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Visiting a College Campus Before You Apply
As the deadlines to apply for college are creeping up (or creeping past if you are applying for early decision) how do you decide whether to apply to one school over another? Many students are blindly applying for ten, fifteen, or twenty colleges during this time. It’s an expensive way to get into college, with each application typically coming with a $50 fee or higher. You might be better off scheduling a campus visit in the fall, instead of waiting until the spring. You can get a better sense of whether this is really a college you want to go to, and save yourself the hassle of applying to dozens of schools knowing that you will only go to one.
If you plan to visit a college campus, here are some suggestions to maximize your trip.
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A Guide to Getting the Perfect College Job
Unfortunately, money is a necessity even for the most talented academics among us. That is why many students seek out part-time jobs at some point during their college career. You may want to fund a spring break trip with friends, or need to pay part of your housing costs. Either way you should know that many employment opportunities are available for students with flexible schedules, especially in college cities and towns.
Find work on-campus: Most campuses today have bookstores, eateries, dormitories, shops and research labs that all need part-time staff. These postings are convenient because they are on campus, and most likely, they are advertised for on campus boards or in the college newspaper. There may also be a campus office location dedicated to getting students work that you can inquire about at your student union.
Consider what you like to do: Even though the point is to earn extra money, you can probably find something that you like to do for part-time employment. If you love cycling, there is probably a bike shop in or around campus. Maybe you love music or art. There has got to be a music shop or art store near campus that you can inquire with about positions. Many times these types of locations not only get you into things you like, but offer some sort of perks. If you work in the football stadium for instance, you will probably get to see all the games and practices for free; not a bad position for a rabid sports fan.
Look into Work-Study: The federal government has a program called Federal Work-Study that gives funding to colleges so that they can provide students with part-time work. You must qualify for eligibility, which will happen as part of your assessment after filling out a FAFSA or Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Many times the jobs given by FWS are on campus and working in a service capacity such as tour guides, dormitory workers or cafeteria staff. You may also be assigned to any number of administrative positions in the countless offices around campus. Work study programs may be offered in conjunction with merit aid. Along with merit scholarships, work-study may be able to cover most of your college expenses.
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