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Ben Welch's Articles in College and University

  • Financial Aid: Beware of Scholarship Scams
    With fall approaching and many students (and their parents) worrying about college tuition, it's wise for parents and students alike to be on the lookout for scholarship scams.
  • College: How to Survive The First Year
    For many potential college students, starting school can be intimidating. Below are ten tips that will not only help you survive your first year - or any year - but thrive.
  • Financial Aid for College: Several Promising Signs
    Even with the rising cost of education, there are several promising signs for college students (and their parents).
  • College Degrees: What's Their Real Value?
    What is the value of a college degree? For most people, the answer to this question seems self-evident. Aside from its intrinsic value, numerous reports have confirmed that an individual's job opportunities and earning potential increase significantly with a college degree. And yet, there seems to be a small but vociferous faction that claims otherwise.
  • What Do Scholarship Committees Look For?
    One of the best ways to subsidize your college education is by obtaining a scholarship. As such, you should keep in mind the criteria that selection committees use in awarding scholarships.
  • Choosing Where to Attend College? What You Should Know About Accreditation
    Trying to decide where to go to school? If so, make sure you consider whether or not the school is properly accredited. Use these tips and advice to help ensure sure you choose an accredited school.
  • The 10 Strangest College Mascots
    Sure, you have bulldogs, panthers, knights, and hawks. But not every school chooses a conventional mascot. Here are ten of the strangest, in no particular order - except for the last one.
  • Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates: What's The Difference?
    One of the first and most important decisions in getting an education is choosing the right program.
  • Applying For College As An Adult: What, Me Worry?
    Going back to school can be intimidating, especially if you've been away for a while or, most especially, if you never went. But there is one thing you shouldn't have to worry about - the application process. Read on to find out why.

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