Archive for December, 2008
How to Balance Relationships and Academics
Perhaps the most intriguing part of being a student is being able to meet, talk to, and build relationships with other people from diverse backgrounds. Aside from making friends and engaging in the social scene, many students also get into romantic relationships while in college. There are numerous advantages of being in a relationship while [...]
Filed under General, December 22nd, 2008Finding Inside Tips on Admissions Processes
Entering into college is one of the turning-points in a student’s life. Some people have to move out of the homes that they grew up in, others have to start making a living, but all have to get through the admissions process. Most institutions have the same or similar admissions processes, but not all schools [...]
Filed under General, December 19th, 2008Common Mistakes of Poorly Written Personal Statements
If you have done your research on applying to tertiary educational institutions, you probably already know that the personal statement can make or break your application. In many cases, admissions committees make their final decision based on the applicant’s personal statement. The reason schools place so much importance on personal statements is because these show [...]
Filed under essay writing tips, December 16th, 2008The Importance of Choosing a Reputable School
Choosing which college or university to go to is one of the most important and most difficult decisions that students have to make. Some students decide to go to a certain school because it is near home, making it an easy commute. Others make their decision depending on the types of courses offered at the [...]
Filed under General, December 13th, 2008Foreign Students: How to Use Examples of Personal Statements
One of the basic requirements for entering into colleges, universities, or graduate schools is the personal statement. The personal statement is not only a basic part of the application package, but it is also one of the most vital. Admissions committees usually make their decisions depending on how well-written the applicant’s personal statement is. For [...]
Filed under essay writing tips, December 10th, 2008Why Student Health Insurance is Important
Year after year, numerous students regret that they did not get student health insurance. The truth is, there are numerous chances of getting sick or injured while in college or graduate school. For this reason, many schools and companies offer student health insurance policies that help students deal with the burden of getting sick or [...]
Filed under General, December 7th, 2008