High school is an exciting time for young people. Identities begin to be established, new interests are explored, and students begin to realize what goals they have for their time beyond high school. Performing well on tests and being admitted to a college isn’t enough to succeed in the world. To make the most of your time in high school and college, and start off on the right path after your education is complete, here are several things students can focus on now:
If you’re ready to start applying for scholarships, but aren’t exactly sure how to get started, the following five tips will put you on the right track:
Don’t limit yourself
While a student hinging his entire college experience on a single scholarship usually makes for a compelling movie plot, it’s not the best route for most actual high school students to follow. Although it’ll be great if you can land a single scholarship that covers most or all of your college expenses, don’t overlook just how quickly multiple smaller scholarships can begin adding up.
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There are certain investments that every school can make, from new technology in the classroom to more comfortable desks and chairs. One of those investments is a student planner. Every school has the option to hand out these agendas to their students at the beginning of the school year. However, many schools don’t see this as a necessary investment.
They reason that the student can buy a planner if they want to use one. At the same time, there are a number of benefits for schools that do invest in planners for their students. If you are still on the fence about asking this investment for your school, here are a few benefits to purchasing school-wide agendas.
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Most high school students and teenagers are willing to make some extra money over their summer break. By getting a summer job - they do get that extra money. A…
Getting into a reputable university or college is often the first step to lifelong success. It is imperative, that an excellent admission application represents the best side of the applicant. Here are four techniques that every applicant should use to ensure their application stands out.
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If you have decided to go back to school to get a degree, you have to decide where you will study. For many busy adults, the only option is an online college. This has become a viable choice for many people who want to further their education. The next step is choosing the right online school.
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Getting a traditional four-year degree no longer necessarily leads to a profitable career. With numbers of college grads at an all-time high and the economy at a serious low, it really is a tough job market out there.
Instead of going to a traditional university, many are opting for alternative schooling that leads directly to a career.
Surprisingly, there are many well-paying careers without extensive schooling required. Here are four hot career opportunities you can take advantage of with minimal education investment needed.
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How can High School limit your college options?
Going to college can be scary and exciting, but it is a time that will never happen again, so you should make the most of it and enjoy every minute! There are some simple things a new college student can do to make the freshman year the best year of his or her life.
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Moving when at university can be quite a stress and also something that can become a regular occurrence due to the nature of courses. However, this doesn’t mean that it has to be extremely hard and there are a number of ways to make a move easier for students – we’ve compiled a number of tips – take a look.
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