tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56352174978894293572012-01-31T16:44:10.432-06:00The Blog of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Scholarship Advisement ProgramScholarship Advisement Programhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16897401362702099361noreply@blogger.comBlogger2231100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-62934466733126911982012-01-31T16:06:00.004-06:002012-01-31T16:44:10.481-06:00

Graduation is just around the corner! However, this is not the time to get a case of "senioritis", it is the time to prepare for college. So seniors, here are some suggestions on what you need to be thinking about in your last semester as a high school student. Take or Retake the ACT/SAT -you want to get the highest score possible.Apply to ALL of the colleges that interest you.Stay focused on on

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Usually most people think you prepare for college your senior year but this is simply not true. It is never too early to prep for college! Your three years prior to your senior year may just be the most important. Since your student record begins your freshman year this is when you need to get the ball rolling. Take classes that challenge you but don’t overwhelm you and try to maintain good

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Graduating in May? Planning on graduating in May? There are a couple things you might need to take care of before that time comes! First thing you need to do is to see the registrar’s office and get a Grad Check. This will make sure that you have satisfied all the necessary requirements for graduation from your University. Once your grad check is complete, you will need to

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Winter break is over and school is back in session! The beginning of the spring semester is always interesting because it’s a mixture of the old and the new. This semester you are now more aware of your campus but now you are into an entirely new semester with new classes, new faces, and new professors. It may be a little less overwhelming than the beginning of the fall semester but it’s still a

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The Best Buy Corporation grants up to 1200 scholarships each year to high school students, grades 9-12, for $1000 each. The criteria for this scholarship is as follows:Students must be residents of the U.S. or Puerto Rico. Students who live on a military base are not eligible.Students must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA.Best Buy would like for students to be involved in their community and volunteer

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Spring Semester Higher Ed FundingThe spring semester is just now starting and it is time to get your spring funding in order. If you received Higher Ed funding in the fall, the process for spring is quite simple. All you have to do is turn in a copy of last semester’s grades, along with your spring class schedule to the Higher Education Program. If you did not apply for fall funding but would

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Winter break is almost over and it's time to look ahead to the spring semester. Now is the perfect time to organize the fall's course materials and start preparing for the spring. Most of the coursework in your major field is worth keeping, so empty out your binders and file away old papers and assignments where you can easily access them at a later date. Also, clean up your jump drives and hard

Lauren Palmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756731103223063986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-38226808604590891362011-10-27T16:00:00.000-05:002011-10-25T16:31:51.101-05:00

There are plenty of assistance programs available for Choctaw students attending college that sometimes it can be overwhelming. Have no fear though because I am going to tell you a little bit about the programs and ways for you to obtain additional information to put you at ease in no time. Scholarship Advisement Program (SAP): SAP wears many hats when it comes to assisting college students on

Casi Dennis-OU Peer Advisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07074322298088871645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-9777337956836784202011-10-27T15:46:00.001-05:002011-10-27T16:05:51.458-05:00

For those of you who are unable to attend Ivy League and Friends next weekend, Oklahoma State University will be having its annual Native American High School Visitation Day on November 4, 2011. This event will be hosted by members of the Native American Student Association (NASA). High school juniors and seniors will have the opportunity to spend the day on OSU's beautiful campus and see all

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On November 9, 2011, Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, OK will hold its annual Native American Student Visitation Day, held on the same day as the SE Live Open House. Visitation Day is a great way for a student to catch a glimpse of the campus life. Students participating in the SE Native Visitation Day will get the chance to tour the campus, meet with Admissions and Financial Aid

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Before you know it, Ivy League will be here! If you haven’t registered yet, you still have time. Just click here!  You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity to meet with representatives from nearly 40 selective undergraduate and graduate programs and attend educational sessions with key information for students and parents on how to get into college...as well as how to pay for it! Once

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The Choctaw Nation's Scholarship Advisement Program offers many great resources for high school and undergraduate students, but due to an increasing number of Choctaws attending graduate school we have expanded our program to include more graduate resources.The ACT or SAT is to undergradute admissions like the GRE or GMAT is to graduate admissions. If you've considered grad school, then you must

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Ivy League & Friends is the 4th annual recruiting event for promising Choctaw students, Native American education organizations, and representatives from the nation’s most selective undergraduate and graduate programs, with more than 40 universities expected to attend. Students and their parents can meet 1-on-1 with recruiters from undergraduate and graduate programs, share their experience and

