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At some colleges, fewer than half of the incoming freshmen never make it to their sophomore year. Here are some suggestions to keep you from being one of them.

1. Be certain you understand that college will require greater effort, more self-discipline, and a higher quality of academic work than high school. “Be prepared” is more than the slogan of the Boy Scouts.

2. Just because nobody reminds you to go to bed at a decent hour doesn’t mean you should be up all night. Many college students are sleep deprived, and sleep deprived people do not perform well. That’s a scientifically supported fact, not a myth.

3. If you’re consuming a significant amount of alcohol during the week, even in the evening, after your work is done, you’re severely hurting your chances of being successful in college.

4. Are you binge drinking on weekends? Do you drink to get intoxicated? If so, it’s a problem, not a joke. Deal with it immediately.

5. Procrastination “kills” freshmen. Get your assignments done ahead of schedule.

6. Invest in a good lap top computer for note taking and writing papers. And, be sure to back up everything, no exceptions.

7. Frequently, students get off to a bad start, or even find themselves dropping out of college after carrying overly ambitious academic loads. Choose your courses wisely until you feel comfortable with the academic demands of college and have enjoyed some success.

8. Do not hold a job that requires more than 20 hours of your time per week. In fact, working no more than 15 hours a week is an even better idea. Students who work more than 20 hours a week are 3-4 times more likely to drop out of college than are their classmates.

9. If you are having difficulty with any aspect of your life, get help sooner, not later. This applies to academic issues, personal issues, adjustment issues, etc. Remember, whatever your problem, professors, academic advisers, residence hall staffers, and counselors have seen it (and helped students deal with it) many times.

Just faithfully adhere to the simple rules above and use your common sense, and your odds of success in college are high. Remember, unless you’re majoring in physics or engineering, it’s not rocket science.

Whether you choose a traditional or an online college, higher education is worthwhile. An online degree can allow you to get a better job or earn more at the job you currently have. That being said, it is important to take the time to do a little research and a little thinking before you pay your tuition. Here are a few questions you might want to ask yourself.

What programs are you interested in? An online college may not offer programs that you find interesting, just as a community college might not offer a bachelor’s degree. Decide what your goals are. That’s the first step in choosing where to attend and what classes to take. If you’re just not sure, choose a general field of study, such as Arts and Sciences. You can always specialize later on.

What’s your budget like? Unless your parents set aside a college fund for you, you may need financial aid or a student loan. At one time, you could not get those things unless you attended a traditional university. Now, it is possible to get an online degree, even if your finances are limited. Just be careful.

The Federal Trade Commission has published warnings about deceptive lenders that charge high interest rates or have unreasonable terms for repayment. If you do not qualify for a student loan from your state or federal government, private lenders are an option. But, be sure to read the terms carefully before you apply.

How much time do you really have? You might be able to get an online degree in less time than you could get a traditional one, because you can work at your own pace and classes are less structured. But, don’t be in too big of a hurry to get your diploma.

The FTC also warns students about “Diploma Mills”. These kinds of scammers have been in business for a long time. The Internet is their latest venue of operation. If it looks like an online college, but you are promised a degree in a very short time, then you have run across a Diploma Mill. The paper is worthless.

Are you motivated to achieve? Working towards an online degree or a traditional diploma requires some motivation. The Internet allows many people to work at their own pace, but there are still some deadlines. A person that usually puts things off to the last minute will need to get in the habit of scheduling regular study time.

The easiest thing to do, for many people, is to decide upon a specific time of day for attending class and doing everything possible to stick with it. That’s true for any student, whether they are attending a traditional or an online college. That’s just one of the many ways that traditional and distance learning are similar.

The internet has provided the opportunity for some one to enroll in an online psychology phd programs without incurring travel expenses. Now anyone can take the opportunity and earn an online degree in any field he or she wants.

Participants have the ability to attend the TherapistsLeadershipConference without leaving their home or office as it a virtual conference offered online.These online psychology phd programs are very beneficial to existing students of the online psychology phd programs and for the psychologists, social workers, and students with master’s degrees in psychology.

Now world leaders in this industry is just a click away from you and you can take the benefit of online services and gain knowledge and take the advantage of their experience in specific fields.

It is one of its kinds and is the first ever held and this Worldwide Therapist Leadership Virtual Conference is going to be held from April 20 to April 24, 2009.

