you may be eligible for college credits based on the learning and experience you have acquired outside the college campus.

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One of the things I have noticed students admitted to college starting to ask is, “How many students are admitted to my major?” or “How many students do you accept each year?”.  While valid questions, these answers need to be placed in the right context.

What many students may or may not realize is that the landscape of applying to colleges have changed.  The University of New Haven is not alone in an increase in the number of applicants to the school.  While we have seen a tremendous surge in applications over the last 3 years … many universities have seen a steady increase in applications as well.

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Now that the majority of college application deadlines have come and gone, there are some students whose lights seem a bit brighter, and others, a bit more dim. So how do you make sure you are one of those bright students who beat the college application clock? Here are a few tips to help you make your college application deadlines.

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Do you like to draw? Do you want to help build or engineer things? Architectural drafting might just be the career for you. Check out these stats to find out whether drafting could be your dream job.

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As we all get back to our normal post-holiday lives, I thought it would be a good idea to reflect on all of the college tips the myUsearch.com team gave to readers in 2009. Here are my top picks for last year’s best college tips:

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myUsearch asked me to create a Top 10 College Tips list for 2009. Often the best advice is the common sense advice – work hard, follow through, improve on your weaknesses, and harness your strengths. I think you’ll find some of these ideas throughout the following list. I’ve included college tips for those who are entering college, currently in college, and graduating from college – so there’s a little something for everyone.  I hope you find these tips and the accompanying articles helpful. So without further adieu…..I present my Top 10 List of College Tips!

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The year-round cycle of college entrance exams is truly impressive. Just last week I learned that there are some schools which are now utilizing the SAT college entrance exam writing section as the gauge for freshman composition courses. I’m not referring to large publics. No. On this list were some very small private universities and colleges. Why are we being told that the writing section of the SAT or the ACT college entrance exam doesn’t matter when it so clearly does? What should the students focus on in order to gain their best admission opportunity when it comes to these college entrance exams? And how far should a student go to make the exam convey who they want to be, as opposed to just who they are?

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Coming home from college for the first time can be a little odd. You may find yourself walking through your house as if it were a museum, thinking to yourself that’s where I used to sleep, my sheets untouched for months…there’s that bottle of shampoo I used last summer–still in the same place… If you’re like me, you’ve counted down the days of the last two weeks until you could be home, taking this tour of your life that was put on hold while you went away to college. But even if you aren’t crazy about the idea of coming home for winter break, you’ve gotta admit that there’s something wonderful yet eerie about being back at home.

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While it’s important to take time for yourself during the holidays so you can go back to school refreshed, it is also a great time to get a jump start on some things that may help you get into college.  Here are a few suggestions of ways you can use the time to improve your chances of being admitted to the colleges you may be considering.

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This is a crazy time of year.  Thousands of colleges around the country are reading thousands of applications for students who are putting their hopes and dreams into an envelope (well … nowadays an e-mail account) and hoping for the best.

The unfortunate downside of reviewing so many applications is often times students are either not ready, or not a good fit for some of the colleges they are applying to.  This should not deter a you from applying to the school(s) you are interested in attending … in fact, it should encourage you to do your research, and prioritize your schools based on “fit” over “rank”.

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With the holidays just around the corner, you may be wondering how on earth you are going to get all of your shopping done. Well, if you have a college-bound student at home or if you know anyone going back to college, here are a few holiday gifts for college students that are sure to produce a smile.

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Do you still love Saturday morning cartoons? Do you have to see every animated movie that comes to the big screen? Are you fascinated with special effects? If so, you might want to consider a degree in animation, but how do you know if it’s the right career path for you? Here are a few quick facts to help you decide.

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Choosing a college can be very stressful. The college’s reputation, cost of tuition, college major options, location – all of these points are important to consider, but what are the important things that people forget to consider? Here is a list of 5 frequently forgotten facts to consider before you make your college choice:
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If you like art and computers, you might want to consider a career in Web site design. But how do you know if Web site design is right for you? Here are some quick facts to help you decide.

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