student loans

A Breakdown of Student Loan Borrower Protections

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Taking out student loans is a huge commitment that can potentially greatly impact your life after college. When taking out student loans, borrowers need to be aware of the loan borrower protections they have. It’s very important to do plenty of research into student loan borrower protections before signing the dotted line. Read the fine …

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Pros and Cons of Job Shadowing

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’re not quite certain about a professional field, job shadowing is a great option to consider. It’s also a good way for employers to train new employees so that they aren’t being thrown into the deep end, as it were. This is generally a useful time to ask questions about the field and get advice …

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Colleges for Students Interested In Space!

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

There are plenty of reasons for people to like space. Space is cool. It’s a great medium to work with problem-solving skills. And let’s be real, who wouldn’t want to go up in a rocket? There are plenty of job opportunities for people interested in space, too. Here’s a list of schools that might be …

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Reasons Why You Should Revisit Colleges

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

When it comes to finding the right “fit” with a college, visiting campus is almost essential. The space around you can have a huge impact on your psychological well-being. If you don’t feel happy wandering around campus, it will be a rough four or five years ahead. That’s why you should revisit a college. So …

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Application Essays That Got Students Into Their Dream Colleges

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

It’s not always easy to choose an essay topic for your college applications. Even more difficult sometimes is finding a way to make it uniquely yours. But there are plenty of ways to find inspiration. Here are some application essays that got the authors accepted into some big-name schools. Brittany’s Costco Essay Brittany was accepted …

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What Happens to Your Original Loan When You Refinance?

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Let’s assume you’ve taken out student loans and need to start repaying them. There are several options available when it comes to making paying off student loans more bearable. Refinancing is a popular option. But what does refinancing entail, and how is it different from your original loan? What even happens to your original loan …

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What is the Common Black College Application?

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

The Common Application is well-known and well-used when it comes to applying to colleges. The Common Black College Application (CBCA) is a similar process with some key features. Whereas most of the time you pay application fees to each college you submit an application to, the Common Black College App allows you to apply to …

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Colleges for Students Who Like Extreme Sports

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

Some students are content to keep their workouts confined to the safety of a gym or recreation center. Then there are those students who live for the rush of adrenaline that only a more extreme stimulation can give. Few colleges sanction extreme sports due to the higher risk to students’ health, but if you live …

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Scholarships for Biomedical Science Students

By Ellen AndersenLast updated on December 22, 2022

“Biomedical Sciences” covers quite a bit of ground. For example, medical microbiology, virology, biomedical engineering, and genetic epidemiology, to name a few. If it’s an applied science that has a basis in healthcare or public health, you’re likely in a biomedical field. Many undergraduates pursuing this Bachelor’s degree likely have to go on to graduate-level …