The students whether they are attending regular classes or attending online classes can listen to the world’s well-known therapists and learn about latest development without traveling..

and stay at home at ease while doing so. The presenter of this program feels quite excited about the program and said that it was so because he would be able to achieve two of his goals and they are to change the world

It is something that could be called real achievement and all this is possible because of the technical development, immense use of Internet and different software that is introduced.

Online psychological phd programs are a great opportunity for those on a tight schedule or for whom commuting to classes would be a hardship as they can be done at home.

Great! You have just received you acceptance letter for the masters program you applied to. You know this will make your career options more promising. But what will it take to complete the program in good time and stress free? Let’s review these steps one-by-one. Going back for to college for an advanced degree can take many months or several years. This means that good planning is very important. The positive side of this is that you can take some actions that will make the experience less stressful and more enjoyable.

Step 1 - Create a Program of study early in your program. Many masters programs required at least 36 credit hours but double check with your university. Most schools will also have a program of study available for you to fill out. Be sure to also take at least the minimum number of credit hours or some programs may automatically drop your enrollment thinking you have elected to discontinue. Look at the projected course offerings so that you can plan ahead.

Step 2 - Complete your course work. And plan your course load carefully! Don’t take on more than you think you can handle. Your advisor will be there to assist you in the course of the program. It is good practice to meet with your advisor at least once each term to examine your progress and to plan ahead.

Step 3 - Pull together your thesis advisement committee. If your department requires you to write a thesis, or research project you may need the input of several faculty members. Consult with your advisor on whom would best serve on your committee to guide you in your research.

Step 4 - Do some in-depth research about the new career you are working toward. Take time during the program of study to learn more about the needs and structure of your desired career. You can do by taking an internship, talking to people in the profession, taking related courses, and doing your own Internet-based research.

Step 5 - Prepare your thesis. If your department requires you to write a thesis, work with your advisor or committee do develop this. This can be challenging and time consuming but if done well you will be proud of your accomplishments. If you are not required to do a thesis, find out if a comprehensive exam or portfolio is required instead. Some program do give you choices, so find out what they are.

Step 6 - Start looking at job postings. Prepare your portfolio, which can include your resume, artifacts, credentials and other examples that showcase your best self. It is never to early to start looking. Keep a list of potential jobs and ensure that you are receiving the skills and knowledge from your program. Don’t wait till after graduation to start applying for jobs. After all, that’s why you started the master’s degree, right?

Step 7 - Apply for graduation. Graduation deadlines can sneak up quietly. Put them in your calendar and apply as soon as you are eligible. More than anything, enjoy the academic journey and celebrate your accomplishments.

Some options to consider are accelerated and online programs options that are especially important for adults with families and jobs, non-traditional scheduling, possibility of transferring credits. Although completing your degree quickly may be important to you, be sure to check the quality of the school you are planning to attend. Be sure it is accredited. At the end of the journey, there soon will be a light at the end of the tunnel!

In order to decide between an online or traditional college education, a student must weigh the pros and cons.

The Pros and Cons of Online College Courses

There certainly are both advantages and disadvantages to taking courses at either an online or traditional college. In order to decide which type of college is best for you, it is important to evaluate the amount of time you have to dedicate to your education. Consider the specific field you would like to enter; there are some online programs that are more prestigious that traditional universities, and vice-versa.

The most important factor to remember is that no matter how you obtain your college degree, the degree is the most important part. A college degree offers many career opportunities, whether that degree is from a traditional or online school.

The Pros and Cons of Online College Courses

The Pros and Cons of Online College Courses

The biggest downside to the amount of flexibility is that some students find it hard to stay motivated and difficult to keep up with the course load of an online class. Online college is perfect for a student that is self-motivated and can work independently.

The biggest downside to the amount of flexibility is that some students find it hard to stay motivated and difficult to keep up with the course load of an online class. Online college is perfect for a student that is self-motivated and can work independently.

An online college is great for a working student or a student that has family commitments. Many adults take online courses in order to advance in their careers and to increase their earning potential. However, when attending online classes, a student must set aside a certain amount of time each day. for lectures, coursework and studying.

A traditional college usually offers students a wider course and major selection. This is helpful for a student that is going into a specialized or particular field of study that provides hands-on experience. For example, if a student chooses a major that requires laboratory time, then a traditional college would be the best route to take.

