Understanding College Rolling Admissions Policies

By John McDonald

Traditionally, most colleges have had specific deadline dates for admissions applications. Recently though, many schools have begun to accept applications on an open or rolling basis, and this can be confusing for students who are used to more concrete requirements.

Basically, a college utilizing rolling admissions will continue to accept applications for enrollment until space fills up in the class. The advantage is that they can continue to accept students later in to the year, but this doesn’t mean that you should still wait until the last minute to get your paperwork turned in.

While students can get accepted right up until registration for classes begins, there are still usually advantages to applying earlier. Many colleges provide institutional aid in the form of scholarships and grants, and these financial aid opportunities usually have a deadline date that comes long before the final day applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Federal financial aid is also distributed by the college or university, and those funds are typically exhausted in early spring.

If you know which college you would like to attend, it is a good idea to apply as early as possible – regardless of the stated deadlines or the possibility that your admission form will be considered later in the year. Of course, if your plans change at the last minute or you weren’t able to get accepted to a first choice school, you can still take advantage of rolling
admissions to get enrolled in another degree program.

About the author:
John is a writer and web publisher helping students find the right degree and money to pay for college. Education is more important than ever when it comes to employment and income, so consider a new degree today!

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Photography Schools – Which One To Choose?

By James Hunaban

There is a lot of choice when it comes to places where you can learn photography, but which would be the best for you? For sure there are plenty of online learning resources, but you will not get that practical experience you need. You will learn a lot more being with other students and a good teacher. Having said that, online information is good at getting the basics down, and is a good place to start.

What exactly you require from a photography class will help you decide which one to go for. For example, a college which is not just for photography will only offer basic levels. If you only intend taking up photography as a hobby then the basic levels of instruction will probably suffice.

If you really want to take your photography seriously you should go for a school or college which specializes in it. These specialized schools will probably employ a professional which should really help you learn the specifics and expand your know-how.

You must decide what it is you exactly want from your photography, once you have decided that you can choose your school or college and set about applying for a course. Do your online research and try to find any local courses or even courses further afield.

You may need to take specialized classes in basic disciplines such as lighting, composition and various other basic routines. Portrait photography, for example requires an understanding of light, angles, balances, and will teach you how to get the reactions you want from your subject. The digital photography world requires the understanding of several different techniques that were not required when using the older type of film camera.

As you get into it and really start learning all the ins and outs you may decide that you would like a career in photography. There is a lot of help both online and off-line if this is the path you choose.

One specialized area of photography is taking photographs under water. Most normal schools and colleges do not cater for this and you may have to do a bit of searching to find one which specializes in it. Underwater photography would make for a fascinating hobby or even better, a profession. To me, the underwater world is more interesting than the world above it.

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Simple Guide For College Students

By Tom Tessin

College is one of the best actions that people can take in order improve the quality of their lives. By going to college people not only increase their earning potential and employment opportunities; they also learn how to become more productive members of our society. The process for turning college students into high quality citizens begins in school. Here is a simple guide for students so that they can get the most out of their experience.

Go to Your Classes

Students pay money to attend a university and this means that they should go to their classes. The college experience is ultimately about the education process over anything else. It’s through this education process that a student is being prepared for the profession that they want to be involved in. So the best thing that any student can do is to show up for their class, be on time, and make sure they absolutely learn something.

Pay your Tuition

You can’t go to school without paying your tuition, well if we don’t take scholarships and grants into consideration. Students who have to work to attend school should make it a point to pay for their expenses while attending. Again, this is because the education for your profession is the most important reason why you’re there.

Have a Social Life

Being social in college is okay as long as it doesn’t interfere with your education. Many people get sidetracked in college because they allow the other aspects of the college life to get in the way of their main purpose for being there. Have a social life in college because it’s a part of the process for you becoming a productive member of our society but don’t allow this social life to get out of control.

Stay out of Debt

Many college students have charge cards and loans that they blow on things they more than likely didn’t need. Spending extra tuition money on foolish pleasures or things is not the best thing to do. Don’t get it wrong, it’s okay to spend some of the money on getting some of the things you want, but remember that you’re going to have to pay that money back one day. Also, charge cards are a college student’s enemy. The laws are
changing because credit card debt is out of control in this country and one part of these changes has to do with college students and credit. The bottom line is students under the age of 21 won’t be able to get a credit card unless they can prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that they can pay it off or if they have parents who can.

There are plenty more areas that can be covered for this simple college guide for students but the main thing to remember is that college is about your education and that education is what you will need in order to help you make a better life for your family and yourself.

About the author:
Find great student articles like this, and more of Tom’s work all on his student blog.

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Plan Ahead to Help Your High School Students Benefit from CLEP

CLEP Exams Help Students and Parents Save Thousands of Dollars in College Tuition…

College Planners

College is more expensive than ever. Common solutions to saving money for college include sending high school graduates to less expensive, community colleges. Parents also enroll their kids in AP courses in high school, in hopes that passing the AP exam at the end of the year will exempt their child from having to take mandatory general education courses their freshman year, thereby saving a lot of money. Other students vie for competitive scholarships. However, unless grades are impeccable and extra-curricular activities are impressive and noteworthy, a good scholarship can be hard to come by.

