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Scholarships and Financial Aid for Adult Students

Brian Foxx — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:05:22 +0000

You cannot earn a scholarship if you don't apply for one. That may seem like a silly thing to mention, but every year, millions of dollars worth of scholarships never get awarded to a student, because no one applies. Whether you are about to finish high school or have decided to return to college after a stint in the "real world", all types of financial aid are available. With all of the options that are available, everyone should be able to afford an advanced degree. Without one, finding that dream job will be difficult, if not impossible. Here are some suggestions that you might not have thought of.

Scholarships and Financial Aid for Adult Students

So You Want to be an Accountant

Brian Foxx — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:40:08 +0000

The path to becoming an accountant is long, but well worth the effort. You'll need a 4- year college degree in accounting to enter the field as an accountant, rather than as a bookkeeper who can begin with a two year AA. To go farther and be licensed as a CPA in most states and territories you can apply to sit for the exam after you achieve your bachelor's. Most people, however, will need further graduate level coursework aimed specifically at preparation for licensed work. You'll also need to pass the universal CPA exam, and obtain the work experience necessary. By meeting the specific requirements of your state and by following through over the years with mandatory relicensing and continuing education, you can gain a career that is stable, respectable, well paid and secure. There are few professions as clearly and constantly useful as that of the CPA.

So You Want to be an Accountant

Ten Steps to Earning an Online Degree

Brian Foxx — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:39:52 +0000

Not all online colleges and universities are alike. The more colleges you check out, the better the chance you will find the one best for you.

Ten Steps to Earning an Online Degree

Financial Aid is Waiting for You

Brian Foxx — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 11:28:36 +0000

In 2007-2008, tuition at independent colleges averaged nearly $24,000 a year; public university tuition was about a quarter of that (for in-state students), and community college tuition cost most students a little under $2,500 annually.

Financial Aid is Waiting for You

How to Write a Winning College Statement

Brian Foxx — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:07:34 +0000

There's no doubt that writing the personal statement that accompanies your college application and other paperwork is a challenge. It can be rewarding, however, too. This is the place to give the admissions office a feel for you as a person, as well as a student. You have the opportunity here to put the data about your experience as a student into context. Here are some basic steps you need to take to get started:

How to Write a Winning College Statement

How to Find the Best Personal Trainer

Brian Foxx — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:06:04 +0000

If you're looking for a personal trainer, there are some questions you will want to learn to ask. If you just hire the first one at the gym, you may be sorry later.

How to Find the Best Personal Trainer

Earning Top Grades in College

Brian Foxx — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:00:23 +0000

Everyone would like to get high grades on a consistent basis, but only a small percentage of Choosing a college students manage to do it. The students who "ace" their exams regularly don't have any great secret, but simply work in a methodical manner. If you would like to get an "A" on a regular basis then you should also start working in a systematic way. Follow my guidelines outlined here and you too can enjoy academic success.

Earning Top Grades in College

Note to Freshmen: Live on Campus

Brian Foxx — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:47:07 +0000

The first year of college is a time of enormous change and transition. You are living away from home, probably for the first time, and you are living in a community of your peers, where much will be expected of you. It is a good idea to spend at least your first year on campus, where you will have access to community and all the amenities that come with going to college.

Note to Freshmen: Live on Campus

Take Note: Tips on Classroom Note-Taking

Brian Foxx — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:25:12 +0000

Whether you are a high school or college student, you can't possibly write down every word your instructor says and you don't have time to record and transcribe it all. How will you determine what, and how much, to write down during lectures?

Take Note: Tips on Classroom Note-Taking

Study Abroad; A Lifetime Opportunity

Brian Foxx — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:43:30 +0000

Picture this: Class with a view of the Coliseum, lunch on the Spanish Steps, an afternoon field trip to the Roman Forum and an evening of studying in a small, quaint cafe while sipping espresso in the glow of the Trevi Fountain. Sounds pretty amazing right? Every day, students at many American Colleges and Universities embark on a journey to a foreign country to study for a semester or two, taking in the sights, learning the ways of the culture, meeting new people and experience what often becomes a milestone in their college careers.

Study Abroad; A Lifetime Opportunity