There certainly are both advantages and disadvantages to taking courses at either an online or traditional college. In order to decide which type of college is best for you, it is important to evaluate the amount of time you have to dedicate to your education. Consider the specific field you would like to enter; there are some online programs that are more prestigious that traditional universities, and vice-versa.

The most important factor to remember is that no matter how you obtain your college degree, the degree is the most important part. A college degree offers many career opportunities, whether that degree is from a traditional or online school.

Dozens or even hundreds of top students may be competing with you for major scholarships, so it is important to gain any edge possible. By carefully putting together your application packet, you can help give yourself that edge. Here’s how.

1. Typing is always better than writingit’s easier to read and looks more professional. Write only when necessary.

2. When asked for references, get them from folks who know your academic potential and personal strengths. Letters from neighbors, family friends, etc. are not what most scholarship committees want.

3. Neatness and organization count. Everything you submit should be neat and well organized.

4. Avoid being disqualified for an incomplete application. Complete each section of the scholarship application as if winning the scholarship depended on it. It does.

5. Get everything in at least ten days before the deadline. It will make you appear responsible and ambitious.

6. Attach all documents together with a large paper clip. Do not use staples. Put everything in an attractive, well constructed folder.

7. Put the folder in a large envelope so your scholarship materials will arrive undamaged.

Will following these rules guarantee you a scholarship? Sorry, it’s not that easy. But, all things being equal, they will increase your chances. Good luck.

The first president of the United States would not have an institution of higher learning named after him until the terms of the fifth president, Jams Monroe. George Washington University did not receive its Congressional charter until 1821, though Washington had argued for the creation of a university in the District of Columbia throughout his life. Indeed, he willed fifty shares of his Potomac Company towards the establishment of the university. It would not be until Monroe’s term that the congressional charter would be passed.

In 1824, the university held its first commencement. To mark this momentous occasion a host dignitaries were invited to attend. They included President Monroe, John C. Calhoun, Henry Clay, and the Marquis de Lafayette among others. The university would enjoy a robust enrollment until the outbreak of the Civil War in 1860. Given its proximity to the battlefields in the South, the university was closed and converted into a Union barracks and hospital.

Like much of Washington D.C., George Washington University has numerous links to Freemasonry. Indeed, Washington himself, as well was the case with the majority of Founding Fathers, was a Freemason. Indeed, the university presidents are sworn in by taking an oath upon Washingtons Freemason Bible. The symbols of Freemasonry are evident throughout the campus and it seems to enjoy a great deal of support and funding from Freemasons.

Presently, the university is a private, coeducational, non-sectarian institution. It is renown for its international affairs curriculum, as well as its international affairs, political science, and political communications programs. Furthermore, its graduate and doctoral programs in engineering, international affairs, medicine, and law rank amongst the most esteemed in the nation.

It was not until the 1930s that George Washington University enjoyed a solid financial stability. Under the tenures of Presidents Cloyd Heck Marvin, Lloyd Hartman Elliott, and Stephen Joel Trachtenberg, the future and prestige of the institution were solidified. It has also been the stage for several historic events, indeed, one of the most defining moments in the 20th Century occurred during the “Fifth Washington Conference on Theoretical Physics” in the Hall of Government on January 26, 1939. Niels Bohr announced that Otto Hahn had successfully split the atom.

If your goal is admission to an Ivy League College, you’ve set the academic bar as high as possible. It’s tougher now to get into Harvard, Yale, etc. now than ever in their histories.

Ninety-five percent of the students admitted to Harvard graduated in the top ten percent of their classes. And, remember that a significant number of those students come from academically competitive schools public and private schools.

These students also scored highly on standardized tests, with the middle 50% earning SAT scores of 2080-2370 and/or ACT scores of 31-34. To earn a composite score of 31 on the ACT, by the way, you must answer about 90% of the questions correctly.

Clearly, students who want to wind up at an Ivy must beat out some very talented competitors. But…here’s some worse news for applicants…they have to beat out lots of them. Harvard received 22,754 applications this year. Only 2,124 received the letter they wanted from the Office of Admissions.

Are the other Ivies easier to get into than Harvard? Maybe, but not much. Is it impossible to be admitted to an Ivy? Not impossible. But, awfully difficult.

