The Secret to College Success

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17770415383583806642024-09-09T15:41:14.494-04:00The Secret to College SuccessCollege success tips to help students be successful in college. Also showcases the book, The Secret to College Success.College Successhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15638140926876423108noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777041538358380664.post-50698851098728281602010-07-05T11:13:00.002-04:002010-07-05T11:18:15.829-04:00Facebook Offers Scholarship to Female Computer Science Students

Facebook has announced a new scholarship, the Facebook Grace Hopper Scholarship, which it will award to 5 women university students excelling in Computer Science, to attend the Grace Hopper Celebration of Women in Computing conference. The conference takes place in Atlanta from September 28tht to October 2nd.Applications for the scholarship must be submitted in full by Saturday July 31st. Award

College Successhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15638140926876423108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777041538358380664.post-55357040714351852682010-03-22T06:06:00.000-04:002010-03-22T06:06:00.188-04:00Don't Be Ordinary - Stand Out

Recently I saw one of my favorite Star Trek: The Next Generation episodes. This one included Q, a god-like creature, who allow Captain Picard to go back in time to when he first graduated from Starfleet Academy. In his youth he was brash, took risks and that caused him to be stabbed in a fight. In his trip back in time he wanted to change that, to be less risky, more ordinary. Q allowed him to

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Never QuitJust a quick note to my followers. Never give up, never quit.

College Successhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15638140926876423108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777041538358380664.post-29636330374967402292010-03-08T12:55:00.004-05:002010-03-08T13:06:08.951-05:00Top Ten Mistakes College Students Make - #9

#9.) Mishandling creditThis is part 2 of the 10 part series, Top Ten Mistakes College Students Make. Today's topic is the mishandling of credit.Ah, the lure of credit. Credit can seem like a great thing when you don't have any money. Don't fall for the trap. Using credit to pay for items such as the late night pizza run or buying gifts for friends is not a smart use of credit. Remember, any money

College Successhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15638140926876423108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777041538358380664.post-75809450261557725792010-03-04T10:06:00.003-05:002010-03-04T10:13:59.002-05:00Top Ten Mistakes College Students Make - #10

Each year millions of students go off to college to begin their collegiate journey. And each year millions of students end or derail that journey for various reasons. Many of the reasons students leave college can be avoided if students address certain issues before they become major problems. So today I will begin the blog series, The Top Ten Mistakes College Students Make. I will start the

College Successhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15638140926876423108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777041538358380664.post-53138474001712728832010-03-02T06:17:00.002-05:002010-03-02T06:17:00.570-05:00Be Yourself

Ok, the title of this blog you have heard before. You have heard your parents say it, you have heard teachers say it, you have probably even heard your grandparents say it, "Be yourself baby". This is nothing new to you. But as you grow up and become a young adult, sometimes you forget to "be yourself" and you become what you think someone wants you to be. This someone can be a boyfriend/

College Successhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15638140926876423108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777041538358380664.post-83928718389476014622010-03-01T06:21:00.001-05:002010-03-01T06:21:00.356-05:00College Loans: One Girl's Story

Below is a link to one girl's story of how she has to pay back over $120,000 in student loans on the original amount she borrowed, which was $43,000. Please listen to her story because you can learn from it. I cover borrowing money in my book, The Secret to College Success. Only do it if you really have to; sometimes it may be best to take a small course load and work to save for college

College Successhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15638140926876423108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777041538358380664.post-35073401614497921042010-02-26T16:10:00.003-05:002010-02-26T16:24:53.978-05:00Are You Olympic?

Are you Olympic? What do I mean by that statement? We have all seen the great footage coming out of Vancouver of the Winter Olympics. The athletes have given their all for their sport. They have sacrificed many things, for years, to get to this moment, their moment. They rise early in the morning for training and that's just for starters. In the evenings there's more practice. While they may

College Successhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15638140926876423108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777041538358380664.post-41246457123128862832010-02-22T09:19:00.002-05:002010-02-22T09:24:09.342-05:00Save Money as a College Student

In my book, The Secret to College Success, I discuss how students can save money. They are many things a student can do to save money while in school. Remember, every penny counts. This article, http://www.walletpop.com/blog/2010/02/20/money-college-stretching-the-student-discount gives some tips on how you can keep some change in your pocket.

College Successhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15638140926876423108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777041538358380664.post-69931468062337793962010-02-20T09:45:00.000-05:002010-02-20T09:45:00.464-05:00iPad Textbooks: Will Cool Tech Win on Campus? - DailyFinance

For years I have been saying that textbooks should be digital. Now with the Kindle and Apple's iPad, the dream may become a reality. What are your thoughts on eTextbooks? Do you think it will happen, do you want it to happen? Would you rather read a printed book or an ebook? The article I am linking to details deals being made between publishers and suppliers to make better ebooks. Read the

College Successhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15638140926876423108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777041538358380664.post-42880665771569925612010-02-01T03:02:00.000-05:002010-02-01T03:02:00.432-05:00Featured College Scholarship

Here's a scholarship for all of you who are graduating high school and are moving on to college. SunTrust Education loans is giving away a $1000 to help pay for tuition. Sign up now: http://www.suntrusteducation.com/sweeps/default.asp

College Successhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15638140926876423108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777041538358380664.post-80799604142701353612010-01-12T03:14:00.002-05:002010-01-12T03:28:00.273-05:00New Year-New Challenge

Welcome to the New Year! It's a new semester and you are ready to get into the swing of things with your new classes. If you finished last semester on a high note, I urge you to keep going strong and keep pushing through your classes. If last semester was not so hot for you, don't despair. This semester gives you another chance. Another chance to try again. If you are having difficulty with

College Successhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15638140926876423108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777041538358380664.post-65458716224541214832009-11-23T07:00:00.001-05:002009-11-23T07:00:00.293-05:00The Power of College Students

