by Seanna Leath | February 12, 2010
While I hope no one followed my example, my actual college application process was hectic. I had everything in order theoretically…great grades…pretty test scores…more extracurricular and community service hours than I could list…I was in tip-top shape—ready for...
by Joseph Dingman | February 10, 2010
CSO’s Executive Director Matt Rubinoff came to campus and we did some video blogging. Here I encourage you to think outside-the-box and venture away from home for college. Sorry about the rain and thunder background noise; it was not your typical sunny...
by Angelica Robinson, Dillard University , '12 | February 8, 2010
There are no such things as big problems, only small people. If one doesn’t let their problems overwhelm them, they’ll make it through anything. I was always told that our problems are only as big as we make them, so when life knocks you on your butt, just...
by Angelica Robinson, Dillard University , '12 | February 7, 2010
GET HELP!!! These are the first two words that come to mind when I think of the financial aid process. Completing the FAFSA form can be very difficult without the proper guidance. It is very important to get assistance while completing this form. My first suggestion...
by Ashley Roberts, Illinois Wesleyan University, '13 | February 2, 2010
As we all know the FAFSA is a very important form, and to be honest the thought of filling it out terrified me. I know it is silly to be intimidated by a form, but I was. This was my first true step to independence and I was so afraid to fill it out. As I waited to...
by Duylam Nguyen-Ngo, The University of Virginia , '12 | January 29, 2010
I think the post title sums it all up, hah. I am tempted to make a Vlog, like my fellow scholar, and perhaps I will ride his coat tails later on. But that is the biggest tip I can tell you. You should definitely check out your schools’ deadlines just to make...
