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People are more educated than ever, which is great for those focused on a workforce ready to handle jobs that require astute thinking and problem-solving abilities. However, with more people getting post-college degrees, you might have questions about whether the popularity of these degrees is affecting their value. If you’re curious about whether going to […]
Going from high school to college always takes some getting used to. Even for students who get straight A’s, college involves a whole lot of adapting and unlearning habits that may have gotten them through high school but won’t serve them well in college. Your high schooler needs to know what exactly they’re in for. […]
You have the grades. You have the great test scores. You have the extra-curricular activities. What else can you do to make yourself stand out from the increasingly crowded field of college applicants? A high school internship is an ideal way to get one step ahead of the competition. Not only will an internship deliver […]
Competition in the college admissions process can sometimes feel like a losing battle. This is all the more true if you go to a competitive high school where it seems like everyone has stellar grades and seems to have one foot already in the door of an elite university. The first thing to do when […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text](last updated May 30, 2017) Some students want to graduate from high school and go to schools far from home to start the next chapter of their lives. It’s totally possible, however, to have your own college adventure without being more than an hour from Mom and Dad. Check out this list of universities and […]
Midwestern State University is a public liberal arts college in Wichita Falls, Texas, just a two-hour drive from Dallas. With a student body of around 6000 students, it offers 43 majors and 30 minors. There are also 16 graduate programs with 28 different majors available. Founded in 1922, MSU is the only member of the Council of […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As the price of tuition, room, and board continues to rise, many parents fear they won’t be able to send their children to their dream schools. Fortunately, there are many different ways to secure financial assistance. Aside from FAFSA and student loans, there are plenty of scholarships available for just about every type of student […]
The University of Texas at Austin (UT) is a public university located in Austin, Texas, about 1 mile north of the Texas State Capitol. It has the fifth-largest single-campus enrollment in the country and has been labeled as one of the “Public Ivies,” which means it’s a public university that provides education comparable to that […]
While many students attend 4-year universities immediately after high school, others choose to start their higher education at community college. There are many benefits to going to community college first, some more widely known than others. Community College Saves You Money Community college tuition is substantially less than that of 4-year universities. By starting off […]
When it comes to college applications, you will likely have to apply either through ApplyTexas or The Common App. While there are guidelines provided to help you navigate through both online applications, trying to do so alone is known to be rough. The college application process is definitely not an easy one, and if you […]