Academic High Achievers Recruited Like Star Athletes

Small liberal arts university Wilkes University is investing over $200,000 to recruit academic high achievers like many schools recruit star athletes. In addition to sending the typical acceptance letters, Wilkes has created mall kiosks with the names of the targeted students on them, put ads on pizza boxes delivered to households in the areas in which the students reside, created pages on MySpace, and even run light hearted commercials on MTV and VH1 that identify the students by name.

"It's like I'm famous," said one of the targeted teens at Neshaminy Mall, where he works at the Hollister Co. clothes store which is around the corner from a kiosk with his name in foot-high letters. "The girls like it."

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A Look at Cornell University

Cornell University has stepped into the future by providing visitors to the site with a quick, easy way to get a look the campus and learn a little about what the school. A brief video tells the tale of Cornell University through factoids such as the campus is so large it has its own ZIP code, well-know people like Bill Maher and Toni Morrison attended Cornell, and the university has its own dairy.

Being able to see that cornell has a waterfall on campus and that the library is enormous would, I think, be appealing to anyone but especially to people who enjoy reading and/or the outdoors. With beautiful architecture and landscaping, Cornell is aesthetically pleasing to say the least. But there's more to Cornell University than meets the eye.

Located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell is on Princeton Review's list of the 222 Best Northeastern Colleges. It comes in tenth for colleges with the best career/job placement, ninth for best library, and ranks fourth for best campus food.

This private university costs $34,600 per year for out-of-town students but does provide financial aid and is a direct lender. But money isn't everything. Cornell wants students who are well rounded, with more than just high standardized test scores and stellar grades. They want students who have participated in extra-curricular activities like sports, social clubs and community service, in addition to their academic excellence.

Out of 30,000 applicant's, Cornell University only invites a little over 3,000 new undergraduates to their campus each year, so competition is tough.

While nothing beats actually going to visit a college or university in person and taking a live campus tour, this brief video is great for someone who may be considering Cornell, but has really decided that this might be a good fit.

Posted by Candice Arnold on March 25, 2008 at 7:56 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Public Versus Private Online Degree Programs

When considering the right university to attend, there are a number of important questions to consider. Many factors such as cost, quality of education, and institutional reputation are caught up in another issue: public versus private higher education. But do the same questions and parameters apply when exploring the option of online, distance learning?

Many online courses or degrees are offered by major public universities with land-based campuses. Other programs are offered strictly online. If you are interested in enrolling in an online-degree program, it is important to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of each of these options.

When you are looking into an online degree program that is associated with a land-based university, is it the same as pursuing a traditional degree from that university? Sometimes, but not always. For many institutions, online programming is a brand new offering, and may not compare to the on-campus education they are known for. On the other hand, many universities have wide-ranging, far-reaching online programs that play a major part in their overall offering.

In only a short time, plenty has changed. Online, distance learning is now recognized as a legitimate way to earn a university degree, and is seen as a practical option for students who are already working on a career and a family.

Presently, many online universities are accredited, but do not enroll with any institution before confirming their accreditation status. If you are not sure whether the school of your choice is accredited, you can check with the Department of Education.

One of the first questions that arise when considering an online education is cost. With a private, online-only school, you are dealing with an education model that matches online delivery. As a result, program budgets are extremely frugal when it comes to the number of faculty, staff and infrastructure (and remember - there aren't any buildings) dedicated to their mission. In other words, online-only schools are lean and mean, and that spells value for students who want to spend their money on learning instead of red tape, development and landscaping.

Another value offered by online-only schools is their focused, industry-current curricula. Online-only universities are dynamic entities that can keep up with industry and technology trends in a way most programs from land-based universities only dream of. Many online-only schools have a small number of industry-specific degrees they specialize in. The result is a real-world education that can begin to build a student's new skill set as soon as they enroll in their degree program.

Deciding to pursue a degree means spending time finding the program that is right for you. Online degree programs offer a lot of convenience, but that doesn't make them easier to choose. Be sure to determine the status of any institution's accreditation. Also, consider the real value of the education you will be receiving in addition to the cost. Will your program be industry-current? Will you be learning cutting-edge, real-world skills, or yesterday's theory? Most importantly, make sure you find the one-and-only program that is right for you!

By: Joe Nolan, a marketing copywriter for American Sentinel University, an online school that offers specialized degrees in Technology, Business and Healthcare. Founded as a Vanderbilt University Technology Company, American Sentinel University delivers to its students and their employers the competitive advantages of unique online education programs focused on the needs of high-growth sectors. For more information, visit www.americansentinel.edu.

Article courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap, a content exchange service sponsored by CollegeRecruiter.com, a leading site for college students looking for internships and recent graduates searching entry-level jobs and other career opportunities.

Posted by Lisa Colbert, CollegeRecruiter.com on March 6, 2008 at 9:01 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Finding Good Sources for a Research Paper at Oklahoma City University

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So you just received your first big research paper assignment from your college professor at Oklahoma City University, and you're freaking out. Where in the world are you going to find 10 journal articles, 5 books, and 3 credible web sources?

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Posted by CandiceArnold on February 12, 2008 at 7:59 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Finding the Right Online Education Program for You

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There are many people that want to go back to school, but just don't have the time or the resources to make this dream a reality. Online programs are a great option for those that are working full time or have children.

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Finding the Right College

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This is the time of year when high school juniors start looking at college to apply to. Teens and parents look for something different when researching a college or university. Here are some things to consider when looking at the vast amount of colleges.

The academics the school offers. Students should look at schools that obviously have the majors they are interested in.

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Posted by CandiceArnold on February 11, 2008 at 10:22 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

School Daze: Tips on Finding the Right College for You

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So, you're a fresh, high school graduate, congratulations. So, now what? You've been groomed and bred for success, but how will you acquire all of this? You can start by picking a great college that best suits you and your interests.

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