Glossary
December 31, 2007
High School Diploma / GED — Depending on the requirements of the college, you may be required to provide a copy of your high school diploma or an official copy of your high school transcripts. To provide an official copy of your transcripts, contact your former high school and instruct them to send your transcripts to the registrar’s office of the schools for which you are seeking admission. Records delivered by the student or not sent directly from your former high school are normally not accepted. If you completed your high school education with a General Equivalency Diploma you will need to provide a copy of your GED along with your test scores. An official copy of these records can be provided by the institution where the testing occurred. go back Scholastic Exams — The group of exams which include SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, and LSAT are collectively known as “Scholastic Exams.” The undergraduate exams (SAT and ACT) test a student’s general education development and their ability to complete college level course work. The GRE, GMAT, and LSAT are exams for graduate school admission. Students are rated by their test scores from these tests for admission, financial aid, and placement.
It is crucial that a student prepares for these exams and gives them their best effort. An average student will want to take several months to prepare. First using practice tests to identify areas of weakness and then utilizing supplemental educational material to overcome problem areas. Finally, practice tests would be used as a training aid in order to get ready for the upcoming testing event. The final test scores will be forwarded directly from the testing agency to the registrars office of the prospective colleges. go back
Associate Degree — At the completion of a two year college program consisting of at least 60 transferable semester credit hours, you will have been awarded an AA degree. This degree can be used for direct employment into the workforce or to continue on with your education and be applied towards a bachelors degree. While your college may request an official set of transcripts from the awarding college, a copy of your diploma may suffice. If you are required to provide an official set of transcripts you will need to contact the registrar’s office of the awarding college and request in writing that they send your records to your new college. A small fee may be required to complete this transaction. go back
Letters of Recommendation — Frequently you will be instructed to provide three or more “Letters of Recommendation” along with you college application. Typically these recommendation will be sent directly to the college from the individuals that have written the letter. You will not see what they have written and will not know if they have written a favorable recommendation. Therefore it is important to select those who write your “Letters of Recommendation” carefully. Questions you should ask yourself about these individuals that will write your recommendation are: Will they write a favorable recommendation?; Do they know me well enough to provide a favorable letter?; and Do they have time to write a recommendation (or will they just bang one out)?. When you make your request to an individual to write your recommendation ask them these questions and listen to their answers. If they have any hesitations find a different reference. Once the people that you have selected send in the “Letters of Recommendation” be sure to send them a thank you note. It takes time to write a recommendation and you might need them to write another one in the future. go back
Bachelors Degree — A bachelors degree normally takes four years to complete, depending on the major. This degree leads to direct employment into the workforce but it can also be the gateway to graduate studies. If you are pursuing a masters degree you will need to provide the college with information about your bachelors degree. While your college may request an official set of transcripts from the awarding college, a copy of your diploma may suffice. If you are required to provide an official set of transcripts you will need to contact the registrars office of the awarding college and request in writing that they send your records to your new college. You will need to provide transcripts from every college that you attended, irregardless of whether a degree was earned. go back
Essay — Some colleges require applicants to accompany their application with a written essay. The subject of this essay might be an autobiography, future goals, or any of a variety of subjects. When the essay is received it will be used along with your application, scholastic exams, and recommendations by the admissions department to rate you as a prospective student. While a weak essay won’t automatically disqualify you from entrance to college it might reduce your choices of which colleges you can attend. If you are required to submit an essay do not rush through the writing process, take your time and give it your best effort. go back
Interview — Highly competitive college programs will often utilize a personal interview as part of the selection process. These are normally conducted with a panel of interviewers asking questions to one or more prospective students. The types of questions asked will vary by college but you should expect questions about your life, challenges that you have faced, your goals, and other reaching questions. Even if you don’t do well in this type of situation don’t fret. Be yourself, take the process seriously, and don’t worry. go back
