...Community College vs. University Graduating from high school brings many changes to one's life. Students are faced with the decision of going to a university or staying home and attending a community college. While both can be a similarly great experience, there are also many differences between the two. The main difference however, is that a community college grants 2 year degrees and a university grants 4 year degrees. Many people think that community college is only for those who can’t get into a university, but that is not true. Community college is a much more affordable way to start an education. In fact, the current price of a state four-year university is nearly triple that of a community college. Not only do students who attend universities have to pay for classes, they also have housing and food to worry about. Students who attend community college can simply live at home and not have to fear the extra expenses. If a student does decide they want a four year degree, starting off at a community college and then transferring to a university is much cheaper than entering a university right out of high school. It is much easier to get into a community college right after high school versus having to wait to be accepted by a university. There are also many things universities look at that community colleges do not, such as standardized test scores, class rank, and academic GPA. Community college is also more convenient than a university. These schools are accustomed...
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...The Next Step What was the best thing for you after high school? Many people get a job, move out of their house, or even go to college. Even after making the decision to go to college, I had to decide, community college or a big university, which is for me? There are numerous differences between the two that are commonly overlooked. When making this big commitment, I had to consider the price, the people who surround me, and the level of independence. To begin with, there is a huge price difference in a big university and a community college. When living on a campus, one must pay a housing fee for the year. This fee is usually a couple thousand dollars and is not easy on the wallet. Furthermore, universities provide a meal plan to feed students...
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...You’re a senior in high school and you have a year left to decide what you want to do with your life, but before you can do that, you should possibly begin figuring out where you would like to go to to further whatever type of education you have in mind. Though there are hundreds of different colleges you can choose from, there are only two types; Community Colleges and Universities, while both are an ideal path for a student coming out of high school, Community Colleges are comparably smaller, offer more flexibility, and are less expensive. These characteristics make them a better alternative for most students. Although Community Colleges are smaller, after graduating from High School, a smaller college might just be exactly what you’re looking...
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...Dear: On behalf of a select group of students of _________, welcome to the world of AVID! AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a college preparatory program in the __________. With close to 2,100 students in the AVID program, I am happy to tell you that I have been chosen to enter the program, and focus on my path to college! The mission of AVID is to provide students with access to four year colleges and aide in preparing for college entrance exams. _____________ reinforces achievement through the AVID elective class as well as the advanced placement and pre-advanced placement classes that are mandatory for any student in the AVID program. As a student of AVID, it is also a requirement that we learn the organizational tools necessary to succeed in college and have the supplies to do so. The rigorous courses, organizational tools, teachers partnered with our families and community help guide the AVID students through the state’s most demanding courses and into colleges all over the nation! This is where you can help. In order to determine where I want to go to college, I must research and have the opportunity to visit different Universities and colleges. A contribution to the AVID program would ensure that all students are given the opportunity to learn more about Universities and colleges and their programs in the state of __________, as well as assist in purchasing the materials needed while in the AVID program at ____________.We are currently seeking financial...
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...Security services offered by University Leaving my home country to foster my education is a major decision. Along with the academic, financial, and geographical considerations, the issue of campus safety is a vital concern. Being so far from home, in a totally new and foreign environment, safety is a very important issue that directly contributes to the quality of living as well as to the learning experience on campus. Even though security issue may sound cliché, when it comes to the campus security, we have to take it seriously. There are many cases of crimes in many college campuses that grow the insecurity and danger so the second week of the term at ELC, the speaking class level 6 had as guest speaker, Thomas J. Cirone Jr , Community Relations Officer from the Drexel University Police Department who gave a presentation and informed us regarding the public safety with in Drexel Campus and security services offered to students. It was a very helpful information that is why I decided write about it today as many students couldn’t be present because of the classes schedule. The Drexel University Department of Public Safety has established many crime prevention and awareness programs offered to students, faculty, and staff to increase their awareness in regard to personal safety. Two programs that Officer Mr. Cirone presented seem as the most remarkable and beneficial to me. The first one is called “Walking Escort”. It is a service offered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week...
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...College life for many students means freedom and a chance to find ones true self. As students leave home for college parents are proud but also worry about what awaits the incoming freshman. Crime is present even on campuses and some may argue that crime is more prevalent on college campuses. Some campuses have more crime than others and it largely depends on the city. Under aged drinking, drug use, and rape are the major crimes people fear when attending college. Research by Noonan and Vavra stated that school related crime is “one of the most troublesome social problems in the nation” (Hess & Orthmann, p. 251). This type of crime is something that does not need to be over looked but some of it is blown out of proportion. Incidents on campuses receive a large amount of media coverage which makes it seem more widespread than other crimes. People create a negative idea of college life based on what is aired on television. Media latches onto anything that will get views and headlines about crime involving minors or college students are attention grabbers. This creates an unrealistic idea that campuses are a place to be feared. Contrary to this idea, FBI research shows that less than four percent of crime from 2000 to 2005 took place on college campuses or in public schools (Hess & Orthmann, p. 251). Such a low percentage over a five year period should open eyes. This is not to say that the offenses should be taken any less serious, but people should realize that college...
