College Grant Information for Students w...
Many college funding opportunities exist for prospective students who suffer from mental or physical disabilities. In fact, disabled students can apply to multiple scholarships available to those who seek for the necessary financial assistance. Families who have loved ones that suffer from a mental or physical ailment can also receive the appropriate assistance to send their children to college. Many federal and private organizations award scholarship funds for students who meet their requirements. A portion of these scholarships or grants may require the student to meet...
The Home Based Learning Guide
As the name implies, homeschooling consists of educating children at home, usually by the parents or hired tutors, instead of a public or private school educational setting. Homeschooling was the norm prior to mandated attendance laws, which required children to acquire an education within a specific time period of their lives. Depending on the community, homeschooling was the only option for families to introduce a formal education for their young ones. In modern times, homeschooling remains a legal alternative for families living in developed countries, and may still be...
A College Student’s Guide to Citat...
College students are often expected to write research articles on a regular basis. Depending on their specific area of study, the manner in which these articles should be written may vary quite dramatically. Typically, students receive instructions on article topic, but no directions on the actual writing style itself. Typically, writing styles are classified as being focused on the humanities, sciences, or social sciences. Individuals who have a difficult time writing in a particular style may want to seek assistance from a professor or writing...
How to Survive as Incoming College Fresh...
The change from being a high school student to being a college student is huge. There are many differences between high school and college. For many students, freshman year is the first time they are on their own. Even students who decide to stay home and commute to school face a lot of changes. There are new social pressures, for example. Academic life in college is also very different from academic life in high school. The way grades are given differs from high school to college. Many college freshman struggle to adjust to the difference. For example, in high school,...
Tips on Choosing the Right College
Choosing the right college to attend can be a very daunting task for any student wanting to pursue an education after high school. With over 2,800 four-year degree schools and universities in the United States alone, the pressure of selecting the “perfect” school can get overwhelming. The important thing for prospective students to remember, however, is that the college that is perfect for one person may not be perfect for another. This is largely due in part to the many different factors that a student must consider before making their selection. It is very...
Budgeting & Financing For College S...
Preparing for college means more than just taking tests to determine your placement ranking, it also means planning for the means to finance your college education and living expenses while in college. Knowing how much college is going to cost, the amount you need to live on and covering other school-related expenses is important to ensure you have what it takes financially to make it through college. Understanding what you need financially to get through college starts with creating a college budget worksheet. Using a spreadsheet program on a computer will help you...