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Oklahoma Christian University has partnered with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma to offer a new M.B.A. scholarship program for tribal members. According to Dr. Ken Johnson, chair of the Graduate School of Business at OC, “This scholarship program will encourage and assist tribal members in seeking an advanced degree, which can be extremely beneficial in not only finding employment, but enhancing

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The Tina Willis Memorial Scholarship is a $500 one-time scholarship that is available to Choctaw students who are majoring in Criminal Justice or Social Work. To be eligible for this scholarship students must be an enrolled member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and must be a member of the Scholarship Advisement Program. Students must also be a resident of the 10 1/2 counties.If you do not have

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To best understand the scholarship component of SAP, it is best to sort it into two categories. The first category is comprised of “Competitive Scholarships”. These scholarships are developed by Choctaw Nation with the help of private donors. Each is competitive in nature and available only to those members of the Scholarship Advisement Program. How do I apply? Consideration for the competitive

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Have you felt that midterm strain yet? Every class giving a test, assigning a paper, or requiring a group project...maybe it's all of this in conjuction with the awesome OSU football season this year! Perhaps your family is wanting you to come home more often, but let's face it, you have a ton of homework and other commitments that require your time also. So how exactly do you make it through all

Chelsea Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01395907534194180334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-42298264890368298742011-09-26T23:38:00.000-05:002011-09-26T23:38:36.990-05:00

You can survive your freshman year of college with few battle scars. The tips and advice I have to offer come from my experiences of doing everything wrong. I went away to college; just two hours away, but trust me it felt like ten hours. I knew very few people, and within about two weeks I had completely closed myself off. I began to feel like my dorm and campus were the edge of the earth, but

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The Vanguard Minority Scholarship Program provides merit-based scholarships of up to $10,000 to students entering their junior or senior year of college during the 2012 school year. The program's goal is to remove financial barriers for minority students who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership potential. Students must be pursuing studies in business, finance, economics, or accounting.

Jessi Collins - EOSC Peer Advisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387829557029688398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-18000486739731508902011-09-22T21:17:00.000-05:002011-09-22T21:17:35.221-05:00

As a college student money can be tight. This is just how the cookie crumbles but don’t be discourage because I have a few secrets up my sleeve. These secrets will help you save money but keep you looking good all at the same time.   Girls I really don’t mean to pick on you but I am going to have to just because I am a girl and I know how these things work. First of all, every time you go

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The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation is a group that works on behalf of the Coca-Cola company. The foundation awards scholarships high school seniors for the duration of their college career. The purpose for this scholarship is to "reward leadership and excellence as exemplified through academic achievement and extra curricular activities, including commitment to community service". If you have ever

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Personal branding is a self-help management technique whereby people market their lives and careers as brands. Branding isn't just for businesses and celebrities, it's a process to position yourself for success using similar strategies.There is a lot of literature on the topic such as this website http://mashable.com/2009/02/05/personal-branding-101/ that lists steps and methods to create your

Lauren Palmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756731103223063986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-10338602624768069972011-09-17T00:24:00.000-05:002011-09-17T00:24:34.352-05:00

WINS provides participants with the hands on learning experience of a professional DC internship. Students learn by doing in a fast-paced real-world setting at a wide range of federal agencies and private sector and American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian organizations. Participants intern at an agency for 35-40 hours each week. In addition, as part of the Internship Seminar, each student

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This internship program offers students a unique experience to receive firsthand experience in health promotion and health education. The program has been designed to provide students with practical experiences in public health related to the core competencies of health education and to introduce the students to the essentials of public health. This is a great opportunity for students that are

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The Oklahoma Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program is committed to ensuring diversity among the nation’s supply of researchers and educators in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics disciplines. This program is nationwide but has many partnerships with numerous colleges in Oklahoma that include NWOSU, OSU, TU, NSU, SWOSU, LU, UCO, OU, Cameron, and ECU. If you

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We all know that our ACT/SAT score is really important when trying to get accepted into a college or university. Test taking can come naturally for some people, but for others it can cause a lot of anxiety. A great way to help relieve some of this anxiety is by taking a test prep course. Chad Cargill has an awesome college prep course that gives you helpful test taking strategies and review

Chelsea Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01395907534194180334noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-43604048549580489602011-09-05T16:29:00.007-05:002011-09-05T17:48:12.579-05:00

It may seem cliche, the idea of the 'broke college student', but those enrolled full-time in college know that money can be very tight. You begin asking yourself, "What can I do without?". There even comes a point when it becomes a competition with yourself to see how much you can get for as little as possible.Whether you are a freshman moving into the dorms or an upper-classman moving into an

