First generation Hispanic college students often struggle during their freshman year as they try to adjust to college life. Here are five tips to guide you to academic success.
A good college admissions essay can be your key to getting into the school of your choice. It's your chance to show the admissions committee that you're more than just the sum of your test scores and grades.
Choosing a college is one of the most important decisions of your life. The sheer number of schools in the U.S. can be overwhelming. Here are five tips that will help you narrow down the field to a small number of ideal colleges.
Your college's Residence Life Office is there to make your campus life as pleasant as possible. It deals with everything, from college accommodation to student academic support.
Popular college flicks like Animal House, Revenge of the Nerds and PCU are fun to watch but have little in common with most students’ experience of college life.
You've found your first job. Congratulations! Now it's time to think about money. Do not feel obligated to accept the first salary offer. If you don't think it's fair or competitive, negotiate for a better deal.
A guidance counselor is an invaluable resource when it comes to applying to colleges. S/he can help you choose the schools, fill in the applications, register for standardized tests and find scholarships.
If you’re worried about finding money for college, check out the Walmart Foundation scholarships. Walmart helps students finance higher education. They even have a special scholarship for students of Hispanic heritage.
It's the night before the SAT. Don't spend it trying to cram for the test. You won't learn anything. Instead, do something relaxing that will help take your mind off the test.
Working from home can help you balance work and family life. However, it has many drawbacks. It's hard to motivate yourself to be productive when there's no one watching over your shoulder.
Dreaming of your perfect job? Here are the top five jobs in the United States in 2009, as chosen by CNN Money. All rank high in personal satisfaction, job security and pay.
