The SAT Reasoning Test (formerly called the Scholastic Aptitude Test and Scholastic Assessment Test) is a standardized test for U.S. college admissions. The SAT is owned, published and developed by the College Board, which is a non-profit organization that claims the SAT can determine whether or not a person is ready for college. But, how…
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25 Most Famous College Professors Teaching Today
February 16, 2010
Read More...What do you look for in a prospective college or university? If you research accreditation, size and location of the school, then you’re doing great. But, you might also want to learn more about the professors who teach at the school of your choice. Are they published? Is their work cited in other scholarly publications?…
15 Essential Social Media Sites for College Students
February 9, 2010
Read More...Now that college is looming (or is already here), it’s time to change faces and move into social media networks that work for college and future employment success. Think of these changes as student ‘branding,’ or making yourself stand out with efficiency, networking and leadership. You can do it all with these fifteen essential social media sites for…
What’s a College Degree Actually Worth? 20 Good Answers.
February 1, 2010
Read More...Is a bachelor’s degree today the financial equivalent of a high school diploma ten years ago? Do you need a master’s degree, or is an associate’s degree viable in today’s job market? Most of all, can you afford to go to college, and will you receive a financial return on your college expenses? The following…
The Ultimate List of 2010 College and University Rankings
January 26, 2010
Read More...College rankings can be a contentious topic, but students use them despite the controversies. The problem, however, is how to find the best rankings in a search engine when every other college blog and site all point to U.S. News and World Report or to Kiplinger — and not always to the latest rankings. We’ve…
Best and Most Popular College Majors
January 18, 2010
Read More...Have you chosen your college major yet? We’re highlighting the most popular college majors for 2011, as well as online education options for each. We’ve also compiled a list of twenty-five excellent studies and rankings for college majors and degrees, shown at the end of the article. So if you’re still deciding on a major–read…
The Definitive User’s Guide to OCWConsortium.org
December 15, 2009
Read More...College is becoming more expensive, and some colleges this year have set records with their lowest admissions percentage rates in history. If you cannot afford college and your SAT scores are average, you can attend a larger college where the cost is lower and admission rates are higher. And, you can supplement your education with…
10 Most Selective Universities in the US
December 9, 2009
Read More...You aced your SATs and your GPA is 4.0. Do you think you can get into Harvard or Yale? If you don’t excel in sports and if your father is not a senator, your admission be subject to a number of arbitrary whims, including the side effects of food poisoning. Don’t read that previous paragraph…
Top 10 Oldest Universities in the World: Ancient Colleges
December 6, 2009
Read More...Unfortunately, the U.S. will never boast a medieval university, as this country’s origins, established in 1776 with the Declaration of Independence, were formed when the oldest university in the world already was about nine centuries old. If you’re interested, we do have a list of the oldest universities in the U.S., by accreditation year. The…
Top 10 Largest Universities in the World
November 22, 2009
Read More...If, as a prospective college student, you believe there is strength in numbers, then you might think about enrolling in an open university. These colleges, which rely heavily on computer-based distance learning, have garnered large enrollment numbers since their openings. But, the largest of these open universities are thriving in countries such as India, Pakistan…