Lauren Palmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756731103223063986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-29790079936354227192011-09-02T16:30:00.000-05:002011-09-02T16:30:08.696-05:00

Princeton Review in a test prep program that helps students improve their performance in the classroom and on standardized tests. Princeton Review has many services such as PSAT®, SAT®, SAT Subject Tests, ACT®, AP® subject, GMAT®, GRE®, LSAT®, MCAT®, USMLE, and TOEFL test preparation programs. These programs will work with every schedule and include classroom courses in 41 states and 21 countries

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Searching for scholarships can be overwhelming, but well worth your while. Scholarships = FREE money! There's never a wrong time to search for scholarships either. The earlier the better, but if you discover a scholarship after its due date, then mark it on your calendar for next year. Here are a few places to start your search:Search Engines - Try joining sites like www.FastWeb.com or

Lauren Palmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756731103223063986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-3172746667417029502011-08-30T17:11:00.000-05:002011-08-30T17:11:35.989-05:00

The Andover Academy’s (MS)2 Program offers over 110 African American, Latino, and Native American public school students the opportunity to engage themselves in the study of English, science, and mathematics at the Phillips Academy for three consecutive summers. Do you want to know the best part? This program is FREE to all of the students that get accepted! Yes, I said, “free!” If the student

Casi Dennis-OU Peer Advisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07074322298088871645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-71448319560107860612011-08-29T22:11:00.000-05:002011-08-29T22:11:35.735-05:00

The Labor Day festival is held every year in Tushka Homma, Oklahoma and this year it will begin on Thursday, September 1 and will end on Monday, September 5. I encourage everyone to come out and enjoy all of the great festivities that are offered this year. These festivities include everything from a fast pitch tournament, to a Pow Wow, to free carnival rides and concerts. Trust me, there will be

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An easy place to start when looking for an on campus organization is by looking for clubs that relate to your major. This will be beneficial to you because it can give you hands-on experience in your field that you may not have otherwise had. Another way to find organizations on campus is by looking for those that are focused on things that you are passionate about. When you are genuinely

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The PSAT or the practice SAT is given to every student at their high schools during the fall of their 11th grade year. The PSAT is the first step in a student's course towards preparing for college entrance tests as well as hopefully jumping on the course to the National Merit Scholarship. The PSAT allows students to view their strengths and weaknesses on skills necessary for college coursework

Lauren Palmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756731103223063986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-64607981501002927482011-08-25T17:51:00.000-05:002011-08-25T17:51:26.440-05:00

Stress is an unavoidable part of life. It has helped humans survive for thousands of years, and it keeps us on our toes in dangerous or critical situations. However, too much stress can cause potentially serious physical and mental health problems. The good news is that stress is usually manageable if you can recognize and take control of stressful situations. You can’t avoid stress, but you can

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Many college students have the choice to work under the Federal Work Study (FWS) program or to hold a standard part-time job. Deciding which job would best suit you can be a tough decision. I am going to discuss some of the differences between the FWS program and a regular part-time job, hopefully this will answer any questions that you may have. Work Study Available to graduate and

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Hi, I'm Lauren! I have worked for Scholarship Advisement since 2006 when I was a Peer Advisor at the University of Oklahoma. I graduated in 2009 with my B.S. in Mathematics Education. I then moved to Iowa City, IA with my husband to pursue graduate degrees; mine in educational policy and his in video production. I've been teaching high school and junior high math the past two years as well as

Lauren Palmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756731103223063986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-6259473423318058542011-08-22T21:09:00.000-05:002011-08-22T21:09:30.187-05:00

Parents, you can get involved in many ways with your child’s college search but there is one thing that needs to be done before you dive right in. Make sure to sit down with your daughter/son and find out what he/she wants from their college experience. Remember that you are not the one applying to college. It is important to listen to your child, and gather their thoughts and ideas about what

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On the average, students should spend about 2 hours of study for each hour of class time. For example, if you are carrying 12 credits in a semester, you should allow 24 hours per week for study (this includes time for reading, writing papers, preparing projects, and for test preparation). Once you have found the time to study, commit to a time and place that meets your needs. In order to do this,

Jessi Collins - EOSC Peer Advisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387829557029688398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-3148351428735621582011-08-19T15:01:00.006-05:002011-08-19T15:34:47.513-05:00

