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Obama Meets With Family - College Costs
“President Obama met with a family struggling to afford the cost of college and released a new analysis of the impact of his plans to increase student »»
UC Davis Chancellor
“New e-mails released by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign suggest that Provost Linda Katehi - who arrives as chancellor of UC Davis next month - knew of »»
Dr. Jill Biden - Continuing to Teach
“Continuing her 28-year career as an educator, Dr. Jill Biden returned to teaching today at a DC-area community college. Dr. Biden will work as an adjunct professor »»
President’s Word on Higher Education
“Thank you. That was excellent — we might have to run her for something some day. That was terrific. Thank you, Stephanie. I want to also introduce »»
College Interview Questions
Here are some questions you may be asked in your interview with a college:
What classes have been the most difficult »»
Going to College Reminder(s)
You have already been accepted to a college and have decided to attend that college. There are three main points that you must remember.
1st - Contact your »»
College Pressure
“Pomona College banned two pro-life students from campus last week after they videotaped the question-and-answer session during a Planned Parenthood representative’s talk and asked the representative tough »»
College Bills in this Economy
With the economic downturn, how will you pay for the college bill?
It could be either merit aid from the school or a simple federal financial »»
Iraq Degree
“James McLeod presently serving the US Army on his third term in Iraq, serves as a Mental Health Advisor for the troops. As the Mental Health Advisor, »»
Master Degrees
In a recession, or economic downturn, what can you do if you are without a job?
Since more and more people have bachelor degree, is it »»
College Myths (Last)
This is fourth and final addition of the IQx college myth list.
Myth #16 - A lot of extracurricular activities will compensate for poor grades.
Yes, colleges do consider »»
College Myths (Third)
This is third of the IQx college myth list.
IQx Myth #11 – The duration of college is only four years.
This is wrong for two reasons: 1 - »»
College Myths (Second)
This is second of the IQx college myth list.
IQx Myth #6 - If a student hasn’t heard of a college or university, it can’t be a good »»
College Myths (First)
There are many college myths that come up when a student is choosing which college he/she wants to go to. This is first of the IQx college »»
Common Degrees and Their Abbreviations
A few common degrees and abbreviations:
• Associate’s degrees: AA (Associate in Arts), AS (Associate in Science), AAS (Associate in Applied Science), AGS (Associate in »»