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5 Characteristics of Highly Unsuccessful Students

Posted on May 20, 2013 Add a comment Comments

  As students we strive to excel in learning new concepts, turning our assignments in on time and ultimately achieving high grades and scores. Would you consider yourself to be a successful student? One could describe a successful student as being a person who has the ability to make all these things happen while engaging in classroom ...Continue Reading right arrow

Maximizing Instructor Feedback

Posted on May 14, 2013 Add a comment Comments

Instructor feedback is perhaps one of the most useful ways to develop and improve your skills during your time in college. It acts as a stepping stone. With each successful mastery of a lacking skill, you gain the skills and knowledge you will need to be a master of your skills. As you read through ...Continue Reading right arrow

How to Obtain an Online Accounting Degree

Posted on May 07, 2013 Add a comment Comments

Accounting Statistics – The total number of Accountants and Auditors for 2010 in the United States was 1,216,900. By the year 2020, that number is expected to have a 16% increase to 1,407,600 accountants and auditors employed in the United States. – In 2010, the median pay of Accountants and Auditors was $61,690 per year ...Continue Reading right arrow

Tips on Communicating With Your Instructor

Posted on Apr 11, 2013 Add a comment Comments

College is time for you to prosper and develop the skills you’ll need in your future career. Your instructors have a challenging job; struggling with time constraints as they attempt to help you learn new information in this ever changing world. An instructor’s goals including giving an upmost effort to leave a profound impression on ...Continue Reading right arrow

3 iPhone Apps to Help Get You Through College

Posted on Apr 09, 2013 Add a comment Comments

Organize your life in a simple & elegant way. Any.DO is a free to-do app that helps you capture, organize & sync all the things you need to do and makes sure you get it done. You can even ask your classmates for help! Any.Do was founded in 2010 by Omer Perchick, Yoni Lindenfeld & ...Continue Reading right arrow

Time Management for the College Student

Posted on Apr 07, 2013 2 Comments Comments

Assignments, social functions, deadlines, bills…timing is everything when it comes to successfully juggling the responsibilities  of being a college student. Have you ever wondered how some people are able to do it all? While it may seem impossible, mastering all of the things you need to do is relatively easy when you learn to effectively manage your ...Continue Reading right arrow

How to Build Your Professional Network Online While in College

Posted on Mar 30, 2013 Add a comment Comments

Many college students seem to have some crazy idea that they will easily find a brillant, high-paying job right out of college. Landing the perfect job requires a little more hard work and dedication than just completing assignments for your 4.0 GPA. Building connections and creating a network is a steller way of preparing yourself ...Continue Reading right arrow

Choosing a Career in Graphic Design

Posted on Mar 25, 2013 Add a comment Comments

When you’re deciding on the perfect career, there are more things to consider than just your interest in the field. Getting a great education doesn’t neccessarily mean you will have a job awaiting you the moment you finish your degree. Part of your success in your choosen field is dependent on your ability to land ...Continue Reading right arrow

Understanding Financial Aid

Posted on Mar 23, 2013 Add a comment Comments

What is financial aid? Financial aid is the a way for students of any income or financial situation to find and obtain funds to attend college. The federal assistance program is a Federally funded program that assists students in obtaining grants and low-interest loans to go to college. There is over $185 billion in financial ...Continue Reading right arrow

5 Reasons to Take Classes Online

Posted on Mar 20, 2013 4 Comments Comments

When I first started taking classes online, I have to admit that I was a little hesitant.  I knew on-campus classes would never work for me. I have a full-time, high stress career that doesn’t afford me the opportunity to plan ahead for anything. It’s not unlikely for me to receive a call at anytime ...Continue Reading right arrow

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