Halito! My name is Chelsea Porter and I am the new Choctaw peer advisor at Oklahoma State University. To start things off, I would like to tell you a little about myself. Until recently, I have lived in Durant, Oklahoma, my whole life. I graduated from Durant High in 2010, and I am now a sophomore business student at Oklahoma State University. I am a member of the Nu chapter of Kappa Delta

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When you apply to college your application goes through the admissions department where admissions officers ultimately decide if you meet the criteria to attend that college. Colleges are looking at your ACT scores, SAT scores, GPA, and class ranking. For example, the University of Oklahoma has many ways you can be admitted: 1) 3.00 GPA & top 25% of class, 2) 24 ACT score & 3.00 GPA, 3) 24 ACT

Lauren Palmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756731103223063986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-62899677914786661372011-08-17T12:14:00.002-05:002011-08-17T12:14:00.860-05:00

Do you always get nervous before you take a test? I know I use to. There are a few simple ways to reduce your test taking anxiety. Being well prepared for the test is the best way to reduce your anxiety. Also, try to space out your studying over a few days or weeks and continually review class material. Don't try to learn everything the night before because when test time comes you won’t remember

Jessi Collins - EOSC Peer Advisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387829557029688398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-28720653321206323802011-08-16T17:00:00.004-05:002011-08-18T15:15:09.916-05:00

Visiting a college campus is a great way to discover what the college and the students are like. It is sometimes hard to get a feel for what type of school you are looking at when you are just exploring their website on the internet. Being able to be on the campus and in the atmosphere that you would actually be in if you were a student, gives you the ultimate experience. However, I know that

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Earning college credit while still in high school is an effective way to kill two birds with one stone. With the rising costs of tuition, nationwide, it is imperative for college bound students to find ways to save money. Eliminating as many college classes before you step onto a college campus is the most cost effective decision you can make in lessening the tuition burden. Furthermore, the

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Soon you will be accepted to college, but how do you figure out how to pay for it? Financial aid deadlines vary college to college but most schools require students to file their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is used to qualify students for grants, loans, and other forms of college aid. Applying on time is crucial to ensuring students have the opportunity to receive

Jessi Collins - EOSC Peer Advisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387829557029688398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-23763019021012340132011-08-12T13:48:00.001-05:002011-08-12T14:39:23.828-05:00

Believe it or not, students can be in college and healthy, all at the same time. The keys to keeping a healthy lifestyle are time management and a little bit of self-control. Now you are probably wondering what exactly do I mean by these two things in relation to a healthy lifestyle. Well sit back and relax because I am going to explain precisely what I mean.  Time management is a key element

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The scholarship process depends on the type of scholarship you are applying for. If you are applying for a scholarship that pays the big bucks, then you are almost guarnteed to have an interview before being awarded the scholarship. Those who give out scholarships want to make sure what they've read about you on your application holds true in a face-to-face meeting. Interviews are not to be

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Finding the perfect college can be tricky if you don’t know where or how to look. Lucky for you though, I am going to help you along with the World Wide Web to make this college searching experience as easy as possible. Now before you begin viewing the websites that I have listed below, I want you to remember just a few things first. Keep in mind when researching online that every school is going

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GET INVOLVED!!! The more stuff you participate in the better experience you will get. It’s that simple. One of the best ways to get to know others in college is by getting involved in things that you are passionate about or want to become passionate about. By getting involved in programs, student groups, committees or leadership roles on campus you open up numerous doors of opportunity for

Jessi Collins - EOSC Peer Advisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387829557029688398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-23034888644666040822011-08-06T23:26:00.007-05:002011-08-06T23:59:43.712-05:00

When you move away to college or into the dorm and your surroundings are all different, it's time to find a new study spot. That perfect place where you feel comfortable and can get the most amount of quality studying done. When I was in school at OU my favorite place to study was at Beaird Lounge in the Student Union. There was a particular chair in that lounge that had an end table with a lamp

Lauren Palmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756731103223063986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-57092340751107975502011-08-05T16:00:00.003-05:002011-08-05T22:11:06.282-05:00

Some people hear the word “tutoring” and automatically associate it as being a bad thing. Well I am here to change your mind and let you know that tutoring can be really positive. I have used a tutor on several occasions and it helped me tremendously. Sometimes I just need a little better explanation or maybe I need the lesson a little more broken down then how the professor is teaching it. I

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Since all of you high school students are getting ready to start your fall semester, we thought this would be a good time to remind all of you to look at the College Planning Timeline for our students' in the 9th grade through the 12th grade. You can download it and save it by clicking here on College Planning Timeline or you can view it below. College Planning Timeline: Freshman 9th GRADE

