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The Online Application
Applying to college online can save you time and money. Online applications make submitting your application easy, but don't take them less seriously. Here's what you need to know about online applications. Good for Students, Good for Colleges When you apply online you get what you need instantaneously. Depending on the school, you might submit the required information directly through the ...Published over 4 years ago | -
Unlocking the Mystery of College Admissions for Parents
Unlike when you were enrolling in school, the college admissions process is full of twists and turns these days. Students have to meet several different deadlines for various types of applications, from the actual admissions application to the school-specific scholarship form. On top of these deadlines and papers, you have to have an understanding of what exactly colleges are looking for ...Published over 4 years ago | -
College Application & Admissions FAQ
Don’t know your SATs from your EDs…Here are some of the most popular questions when it comes to Admission and Application. Everything from campus tours to test scores to letters of recommendations. What does a campus visit consist of? A good time to get started with the college campus visit is the summer before senior year. The first step? Check the ...Published over 4 years ago | -
Your Turn: A Word to the Freshman Class
This December, I'll be graduating from Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan, with a B.S. in Health Communications with minors in public relations and chemistry. It's been a long road but the reward is in sight. It's such a feeling of accomplishment to know you've succeeded in meeting one of your goals and that you're qualified to enter the field ...Published almost 5 years ago | -
Professional School for Career Prep
A college degree is becoming more important for launching a career. But for some fields, you need more: more training, more specialized skills, more credentials. That's where professional school comes in. Earn an MBA, an JD or an MD to take your career to a higher degree. Business Preparation: An undergraduate degree in business is not necessary, but English and math ...Published almost 5 years ago | -
Online Degree Myths
Considering an online school to attend is no different than attending any other school. You weigh majors, tuition, and other factors much the same way. Yet, these schools carry a stigma that they aren’t legitimate colleges or universities. It’s time to debunk the myths surrounding online schools. Myth #1: Online Schools are Looked Down Upon By Employers A degree from an ...Published over 2 years ago | -
Types of Schools
Are you interested in training to enter a trade, or do you want to pursue a broader academic path? Do you want to study with leading researchers, or with professors who focus on teaching? The kind of school you choose will help you pursue the course of study that suits you best. Vocational Training School Description: * Offers a more focused ...Published about 5 years ago | -
Dr. Kat’s List: Top five schools to get a great academic and athletic experience
It’s March Madness! As we fill in our brackets and enjoy buzzer beaters and Cinderella stories, it’s easy to forget that our favorite college basketball players are students first and foremost. Over the years, I’ve worked with a number of students looking for schools with a rigorous curriculum and successful sports teams. Colleges are often known for one or the other—rarely ...Published over 4 years ago | -
College Planning for High School Freshmen
You just started high school, is it really time to begin planning for college? The answer is "yes" and "no." While you should focus on having fun and making good grades for the sake of your high school career, you should also keep in mind that everything you do in high school will be examined during the college admissions process. Follow ...Published about 6 years ago | -
Community Colleges: A Nurturing Environment for the Nontraditional Student
The massive, concrete block building looms frigidly over a flat expanse of green lawn. It’s a far cry from the red-tiled roofs and ivy-covered walls of University of Colorado Boulder. There are no breathtaking views of the nearby Flat Irons here. Instead, wedged between commuter traffic on Santa Fe Avenue and quaint, old-town Littleton, rests my new scholastic home – Arapahoe ...Published over 5 years ago | -
The Distinction Between Wanting a College and Loving a College
As I was translating Latin this week, I came across one of my favorite Latin words: cupio. Cupio literally translates to, “I want” or “I desire.” While a myriad of derivatives come from this Latin word, my favorite is Cupid, the infamous deity of love. Most people recognize this deity around Valentine’s Day as the annoying diaper-clad baby who shoots love ...Published over 6 years ago | -
Ten Tips for Parents of College Kids
Each year more than 17 million students enroll in college -- 5 million for the first time. For many, the difference between success and failure depends on what their parents do -- and don’t do. Here are our ten best tips for parents of new, and returning, college students (and if your kid isn’t yet in college, here’s a glimpse ahead ...Published about 4 years ago | -
Senior Year Blog
Closing Time: You Don't Have to Go Home, but You Can't Stay Here Feb. 17, 2006 Hola, ladies and gents. The good people at FastWeb have informed me that my contract is up! No more blogs from yours truly. Dry your eyes. It'll be okay, I promise. You can still believe in Santa. The past six months have gone by really ...Published about 6 years ago | -
Saving Sophomore Year
It seems like the sophomore year is one that you don’t remember. It’s not like your freshman year when everything is new and exciting. It’s not like your junior year when you start the college search process. It’s not like your senior year that is fast-paced, application-crazed, and meaningful yet fun. It’s the often-overlooked sophomore year that isn’t given nearly enough ...Published almost 5 years ago | -
What High School Seniors Should Do Right Now
It’s May of your senior year in high school and you may think you’re in the clear regarding the college admissions process. While it’s mainly over, you’re not quite finished yet. There are still a few loose ends to tidy up and now is the time to do so. Here is your current “to do” list, according to the New York ...Published 27 days ago | -
Waitlisted? Rejected? 258 New Options After May 1st
This just in: Uh-oh, it’s May 6th…and you still haven’t made your college decision. Maybe you got rejected from your first choice college, which is pretty common after the high rejection rates this admissions season. Or maybe your first choice college ran out of space. Time to panic, right? Yesterday, the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) released their annual ...Published about 4 years ago | -
All About Community College
At Fastweb, we want you to be educated on every college option out there! That's why we've compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions regarding community college, so that you are properly prepared to make the right decision regarding your education. Check out Fastweb's most frequently asked questions regarding community colleges below: [gate] What’s Community College? Community college is ...Published 3 months ago | -
Everything You Need to Know About Taking the GMAT
Gearing up to take the GMAT? A few things you should know... The GMAT exam is a standardized assessment, delivered in English, that helps business schools assess the qualifications of applicants for advanced study in business and management. Over 1900 graduate business schools around the world use GMAT scores as a part of their admissions process. Most GMAT test takers start ...Published over 3 years ago | -
Q&A: Interviewing for Jobs
Peter Vogt, MonsterTrak's Career Coach, answers questions about the job interview process. I interviewed on campus with a company last year and was invited for a second on-site interview at the company's HQ a week later. My on-site interviews were not as strong, and I didn't get the job. I called back one of the interviewers and we talked about it. ...Published almost 5 years ago | -
Valuable Visits
Let's be honest, most college tours are standardized. The tour guides, though students, are most likely employed by the admissions department at the college and therefore are given instructions on what to do and say on the tours. While the information on tours is helpful, there is so much more to know about a school, especially if you’re seriously thinking about ...Published 3 months ago |

















