Articles in West Des Moines IA

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 West Des Moines IA

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 West Des Moines IA
Want to Play on a College Team? Get Your Game On West Des Moines IA
Playing for an NCAA College: It's a Contact Sport West Des Moines IA

Build Your Credentials West Des Moines IA

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 West Des Moines IA
Pursue Your Passions: Extracurricular Activities West Des Moines IA
Law Schools West Des Moines IA

Career Colleges West Des Moines IA

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 West Des Moines IA
Jobs in the Allied Health Professions West Des Moines IA
Design a Career in Fashion West Des Moines IA

Choosing Your College West Des Moines IA

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.
How and Why Colleges Create Campus Diversity through Multicultural Recruiting West Des Moines IA
Choosing Your College: The Student Body West Des Moines IA
The Greek System and Campus Life West Des Moines IA

Culinary Programs West Des Moines IA

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 West Des Moines IA
The Dish on Restaurant Management West Des Moines IA
A Hot Career: Culinary Arts West Des Moines IA

Financial Aid West Des Moines IA

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.
Financial Aid Q and A: The Basics West Des Moines IA
Am I an Independent Student? West Des Moines IA
Paying Back Your College Loans West Des Moines IA

Grad School West Des Moines IA

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? West Des Moines IA
Graduate Admissions Guidelines West Des Moines IA
Top Personal Statement Writing Mistakes West Des Moines IA

How Admission Decisions Are Made West Des Moines IA

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 West Des Moines IA
How Admissions Decisions Are Made: Your Questions and Answers West Des Moines IA
How Admission Decisions Are Made: Making the Final Cut West Des Moines IA

How to Apply West Des Moines IA

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 West Des Moines IA
The Personal Interview West Des Moines IA
Application DOs and DON'Ts West Des Moines IA

International Students West Des Moines IA

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 West Des Moines IA
Going to College in the U.S. West Des Moines IA
Test Scores;Grades;and International Applicants West Des Moines IA

Letters of Recommendation West Des Moines IA

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 West Des Moines IA
Recommendation Letters: How to Ask for Them West Des Moines IA
Recommendation Letters: An Overview West Des Moines IA

Life Online West Des Moines IA

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 West Des Moines IA

Majors West Des Moines IA

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 West Des Moines IA
Major Schmajor - Do I Really Have to Declare a Major? West Des Moines IA
Deciding on a Major? Consider Where the Jobs Are West Des Moines IA

Make Summer Count West Des Moines IA

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 West Des Moines IA
Find a Summer Job West Des Moines IA
Resumes, Interviews, and First Jobs West Des Moines IA

New Topics West Des Moines IA

Private Schools West Des Moines IA
Sat Tutoring West Des Moines IA
Financial Aid Counselor West Des Moines IA

Nursing West Des Moines IA

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 West Des Moines IA
Nursing Curriculum West Des Moines IA
Applying to Nursing School West Des Moines IA

Online Learning West Des Moines IA

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 West Des Moines IA
Federal Aid for Online Learning Programs West Des Moines IA
Online Learning Earns its Stripes West Des Moines IA

Parents West Des Moines IA

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.
Finding a School that Fits West Des Moines IA
From One Parent to Another: Words of Wisdom West Des Moines IA
Trigger Points for Conflict West Des Moines IA

Practical Advice for College Life West Des Moines IA

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 West Des Moines IA
7 Tips to Writing a Superior Research Paper West Des Moines IA
Success the Easy Way: A Culture of Cheating West Des Moines IA

Pre-Med West Des Moines IA

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.
Planning Ahead: Medical School West Des Moines IA
What to Look for When Choosing a Pre-Med Program West Des Moines IA
Pre-Med Curriculum: Get Your Science On West Des Moines IA

Standardized Tests & Test Prep West Des Moines IA

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.
Do Colleges Require the ACT Writing Test? West Des Moines IA
Find the Right Approach to Test Prep West Des Moines IA
SAT Testing: What You Need to Know West Des Moines IA

Study Abroad West Des Moines IA

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.
Using Your Financial Aid to Study Abroad West Des Moines IA
Spend a Semester at Sea - Peterson's West Des Moines IA
Study Abroad: Things to Consider West Des Moines IA

The IB Program West Des Moines IA

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 West Des Moines IA
The IB Program: Changing the World - Peterson's West Des Moines IA

The Military West Des Moines IA

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 West Des Moines IA
Extra Tuition Assistance for Veterans West Des Moines IA
Education Benefits for Dependents of Veterans West Des Moines IA

Transferring West Des Moines IA

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 West Des Moines IA
The College Transfer: Frequently Asked Questions West Des Moines IA

Visual & Performing Arts West Des Moines IA

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.
Be a Star at Your Music Audition West Des Moines IA
Applying to Professional Colleges for Art and Music West Des Moines IA
A Career in Graphic Design West Des Moines IA