Scoring Points with Admissions Officers with Your Personal Essay

College application packets are not something to joke around with. There are pages of general information boxes to fill out, followed by pages of short answer questions. Then, you must also remember to send in your high school transcript as…

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Pet Ownership Can Benefit College Students

For college students experiencing their first taste of freedom, it can be a tempting thing to buy that puppy at the pet store, especially considering that their mothers are not there to stop them. From dogs to cats to birds…

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More Colleges Going Pet-Friendly

For some students, they will no longer have to suffer the heartache of looking into the sad puppy eyes of Fido as they say goodbye to go back to school after a too-short holiday back home. Now, at several university…

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100 Best Places to Appreciate Art Online

Here are 100 sites that offer a wealth of culture and aesthetic appeal so you can get your fix of beautiful art and an online education without the necessity or the budget to travel the world.

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Accessories Every College Student Should Have for Their Laptop

Just owning a laptop isn’t enough. From portable speakers to a portable mouse, there are many different accessories you might be tempted to buy for it. But, whether you are taking it to an early morning class or a late…

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What Students Should Consider When Choosing a Major

Deciding what to study in college can be a difficult decision. From English to industrial engineering, sometimes it may seem as if there are as many different majors at your school as there are pages in your American literature textbook….

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The Story of a First Generation College Student

I am a first generation college graduate. My grandparents never went to college. My father graduated from high school (barely) and my mom ended up earning her GED after dropping out of high school when she became pregnant at 18….

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80 Awesome Ideas for All Your Old or Unwanted Books

Here are 80 awesome ideas that will have you realizing that books aren’t just for education.

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