The most overlooked way to save thousands of dollars in college tuition is the CLEP exam. CLEP, or College Level Examination Program, which allows your child to earn college credits by studying for and taking an exam that demonstrates their knowledge about any one of 34 different subjects. CLEP exams, which only cost around $70 to take, are actually less expensive to take than AP exam and don’t require high school students to enroll in the more vigorous and time-consuming AP courses. Parents will benefit the most from CLEP if they figure out an early course of action and plan accordingly. Some crucial questions parents should know about CLEP follow:

How Many CLEP Exams Can My Child Take?

Different colleges accept up to 3 to twelve credit hours for each exam taken. You must contact the college of your choice to see if there is a cap on how many credit hours can be transferred from the successful completion of a CLEP or an AP exam. Students serious about saving money with CLEP should apply to the colleges of their choice before deciding which and how many CLEP exams they will study for. Some students can save a year’s worth of tuition by utilizing CLEP. To find out which colleges give credit for CLEP, visit the above link.

What Classes Should my Child Take to Prepare for the CLEP exams?

The beauty of the CLEP exams is that your child doesn’t have to take specific classes in order to pass. Often, general knowledge gleaned from experience, reading, and mandatory high school classes is a good basis for passing the CLEP exams. However, be sure to study these tips to pass CLEP. It may be best for your child to study for exams that have content she feels most familiar with. If she ends up taking the CLEP exam before she knows what college she is attending, be sure to get a copy of the CLEP transcript form. You can request a transcript through www.collegeboard.com or by calling 1-800-257-9558. Be sure to have your child’s social security number and test information on hand.

Navigating the CLEP Process with Outside Help

Students who plan to go on to college should have contact with their guidance counselors. Make sure the guidance counselor is informed of your desire to use CLEP to your child’s benefit. Your guidance counselor should help you find testing sites, plan a course of action, be in contact with potential colleges’ admissions counselors, and should help your child find study resources and facilitate communication with his teachers to help gain study support.

CLEP is a great way to ensure your child has a successful and affordable college career. Whether your child wishes to transfer to a local community college or wants to move to a large university in another state, CLEP will help make the transition a smooth one.

About the author: Students who must take an introductory psychology course as part of their undergraduate degree requirements may be interested in taking the CLEPtest instead of attending the actual course. College academic counselors can be excellent resources for students who are interested in learning how they, too, can use CLEP tests…

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College Planning Specialists TV Interview with Dan Evertsz

Dan Evertsz owner of BayCollegePlanners.com has the answers to the difficult questions parents and students face when considering the choices and expenses of a college education: “How do we find the money for college?” The following is an introduction to Dan and his Bay Area College Specialists consulting business in the form of a television interview on the Northern California Comcast show “Reference Point” with host Dave Korcharhook.

If you are having trouble qualifying for student aid, finding funding for an education, or if you are in need of consultation about these expenses please consider Dan Evertsz your go-to source for action:

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BAY AREA COUNSELOR SUMMER PROGRAMS & COLLEGE TOUR

These one week programs provide tours and information sessions on 13 unique California college campuses each. In addition, presentations about the college process are designed to meet the needs of high school, independent and college-access-program counselors. Due to space availability, these programs are limited to 40 registrants each.

2009 WACAC Northern and Southern California 
Counselors’ Programs and College Tours

2009 Northern California Summer Counselor College Tour
Sunday, August 2nd – Friday, August 7th

Hosted by Saint Mary’s College of California in Moraga, California
- Visit 14 colleges & universities throughout Northern California 
- Case Studies led by college admission professionals 
- Two additional professional development sessions 

Confirmed colleges and universities include: 

California Maritime Academy
Dominican University of California
Holy Names University
Mills College
Notre Dame de Namur University
Saint Mary’s College of California
San Francisco Art Institute
San Francisco State University
Santa Clara University
Stanford University
University of California, Berkeley
University of California at Davis
University of the Pacific
University of San Francisco 

Registration cost includes accommodation on campus for five nights, shuttle to and from Oakland Airport (see below), bus transportation to 13 different colleges and universities, Welcome Reception, all meals between Sunday and Friday with the exception of dinner on Tuesday (free time in San Francisco), refreshments during the week, professional development sessions and materials.

Airport shuttle pick up will be provided only at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 2 at Oakland Airport. Return shuttle will depart from Saint Mary’s College of California campus at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 7. Guests will be responsible for their own shuttle cost and arrangements if they choose a different airport location and time.

