Archive for August, 2010
Profile of the University of Alabama
Alabama’s first public college, the University of Alabama (UA), was founded in 1831. It is considered the state’s flagship university. Fondly known as “The Capstone,” UA’s nickname comes from former university president G.H. Denny, who called UA “capstone of the public school system of the state.” UA’s statement of values is known as the Capstone [...]
All About SAT Prep Courses
SATs are just one type of exam that hundreds of colleges and universities use when gauging an applicant’s suitability. In this article, we’ll discuss things you should know about SAT prep courses are worth it. Expensive vs practical SAT prep programs According to US College Search: Tamara Keith from American Public Media reports that preparing [...]
All About the University of California Riverside
The University of California- Riverside is one of the ten campuses in the University of California System. UCR started in 1907 as the UC Citrus Experiment Station. Since then, it has continued to pioneer scientific research in the nation, as well as also having a strong emphasis on the arts and humanities. UCR is lauded [...]
Large Universities vs Small Community Schools
Getting a college degree is definitely a worthy investment, especially since a college degree can have a great impact on your career and your future in general. However, with the rising costs of college tuition has prompted some students to go for career or community colleges. If you’re deciding between a university and a community [...]
What You Need to know About SUNY Stony Brook
Stony Brook is a public research university in Stony Brook in Long Island, New York and is one of the few university centers in the State University of New York system. Relatively young compared to its other counterparts, Stony Brook was founded in 1957 but has quickly made a name for itself among the top [...]
Creating a College Search List
Choosing the right college is a very important task, as you will be spending the next four or five years in that institution after high school. If you’re confused on which school to choose, creating a college search list can greatly help you in making the best decision. What a college search list should contain [...]
Know More about Howard University
This is a comprehensive, federally chartered non-profit university in Washington DC. It’s a member of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund. Since the beginning, Howard University has been nonsectarian and has been accepting students of both genders from all races and cultural backgrounds. The University started out as a theological seminary for the education of African [...]