Pros and Cons of Getting a Double Major or Double Degree
There are a lot of students who are taking a double degree or a double major. Getting this will enable you to graduate with two degrees within your regular number of years in college, though there are instances in which you have to extend one year of your stay in college.(1) Pursuing a double degree [...]
Filed under graduate school essay writing tips, June 6th, 2009Writing about Your Musical Interests in Your Admissions Essay
If you are interested in music, why not pursue this field? There are a lot of advantages if you choose to tread the path in which you really show passion and talent. It is also easy for you to surpass the obstacles along your way if you love your course. So, if it is music [...]
Filed under personal statement essay writing tips, June 3rd, 2009The Do’s and Don’ts of Choosing a Major in college
If you decide to pursue a bachelor’s degree, there are various decisions you have to make, decisions that would really have a great impact on your future. One of these is your choice of major. Why choosing a major is important Choosing a major is very important because this will determine the discipline you will [...]
Filed under General, May 30th, 2009Is Getting a Graduate Degree Still a Good Option in These Times of Recession?
Having a degree from a graduate school will open various career opportunities for you in the future. This is because companies and firms know that anyone who is a graduate degree holder is equipped with knowledge and skills that are very useful in specific fields. However, a degree from a grad school does not come [...]
Filed under graduate school essay writing tips, May 28th, 2009Learning a Free Sample Personal Statement Essay for your Grad school Scholarship Essay
One of the most important steps in getting admitted to graduate school is writing a scholarship essay that will stand out. Unlike your resume, your scholarship essay will provide a more in-depth description of who you are, perhaps through anecdotes and tales that will highlight your values and experiences. To write a winning personal statementm [...]
Filed under scholarship essay writing tips, May 10th, 2009The Role of Prestige in One’s Choice of School
There are various factors that affect the parents’ and students’ choice of school. There are some who take into primary account the tuition rates and other expenses when choosing a school. For some, the accessibility of the school is the most important factor to consider. However, there are others who believe that prestige is the [...]
Filed under General, December 10th, 2008Choosing Majors for Medical School and Law School
Preparing for either medical or law school is not easy. Intense preparation is necessary for you to be able to go through the rigorous demands of your college major. Some schools offer pre-medical and pre-law courses to help students who are thinking of going to medical school and law school, respectively. Do students who took [...]
Filed under General, November 12th, 2008Decision Making: College or Vocational School?
Now that you have graduated from high school, you have two choices on where to go: either you go to college or you look for a job. Assuming that you decide to go ahead to pursue higher education, here’s the question: would you rather go to a college or to a vocational school? Colleges and [...]
Filed under General, October 5th, 2008Juggling Your School Life with our Part-time Job
To make the proverbial ends meet, some college students embark on a part-time job. Sans the fact that it is a part-time job, there still may be instances when the student can experience stress and burnout especially while they are trying to fulfill all their academic requirements while still being able to go to work [...]
Filed under General, October 3rd, 2008Keep Yourself Motivated throughout Your School Life
People know for a fact that they have experienced periods in their school life when they feel desperate or simply indifferent to the demands of school. Many psychologists believe that many people go through this stage. Nevertheless, there are ways to make yourself be motivated during these times. Here are a few tips that you [...]
Filed under General, October 1st, 2008