Audition or Portfolio — If your focus of study is of an artistic nature you may be requested to perform an audition or to provide a portfolio of your work. You won’t have time to demonstrate everything you can do or to show every piece of work, so be selective and choose a mix of your best work which will demonstrate your depth of knowledge and range of abilities. go back
Statement of Purpose — Graduate schools frequently will request a written statement of purpose from prospective candidates. As the name suggests you will be requested to write a statement regarding how you will apply your graduate education. You will want to focus on aspects that will help society, even if your motive is less altruistic. As with all other aspects of graduate admission requirements, take the “Statement of Purpose” seriously and do your best work. go back
Applying For College
December 31, 2007
Applying for College
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As you browse through the collection of colleges and universities listed on this web site you will find many institutions that help you with your career goals. Each of the schools listed here will send prospective students informational packages containing data on the school, programs offered, financial aid, and general information. It is yours for the asking. To receive these packages follow the school links to the information request page and fill out the form. As you gather these packages from several schools you will be able to make an informed decision on which program is the best for your particular needs or requirements. |
What the Schools Will Want
Along with a completed college application you will need to provide a variety of materials, records, and information. While these requirements vary between degree types they tend to be the same within similar degree programs. The four main degree types along with the normal supporting data requirements are described below:
- Technical Diploma / Certification programs. These types of programs include instruction in culinary arts, design arts, technology certifications, transportation, and vocational studies. Entrance requirements are minimal due to the complete nature of the training provided.
- Associate Degree. A two year degree program is designed to build upon your high school education and is more formal in nature than a Technical Diploma / Certification program. Areas of study might be in business, computer science, electronics, design arts, or nursing. Typically students will be required to provide the following along with their application:
- Bachelor Degree. This four year college degree can be pursued either directly out of high school or after the completion of an Associate Degree. This degree choice covers the full spectrum of career possibilities for the prospective student. Areas of study might include business, computer science, criminal justice, engineering, journalism, nursing, or technology. Entrance requirements vary greatly between types of schools and fields of study. A school might require you to provide or perform any or all of the following:
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- High School Diploma / GED
- Associate Degree (if applicable)
- Scholastic Exams
- Letters of Recommendation
- Essay
- Interview
- Audition or Portfolio (If your major is art, media related, or music)
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- Graduate Degree. Typically master’s or doctorate programs are pursued by individuals who have been working in a career field for several years. There is no requirement for the graduate degree to be directly related to the undergraduate degree and it is common for people to obtain a graduate degree outside of their original area of study. Common graduate degrees include Masters of Business Administration, Masters Computer Science, Masters of Arts in Education, and Masters Information Science. Graduate schools are generally much more selective when admitting students and commonly make decisions on student admittance based upon undergraduate gpa, scholastic test scores, professional achievements, and your statement of purpose. Having the following material prepared and ready to submit with your application will significantly improve your chances of acceptance into the graduate program of your choice:
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- Bachelors Degree
- Scholastic Exams
- Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose
- Interview
- Audition or Portfolio(if your major is art, media related, or music)
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Help About College
December 31, 2007
Browse, then explore based on subject or field, helpaboutcollege.com is an education web site with lots of current information for all students seeking a college degree, diploma, or certification. colleges and schools listed on this site get students ready for careers in healthcare, nursing, art, business, it, graphic design, culinary arts, web design, massage therapy, ultrasound training, and computer programming, and much more. Find information on how to obtain financial aid; a description of the types of aid available; and how you go about applying to a college. we hope this site is helpful in finding the right school for you. good luck with your educational goals.
Teaching Schools
December 30, 2007
An often overlooked career field, is that of education. With
the ongoing shortage of qualified teachers, the nations commitment
to improving education, and large retirements forecast of existing
teachers, this is a great career opportunity. Traditionally those
in teaching would begin their teaching career as their first
job, and teaching would be the only career they would know. In
today’s dynamic workforce, many starting an education career
after a career in a different occupation, joining the workforce
late, or becoming a teacher after retiring from a different occupation.
