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By Fred, December 1, 2009 3:09 pm

Day-by-day the cost of college education is frequently at the top of the list of issues that parent’s must confront. But even today money should not be the only reason/criteria that you select a college. The ability of him/her to live within the philosophy of a college can make a big difference in their success. Most of colleges can put up an advertisement and send you a mailing every week but there is nothing like visiting a campus and talking to the faculty and senior students who have made a commitment to a particular college. The truth is there are over 10,000 colleges that a student can select from and all in India; very in size and mission.

There are 10 critical steps that will help you to select a college that meets your interest. These practices will help you to make a reasonable decision about the right college that you select. Here are the 10 steps:

1. Shortlist Colleges: Select as many numbers of colleges which meet you’re constrains like your marks, accessible distance or with hostel facility and specialization on your interest. Take the time to compare the colleges you have selected and what they offer.

2. College Tour: You must personally visit colleges which you’re choosing. When you go on a college tour always arrange a meeting with a faculty member, senior student and alumni’s community. Take several friends with you and go on a campus tour together. Sometimes it is good to get more than one perspective on the college you are visiting.

3. Classroom Lecture: Have look on a classroom lecture to get a sense of the class sizes and culture.

4. Faculties: Check if their professors teach classes or mostly teaching assistants. It’s playing vital in the quality of education. Another thing that you can do is pick up a few books that the faculty has written. These writings will reveal their opinions and thoughts. It is a great way to know if the faculty is keeping up with current trends.

5. Facilities: Check is they have sufficient infrastructure, library/lab facilities to accommodate your chosen specialization. Just have check of extra curricular activities if you’re interested. Make sure the beauty of a campus is not the only thing to consider.

6. Counseling: Ask if advising is mandatory or voluntary. Advisors can be a critical part of a student’s success.

7. Word of Mouth: Ask how many students from your high school have attended that college. It could be a sign that your former classmates really liked the college. You should find ways to creatively engage in conversations with their students and alumni. You want to know how happy they are about their college experience. It’s even better when you can talk with students who are in a particular major. They can share their success and also talk about their challenges with their major.

8. Word on Net: Check out what students and parents are saying about the college and study environment on the different blogs and discussion forums. Some colleges also offer CD recordings of several aspects of the college. Some colleges even offer a virtual tour of their campus.

9. Financial Aid: Plan your financial arrangements for the complete years of study. Always talk to the financial aid office after you have received their financial aid package.

10. Admission: Be updated the admission procedures and important dates with you’re chosen colleges. Most of colleges are putting out all kinds of information every day. You can go on to college websites/keep in touch with them.

And get ready to higher up your career in a right college and make you’re decision that you won’t regret.

Janagaran is a Founder and CEO of Jadian Technologies and powered the Indian Education Portal in the name of Apsira.com to provide all about Indian Universities, Colleges, Degrees and Courses.

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By Fred, November 30, 2009 1:18 pm

You have to consider that education is one of the most important investments that you will ever make in your whole life. This is why your parents save money in order for you to get in a good college and finish it. As a parent, you want your child to have the best education money can buy. With a college education, your children will be able to live a good life.

College education is required by many companies today in order to have a spirited workforce that will keep their company competitive in the world of business. Whatever field your child chooses, you have to remember that college education will land them that job they want and also secure their future.

You also have to consider that the high paying jobs today requires a college degree. If your child doesn’t have a college degree, then the chances for them to find the job they want with good compensation will be very hard.

However, what if you can’t afford to pay for college? With the decline in today’s economy, just making ends meet is a challenge. So, you may now ask, what about your child? What happens to your plans in saving money for them in order to get in a good college?

One good way to get your child to a good college is by letting them play soccer. It is a fact that it may seem too good to believe that soccer can take your child to college. However, there are good colleges out there that offer college soccer scholarship. They send out scouts to different schools to evaluate different soccer players and offer the best soccer player a college scholarship. This is one of the best and the most common ways that your child can earn a scholarship.

If your child loves playing soccer, you should consider investing in this sport in order to improve your child’s soccer skills. Armed with good soccer skills will prepare them for athletic scholarship grants that many colleges are sponsoring. However, your child should be the best in the sport in order to get noticed.

