Author: elegant
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President Obama’s new community college plan
Many opt to go to community college because it is cheap at least for the first two years of college compared to all four years at a four year college. President Obama wants to make it even cheaper, actually free, for all who attend community college, at least the tuition part. Details of the program…
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Things to consider before going to college
Don’t get me wrong. Today, more than ever, college education is important. It can lay a foundation for a career for a life time, jump start one’s career, make you a better person, expand the horizon, prepare a child for a competitive world and much more. For several decades, college education has been the key…
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Loosening standards to borrow money for college
The U.S. Department of Education process Parent PLUS loan applications. It is an easier way to borrow money for college education at a cheaper interest rate. Parent PLUS loans are more popular because parents are not required to start repayment until six months after the kid leave college. When the program was introduced in 1980s,…
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Hand writing makes kids smarter
Today kids are texting more on their smartphones than they do hand writing. Studies show this affects development of their brain. Many thinks that actual writing is obsolete and more and more are doing their work on key pads. But for development of cognitive functions of children, hand writing is a must. According to research…
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Off you go to college check list
Its middle of summer and your entire family is excited about getting your child to college. But there are plenty of things you need to do to get your child ready for college. Don’t worry; you still have time to do some of the critical training your child needs in order to survive and experience…
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Non-profits and others to help struggling college students
According to published reports more than 30 percent of low-income students registered in more than 1,200 strong nation’s community colleges drop out without completing their Associate Degree. The main reason is financial difficulties. Other reasons are family issues, health issues and many others. But there are many programs available to help low-income students. In New…
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Saving for kids college education
More than ever, Americans are saving for their kid’s college education. Published reports show that half of families with children under the 18 years of age are saving for college. According to Sallie Mae, wealthy American’s savings average $27,446 while middle income families show an average college savings account balance of $12,241. Lower income family…
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Steps taken by the Congress to help those struggling to pay-off college debt
More than 70 percent of college graduates carry estimated $29,400 student loans. Those who are getting some form of college loans are increasing steadily due to college cost and others. Many fall behind in paying off college loans soon after they graduate and many are struggling to find employment that pays a decent salary to…
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Why do they call Ivy League?
A collegiate athletic conference that was established in 1954 consisting of eight higher education colleges and universities located in the Northeast region of the United States is known as the Ivy League. The name now unanimously indicates the colleges that form the conference as well as their academic excellence, social elitism and selectivity in admission.…
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Basics of college entrance exam Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
Colleges and universities depend on Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or the other test ACT scores for deciding to which student to admit. SAT and ACT are college admission tests that are widely recognized by U.S. colleges and universities for admission. Started in 1926, SAT originated as an intelligence level testing for potential World War I…