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...Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? At universities and colleges, sports and social activities are just as important as classes and libraries and should receive equal financial support. Currently, it is universally acknowledged that sports and social activities have been a significant role as same as the role of classes and libraries at universities and colleges, which has aroused a heated debate of whether sports and social activities should get same financial support. However, not do all people have the same opinion. Though sports and social activities are important for students, I think classes and libraries should receive more money than sports and social activities do because of the core of universities, the cost of facilities and the mission of students. Because the core of universities is to provide knowledge for their students, classes and libraries are best choices where students can attain more and more knowledge. That is to say, their environment is suitable for students to study. Contrasted with classes and libraries, it is considered that the roles of sports and social activities just provide students leisure venues, which seem are not more significant than spot of classes and libraries. So the study environment should receive more financial support. In addition to the cost of facilities, libraries not only need a large number of resources that across all the areas, but also need staff who should manage the libraries. Besides, the mission...
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...November 18 2013 Public vs. Private All high school seniors nationwide and even some juniors have heightened responsibility and many more difficult decisions to make. One of the main decisions is deciding on a plan for schooling after finally throwing their caps in the blue sky on graduation night. When considering and picking the most comfortable university for the student, there are many different factors to think long and hard about: seeing if the school offers the major of their choice or something that is of interest to them, deciding on a comfortably located university that fits each student's living situation perfectly, signing up and acquiring financial aid, and deciding on a public or private university. One of the factors mentioned should not be a factor at all. Students should not have to worry about struggling to afford a supposedly better education at a private instution versus a public institution. The major difference between private and public institutions is how they are funded and how they use their funds. (Public University vs. Private College) Public insitutions were mostly founded by state governments as early as the 1800s. (Public University vs. Private College) Because most public universities are founded by public funds, the tuition is significantly lower. This is where public and private institutions differentiate. Private universities rely mostly on tuition and private contributions for funding. (Public University vs. Private College) This fact alone explains...
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...Application or the Universal College Application as soon as possible. Regular Decision Please return this form to us as soon as possible, and by December 15 if at all possible. Final deadline is January 1. A completed application includes all portions of the Common Application or the Universal College Application, as well as the Harvard Application Supplement, required official testing results, a Secondary School Report, two Teacher Evaluations and a $75 application fee or fee waiver request. Full legal name Goswami Last/Family IE Arunesh First Apt./Unit W Middle Jr., etc. Prefer to be called Date of Birth 02/02/1994 (MM/DD/YYYY) Address 324-D TYPE-2 BLOCK-6 NEYVELI No. and Street CUDDALORE DISTRICT PR EV NEYVELI City State/Province India Country 607803 Zip/Postal Code Telephone Number (home) 091041422683 (cell) 091809813561 Secondary School JAWAHAR HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL CEEB/ACT code 000004 If you can be reached by fax or e-mail, please provide a fax number or e-mail address and name of the contact person. Fax number Contact person aruneshapplication@yahoo.com ARUNESH GOSWAMI E-mail address Contact person Would you like your admission decision e-mailed to you? Yes No A decision letter will be sent via regular mail to all applicants. If you have previously applied for admission to Harvard, please indicate when and for which program you applied. College (first...
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...that was selected was DeVry University; Student Central is the office within DeVry. DeVry University provides applications-oriented undergraduate and graduate programs in business, technology and management to more than 85,000 students each year at locations across North America as well as online. DeVry University is a school that fosters student learning through high-quality, career-oriented education integrating technology, science, business and the arts. The university delivers practitioner-oriented undergraduate and graduate programs onsite and online to meet the needs of a diverse and geographically disperse student population. Student Central is the one-stop shop for student service. Student Central provides a variety of services all focused on ensuring student success. Every student is assigned a Student Success Team, whose main purpose is to support their student’s educational objectives, ultimately resulting in graduation. Success Teams are comprised of two members a Student Success Coach and a Student Finance Consultant. • The Student Success Coach provides students with proactive assistance including academic advising, developing plans of study, registration, and follow-up on degree completion progress. • The Student Finance Consultant assists students with developing a personalized plan to finance their education and ensures the plan is periodically updated to meet the student’s needs. Types of Industries DeVry University is an education and training...
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... it is no longer possible for government to provide higher education to all. Due to budget constraints new universities cannot be established at government initiative. So the government of Bangladesh looked for private participation in this sector as a way out on the account of increased demand for higher education in the country and allowed private universities (PUs) to operate since 1992. However, the operations of PUs for last 13 years has been observed to produce mixed results. PUs could bring about some positive changes in the Higher education of the country in terms of increased capacity for higher education, politics-free environment and responsiveness. On the other hand, there are also serious allegations concerning high cost and poor quality of education in most PUs. The situation became so grave that a high power investigation team formed by the government had to put eight PUs in its black list and recommended for the cancellation of their license to operate as “University” in the country. Against this backdrop, the government opted for more stringent rules for the regulation of the PUs and accordingly preparing for the amendment of the existing Private University Act 1992. This move of the government has received mixed reactions. Some experts view this as badly required for assurance of the quality in PUs. Again others, specially the sponsors and University management consider the move suicidal and against the very concept of privatization of higher education in the...
