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

Build Your Credentials Gaithersburg 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.
Pursue Your Passions: Extracurricular Activities Gaithersburg MD
Juniors: End-of-Year Planning Tips Gaithersburg MD
The Perils of Senior Slump Gaithersburg MD

Career Colleges Gaithersburg 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.
College Gaithersburg MD
Jobs in the Allied Health Professions Gaithersburg MD
Design a Career in Fashion Gaithersburg MD

Choosing Your College Gaithersburg 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.
Getting a Feel for Campus Life Gaithersburg MD
The Scoop on Highly Competitive Schools Gaithersburg MD
Choosing Your College: The Basics Gaithersburg MD

Culinary Programs Gaithersburg 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.
Culinary Schools Gaithersburg MD
A Hot Career: Culinary Arts Gaithersburg MD
Culinary and Food Service Degrees: A Full Menu Gaithersburg MD

Financial Aid Gaithersburg 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.
Legal Help on Scholarship Scams Gaithersburg MD
Five Most Common Mistakes Parents Make When Paying for College...And How to Avoid Them! Gaithersburg MD
An Overview: the FAFSA Gaithersburg MD

Grad School Gaithersburg 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.
Top Personal Statement Writing Mistakes Gaithersburg MD
Guide for Potential Grad Students: Should You Go To Grad School? Gaithersburg MD
Graduate Admissions Guidelines Gaithersburg MD

How Admission Decisions Are Made Gaithersburg 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.
How Admission Decisions Are Made: Making the Final Cut Gaithersburg MD
How Admission Decisions Are Made: Essays, Recommendations, and Interviews Gaithersburg MD
How Admission Decisions Are Made: An Introduction Gaithersburg MD

How to Apply Gaithersburg 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.
I Didn't Get In ... Is There Anything I Can Do? Gaithersburg MD
Choosing a School When More than One Accepts You Gaithersburg MD
Application DOs and DON'Ts Gaithersburg MD

International Students Gaithersburg 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.
Student Visas and Passports Gaithersburg MD
On-Campus Support for International Students Gaithersburg MD
Looking Beyond Your School for Financial Aid Gaithersburg MD

Letters of Recommendation Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg MD
Recommendation Letters: Writing One Yourself Gaithersburg MD
Recommendation Letters: An Overview Gaithersburg MD

Life Online Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg MD

Majors Gaithersburg 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? Gaithersburg MD
Making the Major Decision about Your Major Gaithersburg MD
Deciding on a Major? Consider Where the Jobs Are Gaithersburg MD

Make Summer Count Gaithersburg 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.
Find a Summer Job Gaithersburg MD
Resumes, Interviews, and First Jobs Gaithersburg MD
Expand Your Horizons This Summer Gaithersburg MD

New Topics Gaithersburg MD

Work-Study Programs Gaithersburg MD
GRE Test Prep Classes Gaithersburg MD
Rotc Marine Programs Gaithersburg MD

Nursing Gaithersburg 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.
The ABCs of Nursing Degrees Gaithersburg MD
Nursing Curriculum Gaithersburg MD
Choosing a Nursing Program Gaithersburg MD

Online Learning Gaithersburg 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.
Federal Aid for Online Learning Programs Gaithersburg MD
College at a Distance Gaithersburg MD
Online Learning Earns its Stripes Gaithersburg MD

Parents Gaithersburg 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.
From One Parent to Another: Words of Wisdom Gaithersburg MD
From One Parent to Another: Choosing the 'Right' School Gaithersburg MD
From One Parent to Another: Being Practical Gaithersburg MD

Practical Advice for College Life Gaithersburg 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.
Test Your Internet Skills: Introducing the iSkills Assessment Gaithersburg MD
Winning at Roommate Roulette Gaithersburg MD
Nutrition Tips for Freshmen Gaithersburg MD

Pre-Med Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg MD
Planning Ahead: Medical School Gaithersburg MD
Pre-Med Curriculum: Get Your Science On Gaithersburg MD

Standardized Tests & Test Prep Gaithersburg 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.
What's New About the TOEFL iBT? Gaithersburg MD
A Brief Introduction to the TOEFL Gaithersburg MD
What to Do About Low Test Scores Gaithersburg MD

Study Abroad Gaithersburg 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.
Spend a Semester at Sea - Peterson's Gaithersburg MD
Studying Abroad: an Overview Gaithersburg MD
Getting Around Without Going Broke Gaithersburg MD

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

The Military Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg MD
Are You a Candidate for ROTC? Gaithersburg MD
GI Bill Education Benefits Gaithersburg MD

Transferring Gaithersburg 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.
Transferring Colleges Gaithersburg MD
The College Transfer: Frequently Asked Questions Gaithersburg MD

Visual & Performing Arts Gaithersburg 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.
Lights! Camera! Action! Gaithersburg MD
Pointers for Your Dance Audition Gaithersburg MD
A Career in Graphic Design Gaithersburg MD