myUsearch blog

Honest college information — choose, apply, get into and pay for college.
Subscribe

Archive for the ‘The Nontraditional Student’

The Advantages to Being a Re-entry Student

January 25, 2008 By: Category: The Nontraditional Student No Comments →

When you think about going back to school, do you feel a little twinge that you might not measure up against the more traditional, fresh-out-of-high-school 18-year-olds?

Sure, it’s been a little longer since you took calculus or English lit, but you can put those insecurities to rest.  As a nontraditional student, you have a lot of significant advantages over younger students. (more…)

Impossible to Go to College if You Have Kids?

January 16, 2008 By: Category: Family balance, Family balance 3 Comments →

Three reasons why it may be easier than you think:

If you have children, the idea of going back to college might seem too overwhelming to think about. How can you find the time, resources and money to fit school in with all of your other obligations?

It’s certainly not easy, but you may be surprised at the number of resources out there to help you do just that. (more…)