Posts Tagged ‘choosing a major’


Wednesday’s Parent: The #1 Question to Ask Before Applying to College

  The new school year is beginning and high school seniors will be making that difficult choice: choosing a college. It’s certainly a process of eliminating the unaffordable ones, the ones that are either too far away or too close to home, and the ones that simply don’t interest your student. But before applying to […]

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Is Your Student Considering a Career in Nursing?

  Obamacare is changing the face of healthcare, and with it the nursing profession. Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering this field. LPN An LPN is one of the most widely-recognized types of nursing degrees out there. LPNs are licensed practical nurses and perform a variety of tasks under supervision of an […]

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The College Major Debate: 4 Points to Steer Teens in the Right Direction

  Parents raise children, and often help pay for college educations, so they feel they have a right in lending their advice regarding selecting a major. However, it’s the child’s future at stake, so they should have a say regarding their interests and passions.  Yet, the wise know that not every diploma earns a good […]

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Hottest Careers for College Graduates

The College Board has posted a list of the occupations with the most job openings between 2008-2018. They get these figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: new jobs being created and openings created by retiring workers or those leaving the fields. I’m skeptical when it comes to any job statistics these days, but […]

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