Yes, paying for college can be tough if you don't understand the system. As the story below states students everywhere are seeking resources to pay for education. But not if you make yourself stand out. What makes you different? This student really is not looking long term....if she was she would transfer to a school with a higher endowment who focus on her major. You cannot sit with the majority and expect the funding to flow.
freecollegeducation.com
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
School adjustments not necessary!
While this video states that the student will need to adjust her choices due to economics, the reality is due to her father being deceased and her mother being under-employed it is possible of her to attend college for free. She would just need to follow the simple steps outlined in this blog as well as in the freecollegeeducation.com documentation and receive all of the funding needed.
The dream need not be denied.
Pay attention to where your student lies in relation to the rest of the student body
To increase your chances of getting the best possible financial aid packages, it is imperative that you pick schools where your child lies in the top 10% of the incoming freshman class with respect to their GPA and SAT/ACT scores. Although schools give financial aid based on your calculation of "need" at their school, they will definitely give preferential packaging (i.e., more FREE money, less loans) to students who lie in the top 10% of the incoming class.
The reason they do this is to attract the better students to their school. Use this to your advantage and apply only to those schools where your child would fit into the top 10% category.
Monday, February 23, 2009
What kind of college student is successful?
So much depends on beginning college with the right attitude! The student that succeeds:
Knows his or her own strengths and weaknesses well
Has a clear sense of his or her goal
Is organized and manages his or her time well
Is positive, independent, and flexible
Uses good communication skills
Knows when to seek help
Is knowledgeable about academic policies and deadlines
Has a strong commitment to completing his or her degree
The successful student is also the student who know how to research information. Though some believe that this is complex, it really isnt. If you can do minor research you can discover who to get a free college education. The money is there for all who choose to learn the process and take it from me, the process is extremely easy. You can read through this blog or find additional information at
www.freecollegeeducation.com
Knows his or her own strengths and weaknesses well
Has a clear sense of his or her goal
Is organized and manages his or her time well
Is positive, independent, and flexible
Uses good communication skills
Knows when to seek help
Is knowledgeable about academic policies and deadlines
Has a strong commitment to completing his or her degree
The successful student is also the student who know how to research information. Though some believe that this is complex, it really isnt. If you can do minor research you can discover who to get a free college education. The money is there for all who choose to learn the process and take it from me, the process is extremely easy. You can read through this blog or find additional information at
www.freecollegeeducation.com
Friday, February 20, 2009
Where there is chum.....
If you listed to this correctly ... Celeb Lawyer (and publicity maven) Gloria Allred is make an offer from Angels in Waiting which required the public to support the cause? Then you have two other opinionistas feeding in like Sharks who smell blood. And what you have at the end of the day is a woman who is in need of help to educate herself and her children. But its easier to talk about it and spawn pubilicty, than to take action.
Where there is Chum you will have sharks...
Where there is Chum you will have sharks...
What can we learn from this years Oscar nominated pictures?
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button –
That age is only a number and wisdom can be valued at any age.
Frost / Nixon -
That politician’s and media personalities have similar agendas but both want their spin to be accepted.
Milk -
That being different may have some benefits if you are willing to stand-up for what you believe in.
The Reader -
That society views Love/Gender and Age from different perspectives based on the parties involved.
That Education can take place at various levels.
Slumdog Millionaire -
Sometimes being the underdog is the best place you can be.
That the source of true education is global consciousness.
And that education can be acquired at not cost. www.freecollegeeducation.com
That age is only a number and wisdom can be valued at any age.
Frost / Nixon -
That politician’s and media personalities have similar agendas but both want their spin to be accepted.
Milk -
That being different may have some benefits if you are willing to stand-up for what you believe in.
The Reader -
That society views Love/Gender and Age from different perspectives based on the parties involved.
That Education can take place at various levels.
Slumdog Millionaire -
Sometimes being the underdog is the best place you can be.
That the source of true education is global consciousness.
And that education can be acquired at not cost. www.freecollegeeducation.com
Thursday, February 19, 2009
You have to do your own thing...
As stated in the video... its up to you to find additional resources to get through whatever you are facing. I presented a seminar on business start-ups and was fascinated to see how numerous people are blind to the resources that are available for business startups and education. As is says in one book....seek and ye shall find.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Picking colleges and universities without paying attention to where your student lies in relation to the rest of the student body.