Many different reasons are given for what draws people into teaching,
but what is common among those that enter the career in teaching
is the desire to help others. There are many different options
for those seeking a degree in education. They can obtain an education
degree online, attend a traditional campus to earn an teaching
degree, or a combination of both. If you would like to learn
more about these schools and the teaching degrees offered please
follow the links on this page to the teaching schools. After
filling out the educational request form you will receive information
on earning a degree in education. If you are looking for information
on teaching
certification please navigate to the page specializing on
this subject. Read more
Photography Schools
December 30, 2007
These Photography schools offer training in photography and
educational instructions in various aspects of the visual arts.
Both campus based and online instruction in photography is available.
Educational programs range from certifications in photography
to associate degree in photography, bachelor degree in photography,
and even a graduate degree in photography from Ohio
Institute of Photography and Technology If you would like to learn more
about these photography schools follow the links to the schools
in your area, or where you are interested in going to school.
After you complete the informational request form you will be
able to receive information on the photography programs. It is
strongly suggested that a prospective student request information
from several schools so that they can compare and contrast the
different teaching methods and areas of study.
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Nursing Careers
December 30, 2007
Registered nurses (RNs) work to promote health, prevent disease,
and help patients cope with illness. They are advocates and health
educators for patients, families, and communities. When providing
direct patient care, they observe, assess, and record symptoms,
reactions, and progress; assist physicians during treatments and
examinations; administer medications; and assist in convalescence
and rehabilitation. RNs also develop and manage nursing care plans;
instruct patients and their families in proper care; and help individuals
and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health. While
State laws govern the tasks that RNs may perform, it is usually
the work setting that determines their daily job duties. These nursing schools offer degrees and training to become an LPN (licensed practical nurse), RN (registered nurse), or earn a BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) or a master of science in nursing.
Network Administration
December 30, 2007
Network Administrator Schools
Computer Networking Schools are located through out the US,
Canada, and Online. These Schools offer network administration
training locally and online networking training programs. A variety
of different program are available for those seeking training
in network administration. Associate degrees in networking, bachelor
degree programs in networking design and management, and masters
programs in networking and networking security are available.
In addition a variety of certificates in network administration
and network security are also available. Some of these network
training programs can be completed in months while other will
take several years of study to cover all of the material required
for a degree in computer networking. To get started follow the
links to the area you want to study computer network administration
at. It is suggested that you request information from several
different schools so that you can find a program that fits your
needs as a student and matches your professional goals.
Get started in this field with a degree from one of
these schools:
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Medical Coding Careers
December 30, 2007
Medical Coding Schools teach students to work with patient records, medical intervention documents, reports on surgeries, and the results of examinations, converting them into electronic records. The learn to assemble patients’ health information by first making sure their initial medical charts are complete. They are taught to ensure that all forms are completed and properly identified and signed, and that all necessary information is in the computer.
Management Information Systems
December 30, 2007
MIS Schools Management Information Systems Schools and Training Programs
A Bachelor of
Science in Management Information Systems is designed for students
interested in the challenging, volatile and high-demand field of management
information systems. This field requires a solid grasp of business practices
combined with an understanding of the role information systems play within
business entities. A normal curriculum emphasizes the analysis, design and
implementation of information systems, data management, data communications.
Professionals who practice in the field of MIS serve as a bridge between those
who build information systems and the end users. They act as expert decision
makers to in the determination of using technology to solve business problems.
Students aiming at careers as system developers, systems analysts, database
administrators, or information systems oriented management consultants will
find this program especially
Get started in this field with a degree from one of these
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Management Careers
December 30, 2007
Management Schools
A business school is the first selection made at the beginning
of a career in business. While everyone strives to earn a degree
from a leading business school, this is not an option for everyone.
Some people have to attend online business schools, others need
to work and attend school at night and on the weekend. Some prefer
to learn from those working in business, instead of academic
theorists. The business schools featured on this site offer instruction
geared towards working professionals, those looking for business
training to quickly enter the work force, and online business
students. In addition these schools strive to offer students
a strong practical education to succeed in the competitive world
of business.
Get started in this field with a degree from one of these
business colleges:
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Technical Institute - OnlineJones International University
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University - Kansas City
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