College Preparation and Advice
« Previous EntriesKindles and other eReaders: Are They Worth the Expense?
Monday, February 8th, 2010Devices for displaying e-books are the latest craze in technology. Some of the popular options include the Amazon Kindle, Sony PRS-700, and Barnes & Noble Nook. These devices allow you to read a book electronically. The sizes of the devices vary but are generally slightly larger in length and width than a [...]
Saving Money for College in a 529 College Savings Plan
Tuesday, January 26th, 2010College- most parents want their child to go there, but how do they afford it? The cost of college is getting higher and higher each year. In order to save enough money parents need to start considering a savings plan as soon as the child’s first birthday (or maybe even earlier!). So, [...]
Attention College Students: Signs Your College Major is Wrong
Sunday, January 17th, 2010The purpose of college is to gain an education to pursue a career. The problem: how do you know you have chosen the correct career to pursue? In truth, you don’t at first. Leaving high school as a 17 or 18-year-old and heading off to college involves many new experiences and adjustments. [...]
The Best Credit Card Choices for College Students
Wednesday, December 30th, 2009Debt often starts during the college years. It is during this time a student is faced with many additional expenses as well as transitioning from their dependence on parents. These costs include tuition, food, clothing, books, car, housing, and much more. The problem is most students don’t have this money readily available, [...]
5 Ways to Reduce the Cost of College
Saturday, December 19th, 2009College is expensive. It has always been expensive. The problem is with the poor economy and the recent increases in college tuition, affording a college education is becoming harder and harder. College students are already graduating from college with mounds of debt and college loans and then have to face a competitive [...]
Warning Signs that You Chose the Wrong College
Thursday, November 26th, 2009For many colleges, Thanksgiving means the first semester of the year is almost over. Soon it will be time to take final exams and sign up for new classes the for the spring semester.
By now you have had some time to adjust to college life. The question is, are you happy [...]
Choosing the Right College or University with AcceptEdge
Sunday, November 15th, 2009AcceptEdge.com is a website designed to help you find your “perfect” college match. The website takes some of the stress and difficultly out of the college search process. AcceptEdge takes into account personal information about a student and their family in order to find the best college matches. It is somewhat similar [...]
Job-Hunting and Resume Tips for Success
Saturday, October 31st, 2009You are coming to the end of your education and now you need to find something to do with it. You need a job! With the poor economy and the increased number of people getting an advanced education, finding a job can be one of the most challenging obstacles you will face. [...]
Facebook Concerns for College Students
Monday, October 12th, 2009Facebook, one of the top social networking sites, is used by millions across the world. Facebook has the greatest following by students in high school and college. The site is a great way to keep in touch with friends and family. However, the openness and easily shared photos and comments of the [...]
Ways to Save Big on College Textbooks
Sunday, September 20th, 2009Textbooks- one of the many expenses you are faced with in college. The prices of textbooks can be staggering. Many are over $100! And that really adds up when you are taking five classes each semester! (Think about all the late-night pizzas that could be!)
Have no fear, the Frugal Dad has [...]