Amy Aplinnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-32589240694675928772011-08-01T12:51:00.001-05:002011-08-02T22:54:51.277-05:00

There are many reasons to look into ordering your used books online. Availability, cost, and speed to name a few but how can you know which places are best? Figure Out Exactly What You Need. There is nothing more frustrating than rushing to get your books and then realizing that you got the wrong ones. Make sure to find out the following information before doing anything else: 1. Full title

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Parking: Parking at OU is pretty crazy, especially with all of the construction that has been taking place. I wish I would have known ahead of time about the Lloyd Noble Shuttle. This shuttle picks you up from the Lloyd Noble Center and drops you off right at the South Oval (middle of campus) and the best part… it’s FREE!!! The only requirement is a valid OU Student ID. After I figured out

Casi Dennis-OU Peer Advisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07074322298088871645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-66160347219558499152011-07-30T20:20:00.001-05:002011-07-30T20:37:00.783-05:00

When should parents begin a college fund? Should parents begin a college fund at all for their children?I'm not a parent, but I am a college graduate whose mother helped me pay for college. I have mixed feelings about how much parents should get involved with their kid's college funding. My philosophy is that kids should do as much as they can to facilitate their own college dreams. Kids can

Lauren Palmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756731103223063986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-32711460545158809072011-07-29T15:00:00.004-05:002011-07-29T15:00:02.019-05:00

It is about that time again, when summer comes to an end and school begins. Ok I really had no intention of making that sound so cheesy but it is the truth. The first day of school is just around the corner and it is time to start collecting the things that you will need in college. Now you are probably thinking… Where in the world do I begin? Well lucky for you, I am going to help you get a list

Casi Dennis-OU Peer Advisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07074322298088871645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-47471451045683676712011-07-29T14:37:00.001-05:002011-07-29T14:38:39.843-05:00

As summer comes to a close and students gear up to begin school in the fall, I get a lot of calls from students who are panicked about paying for college.  Some of these calls come from students who's families can afford to help with their college expenses, but won't.  Now, without me getting into the middle of a heated debate on whether it is a parent's obligation to pay for their child's

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When gearing up for college you usually have the choice of whether to live on-campus or off-campus. I say usually because most freshmen have to live in the dorms just that first year. There's of course a loophole: if you attend college in your hometown, then you typically don't have to live on-campus (it's assumed that you will live with your folks). Either way, you will eventually have to make a

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Strong study skills are essential to succeed in school and in life. It isn't enough to just sit inside a classroom and hope to soak up the knowledge an instructor is presenting and never look at the material again. You must put effort into learning, understanding, and applying the material. The earlier you can develop these skills, the greater your chance of academic success. There are no set

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Whether you want to admit it or not, you’re scared and or nervous about going to college. There’s no shame in it. I’ll be the first one to admit that I was nervous but I put on my big girl pants and acted like I wasn’t. Being nervous about starting college is a normal experience but rest assured most of your fears will probably go away after your first week on your campus.My roommate will be

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Halito everyone! I wanted to take a few minutes to tell you a little bit about myself and about what my role with the Scholarship Advisement Program (SAP) entails. I grew up in a really small town that is located in Southeast Oklahoma called Clayton. I graduated high school in 2006 and then began my college journey at Eastern Oklahoma State College in Wilburton, Oklahoma. While I was there I

Casi Dennis-OU Peer Advisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07074322298088871645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-28477798591069776682011-07-21T15:44:00.000-05:002011-07-21T15:44:12.589-05:00

The Princeton Review created a new app for the iPad geared to help boost your SAT score. It's available in the App Store at http://www.apple.com/ipad/from-the-app-store/. This revolutionary program allows you to select your SAT score goals, take an assessment to diagnose your strengths in each test category, and finally get a personalized score report to guide your preparation efforts. This app

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Community service/volunteer work is so important, especially during your high school and college years for many reasons. First of all, it looks great on your resume. Whether you are applying for a job or a scholarship, having community service/volunteer work can really make you stand out. Employers, colleges, scholarship donors and/or scholarship committees really like to see that you are

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DON'T miss out on this great opportunity!This scholarship is a $1,000 scholarship created by Captain Teri Scroggins that is offered on behalf of all the veterans of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. To be eligible you must be a member of SAP, be a current Choctaw student at an accredited college or university, and write a 500 word essay on how the war in Afghanistan or Iraq has affected your life

