Should You Go Greek? June 16, 2011 by Thomas Lee When I first arrived at college, joining a fraternity – or getting involved with anything remotely connected with Greek life – was the furthest thing from my mind. Little did I know that by the end
College: The Ultimate Life Lesson June 16, 2011 by Radha Jhatakia There are many things I wish I knew before I started college...or even a year or two in! Tips about what professors are difficult, what dining halls serve the best food and where to find the dorms
Utilizing Your College’s Resources Effectively June 14, 2011 by Lisa Lowdermilk Do you ever feel frustrated or overwhelmed with the amount of homework you have? Is it impossible to see the light at the end of the tunnel? There are all kinds of resources at your college which can
College Acceptance in 500 Words June 10, 2011 by Alexis Mattera Common App Sets Essay Word Limit, Counselors Voice Concerns
Faith Trumps Graduation Speech for One H.S. Valedictorian June 9, 2011 by Alexis Mattera Imagine studying hard, taking AP classes and earning a stellar GPA for four years and having that hard work pay off by being named the valedictorian of your class. Sounds like a dream, right? Not
Challenging Yourself in High School Has Vast Future Rewards June 8, 2011 by Julius Clayborn I began my high school career at EXCEL-Orr High School but quickly realized the school was not doing enough to prepare me for post-secondary success. At the beginning of my sophomore year, I
Save Your Standardized Test Scores! June 2, 2011 by Jacquelene Bennett Here is a bit of advice for all you graduating high school seniors: Save your test scores! All that time and money you spent on the SATs, ACTs and APs and all those other acronymonous tests are
The Learning Curve: Online Classes vs. Traditional Classes May 31, 2011 by Jessica Seals College classes, whether taken online or in person, may all seem to be the same. Both types require you to read, write papers, take tests and participate in some way but there is a big difference
Are Two Majors Better Than One? May 27, 2011 by Angela Andaloro Deciding what to major in is an important and complicated decision. With that in mind, you may wonder why anyone would decide to take on two majors. Double majors can be great for someone who is
Automated Attendance Monitoring Proposed at UK University May 26, 2011 by Alexis Mattera On days like today, it’s hard to get out of bed, let alone head out to an early morning class. True, your professor may not notice you’re missing from their 8 a.m. 300-person lecture now but it
Meet Scholarships.com's Virtual Interns: Radha Jhatakia May 20, 2011 by Radha Jhatakia Hi all! My name is Radha and I’m one of Scholarships.com’s newest virtual interns! In high school, I was a well-rounded student – high GPA, honors classes, extracurricular activities and