To increase your chances of getting the best possible financial aid packages, it is imperative that you pick schools where your child lies in the top 10% of the incoming freshman class with respect to their GPA and SAT/ACT scores. Although schools give financial aid based on your calculation of "need" at their school, they will definitely give preferential packaging (i.e., more FREE money, less loans) to students who lie in the top 10% of the incoming class.
The reason they do this is to attract the better students to their school. Use this to your advantage and apply only to those schools where your child would fit into the top 10% category.
Many schools have done away with SAT/ACT assessments. This means that it is not necessary to take these tests to be accepted.
See http://www.fairtest.org/univ/optional.htm for addititonal details
The reason they do this is to attract the better students to their school. Use this to your advantage and apply only to those schools where your child would fit into the top 10% category.
Many schools have done away with SAT/ACT assessments. This means that it is not necessary to take these tests to be accepted.
See http://www.fairtest.org/univ/optional.htm for addititonal details
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Interesting Interview
Its interesting that Bristol Palin states that education is the most important thing in her life. Though she is not an expert in any way, sometimes it takes an incident to get us focused on the future. And as a single parent, without a mother who is governor it is possible to get $$ for education and not have to pay.
Start Visiting Colleges and Universities That Your Child Is Interested In Applying To
Most high school students base their decisions on where they want to go to college on "word of mouth". They listen to what their friends say is a good school or they consult college guides, magazines, and guidance counselors. Whichever way they decide on their college choices, they must visit the campuses of these schools first to get a good feeling for what each school is like.
Do they want a small town or big city environment? Big or small class sizes? Fraternities or sororities? Warm or cold weather? What are the people on campus like - cool, nerdy, whatever? Does the school have a big-time sports tradition or a smaller program? These questions can be answered best by visiting the schools, and now is the time to do it before they apply.
Do they want a small town or big city environment? Big or small class sizes? Fraternities or sororities? Warm or cold weather? What are the people on campus like - cool, nerdy, whatever? Does the school have a big-time sports tradition or a smaller program? These questions can be answered best by visiting the schools, and now is the time to do it before they apply.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Journalism Lead Stories
Some time you have to create a Lead from a journalism story concept. Below are a listing of stories that should be adjusted into lead stattus.
CHELSEA, Vt. - A woman whose estranged husband blinded and disfigured her by dousing her with lye faced him in court at his sentencing Wednesday, describing the painful torment of not even being able to see how badly he injured her.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Two big communications satellites collided in the first-ever crash of its kind in orbit, shooting out a pair of massive debris clouds and posing a slight risk to the international space station.
LOS ANGELES - A doctor who is the son of Bermuda's leader was ordered to stand trial Wednesday on 33 counts of molesting female patients at Los Angeles medical clinics where he practiced.
STARKE, Fla. - A Florida rapist convicted of murdering his girlfriend's teenage daughter more than 25 years ago has been executed.
EL PASO, Texas - The FBI headquarters in El Paso was evacuated Wednesday after two people in the mail room were exposed to a white powdery substance in a letter that was addressed to Mitt Romney, the former Massachusetts governor and Republican presidential candidate.
GREENVILLE, S.C. - Lisa Henson got some satisfaction from facing the thief who used her missing niece's identity to scam her way into an Ivy League school.
LUCEDALE, Miss. - To build the breathtaking speed he would need to run out of his southeastern Mississippi hometown and into the NFL, George County High School junior Billey Joe Johnson used to race against his horse through the woods.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Arkansas House on Wednesday approved a bill allowing concealed handguns in churches, despite hearing arguments that lawmakers should put their faith in God, not guns.
BEIJING (AFP) - US swimming star Michael Phelps has posted a video clip vowing to make his Chinese fans proud of him again after a photograph was published appearing to show him smoking marijuana.
NEW ORLEANS - Neil Young will join a slew of other first-time performers at the 2009 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, a bittersweet announcement given that the "Queen of Soul" canceled her coveted appearance.
NEW YORK - Cotton candy has delighted children for a century. Now it may have found a new role: helping scientists grow replacement tissues for people. The flossy stuff may be just right for creating networks of blood vessels within laboratory-grown bone, skin, muscle or fat for breast reconstruction, researchers suggest.
CHELSEA, Vt. - A woman whose estranged husband blinded and disfigured her by dousing her with lye faced him in court at his sentencing Wednesday, describing the painful torment of not even being able to see how badly he injured her.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - Two big communications satellites collided in the first-ever crash of its kind in orbit, shooting out a pair of massive debris clouds and posing a slight risk to the international space station.
