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Written by Lance Millis
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Thursday, 11 February 2010 01:43 |
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I’m a high school senior, it’s January, and I haven’t decided on a college yet. Should I have already decided? The short answer is “no.” You’re not behind because you haven’t DECIDED anything. It’s probably the norm to still be in that process, right now. Scholarship deadlines are just now hitting… You couldn’t even apply for financial aid until three weeks ago (at the earliest)… So at this point, many decisions still have yet to be made. |
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Written by Lance Millis
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Thursday, 11 February 2010 01:31 |
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Here are a few web sites I'd recommend you take a look at: www.firstinthefamily.org is a web site aimed at first-generation college students (those who are or will be the first in their family to attend college). |
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Written by Lance Millis
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Sunday, 03 January 2010 13:18 |
Q. What do colleges look for in a transcript?
A. Colleges look for a strong transcript, both from a performance and a selection standpoint. So not only are they looking for good grades, |
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Written by Lance Millis
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Sunday, 03 January 2010 13:41 |
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Most will be aware of the use of such medicines as Adderall and Ritalin to treat ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder), but they may not be aware of a growing use for the drugs on college campuses. Students are using the medications intended to help students with ADHD focus and concentrate, as a “study steroid”. |
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Written by Lance Millis
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Sunday, 03 January 2010 12:57 |
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Q. I read your article about how to do pre-med. I am a physics major and decided I wanted to do biophysics related research. I started taking Physiology and general biology, and have become interested in going to medical school. The problem is that it’s very hard to balance my upper division physics courses and the prerequisites for medical school (while working and doing research too). My GPA is now starting to drop. Should I consider dropping my major and what majors would you recommend for lighter workloads and higher GPA's? |
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