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Search Engine Optimization for New Websites: Improve Your Rankings Published on 19/10/2008

Are you launching a new website? There is no better time to think about search engine optimization than prior to launching a new site. By giving consideration to your on-page optimization factors, you can increase your chances of achieving top organic search results. To prepare your site for easy indexing, be sure to follow these basis guidelines: 1. Design your site in html or similar...

Life After Business College - Your MBA Cover Letter Published on 09/03/2008

An MBA carries with it a great deal of power. Perhaps that's one of the reasons that you chose an MBA program to begin with. The skills that you've developed in your studies are a highly marketable tool once you graduate. Now, persuading a prospective employer to hire you is not unlike trying to impress the admissions board at your college. The business world is extremely competitive. It's time...

College Planning - Completing Your Law School Personal Statement Published on 06/03/2008

Writing your law school application personal statement can be as nerve-wracking as preparing for the LSAT exam. You probably feel as though much of your future hinges on getting accepted into the college of your choice. Even the smartest of undergraduates struggle to find the right words to say. Before the panic attacks start, try this advice first. Consider the purpose of a law school...

Getting In the Door: Finding the College of Your Choice Published on 06/03/2008

Applying for college is an intimidating task for any student. Unlike high school, where classes and curriculum are relatively simple and straightforward, college attendance is a drastic and often frightening change for both parents and students. The first step is to start discussions with high school counselors and teachers. Is there a particular field of interest? Those already in the academic...

The Trials of College Admission Published on 06/03/2008

Entrance requirements at colleges vary widely. While some schools are stricter than others, even colleges with open admissions policies will check out a student's record. Here are some tips to consider when your child is applying for college. Of course, the first place any college will start is a student's high school record. Most important is the overall classroom performance. Honors...

The College Admissions Process - Everything You Need to Know Published on 06/03/2008

Do you have a son or daughter that's getting ready to think about life after high school? They probably think the rest of their life hinges on their upcoming quest to find a college, and in a way, it does. But, it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Here is what you need to know to help them make the right decisions along the way. First things first, you need to get your son or daughter signed...

Are First Impressions Final Published on 05/03/2008

Your college application, like the personal essay, is an integral part to your acceptance. Regardless of what is assumed, the "first impression," holds much influence over the admissions staff. It is imperative that you use utmost caution and discrimination when you embark on this process. The Admissions Staff will view your application as a guide of your commitment to your studies. A poorly...

The Perfect College For You Published on 05/03/2008

Is your teenager having trouble narrowing down their list of potential colleges? Are they having trouble finding the perfect school? Consider the advantages and disadvantages of each college. Sit down with them, and make a list about the positive and negative features of each school. For example, are you looking for a school near home or somewhere distant? Unless you live far from any major...

Completing the Graduate School Essay Published on 05/03/2008

When you are working on your application for graduate school, you will inevitably reach this area: the Graduate School Personal Essay. This summary is an influential and powerful statement that may hold more influence than test scores or previous education. A concise and eloquent statement tells the admissions staff many things about you. This is your opportunity to highlight all your...

Your College Application Essay: Is It All About You? Published on 05/03/2008

The personal college essay is often difficult. What can you say about yourself that will take up 500 or 1,000 words? Does the idea of such writing make you anxious? Fear not, the personal essay process may not be as arduous as you think! An admissions advisor or committee will pay careful attention to your personal essay. This will give them a good idea of you as a person. It will indicate...