You have to consider that soccer isn’t really a very good career choice for your child. The odds of getting a career out of soccer are very close to nil. You just have to think of soccer as a ticket for your child to attend a good college where they can learn the field they choose and prepare them for the future.

You should advice your child that being soccer pro will be a very hard thing to achieve and they should also study in the field they choose in order to let them have a second option on getting the job they want. You have to advice them that although they should work hard in their soccer skills, they should also work hard in their academics and study hard in order to prepare them in case they don’t make it as a professional soccer player.

When applying for a college soccer scholarship, you can get your child to be involved in the Olympic Development Program. This program will increase their chances in getting a college scholarship and will also let your child polish their skills in playing soccer. It is also recommended that you child should play for a good soccer club as well as in their high school.

Always remember that college soccer scholarships are sought by a lot of students. By having the proper skills and the proper discipline, your child will be able to play soccer in college and at the same time, earn their scholarship.

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By Fred, September 1, 2009 3:12 pm

How often have you come home from a hard day at work and yet feel like you have done nothing that you enjoyed? Do you long for a career that can provide some of the nicer things that your family and you deserve? Well, you no longer have to settle for that kind of life. With the passing of the stimulus package, Obama has made sure that funds are available for moms to return to school.

The Scholarship Grant program for moms is a wonderful opportunity for you to get out of the cycle of low-paying jobs. The truth is that a college education provides much better income potential and job satisfaction. You aren’t just stuck in a job; you have chosen the career that you are interested and excited to be in.

When you return to school, you will have a sense of accomplishment. Your family and friends will also be proud of you. You will not have to always be the one telling your kids no when they need or want something. This is truly a good feeling.

There are only a couple of steps involved in getting a scholarship for moms. The first one is to make a decision on what type of career you would like. Have you always dreamed of being in education? Business? Health care? Next, find a school that offers the type of program you want.

Make an appointment with a counselor in the financial aid office. These people will be able to help you get through the paperwork. They also may know of other available grant and scholarship opportunities.

With the increase in grant money that is now being awarded, there is no better time to get started.

Did you know you can get a $10,000 scholarship for Moms just for registering? Apply right now for free: Scholarships for Moms

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By Fred, August 10, 2009 2:15 am

TIPS FOR PLANNING A MICHIGAN COLLEGE  TOUR

Family vacations for most people typically include a trip to the beach, a day at a theme park, or an overnight stay at a campground.  But if your plans for a vacation this year include inspecting dorm rooms, eating cafeteria food and listening to young enthusiastic tour guides, then you are probably the parent of a high school senior.  And, you are not alone.  According to the Michigan Department of Community Health, estimates are there will be approximately 115,062 seniors graduating from Michigan public and private high schools in the summer of 2010.  Of this number, roughly 47.5% (or 54,626) will attend college next fall, and those future freshmen are beginning to make their college plans now.

One of the items high on the to-do list is the college campus tour. “Tours offer a quick way for students to decide whether a school is right for them and whether they will even consider applying to it,” said Catherine Healy, President of Michigan College Tour, “Next to cost, a campus visit can have the biggest influence in choosing a college.”   A college education is an important and expensive purchase, so with only an hour or two to form an opinion about a school, make the best use of a campus visit and develop a personal college tour plan before you go.

Before the Tour

Do your homework. Make a list of colleges and universities that appeal to you and your child and determine whether the schools meet your criteria of academic offerings, location, extra-curricular student activities, and financial affordability.   Visit each school without leaving home by taking an online virtual tour which many college websites now offer.   The more you know about a college ahead of time, the less time you will waste visiting schools that don’t meet your needs.

Register in advance. Check the schedules for campus tours and informational sessions since most schools require advance registration.   Some colleges limit the number of visits on a certain day and their available space fills up quickly.   A good resource for this information is the Michigan College Tour Campus Visit Calendar found at  http://www.michigancollegetour.com/ which posts a calendar of scheduled campus visits and open houses for all Michigan colleges and universities.

Map out your itinerary and make hotel reservations. Plan short trips and focus on schools in a single geographic area.  Don’t attempt to visit more than two schools a day; otherwise it all becomes a blur. Many campuses are big and sprawling so it is a good idea to print out a campus map before your arrival. Local hotels will often offer discounts for college visitors, so be sure to ask for any specials that may be available. Give your child the responsibility of handling the tasks of researching schools, scheduling visits and planning the itinerary.  This is their first step into adulthood and should be allowed to take the lead in the planning.

