Articles in Charleston WV

Athletics Make Summer Count
Build Your Credentials New Topics
Career Colleges Nursing
Choosing Your College Online Learning
Culinary Programs Parents
Financial Aid Practical Advice for College Life
Grad School Pre-Med
How Admission Decisions Are Made Standardized Tests & Test Prep
How to Apply Study Abroad
International Students The IB Program
Letters of Recommendation The Military
Life Online Transferring
Majors Visual & Performing Arts

Athletics Charleston WV

Athletics are a big part of campus life at many colleges and universities. If you are a student athlete looking to play a college sport, these articles will help you figure out if it's the right choice for you and how to get on a team if you choose to do so.
Playing for an NCAA College: It's a Contact Sport Charleston WV
Want to Play on a College Team? Get Your Game On Charleston WV
The DOs and DON'Ts of Getting on a College Team Charleston WV

Build Your Credentials Charleston WV

Before you get to college you need to build up your credentials so your application will be hard to turn down. This means planning ahead for future endeavors in your education and thinking about where you'd like your degree to take you.
Pursue Your Passions: Extracurricular Activities Charleston WV
Law Schools Charleston WV
The Perils of Senior Slump Charleston WV

Career Colleges Charleston WV

If you are interested in a specific career path and you want training that will prepare you to go into that field you may want to consider looking into career colleges. Read the following articles to find out why a career college might be the right choice for you.
Jobs in the Allied Health Professions Charleston WV
Career Colleges: The Right Choice for You? Charleston WV
College Charleston WV

Choosing Your College Charleston WV

Choosing the college or university you want to attend can be a difficult decision. When making your choice, there are several things to keep in mind, such as the size of the school, location and courses they offer.
Tribal Colleges and Universities Charleston WV
The Gap-Year Option: Should You Take a Time Out? Charleston WV
Checking Out Accreditation Charleston WV

Culinary Programs Charleston WV

Do you love working with food and want to make it your career? If you do, consider entering a culinary program, which will teach you the skills you need to get the job of your dreams.
The Dish on Restaurant Management Charleston WV
Culinary and Food Service Degrees: A Full Menu Charleston WV
Culinary Schools Charleston WV

Financial Aid Charleston WV

Just about every student who enters college will need some form of financial aid, be it scholarships or private and government loans. Read on to get a better understanding of how to receive financial aid and where to look for it.
PROFILE Tips Charleston WV
Paying Back Your College Loans Charleston WV
Financial Aid Q & A: Special Situations Charleston WV

Grad School Charleston WV

If you have finished your undergraduate degree and are thinking of continuing your education, the following articles on grad school may be of help to you. Here you'll find out about how to apply and what to expect when you get there.
Guide for Potential Grad Students: Should You Go To Grad School? Charleston WV
Graduate Admissions Guidelines Charleston WV
Top Personal Statement Writing Mistakes Charleston WV

How Admission Decisions Are Made Charleston WV

Once you submit your application to a college or university, what happens? The following articles aim to help you understand the process of how you go from hopeful high school senior to enrolled college freshman.
How Colleges Look At Your GPA Scale Charleston WV
How Admission Decisions Are Made: Test Results Charleston WV
How Admissions Decisions Are Made: Your Questions and Answers Charleston WV

How to Apply Charleston WV

Applying to colleges for the first time can be a confusing venture and most people have questions about the process. Read on to find out what you need to know about applying to different schools and what is expected of you as you go through the process.
The Waitlist Charleston WV
Choosing a School When More than One Accepts You Charleston WV
An A-Z Look at Applying to College Charleston WV

International Students Charleston WV

At any given school there is a section of the student body that is made up of international students. If you are considering going to school in another country and want to know how to go about doing it, read the following articles for advice from everything on visas and passports to getting financial aid.
Student Visas and Passports Charleston WV
Tips for Completing Your Application to an American School Charleston WV
Education USA Wants to Help You Charleston WV

Letters of Recommendation Charleston WV

When you apply to a school, chances are they will ask you for at least one letter of recommendation from someone who knows you as a person and as a student. If you're unsure about how to go about getting a recommendation for someone and you need some advice, look no further.
Recommendation Letters: An Overview Charleston WV
Recommendation Letters: How to Ask for Them Charleston WV
Recommendation Letters: Writing One Yourself Charleston WV

Life Online Charleston WV

Many students all over the world are online and using the Internet to learn, connect, interact and have fun. Here you'll find out how the Internet can help you as a student and in life in general through things like blogging and online communities.
Blogging with Caution Charleston WV