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An online class is a class in which students and instructors communicate via computers. Class assignments, lectures, documents, and responses all take place on screen and do not meet on campus. However some instructors might require you to be on campus to take tests.  Students work on class assignments according to their own time schedules. Don’t think that just because you don’t have to go to

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The best tip I can give you for writing a resume is to start keeping a list of accomplishments and experiences now! Write details down while they are fresh, so you don't have to rack your brain for dates and other specific details later. There are many dos and don'ts when it comes to typing up your resume. Most experts suggest keeping it to just one page. You can find helpful tips online to get

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Contrary to what you might believe, working out can actually be a lot of fun. Do you like to go swimming, bicycling, or rollerblading? What about playing basketball, soccer, golf, volleyball, or baseball/softball? All of these things I just mentioned can be considered a workout but can also be enjoyable. Pick something that you have fun doing and replace it with the standard workout, which is

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Trying to learn how to manage and save your money while in school can be a challenge that often seems impossible. With these guidelines, however, you can set yourself down the path toward financial responsibility without becoming stressed out and overwhelmed with rules, limitations, and details. Have a Budget. Making a budget for yourself will help you not go crazy in the spending money

Jessi Collins - EOSC Peer Advisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387829557029688398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-9269359746251963002011-07-15T16:12:00.000-05:002011-07-15T16:12:46.628-05:00

To make the transition from high school to college a little bit easier, most colleges have freshmen orientation. This is a schedule time when students learn about campus life and are given the opportunity to ask any questions they may have before the semester starts. Many colleges require entering freshmen to attend orientation, but if you are going to a college where it is not required, you may

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Let's be honest, the world revolves around deadlines. You have deadlines in high school when writing papers in English class. As you prepare to go to college, you have to meet application deadlines and scholarship deadlines to even be considered for acceptance or funding. Once you've entered the work world (and you're getting paid to do a particular task) deadlines are taken very seriously.Don't

Lauren Palmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756731103223063986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-32936499101426930102011-07-13T15:33:00.001-05:002011-07-13T15:36:00.929-05:00

Have you ever gone to class and looked around to find everyone ready to turn in an assignment but you are empty handed? If I just described an experience that you have had, don’t feel bad because you are not alone. I have had this happen and I know it has happened to some of my friends. There are always so many things going on in high school and college that it is easy to forget the due dates of

Casi Dennis-OU Peer Advisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07074322298088871645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-73444538579703116742011-07-11T23:27:00.003-05:002011-07-12T00:07:05.260-05:00

I am the worst test taker ever! I took the ACT four or five times in high school only to raise my score one measly point each time, which still didn't result into much of a score. I vowed that I would never take another standardized test again...never say never. Two years ago graduate school came knocking and I found myself preparing to take another standarized test - the GRE. I bought myself

Lauren Palmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756731103223063986noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-64209012368256327282011-07-10T22:03:00.000-05:002011-07-10T22:03:10.714-05:00

Picking a roommate can be a very tricky decision, especially if it is your first time. I am sure that most of you have heard the golden rule, “never pick your best friend to be your roommate.” I would say that over all this is a pretty good rule but there are exceptions to it just like any other rule. I have lived with several of my best friends and haven’t had a problem. Don’t get me wrong, we

Casi Dennis-OU Peer Advisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07074322298088871645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-46223330255463953262011-07-09T21:15:00.001-05:002011-07-28T20:26:10.950-05:00

Taking notes in class is probably the most effective way to understand the material your professor presents to you in class. Unless you have a photographic memory or are a super genius note taking is something you’ll need to learn to be successful in college. Follow these tips and you’ll be a note taking fool in no time! 1. Come to class prepared. Always bring paper and something to write to

Jessi Collins - EOSC Peer Advisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387829557029688398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-54561553638720234542011-07-08T21:45:00.004-05:002011-07-08T21:56:44.889-05:00

Not every child will choose to go to college to fulfill their life’s aspirations, but hopefully their choice is actually a choice. Many students lack the knowledge of how to go to college; applying, getting financial aid, choosing a field of study, etc. Parents can remove these barriers by getting more informed themselves while their children are at a young age. Parents can talk about college as

Lauren Palmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756731103223063986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-20340938127224098142011-07-07T13:18:00.001-05:002011-07-07T13:19:30.846-05:00

Playing sports in college can have its pros and cons just like anything else. The main thing is to make sure that whatever decision you make, be sure that the good out weighs the bad. I am going to give you some pros and cons of playing college sports and then let you make the decision that is right for you. Pros: Scholarship money Must maintain a certain GPA Opportunities to travel Friendships

