Articles in Prospect Heights IL

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 Prospect Heights IL

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 Prospect Heights IL
The DOs and DON'Ts of Getting on a College Team Prospect Heights IL
Want to Play on a College Team? Get Your Game On Prospect Heights IL

Build Your Credentials Prospect Heights IL

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.
The Perils of Senior Slump Prospect Heights IL
Pursue Your Passions: Extracurricular Activities Prospect Heights IL
Juniors: End-of-Year Planning Tips Prospect Heights IL

Career Colleges Prospect Heights IL

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? Prospect Heights IL
Jobs in the Allied Health Professions Prospect Heights IL
Design a Career in Fashion Prospect Heights IL

Choosing Your College Prospect Heights IL

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.
Life at a Large State School Prospect Heights IL
Geographic Diversity: Building Your College List Prospect Heights IL
Your Campus Visit Plan Prospect Heights IL

Culinary Programs Prospect Heights IL

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 Prospect Heights IL
Culinary and Food Service Degrees: A Full Menu Prospect Heights IL
A Hot Career: Culinary Arts Prospect Heights IL

Financial Aid Prospect Heights IL

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.
FAFSA Application Tips Prospect Heights IL
Financial Aid Award Letters - Decision Time Prospect Heights IL
Repayment Benefits of a College Perkins Loan Prospect Heights IL

Grad School Prospect Heights IL

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 Prospect Heights IL
Graduate Admissions Guidelines Prospect Heights IL
Guide for Potential Grad Students: Should You Go To Grad School? Prospect Heights IL

How Admission Decisions Are Made Prospect Heights IL

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 Prospect Heights IL
The College Application: Behind Closed Doors Prospect Heights IL
How Admission Decisions Are Made: Hooks Prospect Heights IL

How to Apply Prospect Heights IL

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.
Choosing a School When More than One Accepts You Prospect Heights IL
What is Your Hook? Prospect Heights IL
My Applications are in...Now What? Prospect Heights IL

International Students Prospect Heights IL

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.
What Schools Look for in an International Student Prospect Heights IL
Getting Started on an Education in the U.S. Prospect Heights IL
Admission Offers: Say Yes or No Prospect Heights IL

Letters of Recommendation Prospect Heights IL

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 Prospect Heights IL
Recommendation Letters: Writing One Yourself Prospect Heights IL
Recommendation Letters: An Overview Prospect Heights IL

Life Online Prospect Heights IL

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 Prospect Heights IL

Majors Prospect Heights IL

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? Prospect Heights IL
Making the Major Decision about Your Major Prospect Heights IL
Deciding on a Major? Consider Where the Jobs Are Prospect Heights IL

Make Summer Count Prospect Heights IL

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 Prospect Heights IL
Expand Your Horizons This Summer Prospect Heights IL
Resumes, Interviews, and First Jobs Prospect Heights IL

New Topics Prospect Heights IL

Career Counselors Prospect Heights IL
Rotc Marine Programs Prospect Heights IL
College Essay Counseling Prospect Heights IL

Nursing Prospect Heights IL

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 Prospect Heights IL
The ABCs of Nursing Degrees Prospect Heights IL
Nursing Curriculum Prospect Heights IL

Online Learning Prospect Heights IL

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 Prospect Heights IL
Online Learning Earns its Stripes Prospect Heights IL
College at a Distance Prospect Heights IL

Parents Prospect Heights IL

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.
Major Dilemmas in Choosing a College Prospect Heights IL
From One Parent to Another: All in the Family Prospect Heights IL
Are You a Helicopter Parent? Prospect Heights IL

Practical Advice for College Life Prospect Heights IL

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.
Get Involved Prospect Heights IL
Money-Saving Tips for Buying and Selling Books Prospect Heights IL
Educational Assistance for Students with Disabilities Prospect Heights IL

Pre-Med Prospect Heights IL

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.
Pre-Med Curriculum: Get Your Science On Prospect Heights IL
Planning Ahead: Medical School Prospect Heights IL
What to Look for When Choosing a Pre-Med Program Prospect Heights IL

Standardized Tests & Test Prep Prospect Heights IL

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.
The Skinny on the ACT Writing Test Prospect Heights IL
A Brief Introduction to the TOEFL Prospect Heights IL
What You Need to Know About the Revised Scholastic Aptitude Test Prospect Heights IL

Study Abroad Prospect Heights IL

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.
Earning Credits for Your Study Abroad Experience Prospect Heights IL
Staying Safe Prospect Heights IL
Staying Healthy Abroad Prospect Heights IL

The IB Program Prospect Heights IL

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 Prospect Heights IL
The IB Program: Changing the World - Peterson's Prospect Heights IL

The Military Prospect Heights IL

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 Prospect Heights IL
Are You a Candidate for ROTC? Prospect Heights IL
Extra Tuition Assistance for Veterans Prospect Heights IL

Transferring Prospect Heights IL

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 Prospect Heights IL
Transferring Colleges Prospect Heights IL

Visual & Performing Arts Prospect Heights IL

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.
Smart Art Portfolios Prospect Heights IL
Lights! Camera! Action! Prospect Heights IL
Applying to Professional Colleges for Art and Music Prospect Heights IL