In a few months you’ll be headed off to college and one of the most important people you’ll meet there is your academic advisor. While a number of avenues are available for students seeking general assistance, academic advisors are the number one resource for help with the selection of courses. To get where you need […]

Just take a look at this — as of 2012, college tuition has increased 1,120 percent — far outpacing the price of consumer goods, medical expenses and food since records began in 1978, according to Bloomberg. In fact, average charges (tuition, fees, and room and board) at a public four-year college were $18,391 in 2013-14, […]

From the first day on campus, Saint Joseph’s College students will know that there is something unique about their college choice: they are at the heart of every decision that is made and the newly launched Connections Program reinforces this. SJC does this through a collaboration between the College’s Career Development Office, Institutional Advancement, and […]

For one reason or another, you’re considering going back to school. You’ve been out for so long you’re not sure you can do it. Sure, you’re older and wiser now, but you’re still going to feel out of place among all of those 18-year-olds. You won’t have much in common with them, and you’re not […]

Brian Davenport was close to completing his Ph.D. in Leadership Studies at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington last summer when he started looking for a job in teaching at the college level. “I enjoy research, but I’m a teacher at heart. I almost didn’t apply for the position at Lewiston-Auburn College. I thought the University […]

“The key to minimizing the stress of the college application process, whether you are starting as early as middle school or are a senior just beginning now, is to get and stay organized,” said April Bell, director of counseling at The College Board. “A step-by-step action plan will allow you to keep track of deadlines […]

It’s pop quiz time. What percentage of people pick the right career on the first go-round? A. 50 percent B. 25 percent C. 85 percent D. 5 percent Answer: D. 5 percent According to Neil Howe, economist and historian, only five percent of people know what they want to do as soon as they start […]

Graduation season is upon us, and that means students from all over the country are preparing for the next chapter in their lives. But before they further their educations or enter the job market, they must first participate in a long-running tradition: the graduation ceremony. At this event full of pomp and circumstance, graduates will […]

Unemployment for veterans is chronically high, and it is always higher for veterans than for the general population. With the GI Bill and amendments for recent service members, more veterans than ever are returning to school for retraining and certification, often building on their military careers. If you are a veteran, what benefits do you […]

That’s the word from experts who say that both public and private grants and loans are available but in order to qualify an applicant must meet certain criteria. For instance, eligibility for certain private scholarships may depend on an ethnic, religious or professional affiliation. When it comes to securing grants and loans from the federal […]