Archive for July, 2009

On- vs. Off-Campus Jobs

Posted on Friday, July 31st, 2009 under News

Answer these 4 questions before you decide if you should get a job on campus or off campus.

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On Campus Jobs vs. Off Campus Jobs

Posted on Friday, July 31st, 2009 under Jobs, Money

If you’ve decided to find a job in college, the next thing you have to decide is where: on campus or off campus? Answer these four questions to help you determine which is best for you.

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College Rankings Released

Posted on Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 under News

New college rankings released just this week rate colleges and universities in 62 categories, from food to dorms to classroom experience.

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Princeton Review College Rankings Released

Posted on Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 under Choosing a College, College Rankings

What’s the top party school? Which college has the most conservative students? The most liberal? Find out what schools made the cut in these three rankings (and 59 others) in the Princeton Review’s annual college rankings.

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SAT & ACT Optional Schools

Posted on Monday, July 27th, 2009 under News

The 800+ colleges and universities that are SAT and ACT optional include well-known schools throughout the US.

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SAT & ACT Optional Colleges and Universities

Posted on Monday, July 27th, 2009 under Applying to College, Choosing a College, Testing

More than 800 US colleges have SAT and ACT optional policies, including many well-known schools across the country. But watch out — if you don’t meet certain criteria, you may have to take one of the tests anyway.

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Top Schools for High Salaries

Posted on Friday, July 24th, 2009 under News

These 20 US colleges and universities have graduates that earn the highest average salaries. Can you guess which school is on top?

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Which College Graduates Earn Top Average Salaries?

Posted on Friday, July 24th, 2009 under Applying to College, Choosing a College, College Rankings, Money, Paying for College

These 20 colleges and universities tend to produce graduates who earn the highest mid-career average salaries. Which college is on top? It’s probably not what you think!

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What to Pack for College

Posted on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 under News

Every student should begin by packing these 6 items they’ll want on day one in the dorms.

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6 Supplies Every Student Should Pack for College

Posted on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 under Living in the US, Moving, Student Housing

Before you squeeze in your clothes, computer and cell phone, make sure your luggage contains these 6 essential items that all college freshmen will want in their first 24 hours in the dorms.

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Working in College

Posted on Monday, July 20th, 2009 under News

Getting a job in college allows you to not only earn some extra cash, but also boost your resume. Just make sure you can balance your job with your classwork!

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Jobs in College Pay Off in Many Ways

Posted on Monday, July 20th, 2009 under Internships, Jobs, Money

Everyone knows that college students can always use an extra buck, and getting a job in college is a great way to make some extra cash! But before jumping on the first part-time job you can find, consider these tips.

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What To Do at a College Fair

Posted on Friday, July 17th, 2009 under News

Attending a college fair is a fun, easy way to get a lot of information about schools in a short amount of time.

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College Fairs: A Fun, Easy Way to Get the Facts

Posted on Friday, July 17th, 2009 under Applying to College, Choosing a College, High School

College fairs offer way more than the standard information that schools provide on their websites. Fairs are a one-stop shop for students to meet college representatives and get all the details on the admissions process from the pros.

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Learning American Slang

Posted on Wednesday, July 15th, 2009 under News

You can “vent” about slang “24/7″ if you’re an international student … or you can check out our dictionary of common American slang words!

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