While on the Tour

Engage the tour guide. Most college visits are led by a tour guide who is typically a student at the college.  Be prepared to ask about his or her personal experiences such as;  Why did you choose this college? Why did you stay after freshman year?  What do you like best about your classes?  Are faculty members accessible and supportive?  What do you do during the weekends? What are your plans for after graduation?

Take a step back. It’s important to let your son or daughter ask the questions and direct the conversation. You can always call the admissions counselor at a later time to ask your specific questions.

Be attentive and polite. This applies to both parent and child. Talking on your cell phone, texting friends, or talking loudly when others are trying to listen to the presentation is rude.  Put the cell phone and Blackberry away and give your tour guide the attention and courtesy they deserve.

After the Tour

Take time to digest. Don’t ask “what did you think?” on your way out of the campus parking lot.  Give your child some time to process the things they observed and don’t be discouraged by his or her initial lack of enthusiasm.  For most teenagers used to their small high school environment, a visit to a large college campus can be an overwhelming experience.   Have your child bring a notebook so they can jot down their impressions after each visit.  Encourage them to take pictures too.   Later, have a nice meal at a quiet place and allow your child to share their opinions before offering your own judgment of the school.

Have fun. Take time to relax by the hotel pool, see the local tourist spots and just enjoy the time spent with your son or daughter.  Being in such close proximity with your teen for so many hours can be a real test of nerves or it can be a unique opportunity.  Have your child remove their ear buds, turn off their cell phone,  even let them drive,  and use the time in the car to talk and bond with your offspring .

Follow-up and stay organized. Prompt follow up with a college or university is important to making a good impression.  Be sure to write down the names of all the personnel you met with and send them a thank you note or personal e-mail.  Purchase a file box to store all of the college information accumulated during your trip and to collect all of the admissions correspondence that will soon follow.

With the official start of the 2010 college application season quickly approaching (September 1st for many schools), today is the right the time to schedule your campus tours.  And if you visit now before most high school classes begin again after Labor Day, your child will have a head start in the fall when they are trying madly to complete their college applications, do homework, and participate in their many high school senior activities.

Michigancollegetour.com features the Michigan College Tour Campus Visit Calendar which gives students, parents, teachers, and high school guidance counselors a single site where they can quickly access a monthly calendar of scheduled college campus visits and open houses.  The site also includes links to Michigan college and university campus maps, virtual tours, and admission contacts.

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By Fred, July 26, 2009 12:02 pm

When it comes to college, many young people feel as though they do not need it in order to make a good living. As young people grow and become adults, it is soon realized that not having a college education was not such a great idea.

Those with a college degree are far more likely to be hired for any position out there,
before someone without a degree. In fact, someone without a degree, but ten years of hands on experience is often times passed up for someone with no hands on experience but a college degree under their belt.

Because of that fact alone it is vital to make sure that you obtain a college degree.
Whether you are seventeen years old or forty years old, now is the time in your life to
begin thinking about improving your education.

You are never too young or too old to think about college as you have a lot of life to live and you want to be able to make the most of it. But besides the money aspect of the whole college issue, there are other reasons to earn a college education.

Those with a college degree under their belt, no matter what it was that they specialized in, are treated with more respect in the community. While that is a sad thing to say and some people are not likely to believe it, it is true.

People will take what you have to say more seriously if you are college educated. Even though there are incredibly smart and talented people all over the place without a college education, they are not given the opportunities that someone with a degree gets. Fair or unfair, this is the way the world works.

You will also gain a lot of life experience by attending college. Besides all the stuff
that you will learn from books, you will also learn a lot of street smart stuff during your
years in college.

Interaction with authority and your peers is a big part of it. It is a nice way to taste
the “real world” without yet having to pay the mortgage that goes along with it. Of course, if you are an adult returning to school you will still have that mortgage but there is still a lot to be learned in terms of life experiences.

College is without a doubt a time in your life that you will not regret or soon forget.
Even though it may be a little stressful and maybe even a little scary, your future, your
happiness, and your overall well being depend upon you making the right decisions about your education.

It is time to act now. The sooner you get up and get started the sooner it will all be done and over with. Once you are finished you can put all of that knowledge to good use and start earning the income that your time is truly worth.

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your college degree.

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