Archive for December, 2010
Some Tips on Dealing with Stress in College
College can be extremely stressful and draining. If you aren’t careful, this stress can lead you to suffer in various aspects of your life. Here’s what Whooknoo shares on the topic: For college students, the middle of September signifies the fact that the fall semester is well under way. This time of year can also [...]
Filed under college life, December 29th, 2010College Application as a Form of Self-Discovery
In a world where the young ones are taught by their parents to value self-esteem, it’s quite hard to deal with rejection letters from colleges and universites. According to The Choice: Self-awareness, self-worth and self-affirmation are all traits we strive to develop in children – both in school and at home. There’s a whole lot [...]
Filed under admission essay, December 22nd, 2010Get a Good Work Study Program in College
A great way to help you deal with all of the expenses of college is to get a work study program. While some are worried that working while in college can impair one’s effectiveness in their studies, the Federal Work Study program offers some great benefits to help you get through college while working. Here’s [...]
Filed under financial aid, December 15th, 2010Available Scholarships at Cornell University
Prospective Cornell University students may use the Financial Aid Estimator to guide them regarding their eligibility for financial aid. Basically, financial aid is determined by subtracting a student’s family contribution from the cost of attendance, which gives the student’s financial need. The financial aid given to a student consists of self-help, which includes loans and [...]
Filed under financial aid, December 15th, 2010Available Grants at Cornell University
A prospective student’s eligibility for financial aid is determined by subtracting the student’s financial contribution from the cost of attendance at Cornell University. Interested students may use the Cornell Financial Aid Estimator to have a better idea of their eligibility for financial aid, as well as the amount that they may be entitled to receive. [...]
Filed under financial aid, December 15th, 2010Available Federal Loans at Cornell University
Financial aid at Cornell University has two components: self-help and grants. Grants, which also includes scholarships, are awards of money requiring no work or repayment. However, grants are awarded only after the self-help component of financial aid has been determined. Self-help includes loans, student employment, and the Federal Work-Study program. Certain grants, if available, may [...]
Filed under financial aid, December 15th, 2010OVU Student Aces the MCAT
Ohio Valley University (OVU) must be truly proud of Mitch Ramsey, a senior of its School of Mathematics and Sciences, who aced the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) after being placed in the 96th percentile of the overall exam in the summer of 2010 and 98th percentile in Biology. Scoring within the top 5% is [...]
Filed under medical school admissions news, December 8th, 2010