College Access Center http://www.collegeaccesscenter.org College Review Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 The Best Business Colleges On the West Coast http://www.collegeaccesscenter.org/2013/04/04/the-best-business-colleges-on-the-west-coast/ http://www.collegeaccesscenter.org/2013/04/04/the-best-business-colleges-on-the-west-coast/#comments Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.collegeaccesscenter.org/?p=20 Many folks are wondering what to do after they have completed their bachelor’s degrees. While some graduates go straight into the workforce, others have plans to attend a post-graduate business school. If you live on the west coast or would like to obtain your master’s degree in the sunny state of California, take a look at these top three business colleges on the west coast:

The Stanford Graduate School of Business

The Stanford Graduate School of Business, located in Stanford, California is one of the most highly respected business schools in the world.Never heard of this before? Get up to speed here. They have a variety of graduate business programs that can be catered to the needs of their students; including finance, entrepreneurship and management. Many well respected figures in the fields of politics and business have graduated from Stanford.

The UCLA Anderson School of Management

The UCLA Anderson School of Management offers graduate degrees in business management, financial engineering and global perspectives. Their unique school offers graduate students the chance to study business as it relates to a specific portion of the world; including the Americas and the Asia Pacific region.

University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business

Berkeley’s Haas School of Business is located in the heart of the Bay Area. Its unique staff integrates the latest technology with innovative business ideals to prepare graduate students for the real world. They maintain a staff that includes a number of Nobel Peace Prize winners.

]]> http://www.collegeaccesscenter.org/2013/04/04/the-best-business-colleges-on-the-west-coast/feed/ 0 Reviewing Colleges – Things to Look Out For http://www.collegeaccesscenter.org/2012/07/19/reviewing-colleges-things-to-look-out-for/ http://www.collegeaccesscenter.org/2012/07/19/reviewing-colleges-things-to-look-out-for/#comments Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.collegeaccesscenter.org/?p=19 There are a number of things that factor into reviewing a college, but one of the biggest things you need to take into consideration is what YOU want to get out of the experience. Once you know what you want, you can start gauging your needs to the various offerings of colleges all over the world. You’ll need a good internet connection which is easy enough if you got yours through www.clearwirelessinternet4g.com/ or the like, because there are lots of colleges out there and you want to make sure you take the time to really study what they have to offer.

For starters, you will want to take a look at the curriculum. If you know what you want to major in, that can make your search a little easier, however, if you are unsure or on the fence, a liberal arts school might work just as well. Plus you can always transfer if this college doesn’t have what you want. You should also find out a little bit about the professors employed at the university and how they run their classes. Every professor has a unique teaching style and you want to make sure you are getting the most out of your education. And, of course, look into financial aid programs offered and make sure you can afford the education.

]]> http://www.collegeaccesscenter.org/2012/07/19/reviewing-colleges-things-to-look-out-for/feed/ 0 The Best Business Colleges On the East Coast http://www.collegeaccesscenter.org/2012/05/12/the-best-business-colleges-on-the-east-coast/ http://www.collegeaccesscenter.org/2012/05/12/the-best-business-colleges-on-the-east-coast/#comments Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.collegeaccesscenter.org/?p=14 For continuing education after high school, some people already know what college they wish to attend. Others are undecided and need to do research to locate the proper institution to fulfill their career plans. This is true for students who live on the East coast as well as the West coast.

If this is your case, the best way to find a school that will fulfill your expectations is to research review articles of different colleges and universities that offer the courses needed. For a student interested in a particular area of business, for example, concentration should be made on finding a college that has a wide range of academic courses in that subject.

Some of these colleges have an extensive array of career opportunities with tailored programs to meet this objective. Others have a more concentrated curriculum. By studying the various college review courses it will be easy to locate one that will fill your exact needs.

These colleges appear in various regions of the country. Many times it is possible to find one that is not far from home, which can make a tremendous impact on college costs. Finding a college that fits in with your plans and has convenient housing arrangements, excellent teachers, good programs, and high tech equipment is important to be able to complete your college education and embark on a profitable career.

]]> http://www.collegeaccesscenter.org/2012/05/12/the-best-business-colleges-on-the-east-coast/feed/ 0 The Liberal Arts Colleges of the Southern States http://www.collegeaccesscenter.org/2012/05/09/the-best-liberal-arts-colleges-in-the-southern-states/ http://www.collegeaccesscenter.org/2012/05/09/the-best-liberal-arts-colleges-in-the-southern-states/#comments Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 www.collegeaccesscenter.org http://www.collegeaccesscenter.org/?p=13 There are several excellent liberal arts colleges in the southern United States. Within the large state of Texas alone, many public and private universities have highly ranked liberal arts programs, including: Baylor University, a private Baptist school in Waco; Rice University in Houston, which is the most selective college in Texas; the University of Texas at Austin, one of the largest public universities in the nation; and Texas A&M at College Station.

Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama is a public school that has over 140 programs of study and a strong chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. For those seeking a religious based school, choices include: Belmont University, a Christian school in Nashville, Tennessee; Loyola University New Orleans, which is Catholic; Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas; and Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas.

Several well known colleges in the south are consistently ranked among the top liberals arts schools in the nation, including: Duke University in North Carolina, which is also one of the nation’s top private universities; Florida State University in Tallahassee; the College of William and Mary in Virginia, the second oldest college in the country; and the University of Georgia in Athens, which has a highly regarded honors program for excellent students.

]]> http://www.collegeaccesscenter.org/2012/05/09/the-best-liberal-arts-colleges-in-the-southern-states/feed/ 0 Check Out These Liberal Arts Colleges In the Northern States http://www.collegeaccesscenter.org/2012/05/07/the-best-liberal-arts-colleges-in-the-northern-states/ http://www.collegeaccesscenter.org/2012/05/07/the-best-liberal-arts-colleges-in-the-northern-states/#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 www.collegeaccesscenter.org http://www.collegeaccesscenter.org/?p=12 The Northern part of the United States is certainly blessed with an abundance of highly rated liberal arts colleges. Two of the top ranked liberal arts colleges in the North are both located in the state of Minnesota.

Carleton College located in the small town of Northfield, Minnesota is one of the highest rated liberal arts colleges in the entire United States. In fact, U.S. News and World Report has placed Carleton College in its top ten list of all liberal arts colleges in America.

According to Carleton College’s website, the current student enrollment is just under two thousand students. Carleton provides small average class sizes of under twenty students. The college maintains a highly selective admissions process.

Another top liberal arts college also located in Minnesota is Macalester College in Saint Paul. This small liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church has a student body of approximately two thousand. Macalaster is noted for its diverse student body and for the fact that over sixty percent of its graduating students go on to pursue additional education beyond the bachelor’s degree level. Macalester College is one of the most selective colleges in the country with an admission rate of only thirty-two percent.

]]> http://www.collegeaccesscenter.org/2012/05/07/the-best-liberal-arts-colleges-in-the-northern-states/feed/ 0 The Best liberal Arts Colleges On the West Coast http://www.collegeaccesscenter.org/2012/05/04/the-best-liberal-arts-colleges-on-the-west-coast/ http://www.collegeaccesscenter.org/2012/05/04/the-best-liberal-arts-colleges-on-the-west-coast/#comments Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 www.collegeaccesscenter.org http://www.collegeaccesscenter.org/?p=11 For students who are not exactly sure of their college major and career goals, a liberal arts college can be an good choice because of the variety of programs offered. There are several excellent liberal arts colleges on the west coast. They range from large public universities to small, private, religious-based schools.

The University of California has several branches that are rated among the top public schools in the country, including Berkeley, Davis, Los Angeles, and Irvine. UC is known for its liberal approach to learning and wide variety of majors available such as English, criminology, and health sciences.

For those seeking a Catholic school, choices include: Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington; Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California; and Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California. Most private schools offer generous financial aid packages to ambitious students with high grades and an impressive application. Students should not automatically rule out colleges that might seem too expensive.

Pomona College in Claremont, California is one of the top liberal arts schools in the country. The school offers a very favorable student to faculty ratio and small class sizes. There is also a very active chapter of the academic fraternity Phi Beta Kappa.The hits keep comin’: San Jose State rally rails against increase in student loan rates

]]> http://www.collegeaccesscenter.org/2012/05/04/the-best-liberal-arts-colleges-on-the-west-coast/feed/ 0 Liberal Arts Colleges On the East Coast http://www.collegeaccesscenter.org/2012/05/03/the-best-liberal-arts-colleges-on-the-east-coast/ http://www.collegeaccesscenter.org/2012/05/03/the-best-liberal-arts-colleges-on-the-east-coast/#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 +0000 www.collegeaccesscenter.org http://www.collegeaccesscenter.org/?p=10 Some of the best liberal arts colleges can be found on the East coast. Maine is home to many great liberal arts colleges: they include Bates College, Bowdoin College and Colby College. These are all private colleges with around a 10 to 1 student/faculty ratio. This ratio allows professors to give students one-on-one time and answer all their students’ questions. Courses are tough, and that is why these are some of the best liberal arts colleges on the East coast.

Other colleges include Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania. This is a private women’s college that has a strong academic program. Temple University, Lafayette College, Gettysburg College, Pennsylvania State University and the University of Pennsylvania are other colleges with strong liberal arts programs. Vassar College, Hamilton College, New York University, Excelsior College and Colgate University are all private liberal arts colleges found in New York. Davidson College, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and North Carolina State University at Raleigh are considered some of the best liberal arts colleges on the East coast. Finally, Miami Dade College, the University of South Florida, Florida State University and Florida International University are four public colleges with strong liberal arts curriculums.

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