There are two things students applying to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, etc. need to know. First, some Ivies, in some years, will admit fewer than 10% of their applicants. Nobody, however bright or accomplished, should count on being admitted to an Ivy. Nobody.

You also need to know that anyone who has the credentials to be a legitimate applicant to an Ivy will almost certainly get into a great school and will be fine even if they don’t go into the world with an Ivy League degree.

What can you do to improve your chances at the Ivies? You must demonstrate your interest in learning and your intellectual ability with not just good grades, but good grades in the most difficult courses available to you. If the possibilities at your high school are limited, consider enrolling in a few courses at a local college.

Take both the ACT and SAT early. Analyze the results and determine where you need to improve. Then, get to work. Do it in a test prep course, by yourself (with professionally prepared materials) or with a tutor…preferably one with test prep experience.

Make yourself what used to be called a “well rounded” person; it’s good for you and good for your candidacy. Join clubs or organizations in which you have genuine interest. I repeat, genuine interest. Accept positions of leadership if they are available.

As difficult and stressful as essays may be, they give you a chance to be viewed as a whole person, not just another faceless high-achiever. You need to do your best thinking and best writing. And, ask at least two adults in whom you have great trust (perhaps a teacher or counselor among them) to review your final draft.

Early decision may improve your chances. Consider it carefully.

Most of the Ivies now ask for recommendations from teachers. Although it is obvious, it is important enough for me to state…choose those teachers carefully. And, it is not just a question of who thinks highly of you and your ability. A teacher who writes well may have more credibility when talking about your academic skills.

Anything you can do to help others and/or accelerate your personal growth can only help you as a person, and make you at least a marginally more attractive applicant.

Remember that the Ivies want academically motivated, capable, high potential students; students who will do well in college and beyond. They also seek diversity, and students who can and will contribute to the college community because of their leadership skills, special interests, and/or talents.

An accounting major seems pretty cut and dry; the course of study will prepare a person to handle all of the situations that they come across in a career in accounting. What may surprise some people is the fact that a degree in accounting can also prepare you for several other, even higher paying jobs than just preparing someones taxes.

Public Accountant

This is the job that people most often associate with a degree in accounting. A public accountant is usually self-employed and extraordinarily busy during the months of March and April, preparing the tax returns for individuals, couples, families and small businesses. The downside of public accounting is that it is very seasonal in nature; aside from the first quarter of the year the workload can be very lean so many public accountants have other another type of job to subsidize their income.

Private Accountants

Private accounting is a good gig, youll most likely have your own office and youll spend your time working on only the books from only one company. As the private accountant youll be in charge of organizing the books for the company so you have the opportunity to make your job easier by simply being more organized.

This is a full time type of position that often pays pretty well, but youll be responsible for more than your public accounting counterparts. The business that you are employed by will be expecting a lot from you ” youll be filing the company returns, assuring that the books are kept up to date and in order, and youll be responsible for helping the company to avoid many financial pitfalls that can occur without the proper dedication to the position.

With the added pressure of the position will often come with added reward ” as a full time employee rather than being self-employed, youll most likely be entitled to paid sick days, paid holidays, paid vacations and a host of other benefits.

Government Accountant

There are accountants at almost every level of government ” township, city, county and federal. Government accountants work to oversee all allocations of funds and financial performance of wherever they happen to be in charge of. Usually the higher up in the chain of government, the more opportunities there are available for accountants. On the federal level accountants are needed for the IRS, the Department of Exchange, as well as in the Treasury.

Government positions often offer a good level of security, very competitive pay and an excellent benefits and retirement package. The level of competition for these positions can be very high because they are among the best jobs available in the accounting field.

Internal Audit

Internal Auditors can be responsible for implementing and conducting a corporations financial strategy. This could include elements of general accounting, conducting audits and involvement in purchasing and loss prevention. Members of an internal audit team, if they perform well, will often have the opportunity to move up into areas financial planning or even upper management.

Internal Audit may very well have the most room for growth and advancement of any of the different careers that can come from a degree in accounting, which also means that there is one of the highest earning potentials among positions available to those with accounting degrees.

Dont be fooled into thinking that an accounting degree can only lead to filing taxes for people in April; a degree in accounting can lead you to many secure and highly profitable positions in all different types of fields. The preparation youll receive from the accounting coursework can and will prepare you for types of jobs you may never have thought possible.