Marriage and Family Therapist (#51 in top 100; #2 in social services) As long as people are, well, folks, they will have problems dealing with other men and women. Those issues feel painful when they hit a family’s members or couples. As the public continues developing a better understanding of health problems, the area of family and marriage therapy will just keep growing. Because of the … [Read more...]

Who is it for? Google’s Generation Google Scholarship is for current college students or high school seniors headed to school. Google says it wants to “help aspiring computer scientists excel in technology and become leaders in the field.” The scholarship is for groups in computer science: African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, or Filipino/Native Hawaiian/Pacific … [Read more...]

This point might be the most overhyped, but it’s still valid. Go to your school’s activities fair if they have one; otherwise, keep your eyes open for opportunities to join clubs or teams. Joining a club or team can offer a much-needed relief from responsibilities or your everyday courses, and it’s a great way to try something new or to meet new people! Many schools even have … [Read more...]

Remain Calm: 4 Ways to Bounce Back in College Rejection Keep complaints off Social Networking Use that information to improve your chances of getting into other schools. Do not worry–you’re in great company. Princeton rejected Tina Fey, M.I.T. and Villanova both passed on Tom Hanks, and Swarthmore turned down former president Barack Obama. They all survived college rejections, … [Read more...]

Undecided? Not everybody needs to select a major before arriving on campus. In fact, you can get some very wise arguments for not picking a significant early in your college career and why that makes a whole lot of sense. Make time in your quest to join a student organization or student government. You will meet new people studying all kinds of majors, sharpen your interpersonal skills, and try … [Read more...]

You may also be interested in these 7 options to consider if you didn’t receive enough financial aid. Published at Thu, 17 Aug 2017 16:52:37 +0000 Be sure you understand what each form of aid is and whether or not it has to be repaid. When you have any questions about an offer, you should talk to a financial aid adviser at the school. No matter how much help you are offered, it is always … [Read more...]

Celebrating Student Artistry From Fairfax County Public Schools: “The World Through My Eyes” The opening wasn’t content to honor only the visual arts, however–it highlighted the county’s talented and multifarious acting artists also. Young musicians shared the stage with vocalists, dancers, as well as aspiring directors; interspersed between their outstanding … [Read more...]