LOS ANGELES - A doctor who is the son of Bermuda's leader was ordered to stand trial Wednesday on 33 counts of molesting female patients at Los Angeles medical clinics where he practiced.
STARKE, Fla. - A Florida rapist convicted of murdering his girlfriend's teenage daughter more than 25 years ago has been executed.
EL PASO, Texas - The FBI headquarters in El Paso was evacuated Wednesday after two people in the mail room were exposed to a white powdery substance in a letter that was addressed to Mitt Romney, the former Massachusetts governor and Republican presidential candidate.
GREENVILLE, S.C. - Lisa Henson got some satisfaction from facing the thief who used her missing niece's identity to scam her way into an Ivy League school.
LUCEDALE, Miss. - To build the breathtaking speed he would need to run out of his southeastern Mississippi hometown and into the NFL, George County High School junior Billey Joe Johnson used to race against his horse through the woods.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Arkansas House on Wednesday approved a bill allowing concealed handguns in churches, despite hearing arguments that lawmakers should put their faith in God, not guns.
BEIJING (AFP) - US swimming star Michael Phelps has posted a video clip vowing to make his Chinese fans proud of him again after a photograph was published appearing to show him smoking marijuana.
NEW ORLEANS - Neil Young will join a slew of other first-time performers at the 2009 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, a bittersweet announcement given that the "Queen of Soul" canceled her coveted appearance.
NEW YORK - Cotton candy has delighted children for a century. Now it may have found a new role: helping scientists grow replacement tissues for people. The flossy stuff may be just right for creating networks of blood vessels within laboratory-grown bone, skin, muscle or fat for breast reconstruction, researchers suggest.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Some believe that only minority students, athletes, and academically gifted students get financial aid.
Nothing could be further from the truth! "Need-based" financial aid is solely awarded based on "financial need" which is calculated by taking the cost of attendance at a school and subtracting the family contribution (which is the minimum amount the government determines you can afford to pay based on your income and assets and your child's income and assets). Whatever is left over after you subtract these two numbers is your "financial need" or eligibility for financial aid at a particular school. If you haven't noticed, this has nothing to do with a student's ethnic background, athletic ability, or grades. It's based on this simple formula:
COA (Cost Of Attendance) - EFC (Expected Family Contribution) = FN (Financial Need)
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Flush With Money, Chinese Students Flock to U.S.
Isnt it interesting that while many U.S. students choose not to attend college (for various reasons) students from other countries continue to fill U.S. schools. Maybe it the value. But with students in this country being able to recieve Free Money for College why don't they take advantage of it.
Chinese students are enrolling in U.S. universities in record numbers, encouraged by aggressive recruiting combined with China’s booming economy and growing middle class.
Their enrollment grew by 8 percent in the fall of 2006 and by 20 percent last year, according to Institute of International Education figures being released Monday.
Chinese enrollment increased 300 percent this year at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. George Fox University in Newberg, Ore., accepted 65 students from China, more than double its 2007 figure.
Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, already boasting a strong international student program, is enrolling 290 Chinese students, up from 127. The spike was more than 400 percent at Ohio State University, the nation’s largest campus, with 115 undergraduates from China compared with 20 last year.
“In China you can seldom find people from the U.S., but in the U.S. you find people from all over the world,” Xiaoli said [Xiaoli Liu, an Ohio State freshman from Beijing].
The influx is part of a solid and welcomed rebound in the number of international students coming to the United States, with its giant pool of 4,000 colleges and universities.
India again sent the most students, followed by China and South Korea. Enrollment from Saudi Arabia jumped 25 percent, putting the country back into the top 10 for the first time since 1982, thanks to a new Saudi government scholarship program.
Kansas State enrolled 199 Chinese undergraduates, up from 65 last fall.
International students and their families contribute more than $15 billion annually to the U.S. economy, according to a separate survey by NAFSA, the Association of International Educators, also being released Monday. And they typically pay higher out-of-state tuition, so they’re an important revenue source for colleges at a time when the supply of college-age American students is beginning to crest.
Universities also like the international students’ cosmopolitan flair.
“We’re thrilled about the cultural benefits, the educational benefits it brings to our resident students,” said Mike Brzezinski, Purdue’s associate dean of international programs. “It gives them a study abroad experience right here on campus.”
www.freecollegeeducation.com
Chinese students are enrolling in U.S. universities in record numbers, encouraged by aggressive recruiting combined with China’s booming economy and growing middle class.
Their enrollment grew by 8 percent in the fall of 2006 and by 20 percent last year, according to Institute of International Education figures being released Monday.
