Articles in Schenectady NY

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 Schenectady NY

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 Schenectady NY
Want to Play on a College Team? Get Your Game On Schenectady NY
Playing for an NCAA College: It's a Contact Sport Schenectady NY

Build Your Credentials Schenectady NY

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 Schenectady NY
Juniors: End-of-Year Planning Tips Schenectady NY
The Perils of Senior Slump Schenectady NY

Career Colleges Schenectady NY

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 Schenectady NY
Design a Career in Fashion Schenectady NY
Career Colleges: The Right Choice for You? Schenectady NY

Choosing Your College Schenectady NY

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 Schenectady NY
Tribal Colleges and Universities Schenectady NY
Talking to the Locals Schenectady NY

Culinary Programs Schenectady NY

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.
A Hot Career: Culinary Arts Schenectady NY
Culinary and Food Service Degrees: A Full Menu Schenectady NY
The Dish on Restaurant Management Schenectady NY

Financial Aid Schenectady NY

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 Schenectady NY
Repayment Benefits of a College Perkins Loan Schenectady NY
Am I an Independent Student? Schenectady NY

Grad School Schenectady NY

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

How Admission Decisions Are Made Schenectady NY

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: Test Results Schenectady NY
How Admission Decisions Are Made: Essays, Recommendations, and Interviews Schenectady NY
How Admission Decisions Are Made: An Introduction Schenectady NY

How to Apply Schenectady NY

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.
Application DOs and DON'Ts Schenectady NY
Get a Head Start on College Applications Schenectady NY
An A-Z Look at Applying to College Schenectady NY

International Students Schenectady NY

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.
Applying to Colleges in the US Schenectady NY
Student Visas and Passports Schenectady NY
Looking Beyond Your School for Financial Aid Schenectady NY

Letters of Recommendation Schenectady NY

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 Schenectady NY
Recommendation Letters: An Overview Schenectady NY
Recommendation Letters: Writing One Yourself Schenectady NY

Life Online Schenectady NY

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 Schenectady NY

Majors Schenectady NY

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.
Deciding on a Major? Consider Where the Jobs Are Schenectady NY
Making the Major Decision about Your Major Schenectady NY
Major Schmajor - Do I Really Have to Declare a Major? Schenectady NY

Make Summer Count Schenectady NY

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 Schenectady NY
Find a Summer Job Schenectady NY
Make Summer Count Schenectady NY

New Topics Schenectady NY

Web Design Schools Schenectady NY
GRE Test Prep Classes Schenectady NY
Summer Employment Agencies Schenectady NY

Nursing Schenectady NY

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.
Applying to Nursing School Schenectady NY
Nursing: One of the Fastest-Growing Professions Schenectady NY
The ABCs of Nursing Degrees Schenectady NY

Online Learning Schenectady NY

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.
Online Learning Earns its Stripes Schenectady NY
Federal Aid for Online Learning Programs Schenectady NY
College at a Distance Schenectady NY

Parents Schenectady NY

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.
Trigger Points for Conflict Schenectady NY
State Tax Breaks for 529 Contributions Schenectady NY
Finding a School that Fits Schenectady NY

Practical Advice for College Life Schenectady NY

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.
Avoid the Freshman 15 Schenectady NY
Winning at Roommate Roulette Schenectady NY
Test Your Internet Skills: Introducing the iSkills Assessment Schenectady NY

Pre-Med Schenectady NY

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 Schenectady NY
Pre-Med Curriculum: Get Your Science On Schenectady NY
Planning Ahead: Medical School Schenectady NY

Standardized Tests & Test Prep Schenectady NY

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? Schenectady NY
Just Starting Out: Test Prep Advice Schenectady NY
What You Need to Know About the Revised Scholastic Aptitude Test Schenectady NY

Study Abroad Schenectady NY

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: Things to Consider Schenectady NY
Be Proactive to Protect Your Health Schenectady NY
Spend a Semester at Sea - Peterson's Schenectady NY

The IB Program Schenectady NY

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 Schenectady NY
Hallmarks of the IB Program Curriculum Schenectady NY

The Military Schenectady NY

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.
GI Bill Education Benefits Schenectady NY
Are You a Candidate for ROTC? Schenectady NY
Education Benefits for Dependents of Veterans Schenectady NY

Transferring Schenectady NY

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 Schenectady NY
The College Transfer: Frequently Asked Questions Schenectady NY

Visual & Performing Arts Schenectady NY

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.
Pointers for Your Dance Audition Schenectady NY
Lights! Camera! Action! Schenectady NY
A Career in Graphic Design Schenectady NY