Artists and College

If you are an artist who wants to pursue art in college, then you probably know that you need a portfolio. Did you know that there are times when many colleges and art schools come together to review portfolios? Check out the dates and locations for a Portfolio Day near you.

A "Major" Advantage to Saving on College Expenses

Want an unexpected way to save money in college? Decide ahead of time what you want to major in. Take time to explore career choices. Head into college or university with a purpose in mind. So many students take over four years to complete college, which can increase the cost by thousands of dollars. All because they go in with no idea of what they want to study.

There are some colleges that even require that you indicate your intended major on the application. This can be quite tough if you haven't thought this through. Take advantage of this free website to help you explore college majors. This tool requires you to spend about 20-40 minutes answering questions. The end result is a list of three to five majors that may be potential matches for you. Just one more piece of the puzzle to help you save time and money!

Highest Paid Bachelor Degrees

Still trying to decide what to study in college? Wonder what a degree might be worth? Check out this article on CNBC to find out what bachelor's degrees are the most valuable this year.

A Major Major!

Many students and parents are concerned about jobs and their future. There is an interesting article on the Encarta MSN about the 5 Most Marketable Degrees in 2009 and the 5 Least Marketable Degrees in 2009. Food for thought.

Maybe you are having difficulty deciding what to study in college. Take a look at some of the websites on the sidebar. Or better yet, if you are a student at Richland Northeast, make an appointment in the Career Information Center.