Majors Charleston WV

Choosing a major to stick with can seem like a daunting task, and changing majors also may raise some questions for you. Get some tips on how to find the best major for you and what choosing a certain major will mean for your career after college.
Major Schmajor - Do I Really Have to Declare a Major? Charleston WV
Making the Major Decision about Your Major Charleston WV
Deciding on a Major? Consider Where the Jobs Are Charleston WV

Make Summer Count Charleston WV

When you leave school for the summer, you shouldn't leave your learning and growing behind. Stay active both in your studies and your work life and make sure every summer counts towards acheiving your goals.
Find a Summer Job Charleston WV
Make Summer Count Charleston WV
Resumes, Interviews, and First Jobs Charleston WV

New Topics Charleston WV

Sport Scholarships College Charleston WV
Act Test Tutors Charleston WV
Summer Jobs Agencies Charleston WV

Nursing Charleston WV

If you want to help others and are looking into working in the medical industry, you may want to consider a nursing program. The following articles all discuss how to get into nursing and what you can do with a nursing degree.
Nursing: One of the Fastest-Growing Professions Charleston WV
Nursing Curriculum Charleston WV
The ABCs of Nursing Degrees Charleston WV

Online Learning Charleston WV

Online colleges and universities offer an option to those who may not be able to attend a traditional school, or may not feel it's the right choice for them. Find out about how people are using the Internet to make their way through college and come out with a degree they were able to earn from home.
College at a Distance Charleston WV
Federal Aid for Online Learning Programs Charleston WV
Online Learning Earns its Stripes Charleston WV

Parents Charleston WV

Parents are an important part of the process of kids going to college. If you're sending your first child off to school, or even if you've done this before, you may have some questions and these articles will tackle everything from financial aid problems to how much input you should have in the school your child chooses.
Planning High School Classes Charleston WV
Considering College for a Star Athlete Charleston WV
Are You a Helicopter Parent? Charleston WV

Practical Advice for College Life Charleston WV

When students go away to college they will be on their own, some of them for the first time. The articles in this section are designed to give practical advice to those students on how to take care of themselves when their parents can't come to the rescue.
Test Your Internet Skills: Introducing the iSkills Assessment Charleston WV
Educational Assistance for Students with Disabilities Charleston WV
Success the Easy Way: A Culture of Cheating Charleston WV

Pre-Med Charleston WV

Do you dream of going to medical school to one day become a doctor? Before you can get there you have to start out as a pre-med student, and these articles will help you to get on your way.
Planning Ahead: Medical School Charleston WV
Pre-Med Curriculum: Get Your Science On Charleston WV
What to Look for When Choosing a Pre-Med Program Charleston WV

Standardized Tests & Test Prep Charleston WV

Before you can get into undergraduate and graduate programs, there are several standardized tests you may have to take. Read on to get information on the GED, SAT, ACT. TOEFL and GRE exams so you can be as prepared as possible by the time test day comes.
Test Prep Survival: SAT, ACT, and PSAT/NMSQT Charleston WV
What to Do About Low Test Scores Charleston WV
Master Standardized Tests Charleston WV

Study Abroad Charleston WV

During their time in college, many students take the opportunity to study in another country. Study abroad programs offer students a chance to live in and learn about a new culture and gain experiences that will they will always remember.
Study Abroad: Living With a Host Family Charleston WV
Consider Taking the Road Less Traveled Charleston WV
Be Proactive to Protect Your Health Charleston WV

The IB Program Charleston WV

The IB Program offers three programs: the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme, and the Diploma Programme. These programs are intended to help students foster a sense of community with the world at large, foster a sense of cultural awareness and to help them learn as much as possible to the best of their abilities in a wide range of fields.
Hallmarks of the IB Program Curriculum Charleston WV
The IB Program: Changing the World - Peterson's Charleston WV

The Military Charleston WV

Active military members and veterans alike receive benefits relation to college and education. The military offers to pay for college for their members and often will also help dependents and family of veterans and active members.
Are You a Candidate for ROTC? Charleston WV
Education Benefits for Dependents of Veterans Charleston WV
Extra Tuition Assistance for Veterans Charleston WV

Transferring Charleston WV

Transferring colleges can be a difficult task, but many students decide to do if they feel they're not getting the experience they want at the school they've chosen. Read the following articles, which provide tips that will hopefully make the transfer process a little smoother.
Transferring Colleges Charleston WV
The College Transfer: Frequently Asked Questions Charleston WV

Visual & Performing Arts Charleston WV

If you are interested in visual or performing arts, find out if attending an art school would be the right choice for you. These articles will tell you all about applying, portfolios, and how to turn your art degree into a career.
Applying to Professional Colleges for Art and Music Charleston WV
Pointers for Your Dance Audition Charleston WV
Be a Star at Your Music Audition Charleston WV