Recent events in California regarding student protests against rising tuition costs demonstrates one of the points I make in my book, The Secret to College Success. Students have power. Students need to realize they have the power to change to world and in fact college students in the past have changed the actions of people. For example, college students at North Carolina A&T State University

College Successhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15638140926876423108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777041538358380664.post-18425494489901798952009-09-23T04:52:00.000-04:002009-09-22T21:17:26.223-04:00Parents Can Now Track Students at College

This is a funny video on how parents can track their students while at college using social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Funny but keep this in mind, this can really can be done.Facebook, Twitter Revolutionizing How Parents Stalk Their College-Aged Kids

College Successhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15638140926876423108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777041538358380664.post-9609128223398405282009-09-02T10:35:00.005-04:002009-09-02T10:46:06.215-04:00Internship of a Lifetime?

Ok, this has to be the internship of a lifetime. Interning at Disney! I am sure it is hard work but what a great place it would be to work for a while. It's also a great resume booster. Check out the link below to get started.In my book, The Secret to College Success, I recommend to students to work on an internship before graduating. Getting a job is competitive and you want to stand out. One

College Successhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15638140926876423108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777041538358380664.post-14940384829360337402009-08-31T11:15:00.000-04:002009-08-31T11:15:00.242-04:00iPhone app Helps Students Save Money on Books

Under the tag line of "Protecting the Universe from High Textbook Prices," the company BIGWORDS.com has created an iPhone app to help students search for cheap prices on textbooks. The article on the FoxNews.com website states that the app already has a few thousands users and has won The New York Times' App of the Week on Aug. 18. Get more details here: http://www.foxnews.com/story/

College Successhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15638140926876423108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777041538358380664.post-83676795568755964282009-08-23T00:15:00.000-04:002009-08-23T01:53:36.888-04:00Letter to Your College Student

This blog entry is for parents who are sending kids off to college. I have crafted a letter that you can give them to help prepare them for success in college. The letter is below. You have my permission to copy the letter and use it to encourage your student. Just make sure you insert their name in the letter. And while you are giving your child the letter, don't forget to give a copy of my book

College Successhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15638140926876423108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777041538358380664.post-91664051033806239032009-07-27T00:40:00.000-04:002009-07-27T00:40:19.690-04:00Passion

Passion. All successful people have it. Passion is what gets you up in the morning. Passion is what makes you stay late, passion is what drives you.Are you trying to determine a major? Are you tryingto decide what to do with your life? Think about your talents, think about what stays on your mind throughout the day. What do you really want to pursue? This is a question for you, not your friends,

College Successhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15638140926876423108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777041538358380664.post-2114284256853584902009-07-22T16:38:00.003-04:002009-07-22T16:50:20.905-04:00Use Social Media to Find your College

Colleges are getting into this Web 2.0 thing. And they should. Many students are now using social media to research colleges to see where they may want to spend the next four years of their lives. Research is good. The blog Mashable has a post about 10 ways you can use social media to find your next college. Click the link for details http://bit.ly/yVtwq.You can also see some of the sites

College Successhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15638140926876423108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777041538358380664.post-73624795609281703952009-07-16T14:56:00.002-04:002009-07-16T15:00:08.912-04:00Seven Secrets to College Success

Congratulations. You have made the decision to pursue higher education and to meet your goal of obtaining a college degree. You are embarking on a journey that can take you places you may have only dreamed of. Being in college can be fun but it can also be challenging. There are seven things a college student must do in order to be successful in the collegiate arena. These seven steps can be the

College Successhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15638140926876423108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777041538358380664.post-62026027466201360052009-07-10T11:30:00.001-04:002009-07-10T11:31:53.579-04:00Need Extra Money?

If you need some extra money you can enter the contest to create a PSA for Internet Explorer 8. Go here for details: http://www.brickfish.com/Lifestyles/WindowsInternetExplorer8?tab=entries&=tweetbeep_ie8. Good Luck.

College Successhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15638140926876423108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777041538358380664.post-55997805707432640632009-07-06T01:57:00.000-04:002009-07-06T01:57:01.409-04:00Diigo - New Site to Check Out

Diigo is a site perfect for college students. The site lets you bookmark pages to read later, you can highlight web pages (like with a yellow highligter), and you can even create a presentation on the fly. The site is http://www.diigo.com. Have fun exploring.

College Successhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15638140926876423108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777041538358380664.post-51719454073667196352009-07-03T01:38:00.002-04:002009-07-03T01:51:26.105-04:00Get Money for College

From time to time I will remind you about ways you can get money for college. Finding money for college can be time consuming but let's face it. You need money to get through college. And you need lots of it. So let's find ways to get it. I have some resources on my site to help you find additional sources of money. The link is http://mycollegesuccess.com/money.html. Good luck!

College Successhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15638140926876423108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777041538358380664.post-4890722962402827612009-05-29T17:53:00.003-04:002009-06-11T23:44:34.297-04:00Free Books Online

Hey, everyone likes the word "free". Reading books are great and being able to read them for free is also great. Check out the web site http://www.readprint.com/ to see what great books they have.

College Successhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15638140926876423108noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1777041538358380664.post-21877539257880873152009-05-06T21:47:00.002-04:002009-05-06T21:52:55.735-04:00Get the College Success Book at a Discount - But Hurry!

Barnes and Noble is offering a 10% discount on books so you can purchase The Secret to College Success at a discount. Here's the link to the coupon code--http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/affiliate-coupon/379000463?lkid=J28009224&pubid=K84208.Here's the link to the book at BN.com http://search.barnesandnoble.com/The-Secret-To-College-Success/Bruce-Gibbs/e/9780615192567/?itm=1Purchase several

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