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January 2011

Making Education Interesting For Students

Contrary to popular belief, Lorem Ipsum is not simply random text. It has roots in a piece of classical Latin literature from 45 BC, making it over 2000 years old. Richard McClintock, a Latin professor at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, looked up one of the more obscure Latin words, consectetur, from a Lorem Ipsum passage, and going through the cites of the word in classical literature, discovered the undoubtable source. Lorem …

Types of Students That Shouldn’t Apply to College Early

While research shows that those who apply to college the earliest are more than likely to get offer letters, high school students who haven’t yet applied to a college yet will be glad to know that those who apply late often tend to get more financial aid than usual.

And while there is no doubt that people should apply early, thanks to ‘early decision’ programs, there are some students who are …

A List of Prestigious Undergrad Scholarships

To every college aspirant who wins a prestigious scholarship, there’s no doubt that this prize only goes to those who put in years and years of work, and despite the lengthy applications and special projects, the joy of winning one of these scholarships can be a moment to remember especially since things are extremely competitive these days.

While some folks might have the information required to apply, some who are eligible …

Five Ways To Lower Your College Tuition in 2011

If one of your goals for the New Year is to find more money for college (whether you are a student or a parent), then the good news is that by following a few simple steps, one should be able to find financial aid that can assist them with college tuition at a college of their choice.

And so here are five ways that one can follow in order to find …

Why Applying For Financial Aid in 2011 Will Be Easier

For folks who wish to start a college degree at a university of their choice can now afford to breathe easy, as it will be much easier to apply for financial aid in 2011. With the cuts in financial aid, thanks to a lagging economy, one can still find satisfaction in the fact that the applications for financial aid will be much easier to fill out among other reasons.

Four Financial Aid Myths to Be Aware Of

There’s no doubt that the financial aid can be one of the biggest aspects of gaining college admission, and yet, there are certain myths that prevent people from actually benefitting from this form of aid. It really doesn’t matter what your economic status is as there is something in it for everyone.