Articles in Ellicott City MD

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 Ellicott City MD

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.
The DOs and DON'Ts of Getting on a College Team Ellicott City MD
Want to Play on a College Team? Get Your Game On Ellicott City MD
Playing for an NCAA College: It's a Contact Sport Ellicott City MD

Build Your Credentials Ellicott City MD

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.
Law Schools Ellicott City MD
The Perils of Senior Slump Ellicott City MD
Pursue Your Passions: Extracurricular Activities Ellicott City MD

Career Colleges Ellicott City MD

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.
Career Colleges: The Right Choice for You? Ellicott City MD
Design a Career in Fashion Ellicott City MD
Jobs in the Allied Health Professions Ellicott City MD

Choosing Your College Ellicott City MD

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.
Choosing Your College: Housing Ellicott City MD
Honors Programs and Honors Colleges: A Difference that Makes a Difference? Ellicott City MD
Choosing Your College: The Basics Ellicott City MD

Culinary Programs Ellicott City MD

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 Ellicott City MD
A Hot Career: Culinary Arts Ellicott City MD
Culinary and Food Service Degrees: A Full Menu Ellicott City MD

Financial Aid Ellicott City MD

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.
The 411 on 529 Plans Ellicott City MD
If I Only Knew: Financial Aid Advice Ellicott City MD
Federal and State Aid: Types of Awards Ellicott City MD

Grad School Ellicott City MD

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? Ellicott City MD
Graduate Admissions Guidelines Ellicott City MD
Top Personal Statement Writing Mistakes Ellicott City MD

How Admission Decisions Are Made Ellicott City MD

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.
The Block System vs. Semesters Ellicott City MD
How Admission Decisions Are Made: Extracurricular Activities and Leadership Ellicott City MD
The College Application: Behind Closed Doors Ellicott City MD

How to Apply Ellicott City MD

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.
Surviving the College Admission Process Ellicott City MD
The Graduate School Application Process: Climbing the Paperwork Mountain Ellicott City MD
My Applications are in...Now What? Ellicott City MD

International Students Ellicott City MD

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.
Entering and Leaving the U.S. on a Student Visa Ellicott City MD
Tips for Completing Your Application to an American School Ellicott City MD
Education USA Wants to Help You Ellicott City MD

Letters of Recommendation Ellicott City MD

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: How to Ask for Them Ellicott City MD
Recommendation Letters: Writing One Yourself Ellicott City MD
Recommendation Letters: An Overview Ellicott City MD

Life Online Ellicott City MD

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 Ellicott City MD

Majors Ellicott City MD

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? Ellicott City MD
Making the Major Decision about Your Major Ellicott City MD
Deciding on a Major? Consider Where the Jobs Are Ellicott City MD

Make Summer Count Ellicott City MD

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.
Expand Your Horizons This Summer Ellicott City MD
Resumes, Interviews, and First Jobs Ellicott City MD
Make Summer Count Ellicott City MD

New Topics Ellicott City MD

Performance Art School Ellicott City MD
Sport Scholarships College Ellicott City MD
Theater Classes Ellicott City MD

Nursing Ellicott City MD

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.
Choosing a Nursing Program Ellicott City MD
Applying to Nursing School Ellicott City MD
The ABCs of Nursing Degrees Ellicott City MD

Online Learning Ellicott City MD

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 Ellicott City MD
Federal Aid for Online Learning Programs Ellicott City MD
Online Learning Earns its Stripes Ellicott City MD

Parents Ellicott City MD

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.
Balancing Your Input in the College Application Process Ellicott City MD
College Admission: The Cultural Exposure Factor Ellicott City MD
What to Do When Your Child Wants to Defer College Admission Ellicott City MD

Practical Advice for College Life Ellicott City MD

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.
Policing Plagiarism Ellicott City MD
Get Involved Ellicott City MD
Educational Assistance for Students with Disabilities Ellicott City MD

Pre-Med Ellicott City MD

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.
What to Look for When Choosing a Pre-Med Program Ellicott City MD
Planning Ahead: Medical School Ellicott City MD
Pre-Med Curriculum: Get Your Science On Ellicott City MD

Standardized Tests & Test Prep Ellicott City MD

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.
Master Standardized Tests Ellicott City MD
Which is Better: the TOEFL or the IELTS? Ellicott City MD
Test Prep: Should You or Shouldn't You? Ellicott City MD

Study Abroad Ellicott City MD

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.
Studying Abroad: an Overview Ellicott City MD
Getting Around Without Going Broke Ellicott City MD
Study Abroad: Things to Consider Ellicott City MD

The IB Program Ellicott City MD

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.
The IB Program: Changing the World - Peterson's Ellicott City MD
Hallmarks of the IB Program Curriculum Ellicott City MD

The Military Ellicott City MD

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.
Education Benefits for Dependents of Veterans Ellicott City MD
Extra Tuition Assistance for Veterans Ellicott City MD
Are You a Candidate for ROTC? Ellicott City MD

Transferring Ellicott City MD

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.
The College Transfer: Frequently Asked Questions Ellicott City MD
Transferring Colleges Ellicott City MD

Visual & Performing Arts Ellicott City MD

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 Ellicott City MD
Be a Star at Your Music Audition Ellicott City MD
Lights! Camera! Action! Ellicott City MD