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...Ad Ads Postgraduate Courses studyinteractive.org/Postgraduate MSc, MA & MBA Distance Learning In Business, Management & Finance! College Essay Essay Editor College Application Form KLE Medical College Essay Writing Ads Uk colleges www.click-courses.com/uk_colleges Apply Online Today. 100s of courses in UK for International Students. Tips for the Personal Essay Options on the Common Application Avoid Pitfalls and Make the Most of Your Personal Essay By Allen Grove Important Note: The Common Application is changing on August 1st, 2013! The tips and sample essays below will still provide useful guidance for the new Common Application, but be sure also to check out these Tips for the 5 New Common Application Essay Prompts. The first step to writing a stellar personal essay on your college application is to understand your options. Below is a discussion of the six essay options from the Common Application. Also be sure to check out these 5 Application Essay Tips. Option #1. Evaluate a significant experience, achievement, risk you have taken, or ethical dilemma you have faced and its impact on you. Note the key word here: evaluate. You aren't just describing something; the best essays will explore the complexity of the issue. When you examine the "impact on you," you need to show the depth of your critical thinking abilities. Introspection, self-awareness and self-analysis are all important here. And be careful with essays about the winning touchdown...
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...Seeded in a small tin-mining company established in 1974, Sunway Group has thrived to become one of Malaysia’s most widely recognized and diversified conglomerates with a multitude of established businesses. Its core businesses include: civil engineering and construction; building materials; trading and manufacturing; quarrying; information technology; property development and investment; leisure, entertainment and hospitality; healthcare; and education. Visionary leadership, perceptive and transparent corporate policies, and synergistic teamwork have contributed to the Group into becoming what it is today – a leader in all areas it specializes in. Sunway is the only Malaysian organization in the Asia Pacific region that was ranked sixth in the Hewitt-Fortune-RBL Top Companies for Leaders 2007 in recognition of its unflinching commitment to human capital management. The Group encompasses two Main Board listed companies – Sunway Holdings Berhad (Sunway Holdings) and Sunway City Berhad (SunCity). Sunway Holdings is an investment operations arm with core businesses in construction, building materials, trading, manufacturing, and quarry while SunCity is involved in the areas of property development and property investment that also comprises hospitality industries. The Group’s flagship development is the flourishing 800-acre Sunway Integrated Resort City in Bandar Sunway, located just 20 minutes outside the nation’s capital city of Kuala Lumpur. The township is a veritable “resurrection”...
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...Gate (2), continue onto Magdalen Street (Cornmarket turns into Magdalen) to the Martyr's Memorial (3). • Across the street, on Beaumont, you can see the Ashmolean Museum (4) • Come back down Magdalen, turn left onto Broad Street (see the Martyr's cross on the ground). Pass Balliol College (5) and Trinity College (6) on your left. PassBlackwell's Bookstore (7) on your left. Pass the Sheldonian Theatre (8) and theClarendon Building (9) on your right. • Make a right onto Catte Street, and a quick left onto New College Lane to see theBridge of Sighs (10). Pass New College (11), and St. Edmund Hall (12) as you continue onto Queen's Lane. Turn right onto High Street, pass Queen's College(13) on your right. Pass St. Mary's Church (14) on your right. Turn right onto Catte Street and see All Soul's College (15) on your right. Go around the Radcliffe Camera (16), passing the Bodleian Library (17) on the way, and head back towards High Street, passing Brasenose College (18) on your right. • Go down Magpie Lane, turn left onto Merton Street, pass Merton College (19). • Continue on Merton Street to High Street, and make a right. Pass Magdalen College (20) on your left. • Across the street from Magdalen College are the Botanical Gardens (21). Turn onto Rose Lane, and follow the path by the river, turning onto Broad Walk, with the Christ Church Meadows now on your left. • Pass Christ Church (22) on your right. • Turn right onto St. Aldate's • Turn right onto Blue Boar Street, pass the...
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...Science and mathematics are very intriguing subjects for me in school. In science I have a passion for understanding how the world we live in evolves. I focus very carefully on the microscopic features of this planet, and the very minuscule works of nature. I am so fascinated in knowing how the human body works, and the attentive design that it has. Since my juvenile years, I have had a great interest in visiting science museums and exploring all the different aspects, such as rockets and gravity. I simply have no chance of ever losing curiosity in any facet of science, as there is so much to discover and learn. In science I take pleasure in being given the opportunity to carry out experiments and perceive the answers to questions that enthral me. Every single day I worker harder and harder to improve my understanding of every topic I learn. This is why I believe this STEM programme will allow me to acquire a much larger knowledge of the different details of science that captivate me. I will attend lectures and classes with great pleasure. Everything that this programme offers matches my interests. Mathematics is a subject that will take up most of the details in my future occupation, which is architecture. With my father working as a construction company director, I have the fortunate opportunity to witness and experience the construction world. In my spare time in holidays, I have an enthusiasm to examine all the specific attributes of construction work, such as architectural...
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