Casi Dennis-OU Peer Advisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07074322298088871645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-77549061288630782602011-07-06T00:01:00.003-05:002011-07-28T20:25:24.275-05:00

I know that choosing a major which ultimately makes a decision about your life is a scary thing. So how do you’re really making the right choice about your major? One way to make the choice is follow your interests. If you like math and science, engineering might be the right career path for you. On the other hand, if you’re unsure about what subjects interest you, pick up information packets

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Joining a sorority/fraternity is very popular in college especially at the bigger universities. Making the decision to join or not to join can be a tough decision or at least I know that it was for me. I am going to give you some pros and cons of joining a sorority/fraternity that can maybe make your decision making a little easier. Pros: It’s a great way to meet people and make lifelong

Casi Dennis-OU Peer Advisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07074322298088871645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-54150967078824680232011-07-01T21:13:00.003-05:002011-07-01T21:18:02.623-05:00

When you head off for college it’s key to make a connection with your university as well as its student body. Most universities have a Center for Student Life usually located within their Student Union that helps students become acclimated with the university and all of its student services. Now, plenty of universities have extensions in these offices for specific minority groups such as the

Lauren Palmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756731103223063986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-54875120866713204252011-06-30T20:03:00.000-05:002011-06-30T20:03:19.243-05:00

Hi everyone! I wanted to take this time to tell you a little bit about me and what I do with the Scholarship Advisement Program. I graduated from Broken Arrow High School in May 2010 and was extremely involved on my high school campus. I was a member of the Science Club, National Honor Society, Yearbook, Key Club, Drug Free Youth, and my personal favorite, FFA. In FFA, I served as chapter

Jessi Collins - EOSC Peer Advisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387829557029688398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-20756414248762668532011-06-29T20:55:00.000-05:002011-06-29T20:55:17.395-05:00

Eating in college can sometimes be very expensive, especially when you are busy and on the run like most college students. I am going to give you a few tips that will help you keep the expense of eating in college as low as possible. My first tip is to make sure and take advantage of your meal plan if you have one. I very seldom went to the cafeteria to eat when I had a meal plan but if I would

Casi Dennis-OU Peer Advisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07074322298088871645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-14840818176968685012011-06-28T23:05:00.006-05:002011-06-28T23:17:10.864-05:00

Some colleges require a specific ACT score for admissions and others require a specific SAT score. Most Midwestern or central American colleges use ACT scores while many East and West Coast schools use SAT scores. The SAT test is a little bit more complex than the ACT having 20 additional Subject Tests. These Subject Tests are required by some colleges such as Ivy League schools. SAT Subject

Lauren Palmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756731103223063986noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-8297950309606815232011-06-27T00:01:00.001-05:002011-06-27T00:01:00.954-05:00

College comes with many different expenses that need to be settled before you begin your time at school. Some families think college means you are off on your own and it’s time to start acting like an adult or they simply can’t help with all of the expenses that come along with college. These expenses such as car insurance, internet, cell phone bills, and so on needs to be discussed with your

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Declaring a major can be a difficult decision for some students. I know that when I first started college I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to major in and it seemed like all of my friends knew exactly what they wanted to do. There were so many choices that I was a little bit overwhelmed. If you are anything like what I just described, you are not alone. Even students that choose a major when

Casi Dennis-OU Peer Advisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07074322298088871645noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-21267384205736584462011-06-24T22:45:00.004-05:002011-06-24T23:17:18.992-05:00

Many resumes spill over onto a second page if your experience warrants extra space. It's important to set your header on both pages to include your name and contact information for many reasons. The most obvious issue that could occur is your documents get separated. Also, employers spend approximately 2 to 20 seconds thumbing through resumes. If they see something they like on a particular page,

Lauren Palmerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756731103223063986noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-40475654482307309352011-06-24T15:58:00.000-05:002011-06-24T15:58:27.624-05:00

Full-time status as a college student requires at least 12 billable hours. Each credit taken usually requires two hours of work outside of class to maintain good grades. Therefore, a student taking 15 credits is already committed to 45 hours (15 hours in class and 30 hours outside of class) of academic work per week. So, the amount of hours you need to take in a semester completely depends on how

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When moving into the dorms there are so many things that you need to get that it can become a little overwhelming. I won’t list everything that you will need but I will hopefully be able to give you a nice starter list. As you begin to buy things and prepare for your move you can slowly add to it as you see fit. Here is a list of things to get you started:  -Shower tote

