Recommendations and The Power of a Professor

Until you need it, it rarely comes to mind, and when you need it, you end up struggling because there is little opportunity to grab it.  Recommendations from a professor. A powerful phrase that never seems relevant to most students until they realize how important it is. The common form of a recommendation is one … Continue reading Recommendations and The Power of a Professor

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FAFSA 101: New Changes and What They Mean For Your $

It is important to plan ahead with the FAFSA. With an impending deadline, there are important updates that you must be aware of. Understanding these new changes can help you complete your FAFSA application so that it can provide you with the best financial aid possible.  As normal, you must first start with your Financial … Continue reading FAFSA 101: New Changes and What They Mean For Your $

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Top Apps and Websites for New College Students

Throughout the years, the connection between technology and college education has increased drastically. While smartphones can sometimes be a distraction, they can also be used as a source of helpful tools to aid in your day to day life. Using these applications will allow one to have a more smooth experience when attending college for the … Continue reading Top Apps and Websites for New College Students

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Organizing Time in College: 5 Life Hacks

For any student, how they manage their time in college can define not only how well they do in the classroom, but also how well they're able to keep their mental health afloat. Even though most people know this, it's still common to encounter peers who dread the fact that they don't have the time to do all they have to get done during the day/week, and end up forced into getting things ticked off of their to-do list at the last minute. The truth is that practicing appropriate time management is a difficult thing to do, however it isn't impossible once you get the hang of it, and it will definitely save you the worrying. To lend you a hand, here's 5 life hacks to help you distribute and manage your time appropriately, so that you can get everything done on time and with less stress.

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Special Master’s Programs

Special masters programs, commonly known as SMPs, are masters programs for individuals intending to apply to graduate school, mostly medical school. Programs vary in length from 1 to 3 years with most including coursework that can be used as prerequisites for medical school. This is extremely helpful for individuals who did not complete their prerequisites during their undergraduate years or need to retake a course. In this article we will elaborate upon the concept of Special Master’s Programs and if they are beneficial. 

Love Science? : Career Paths in Research

In the field of STEM, there are many different avenues to explore when becoming a researcher. The variety of styles and methods used in scientific research can allow for a more broad spectrum of applicants to find their footing in the scientific community. Though the positions available to researchers vary quite a bit in regards to their duties and expectations, it can be easy to confuse the different career options. Hopefully the following will help to clarify some of the ambiguity regarding the proximity and boundaries of the roles carried out by the particular class of researcher.