http://www.collegescholarships.org/blog Get the education you deserve at a price you can afford. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 02:24:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Last week we took a look at the various resume types and gave a few pointers as to the theory behind each format. This week we take a second step and look at the creation of a resume that will be submitted online via a job board or company web ... http://www.collegescholarships.org/blog/2010/03/09/submitting-resumes-online-automated-tracking-software-changing-the-game/ As the college years wind down, your thoughts must begin turning to that next phase of adulthood, finding a job. While most of us shudder to think of it, obtaining meaningful employment begins with the construction of a resume. However, creating a resume today is not all that daunting a task ... http://www.collegescholarships.org/blog/2010/03/04/resume-types-chronological-functional-and-targeted/ One of the most positive financial aid developments in recent years involved the creation of the no-loan student aid package for the most needy students. It has been a much-heralded concept, described by many as having the potential to truly transform college attainment rates for financially strapped families. But amidst today’s ... http://www.collegescholarships.org/blog/2010/02/22/falling-endowments-to-eliminate-no-loan-aid-packages/ One of the most significant ways to potentially reduce the cost of college centers upon a non-traditional approach to a degree. Given the difference in tuition and fees between colleges, more and more people are suggesting students consider attending community college for as much as the first two years of ... http://www.collegescholarships.org/blog/2010/02/17/earning-a-ph-d-debt-free/ While the buzz is on about green energy and information technology, these five career staples continue to stand the test of time. If the current economic downturn has taught us anything, it is that not all career paths are created equal. Male's are getting hit hardest, primarily due to their employment ... http://www.collegescholarships.org/blog/2010/02/09/choosing-a-major-%e2%80%93-five-recession-proof-career-options/ With the passing of J.D. Salinger, for the first time in years I was reminded of the immortal teenager, Holden Caulfield. It had truly been a long time since the famous rebel occupied any of my conscious thoughts. Apparently that was not true for others. The enormous outpouring of interest on ... http://www.collegescholarships.org/blog/2010/02/01/holden-caulfield-and-the-passing-of-howard-zinn/ You consider yourself a top-shelf student. Over the last four years you have demonstrated an exemplary work ethic, one even your teachers rave about. To challenge yourself, you have taken the most difficult courses your school has to offer. Even with that demanding schedule you will graduate in June near the top ... http://www.collegescholarships.org/blog/2010/01/14/despite-flawless-credentials-you-still-may-get-rejected-at-that-elite-college-heres-why/ Always a poor way to pay for college, private loans are now tougher to consolidate and more difficult to obtain. When it comes to finding help for college everyone is advised to pursue free funds first. Securing grants and scholarships, money that you are not required to pay back, is always ... http://www.collegescholarships.org/blog/2010/01/07/paying-for-college-four-reasons-to-avoid-private-loans/ As students and their respective families enter the 2010 financial aid application time period, those filling out applications should be reminded of a letter sent by Secretary of Education Arne Duncan last spring. As just one aspect of President Barack Obama's pledge to increase student participation in higher education, the U.S. ... http://www.collegescholarships.org/blog/2009/12/29/recession-could-mean-increased-financial-aid-for-students/ William D. Coplin, Syracuse professor and author of more than 110 books and articles, discusses how students can use their college academic and non-academic experiences to prepare for a rewarding career. Today, we offer readers some valuable insight from professor William D. Coplin, the director of the undergraduate public affairs program ... http://www.collegescholarships.org/blog/2009/12/17/what-do-you-really-need-to-learn-in-college/