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When you get to college it’s going to be a whole new ball game. Mom and Dad are not there anymore to tell you to clean your room or do your homework; you are ultimately responsible for you. Since you will be on your own it is very important that you take the time to learn how to do laundry, cook, and clean BEFORE you start college. Depending on how far you live away from school you mostly likely

Jessi Collins - EOSC Peer Advisorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01387829557029688398noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5635217497889429357.post-6547469389879047932011-06-20T21:58:00.003-05:002011-06-20T22:04:47.596-05:00

If you are preparing for law school or even just considering it, then apply for this FREE workshop at the Sandra Day O'Conner Law School on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona. Desired attendants are current college students or recent graduates interested in Indian law. The workshop contains sessions on writing quality applications, resumes, and personal statements. Sessions

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Why learn Choctaw? Why not?! Learn a second language and make it Choctaw! Extend your cultural background into the realm of language. I’ve been in many situations where a Choctaw speaker has begun talking to me in Choctaw and I regretted not being able to respond. The first question a non-native asks when you tell them you’re Choctaw is “oh, do you speak the language?”. Most people associate

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Finding that perfect apartment or house can be very exciting. I know that when I first moved into an apartment I was thrilled because I could not wait to get out of the dorms. Don’t get me wrong, I really enjoyed living in the dorms because you get to meet so many new people, make a lot of friends, and live on campus. However there does come a time when it is nice to get out of the dorms and have

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Your living situation in college completely depends on your university. For example, at my school, Eastern Oklahoma State College, the only options available are a single or a double room which are both with communal bathrooms. On the other hand, OSU which is a much bigger university than mine has many different college housing options. At OSU you can live in a suite with four other people with

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Study abroad opportunities come once in a lifetime, so take advantage while you can! Many college students take full course loads during the fall and spring semesters, which make the summer term a perfect opening to fit in such an activity. Look into your universities’ School of International Studies for college-specific scholarships and opportunities. Also, visit your Financial Aid office to

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Social networking sites can be a great way to catch up with old friends and family and make new friends. However, more and more employers and schools are starting to use social networking sites as a way to look up future employees or future students to see exactly what is on their personal pages. While I have been in college, I have had several speakers from different companies come in and talk

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Of course there is! One site that comes to mind is INeedAPencil.com. INeedAPencil.com is a free SAT Prep Service that is provided by the CK-12 Foundation. After visiting an impoverished school, Harvard senior Jason Shah started this websites to make sure that anyone can have to access to study for the SAT for free and have a good chance of getting into the college of their dreams. On this website

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Phillips Exeter Academy is a 9th-12th grade boarding school located in St. Exeter, New Hampshire (70 miles from Boston, Massachusetts). The Academy’s student body consists of diverse and international students. The Summer School welcomes highly motivated students who are ready to embrace the challenges of a demanding academic program and to undertake their studies with enthusiasm and diligence.

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Choctaw Wellness Centers are a great place for you to exercise without being out in the summer heat. Some of the facilities even have a full size basketball court and batting cages available for the members. There are also a variety of aerobic classes available such as spinning, yoga, zumba, youth fitness, self-defense, and strength and conditioning classes. If you think these sound fun just wait

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Everyone knows that having a roommate is a new experience in college, but what are some ways to make it less awkward living with a total stranger? Contact them! The simplest way to make the situation easier is to let them know who you are and what you’re about. Trying contacting your new roommate via Facebook, e-mail, or text message and discuss things you need for your room and don’t need so you

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Summer is here and it is time for you to enjoy the lake and soak up some sun in your bathing suit. Bathing suit… this can sometimes be a scary word for some people because not only do they have to get into a bathing suit but there is always a lot of great food tempting them this time of year. Before you let all of the good food get the best of you, let me just give you a few tips that can help

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Staying fit doesn’t mean that you have to go to the gym every day and have the same boring workout routine. In case you have forgotten let me remind you, it is SUMMER TIME, get outside and get moving. Exercising in the summer can be a lot of fun because there are so many different things that you can do outside that you aren’t able to do inside. There are a variety of activities that can get you

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Below is a copy of the Princeton Review newsletter that we thought some of our readers would be interested in. Let us know what you think! Are you getting ready to send a student off to college this Fall? Here are a few quick tips to help you deal with financial and other stressors and help you support your student after enrollment. Finances and Budgeting It's no surprise that it's expensive

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