College Fan Mail After Taking the SAT/ACT

Did you notice that after taking the SAT/ACT that your student has all of a sudden received a ton of fan mail from a variety of colleges and universities? Could it be that he scored so well on the test that schools across the country are courting him? I hate to burst your bubble, but no. The schools don’t all think your child is so incredibly bright they’ll move heaven and earth to count him as a future Alum. It’s marketing. What happened during the SAT/ACT is that your student indicated they wanted to receive information from schools and now you are inundated with college information.

Improving your Credit Score to Better your College Financial Aid Options

Of the three main types of student loan options: Stafford, Parent PLUS, and Private Education Loan, parents’ credit scores play a large part in all but Stafford. Lending institutions have become more stringent on their lending practices for student financial aid. Like everything else in the loan industry, lenders are taking a hard look at applicants’ credit scores in order to rate the safety of the loan. The better the credit score, the better the loan rate, and the better the chances of getting that loan you need. But what makes up the credit score? And how can you improve your score?

How To Prepare for Work After College

It’s about post-college preparation so you can hit the ground running!

Economists maintain that a college degree is still the best way to land high-paying jobs, but lots of graduating high school students are questioning that when they hear about college graduates not being able to get a job or finding a job that has nothing to do with their major. On top of that, add the dismal figures that reference student loan debt topping $1 trillion and graduates finding themselves with low-paying jobs that make them no better off than if they hadn’t gone to college.

Let’s take a closer look at how college students can successfully hit the ground running as soon as they graduate. We’ll examine the idea that just attending college may not be enough; students may need to make more focused decisions before entering college – to help put their degree to work right away.

First Generation College Students: Best Practices

Trailblazing the college jungle as a first-generation college student – you’re not alone.

You’ve applied and been accepted, and now you’re mentally preparing for college. But as a first-generation college student, you may not have a clear idea of what college will actually be like. Preparation is key. The best practice tips that follow are mostly about tapping resources that exist on campus. For even more resources tailored to exactly what the first generation student needs, check out this excellent website: www.FirstGenerationStudent.com

Music Business at Belmont University

The Professor knew Nashville was nicknamed “Music City,” and after a lively visit to Belmont University, he sees why. There are performance halls, studios, and clubs all over campus and all over town. Talented musicians perform country, opera, symphony, and just about every other genre you can imagine. No wonder Belmont offers three different degrees in Music Business. In fact, it has the only Music Business program in the world that’s accredited by The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business AACSB. Graduates have worked as sound engineers and producers, or pursued one of dozens of other music-industry careers. (Country recording artists Brad Paisley and Trisha Yearwood are alumni!)