Journal — College Planning Center and Guides
The holidays can begin to seem less magical as you get older and being away for college during most of the festive season can make it feel even less special. You’re busy with finals and packing for winter break, and you barely have time to shop for your friends and family. Get yourself into the […]
Thanksgiving break starts this week; and after that comes the bliss of Christmas break. Like many students, you’re likely exhausted with school at this point and inching toward complete demotivation. However, losing your motivation before the break makes the time pass even slower — and it can affect your performance. You may wonder how to […]
Feeling overwhelmed at the task of packing for college? Tempted to pack everything but the kitchen sink? If you can, resist that urge. You won’t have a ton of space and truth be told, you don’t need a lot of stuff in your dorm room. The beauty of college is that there are tons of […]
You may have known all your life to this point that you would definitely be going to college. You studied hard throughout high school and maintained an impressive list of extracurricular activities to keep your transcript well-rounded. But one thing that even the most prepared high school student sometimes overlooks is the specific major they […]
Choosing a career in the military isn’t necessarily a simple process. There’s a lot to consider, including exactly how far you want to advance. If you’re considering the use of higher education to advance towards – and through – a military career, you’ll want to keep these four tips in mind. Find an ROTC Program […]
Over 70 million people in the U.S. have dealt with debt collectors. If you find yourself when you receive threatening mailings and calls, or even an impending lawsuit to collect a debt you owe, you may wonder what options you have to fight back. Are you ready to find out how to fight a […]
Most students don’t know their own rights, which is why they make easier targets for predatory groups and individuals. There are many different kinds of rights that students (and all people) have. However, there are two categories that are especially relevant to young students: automobiles and housing. Student Rights in an Auto Accident If you’re […]
Teaching is a vocation and the school year is packed with activity and busyness. A lot of people think that teachers take the whole summer off to relax and have fun, but this is not always the case. Teachers can spend their summertime to make extra money online. From blogging to starting a YouTube channel, […]
Each year, schools hire around 580,000 new teachers. If you’re about to become a new teacher, you might wonder what type of teacher you want to be to your students. It’s important to have your teaching strategy in place before starting a new school year so your students know exactly what to expect from you […]
Your first year of college can be a shock: you may have become accustomed to certain things that are bound to change once you leave. As such, it’s best to equip yourself with a well-rounded skill set before you head off to your first semester at school. Keep reading for a list of life skills […]