Nov 10, 2011 | College Tips
The wrong college major will cost you big time in future pay and employment stabliity. Will your (or your student’s) college major pay and more importantly will the college major lead to a job? I came across a recent article on Yahoo News that led me to the Wall...
Nov 3, 2011 | College Tips, Uncategorized
“You should have known, you should have read the fine print” these words are uttered in back rooms when they should be out in the open. Recently reported on CNN, a young man who did not understand the ramifications of taking out excessive student loan debt...
Oct 26, 2008 | College Tips
Bridge the chasm between high school & college with a gap year experience By J.D. Wyczalek Golly-gee, Mom, Dad, I really want to (insert blank) after I get out of high school and before I go off to college. These may or not be dreaded words you desire to hear from...
Oct 23, 2008 | College Tips
Protect yourself at all times and keep your guard up. We just got back from San Diego CA from a nice three-day weekend. It turns out that our car was targeted for theft. The villainous thieves drilled out the drivers side lock to obtain access to the interior of the...
Sep 16, 2008 | College Tips
Here are three tips for hopeful college students filling out college applications, essays and college interviews. 1. Not being prepared. Know the deadlines (earlier is better) know what the school wants and the timeline. Does the school require an essay, letters of...
Sep 5, 2008 | College Tips
1. “You waited until April? Sorry, we gave your money away.” At first glance, the amount of financial aid available to students seems like a gold mine. According to education testing and information organization The College Board, students received more...
