tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90812218987678690492011-11-27T19:08:07.753-05:00A resource for parents and students about academic and beginning career issues, options, and resources. This site is especially geared toward Florida students, but provides useful information for all students and parents navigating the academic system.Collegiate Advantagenoreply@blogger.comBlogger71100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9081221898767869049.post-7578544747562754582007-04-14T19:53:00.001-05:002007-09-26T21:14:15.491-05:00

One of the best ways to determine if a college is right for you is to visit the campus and see how it feels. Reputation is important in choosing your school, but it is also important that the environment suits you. Only you can decide if a particular college is the best fit for you. When visiting campus, there's a lot of information to gather. Planning ahead will make campus visits flow smoothly

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Education is actively participating in the explosion of web-based technology. Classes once taught in a traditional classroom are now available online at both high school and college levels. The new technology provides a variety of new options and issues, along with benefits and concerns. Web based classes can be a big boon to students, but student and parents must fully understand what is needed

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I'm an academic snob. I have realized this at several points in my career. When I first moved to Florida with only a year and a half of college credits, I was not eligible for admission to what were then only junior and senior level universities. Coming from New England where there are Ivy League schools in abundance, I could not bring myself to enroll in a community college to complete the hours

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Need some help generating questions for a campus visit? Here are some ideas to get you started.RankingsInternship opportunitiesResearch opportunitiesCampus lifeStudent organizationsStudy abroad programsHonors programWhat makes this college stand out?AdvisingTutoring and help sessionsTransition programs for freshmenOrientation programWork-study optionsResearch opportunities

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One of the best ways to determine if a college is right for you is to visit the campus and see how it feels. While a college's reputation is important in making your decision, it is also very important that the environment suits you. Only you can decide if a particular college is the best fit for you. When visiting campus, there are many pieces of information to gather. Planning ahead will make

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This is the typical scenario:A proud parent and her highly motivated student arrive on campus to discuss why this university should consider this student. "I've completed all my General Education requirements through AP classes," beams the student. As an academic advisor, I stifle a groan.A large number of students enter universities today with Advanced Placement (AP) credit. It's a good thing.

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Can Dual Enrollment Prevent Your Child from Being Admitted to a Florida University?Dual enrollment programs allow advanced high school students to complete their first two years of college while still enrolled in high school. Typically, high school students who complete the credits for an Associate in Arts degree at Florida public community colleges should be commended for their hard work and

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