College is most people's first introduction to an environment where there are consequences for poor time management. Let's face it: high school was the most free time you'll have for the rest of your life. Adjusting to a life of responsibility can be hard. Here are some tips to succeed in college via excellent time management. 1. Put effort into changing your habits. If y... read more »

It's September, which means that most everyone is headed back to school. If you are in college, you know the pain of shopping for your textbooks-they can be incredibly expensive and put a huge dent in your budget. Here are some tips to minimize the damage! 1] Buy used books. This seems obvious, but it really can save you quite a bit. One of my favorite tricks is to go on eBay looking fo... read more »

So, I may only be a sophomore in college right now, but don't rule me out yet in the department of applying to one of the most important, if not THE most important place in your life. Oh, future freshmen. I feel you anxiety and fear of the unknown coming through the screen, emotions I know only too well. You see, I have had the lovely pleasure of applying and transferring to not only one sch... read more »

Navigating the waters of financial aid can seem treacherous, especially if you're doing it alone and for the first time. However, it doesn't have to be. My advice for smooth sailing is simple: do it early. The government has tried to make it as painless as possible for you to be able to afford your education so, take advantage of what they're offering. First, you'll want to co... read more »

First of all I'd like to say congratulations for either already attending college or at least thinking about attending. All you seem to hear from people nowadays is that without a college education you can't get anywhere in life. While it might be more difficult for some people, if you have the will to succeed you don't necessarily have to go and there are plenty of alterna... read more »

Broadcasting, in its simplest form, is the transfer of information from a central point to a wide area of recipients. Students who have become passionate about radio or television go to college with the idea that a major in radio or television broadcasting (an area loosely named Communications) seem to be under the impression that engaging in such a major will lead them to work in the field. Wh... read more »

When you are applying for aid for your college or technical school education you should not assume that you will get all the aid you need. Many people think just because they are going to school that they will obtain oodles of money and can pay it back later. When applying for a college loan apply far ahead of time in case you get turned down. If you are looking at colleges that are ... read more »

It's no secret that a college education is expensive. Costs are rising exponentially to the point where the average person can't afford to pay $20,000, $25,000, $30,000 or more for tuition and housing at the more prestigious colleges and universities around the country. Even some of the less expensive state schools are expensive propositions, with tuition, room and board running up in... read more »

Attending college is usually the next step for many high school seniors all over the U.S. The preparation usually begins around the sophomore year with the ACT and SAT's which are college placement tests to strengthen your knowledge in disciplines like mathematics and science. Keeping an excellent GPA is also very important when submitting your school records to your college of choice. Most ... read more »

It was not long back that I was in my teens. Teenage life is the best part of ones life and all of us try to make the most out of it. Some of us venture out new possibilities in ourselves, while some others work upon their existing skills and try to bring out the best in themselves. However, there are some teenagers, who in their attempts to try out everything in college life get into the web of ... read more »