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How To Use Dynamic Language on a College Application Essay

Phyllis Zimbler Miller — Wed, 21 May 2008 23:39:38 -0500

How To Write a Compelling College Application Essay

Phyllis Zimbler Miller — Wed, 21 May 2008 13:56:03 -0500

How To Choose the Right College

danielledescarfino — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:37:03 -0600

Sometime during your Junior year of high school, everyone will get antsy for what's next. Your friends are signing up for SAT classes, guidance counselors are scheduling meetings, and those envelopes from no-name universities come to your house every day. There's a lot to consider, but don't stress too much! This is an exciting time, especially if you're anticipating going away to school, but you still want to focus on enjoying the rest of high school.

How To Write a Personal Statement for Law School

kushta — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 13:42:45 -0500

Writing a personal statement is an important part of applying for law school. Most law schools have many applicants to choose from; your best bet of getting in is an application that sets you apart from all the others. If your grades and LSAT scores are not spectacular enough to do this, you will need to rely on your personal statement to draw the distinction.

Of course, this means that for most people, there is a lot riding on their personal statement. Here are some tips for writing a personal statement that will get you into law school.

What do law schools look for in a personal statement?

How To Apply to ITT Tech

The2 — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 16:42:11 -0500

Choosing which college to attend is an important decision--probably one of the most important decisions you'll make. However, before deciding, you'll need to apply. There are some important things to consider before applying to college, and ITT Tech is no exception. Think about:

Finances. Going to college can be expensive, so it's important to review your finances and determine what you can afford. ITT Tech offers both online and on-campus programs and there are over 90 ITT Tech campuses nationwide. What your degree will cost you varies depending upon the location and program you choose. You can get an idea by selecting the campus and program of your choice and requesting more information.

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How To Apply to Cal State Fullerton

The2 — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 10:53:01 -0500

Choosing which college to attend is an important decision-probably one of the most important decisions you'll make. However, before deciding, you'll need to apply. There are some important things to consider before applying to college, and Cal State Fullerton is no exception. Think about:

Finances. Going to college can be expensive, so it's important to review your finances and determine what you can afford. Cal State Fullerton is charging $3,302 (in-state) and $13,472 (out-of-state) for tuition in 2007, which is a good indication of what 2008 tuition will be as well.
If you're planning to live on campus, you'll also need to factor in room and board. You'll need to add that to your tuition costs as well.

If you're not sure what you can afford, use this tuition calculator to help figure it out.

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How To Apply to Clemson University

The2 — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 16:29:36 -0500

Choosing which college to attend is an important decision—probably one of the most important decisions you’ll make. However, before deciding, you’ll need to apply. There are some important things to consider before applying to college, and Clemson University is no exception. Think about:

Finances. Going to college can be expensive, so it’s important to review your finances and determine what you can afford. Clemson University is charging $9,602 (in-state) and $21,532 (out-of-state) for tuition in 2007, which is a good indication of what 2008 tuition will be as well.

If you’re planning to live on campus, you’ll also need to factor in room and board. On-campus housing at Clemson University currently costs $6,170, so you’ll need to add that to your tuition costs as well.

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How To Apply to Boise State University

The2 — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:53:36 -0500

Finances. Going to college can be expensive, so it's important to review your finances and determine what you can afford. Boise State University is charging $4,410 (in-state) and $12,578 (out-of-state) for tuition in 2007, which is a good indication of what 2008 tuition will be as well.

If you're planning to live on campus, you'll also need to factor in room and board. On-campus housing at Boise State University currently costs $5,938, so you'll need to add that to your tuition costs as well.

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How To Pay for Law School

D605 — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 01:47:00 -0600

Congratulations! You got into law school. But if you are like most people who are starting law school, you are faced with a real problem - how to pay for the next three years. You may already have a student loan from your undergraduate degree, and now you face possible tens of thousand more in debt. Here are some ways to either reduce the amount of debt you'll have later or even pay for law school up-front.

How To Choose a Film Program

Beth141 — Tue, 07 Nov 2006 17:06:00 -0600

If you've always loved movies - going to see them, making them in your backyard with friends, writing down ideas for future blockbusters - maybe film school is for you. If you're really interested in finding the right film program to meet your needs and interests, there are certain things you should consider during your search.