Archive for 'College Preparation'

Insider Info About Transferring Schools | 12.07.09

The education experts at USA Today discuss how students can go about transferring schools, and what the process entails. If you’re thinking about enrolling in another college, check out the video below to find out how!

276,000 New Governent Jobs Expected by 2012 | 12.04.09

Finally, some good news! According to an article in Forbes, the US government will hire 276,000 new employees by 2012. It’s no secret that unemployment hit a 26-year high in 2009, but this is great news for people who are looking to snag a government job with lots of benefits or are considering switching careers. [...]

Can Employers Close the Racial Gap? | 12.01.09

When searching for the ideal candidate, there are three features most employers focus on: education, experience and the interview. Ethnicity, gender and age are characteristics against which no employer can legally discriminate. However, speaking to the New York Times, several African American job seekers believe that regardless of their qualifications and education, employers see their [...]

Aren’t You Forgetting Something? 4 Million College Students Uninsured |

President Obama’s healthcare reform has sparked controversy and debate across the nation. Statistics and demographics have been fastidiously collected to support this campaign; however one group has been consistently overlooked: college students.
A recent study has estimated that 4million students are uninsured. The survey, conducted by Lookout Mountain Group a college health advocacy organization, concludes [...]

Get into Gear: Good Students Get Discounted Car Insurance | 11.20.09

Students generally get a rough deal when it comes to motor insurance. One way to avoid high premiums is to be insured under your parents but even then costs can mount up, especially for younger males. New drivers are also being hit with added fees and insurance taxes. A report compiled by The Insurance [...]

10 Best iPhone Apps for Students |

iPhone domination is well and truly underway. If you don’t have one, you undoubtedly have a friend who does and rejoices in reminding you of their superiority. Unfortunately it seems they were right; the iPhone does things that no mere mortal phone can. After it was launched in 2007 the iPhone was named Time magazines [...]

Take Your Career Outdoors! | 11.19.09

Hey, it takes all kinds to make a workforce. Some people can’t wait to suit up and hit the office, and for other folks, the idea of putting on a tie or high heels is sheer torture. If you are one of those people who cringes at the thought of sitting at a [...]

AOL Goes at it Alone, But Not Without Costs |

Just when we all thought it was safe to go outside without hearing about company losses AOL have released sobering news to their employees. After media giant TimeWarner Inc. merged with AOL the once widespread internet service began to steadily lose its online presence and diminish. This looks set to continue as on Thursday AOL [...]

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