Private College or Public College?

Hello Students!

Much like high schools, colleges come in all different shapes and sizes.  They can vary in sizes, degree offerings, culture, location, and cost.  All of these factors need to be considered when deciding where to apply.

The most important thing to find out is whether or not the school is Private or Public.  This can affect all of the aforementioned aspects of college.  What is the difference, you ask?  Well, read on!

What Classes You Should Take in High School

Hey Students!

So last week I was talking with my cousin, who is thirteen, about high school.  She will be starting high school this fall, and we were discussing which class she should take, Auto-Tech or Spanish.

My Cousin wanted to take Auto-Tech, because her friends were also taking it.  I thought that was not a good reason and tried pushing her to take Spanish.  We talked at length about which was better and why, and I finally convinced her to take the Spanish class.

Why, you may ask, is this important to you?  I think this is a common question among all high school students when it comes to preparing for college:  which classes put you in the best position to be accepted into, and ready for, college?

FAFSA: Understanding Financial Aid

Beyond applying and being accepted into college, the next hurdle that students must tackle is figuring out how to pay for college.  That is where the FAFSA comes in.

Obviously, this is a crucial part to going to school, as most colleges will not let students walk into classes without dropping a dime.  Financial aid is the most significant contributor to students 

The FAFSA is a form that your college use to determine how much aid their students will be awarded.  This post will discuss the FAFSA and how students should approach it.

Is College For You? Try Trade Schools!

Hello Students,

I know the title of this post may seem a little odd, especially since this blog is about you students going to college.

You will find me saying that anyone can go to college, and I firmly believe this.  However, is that where everyone should go?  Is college for everyone?

Again, I firmly believe all students can succeed in college if they have the right support.  There are alternatives to this form of higher education!  A very solid and stable option would be to attend a Trade School!

Do not know much about them, or what they can offer?  Read on!

For the love of Education: See Your Guidance Counselor!

Hello Students!

This may seem like an obvious thing to do, going and talking with your high school guidance counselor.  Looking back on my own experience, I really wish I would have done this when I was in high school.

I figured, since I did not plan or know anything about college, I would not need to visit my guidance counselor.  Well this thought was wrong!

Do Not Be Afraid: Federal Student Loans Work!

Hello Students!

I have decided to continue with the theme of paying for college, and to discuss what most feel is a last resort:  Student Loans.

I know one of the goals in attending College is graduate with as little debt as possible.  Sometimes, sadly, Financial Aid cannot foot your entire bill, and you are left with little to no options.

The goal of this post is to explore the Student Loan option as a viable option for you students to pay you  tuition, and that Student Loans and the debt is not as abad as it sounds.

Did you say... Grants?

Hello Students!

This post is going to keep talking about what the last Scholarship post touched on, and that is Grants.  Grants are another form of money you students can use to pay for your College education, and it is money you do not have to pay back!