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Articles in Sparks NV

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 Sparks NV

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

Build Your Credentials Sparks NV

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.
Juniors: End-of-Year Planning Tips Sparks NV
The Perils of Senior Slump Sparks NV
Pursue Your Passions: Extracurricular Activities Sparks NV

Career Colleges Sparks NV

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 Sparks NV
Design a Career in Fashion Sparks NV
Career Colleges: The Right Choice for You? Sparks NV

Choosing Your College Sparks NV

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: The Student Body Sparks NV
Choosing Your College: Campus Life Sparks NV
The Greek System and Campus Life Sparks NV

Culinary Programs Sparks NV

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 Sparks NV
A Hot Career: Culinary Arts Sparks NV
Culinary and Food Service Degrees: A Full Menu Sparks NV

Financial Aid Sparks NV

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.
Academic Competitiveness and SMART Grants Sparks NV
Help! I Make Too Much to Qualify for Financial Aid Sparks NV
PROFILE Tips Sparks NV

Grad School Sparks NV

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 Sparks NV
Top Personal Statement Writing Mistakes Sparks NV
Guide for Potential Grad Students: Should You Go To Grad School? Sparks NV

How Admission Decisions Are Made Sparks NV

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: Hooks Sparks NV
How Admissions Decisions Are Made: Your Questions and Answers Sparks NV
How Admission Decisions Are Made: Making the Final Cut Sparks NV

How to Apply Sparks NV

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 Graduate School Application Process: Climbing the Paperwork Mountain Sparks NV
Applying Early: Your Options Defined Sparks NV
What is Your Hook? Sparks NV

International Students Sparks NV

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.
Financial Aid for International Students: What Your School Can Do for You Sparks NV
What Schools Look for in an International Student Sparks NV
Fees;Timing;and Interviews Sparks NV

Letters of Recommendation Sparks NV

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: Writing One Yourself Sparks NV
Recommendation Letters: An Overview Sparks NV
Recommendation Letters: How to Ask for Them Sparks NV

Life Online Sparks NV

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 Sparks NV

Majors Sparks NV

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

Make Summer Count Sparks NV

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.
Make Summer Count Sparks NV
Find a Summer Job Sparks NV
Resumes, Interviews, and First Jobs Sparks NV

New Topics Sparks NV

Vocational Schools Sparks NV
Cooking Classes Sparks NV
Career Counselors Sparks NV

Nursing Sparks NV

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 Sparks NV
Nursing: One of the Fastest-Growing Professions Sparks NV
Nursing Curriculum Sparks NV

Online Learning Sparks NV

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 Sparks NV
College at a Distance Sparks NV
Online Learning Earns its Stripes Sparks NV

Parents Sparks NV

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.
Top Ten Financial Aid Tips for Parents Sparks NV
Major Dilemmas in Choosing a College Sparks NV
Blogging: What You Need to Know Sparks NV

Practical Advice for College Life Sparks NV

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.
Educational Assistance for Students with Disabilities Sparks NV
The Late-Bloomer Syndrome Sparks NV
Money-Saving Tips for Buying and Selling Books Sparks NV

Pre-Med Sparks NV

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 Sparks NV
Planning Ahead: Medical School Sparks NV
What to Look for When Choosing a Pre-Med Program Sparks NV

Standardized Tests & Test Prep Sparks NV

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.
Does Vocabulary Matter? Yes! Sparks NV
Which is Better: the TOEFL or the IELTS? Sparks NV
How to Beat Test Stress Sparks NV

Study Abroad Sparks NV

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 Sparks NV
Consider Taking the Road Less Traveled Sparks NV
Studying Abroad: an Overview Sparks NV

The IB Program Sparks NV

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 Sparks NV
Hallmarks of the IB Program Curriculum Sparks NV

The Military Sparks NV

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 Sparks NV
Are You a Candidate for ROTC? Sparks NV
GI Bill Education Benefits Sparks NV

Transferring Sparks NV

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 Sparks NV
Transferring Colleges Sparks NV

Visual & Performing Arts Sparks NV

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 Sparks NV
Pointers for Your Dance Audition Sparks NV
A Career in Graphic Design Sparks NV