$600 – Members; $645 – Non-members

To register, please CLICK HERE

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Get ahead this summer with an online class – even if you’re not

 

By Stefanie Fontanez

If you’re a traditional college student heading home for the summer and you want to get ahead of the pack without spending a fortune, consider taking an online class. Even though you’re not getting a full online degree, this can be a fast and easy way to score some extra credits. Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your online class:

1. Discuss this with your adviser. You’ll want to plan ahead to make sure the online class you’re taking will be beneficial to your degree. You’ll also need to read your school’s transfer policy closely. It won’t do you much good to take an online class if you can’t get credit for it.

2. Pick a class early. You’ll want to do this as early as possible to make sure that you get the class you need. Make sure to keep in mind that some online degree programs don’t offer open enrollment. Check with them and make sure that you’ll be allowed to enroll for just one class. Once you’ve found the perfect online degree program, register as soon as you’re allowed. 

3. Prepare. Remember, the point of this is to get credits over the summer without the hassle of regular classes. How horrible would it be if come August you realized in order to transfer credits, your school requires you keep your online class syllabus – and you’ve already trashed it? Make sure you know exactly what you need to have to prove you took the course and keep all your documentation in a safe place.

4.  Stay on top of your work. It’s summertime, and it’s going to be very easy to forget you’re in school. Remember to plan ahead– and to do your homework. Since you won’t be in a traditional classroom, it’s going to be more difficult to stay on top of your assignments and tests. Figure out a way to remind yourself of your deadlines – and stick to them.

5. Pass the class and transfer credits. Once you’ve successfully passed the class and your grades are recorded, transfer your credits. Make sure to follow all the rules set forth by your school and do it in a timely fashion. There may deadlines that if missed, can cause you to lose out on your credits. Check with your school for details.

So now you know that taking an online course can be an easy and fun way to help traditional college students get ahead of the game. Who knows – you just might like your class so much that you decide to get an online degree! Just follow a few simple rules and you’ll be well on your way to graduation! 

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By Stefanie Fontanez

If you’re a traditional college student heading home for the summer and you want to get ahead of the pack without spending a fortune, consider taking an online class. Even though you’re not getting a full online degree, this can be a fast and easy way to score some extra credits. Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your online class:

1. Discuss this with your adviser. You’ll want to plan ahead to make sure the online class you’re taking will be beneficial to your degree. You’ll also need to read your school’s transfer policy closely. It won’t do you much good to take an online class if you can’t get credit for it.

2. Pick a class early. You’ll want to do this as early as possible to make sure that you get the class you need. Make sure to keep in mind that some online degree programs don’t offer open enrollment. Check with them and make sure that you’ll be allowed to enroll for just one class. Once you’ve found the perfect online degree program, register as soon as you’re allowed. 

3. Prepare. Remember, the point of this is to get credits over the summer without the hassle of regular classes. How horrible would it be if come August you realized in order to transfer credits, your school requires you keep your online class syllabus – and you’ve already trashed it? Make sure you know exactly what you need to have to prove you took the course and keep all your documentation in a safe place.

4.  Stay on top of your work. It’s summertime, and it’s going to be very easy to forget you’re in school. Remember to plan ahead– and to do your homework. Since you won’t be in a traditional classroom, it’s going to be more difficult to stay on top of your assignments and tests. Figure out a way to remind yourself of your deadlines – and stick to them.

5. Pass the class and transfer credits. Once you’ve successfully passed the class and your grades are recorded, transfer your credits. Make sure to follow all the rules set forth by your school and do it in a timely fashion. There may deadlines that if missed, can cause you to lose out on your credits. Check with your school for details.

So now you know that taking an online course can be an easy and fun way to help traditional college students get ahead of the game. Who knows – you just might like your class so much that you decide to get an online degree! Just follow a few simple rules and you’ll be well on your way to graduation! 

About the author:

 

http://snagajob.com/ http://snagajob.com/online-degrees/

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Online Bussiness Administraion Classes Can Enhance You Career

By Rex Kingman

If you’re a parent or otherwise non-tradtional student who is also working a full- time job, taking online business administration classes might be preferable to attending traditional college classes. Earning your degree online can be a good way to advance your career, but keep in mind that finding the right program is often a tricky task. There are a number of factors that must be considered before you begin your studies.

Obtaining an online degree in business administration can mean earning an associates degree, a bachelors degree, or a masters degree. If you have taken college courses  in the past, you may be able to transfer some of your credits to reduce the
amount of time it takes to complete your degree. Some programs also have accelerated learning options, but the fast pace of the coursework can be challenging if you have many other personal commitments to juggle as well.

Be careful when choosing to enroll in an online business administration degree program that is not affiliated with a traditional brick and mortar college. While online learning is becoming increasingly popular, many people still see an online
degree as a low grade education.

Once you begin taking classes to obtain an online business administration degree, it’s very crucial that you stay on a consistent schedule as much as possible. While taking online business administration classes is convenient, the flexible format of online learning also makes it very easy to fall behind in your work. If you don’t reserve time to study every week and ask for help if you’re having trouble understanding key concepts, it’s going to be difficult to earn the grades needed
to get your online business administration degree.

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About the author:
Rex Kingman is a successful webmaster and specializes in reviews of top consumer products.

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