Chinese enrollment increased 300 percent this year at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. George Fox University in Newberg, Ore., accepted 65 students from China, more than double its 2007 figure.
Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, already boasting a strong international student program, is enrolling 290 Chinese students, up from 127. The spike was more than 400 percent at Ohio State University, the nation’s largest campus, with 115 undergraduates from China compared with 20 last year.
“In China you can seldom find people from the U.S., but in the U.S. you find people from all over the world,” Xiaoli said [Xiaoli Liu, an Ohio State freshman from Beijing].
The influx is part of a solid and welcomed rebound in the number of international students coming to the United States, with its giant pool of 4,000 colleges and universities.
India again sent the most students, followed by China and South Korea. Enrollment from Saudi Arabia jumped 25 percent, putting the country back into the top 10 for the first time since 1982, thanks to a new Saudi government scholarship program.
Kansas State enrolled 199 Chinese undergraduates, up from 65 last fall.
International students and their families contribute more than $15 billion annually to the U.S. economy, according to a separate survey by NAFSA, the Association of International Educators, also being released Monday. And they typically pay higher out-of-state tuition, so they’re an important revenue source for colleges at a time when the supply of college-age American students is beginning to crest.
Universities also like the international students’ cosmopolitan flair.
“We’re thrilled about the cultural benefits, the educational benefits it brings to our resident students,” said Mike Brzezinski, Purdue’s associate dean of international programs. “It gives them a study abroad experience right here on campus.”
www.freecollegeeducation.com
Monday, February 9, 2009
Mistakes people make when trying to find money for their college education”
If you make any one of these mistakes, it could end up costing you thousands, or even tens of thousands of dollars by way of lost funding that you might have been eligible for.
I don't want you to make these "unforced" errors. So that's why I've devoted this chapter to teaching you how to avoid these common mistakes, so you can obtain the maximum amount of money from each school your child applies to.
Mistake #1: Most middle and upper-middle class parents assume they won't be eligible for financial aid because they own a home and make too much money.
Reality: Most families with incomes ranging from $40,000 - $120,000 per year who own homes are eligible for some form of financial aid. There is billions (with a "b") of dollars available each year from the Federal Government, the states, colleges and universities, and private foundations and organizations.
You have to know how to get your "share". Unfortunately, most parents give up before they even start and assume they won't be eligible. This is exactly what the government and colleges hope you will do so they can keep more of these funds.
Don’t make the mistake of not applying for aid! If you fall into a "high earner" category, make sure you apply; you'll probably be eligible for SOME money.
Even high-earning families (those making six figures and more) can get a ton of money for college. Many make the mistake of not applying!
www.freecollegeeducation.com
I don't want you to make these "unforced" errors. So that's why I've devoted this chapter to teaching you how to avoid these common mistakes, so you can obtain the maximum amount of money from each school your child applies to.
Mistake #1: Most middle and upper-middle class parents assume they won't be eligible for financial aid because they own a home and make too much money.
Reality: Most families with incomes ranging from $40,000 - $120,000 per year who own homes are eligible for some form of financial aid. There is billions (with a "b") of dollars available each year from the Federal Government, the states, colleges and universities, and private foundations and organizations.
You have to know how to get your "share". Unfortunately, most parents give up before they even start and assume they won't be eligible. This is exactly what the government and colleges hope you will do so they can keep more of these funds.
Don’t make the mistake of not applying for aid! If you fall into a "high earner" category, make sure you apply; you'll probably be eligible for SOME money.
Even high-earning families (those making six figures and more) can get a ton of money for college. Many make the mistake of not applying!
www.freecollegeeducation.com
Friday, February 6, 2009
Secrets to Paying for College - Pay attention to the scholarship requirements!!
It is imperative that you remember that each schlarship, grant or financial request document has a specific request criteria. And though you may sign up for many, there are only few that will fit your qualifications. Read the eligibility standards of the college scholarship that you want to apply. If you found out that the financial aid does not fit with the qualifications that you have, search for another. Do not waste time on scholarships that you have a very small chance of winning.
More on...There is more money out there for you.
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More on...There is more money out there for you.
www.freecollegeeducation.com
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Blacks Less Likely to Take A.P. Exam
More than 15 percent of the three million students who graduated from public high schools last year passed at least one Advanced Placement exam, the College Board said Wednesday, but African-American students were still far less likely to have passed, or to even have taken, an A.P. exam than white, Hispanic or Asian students.
