With today's myriad of choices, how can a student know which school is right for his or her individual needs? Matching students with accredited online and campus-based schools, Education Connection takes the guesswork out of this important life decision and lets students focus on what will be best for their careers.
Education Connection is founded on the principle: "Higher Education opens the door, illuminates the path and guides us to the future."
By providing rich resources to help students explore careers, assess their aptitude for online learning and even match their personality type to specific occupations, Education Connection allows students to make well-informed decisions about the future.
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
More help to find the right school or degree for you!
Student Corner is a resource for researching and comparing career fields, programs and degrees, and requesting free information from participating (about 25) colleges and universities offering them. This is a free service for you, and you’ll find comprehensive systems for leading you to the correct programs for your career or field of interest.
Simply browse through the various colleges and universities represented here, or explore information about the career fields and education options available to you. Then request free information from as many schools as you’d like and they’ll contact you quickly to answer any questions you have.
Their number one goal is to help you find the right program for your needs. Whether it’s at a local campus or completely online, there’s a program for you!
Simply browse through the various colleges and universities represented here, or explore information about the career fields and education options available to you. Then request free information from as many schools as you’d like and they’ll contact you quickly to answer any questions you have.
Their number one goal is to help you find the right program for your needs. Whether it’s at a local campus or completely online, there’s a program for you!
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Match yourself to the school that's best for you!
This site reviews criteria that will help you figure out what school might be best for you. Here are some of the questions they'll answer for you:
* What is the value of higher education?
* What expenses do I face prior to attending college?
* Should I live on campus, off campus, or at home?
* How much should I budget for college living expenses?
* Is a meal plan a good deal?
* What will it take to save for a college education?
* What investments can I use to save for college?
Check this site out and let us know what you think!
e-mail: jeff@collegeanalyzer.com
* What is the value of higher education?
* What expenses do I face prior to attending college?
* Should I live on campus, off campus, or at home?
* How much should I budget for college living expenses?
* Is a meal plan a good deal?
* What will it take to save for a college education?
* What investments can I use to save for college?
Check this site out and let us know what you think!
e-mail: jeff@collegeanalyzer.com
Monday, July 7, 2008
Need help finding a college roommate?
Picking the right roommates may be as important as picking the right school. There are several sites that can help you find a "matched" roommate. Here is a site that seems to have it goin' on with over 1900 colleges and Universities in its D-base.
Be careful when selecting from these sites because people can mislead you with inaccurate info, but it's a good starting point to help find the right match.
Other options are the housing center at your school and bulletin boards within those areas. Also, check with people you know and see if they have any ideas as to other people looking for a good roomie.
Good luck with your search!
Be careful when selecting from these sites because people can mislead you with inaccurate info, but it's a good starting point to help find the right match.
Other options are the housing center at your school and bulletin boards within those areas. Also, check with people you know and see if they have any ideas as to other people looking for a good roomie.
Good luck with your search!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
College Visits?....
Don't be sold into your school! Check them out!!
Why Visit Colleges?
Seeing Beyond the Brochure
You hear it from colleges. Come visit! You hear it from your high school counselor. Have you visited any campuses yet? And you hear it from us. But what's the big deal about seeing a college?
You Can't Judge a College by Its Brochure
A campus visit is your opportunity to get a firsthand view of a college. A college catalog, viewbook, or website can only show you so much. To really get a feel for the school, you need to walk around the quad, sit in on a class, and visit the dorms.
Get Answers to Your Questions
A visit also gives you the chance to talk to students, faculty, and financial aid and admissions folks. You can get answers to questions, such as:
* What is the average class size, and the student to faculty ratio? Are most classes taught by professors or by teaching assistants?
* What is the campus meal plan like? How is the food?
* What is the make-up of the current freshman class? Is the campus fairly diverse?
* What's the social scene like? What kinds of activities are planned by the college's Residential Affairs?
* Is there ample space in dorms or does there seem to be a housing crunch?
* How many students are commuters/residents?
* Do I feel at home here? Is this what I pictured college to be?
Get Valuable Information
Pick up any official school material you see, such as brochures and financial aid forms. Don't forget to get business cards, too, so you'll have a real, live contact if you have a question about admissions or financial aid.
Student-produced material will give you a sense of what campus life is really like. Look around for newspapers and activity calendars. Check out bulletin boards, too, to see what bands are coming to the campus, parties are advertised, internships are posted, and generally what the day-to-day energy of the place is.
Is This College Right for You?
Ultimately, it's your decision. Listen to your gut. Do you feel comfortable walking around campus? Do you click with the students and faculty? Spending time on a campus allows you to determine if a school is a good match.
If you can't picture yourself walking around the campus you probably shouldn't go there!! Good luck.
Why Visit Colleges?
Seeing Beyond the Brochure
You hear it from colleges. Come visit! You hear it from your high school counselor. Have you visited any campuses yet? And you hear it from us. But what's the big deal about seeing a college?
You Can't Judge a College by Its Brochure
A campus visit is your opportunity to get a firsthand view of a college. A college catalog, viewbook, or website can only show you so much. To really get a feel for the school, you need to walk around the quad, sit in on a class, and visit the dorms.
Get Answers to Your Questions
A visit also gives you the chance to talk to students, faculty, and financial aid and admissions folks. You can get answers to questions, such as:
* What is the average class size, and the student to faculty ratio? Are most classes taught by professors or by teaching assistants?
* What is the campus meal plan like? How is the food?
* What is the make-up of the current freshman class? Is the campus fairly diverse?
* What's the social scene like? What kinds of activities are planned by the college's Residential Affairs?
* Is there ample space in dorms or does there seem to be a housing crunch?
* How many students are commuters/residents?
* Do I feel at home here? Is this what I pictured college to be?
Get Valuable Information
Pick up any official school material you see, such as brochures and financial aid forms. Don't forget to get business cards, too, so you'll have a real, live contact if you have a question about admissions or financial aid.
Student-produced material will give you a sense of what campus life is really like. Look around for newspapers and activity calendars. Check out bulletin boards, too, to see what bands are coming to the campus, parties are advertised, internships are posted, and generally what the day-to-day energy of the place is.
Is This College Right for You?
Ultimately, it's your decision. Listen to your gut. Do you feel comfortable walking around campus? Do you click with the students and faculty? Spending time on a campus allows you to determine if a school is a good match.
If you can't picture yourself walking around the campus you probably shouldn't go there!! Good luck.
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