Getting Started With Going Back To School

Getting Started Help for Single Moms

With so many options for degree programs, majors, schools, and even how to take classes, knowing how to get started can be intimidating. Here, you can find information about how to choose a school and how to decide what type of schooling would work best for you, whether it’s online, a community college, or a traditional four-year university. Also, learn what steps to follow when you get to the admissions and application process after you’ve decided which schools to apply to.



How to Choose the Correct Major Suited for your Interests

May 17, 2012

Simply the thought of college tends to put wrinkles on the foreheads of many; it is quite a stressful and attention seeking task that tends to remain in our heads. There are two different aspects of college that tend to cause us this worry, the social aspect and the educational aspect. Now, lets take a [...]

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Best Nursing Schools in the Nation

September 26, 2011

Becoming a Nurse is a big deal. If you are looking to go to a top school in the nursing field, here is a list of the top nursing schools in the nation. It may be a little hard for many single moms to afford, but if you live close enough to one if these, [...]

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Night School vs. Online School

September 19, 2011

Not sure whether to take night school or online school? Well depending on your schedule and the load of work you have either may be in your benefit.  Now here are some reasons why either may be good. Online School: 1)    There are more programs offered.  Online school provides more degrees and classes for you [...]

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Write A Compelling Scholarship Essay

September 15, 2011

College can be stressful and demanding and the stress just seems to pile on even more for single mothers. Going to college and taking care of children on your own isn’t the cheapest way of living, with bills, food, and tuition fees. So here are some helpful tips on how to write a scoring scholarship [...]

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Culinary School Scholarship Options and Overview

September 13, 2011

If you are interested in becoming a chef, then a culinary school is the right school for you. What is Culinary School? Culinary school is an institute where you learn the art of cooking! You learn how cook meals and ways to present then in an admirable way. Culinary school is just like any other [...]

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Best Culinary Institutes

September 6, 2011

Are you interested in pursuing a culinary career? Would you like to become a chef? Culinary schools are quite rare because not many schools offer direct culinary courses. Many schools may offer some cooking classes, and that may be enough to land a good job, but there are some culinary schools that are just beyond [...]

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What you should know before applying to a college

August 25, 2011

College can be a big payment, especially for single moms. However, if you know some of the tips and tricks to avoid the high tuitions of some schools, you may save lots of money each year. The first thing to look out for is that you have some savings before going back into college. You [...]

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College Admission Interview Tips

August 10, 2011

An admissions interview is part of the process for most colleges. There are two types of college admissions interviews given, each with a different purpose. Students should be prepared for both. Informational Interviews Many colleges offer an informational interview to students to answer any questions they may have. The interview might be conducted by a [...]

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Enrolling in Community College – Here’s How It Works

July 14, 2011
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Returning to school as an adult can be a little frightening. Being prepared and knowing what to expect are your best defense. Your local community college is a good place to get your feet wet. A good deal of their student body is made up of returning adults and they have the staff and the [...]

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Simple Steps To Choosing The Right Major

June 27, 2011
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How do you know what you want to be when you “grow up”? Single moms may feel the need to go to school, to earn a degree or otherwise prepare themselves and their children for their future. But how do you know that what interests you now is what will excite you as a career? [...]

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