Archive for July, 2008

Freshman Focused On College Preparation

As a freshman in high school, you may just be getting used to the idea of being in high school, but you should also start thinking about your college career. It may seem like a lot of pressure, but today’s academic environment is very competitive, so it’s a good idea to get ahead start.The focus [...]

Top 10 Myths about Online Education

Are you considering advanced education, but are a little apprehensive of online education? Below are the top ten myths about online degree programs- disproved! After reading this, you won’t want to wait to find the best online program that’s right for you.Myth #1 They’re the same as a textbook Online degree programs tend to be [...]

College Preparation As A Senior Pt1

It’s crunch time! You have one more year of high school before delving into the world of adulthood! But try to take things one-step at a time. After all, you started planning way back in freshman year for college, right? This year shouldn’t be like any other, except for the fact that all of that [...]

University of Texas Professor, Turned Arbitrator-Mediator

On a recent Southwest Airlines flight from Dallas to Oklahoma City, I happened to meet someone who is called into the situation only if there is a dispute between a labor union and management that cannot be resolved by the parties themselves. Yes, he belongs to an elite group of men and women in [...]

Financial Aspects Of Your College Preparation

Now is the right time to begin the discussion about funding for college with your parents. While you can’t do much about securing financial aid during your freshman year, you can come up with a plan for how your family will go about paying for college.Your parents may have been saving for your college education [...]

College Preparation and Counselors

Yes, this was included in your freshman year to-do list, but it is so very important, I just had to include it again. Talk to your counselor regularly. In order for them to help you make the best decisions regarding college, you have to make yourself available to them. Don’t be afraid to visit often. [...]

Sophomore Concentrates On College Preparation

Your first year of high school is behind you and now it’s time to hit the old books once again. But as you further your studies, you can continue to keep up to date with the college scene. In fact, unlike your freshman year, you can really dig in your heels this year and start [...]

Choosing An Online Degree Program: The Importance of Accreditation

You have finally made the decision to go back to school. But you do not want to waste the time or money to find out that your new “degree” is not worth the paper it is printed on. So how do you insure that you are getting a quality education from a recognized academic program. [...]

Balancing Student life

1. manipulate Your routine; Don’t allow Your routine Control You Organization and time management skills are two of the most valuable skills you will always encompass. One of the primary things you ought to do at the head of each semester is arrange the dates of all class tests also venture deadlines since every [...]

Minot State University: Serving North Dakota

Minot State University, one of the many U.S. universities is located in northwestern part of North Dakota in a city named Minot (rhyming with “why-not”). This University has a fairly rich history and was established in the year 1913. The city of Minot has a population of around 38000 residents. Among the Best U.S. Universities [...]