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majors & industries

Undergraduate College Majors to Consider to Work for NASA

Dream of working for NASA? Your undergraduate major matters if you’re going to apply to the agency after you graduate college. Engineering Engineering is a broad category and major, but definitely one you’ll want to think about if you’re dreaming of working for NASA. You have plenty of options when it comes to engineering and …
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scholarships

Scholarships for Students Interested in the Hospitality Industry

If you’re considering a major in hospitality, whether you’re interested in food-service, restaurants, or event planning, you’ll be happy to learn that there are quite a few hospitality scholarships you can submit applications to. These are only three out of the dozens that you may qualify for. NEWH Chapters Scholarships Amount: Varies Deadline: Varies One …
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financial aid

Use Summertime to Search for Financial Aid Opportunities

Summer is a great time to relax, catch up on your reading list, play a few video games, or take on a part-time job. Before college starts up again though, you may want to consider using some of your summer to expand your search for financial aid opportunities. Here are a few things you should be …
Students should use their extra time to go over any skipped questions.
ACT & SAT

What to do with Extra Time on the ACT/SAT

During your SAT or ACT, you may complete a section, look down at your watch, and realize you have a few minutes or more before time is up. Here are a few things you should be doing with that precious time. Go Over Questions You Skipped If a question proved too difficult during your initial …
What are some things not to do at college orientation?
college admissions

What NOT To Do at College Orientation

If you’re heading to college this fall, you will most likely have an orientation coming up this summer. Your future school will tell you what to expect, such as what events are planned, what placement tests you need to take, and more. However, there are things you should not do at college orientation. Do Not …
student loans

How to Change Your Student Loan Repayment Plan

Your student loans will generally come due about six months after you graduate or leave college, though some loans will not have that grace period. You may discover at this point that you can’t quite afford the current repayment plan. Here’s how you could change your student loan repayment plan. While you could change your …
What are some jobs for an economics major?
majors & industries

10 Great Jobs For Economics Majors

Jobs for economics majors can range from financial analysts to market research analysts to actuaries. All of these are fantastic career paths for anyone who is analytical and has a good head for numbers and finance. Plus, economic majors are in demand more than ever. If you are considering a career path in economics, here …
how to decide on a college
college search

Common Things People Overlook when Selecting a College

When it’s time to start the college search, it’s easy to overlook aspects of each school. You’re often concentrating on your intended major and the academics. However, there are some things that many students overlook when they’re thinking about how to decide on a college These below are only a few examples. Freshman Retention Rates …

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