In its fifth annual report on its A.P. program, the College Board said the program was growing steadily. More than 460,000 students, or 15.2 percent, passed an A.P. exam last year, compared with 14.1 percent in 2007 and 12.2 percent five years ago.
But the program is not spreading evenly across the nation. In Mississippi and Louisiana, fewer than 4 percent of high school graduates passed an A.P. exam last year, and in 17 other states, fewer than 10 percent passed one.
In its fifth annual report on its A.P. program, the College Board said the program was growing steadily. More than 460,000 students, or 15.2 percent, passed an A.P. exam last year, compared with 14.1 percent in 2007 and 12.2 percent five years ago.
But the program is not spreading evenly across the nation. In Mississippi and Louisiana, fewer than 4 percent of high school graduates passed an A.P. exam last year, and in 17 other states, fewer than 10 percent passed one.
You should fear no School - Ivy is for you
When looking into colleges to attend you should look the be brightest and the best first. Why do people choose to select the most convenient college instead of the college that would be best for them.
Don't be afraid to apply to expensive private schools that offer a great education: most people mistakenly discourage their child from applying to the more expensive private college due to the sticker price; however these are usually the schools with the larger endowment accounts and thus have more money available for scholarships.
For additional information go to www.freecollegeeducation.com
Journalism Interviewing Questions
If you are planning to conduct and interview - Here are 20 things that you should be aware of....
1. What is the purpose of the interview?
2. Interview Questions should be written as what type of question?
3. How does television interviewing differ from audio only interviewing?
4. How does Journalistic writing differ from Academic writing?
5. What is a News Reader?
6. Define the term Slug?
7. What is the standard Length of a news reader?
8. What type of Words should not be use in journalistic writing?
9. What is TRT?
10. Journalistic writing should be to the point and _________ .
11. What is a Blog?
12. List 4 ways that you can promote your stories and an independent journalist?
13. Is you need to establish a Rapport with an interviewee, what are you doing?
14. Last question during an interview should always be …..
15. When taping and interview – interviewee should be made aware of what information prior to interview beginning.
1. What is the purpose of the interview?
2. Interview Questions should be written as what type of question?
3. How does television interviewing differ from audio only interviewing?
4. How does Journalistic writing differ from Academic writing?
5. What is a News Reader?
6. Define the term Slug?
7. What is the standard Length of a news reader?
8. What type of Words should not be use in journalistic writing?
9. What is TRT?
10. Journalistic writing should be to the point and _________ .
11. What is a Blog?
12. List 4 ways that you can promote your stories and an independent journalist?
13. Is you need to establish a Rapport with an interviewee, what are you doing?
14. Last question during an interview should always be …..
15. When taping and interview – interviewee should be made aware of what information prior to interview beginning.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Increase Your Odds of Getting a Scholarship
Though many believe the getting a scholarship is a difficult process, it is easy to increase the odds of getting a scholarship by applying the strategis that will be presented in the next few submissions.
There are numerous ways that you can increae the odds of getting free money for college and one of the best ways to increase your odds is to start looking for scholarships money in High School. There are many college scholarships that open during your senior high school year. In addition, these financial aid programs have a specific “application window” each year. If you miss the application deadline, you have to wait a whole year before you can file for your application. Starting early will give you better chances of getting the best financial aid available.
These tips and more can be found at www.freecollegeeducation.com
#5 - Borrow From An Innovative Loan Program.
Before you look into any type of loan programs, do your best to qualify for federally subsidized loans, which are interest-free until your child graduates. If you still need to borrow more money, try borrowing in a tax-favored manner.
Monday, February 2, 2009
Secret # 4 - Look Into Outside Scholarships To Help Pay For College
True, private scholarships only make up a % of all monies available for paying for college. But, you definitely won’t get any of this money if you don’t apply for it.
Caution - Don’t just use any old scholarship search company or even worse internet searches that promise millions of dollars of unclaimed scholarships. Most of these search services are bogus and will charge you an arm and a leg for their service.
Try www.freecollegeeducation.com
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Take The Military Route
There are two different options here.
The first one is the Reserve Officer Training Corps. which has branches at many colleges. To qualify for an ROTC Scholarship, which usually covers full or partial tuition plus $100 a month allowance, your child must apply in his/her senior year of high school. They should also have good grades and 1200 or above SAT scores.
The other option is applying to one of the service academies, which are extremely difficult to be accepted into. To apply, your child must have excellent grades and SAT scores, pass a physical, and have a recommendation from a Congressman or Senator. If your child can get past all of the above, they will enjoy a FREE college education.
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