College Prep News

Career Advice

JasonC — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 17:00:08 +0000

Craig Ratzlaff, a professional career counselor, gives advice about choosing a career. Discover the steps to follow and tools available to help you find the right career.

Nebraska College Fairs

Mikeb — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:58:08 +0000

Learn what to expect when attending a College Fair, and how to register for a barcode to streamline your visit.

Transition to College

bruceb — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:26:43 +0000

Feeling uncertain about what to expect in college? Listen in as Lindsay gives advice from her perspective as a college sophomore. She’ll talk about finding a major and budgeting your time and your money.

Advice for Adult Learners

Triciad — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 15:13:25 +0000

Learn how an adult learner juggled work, school and family to pursue a college degree. It’s not easy, but with a strong support system, financial aid, and determination, college is possible!

Push Yourself: Advice for 8th – 10th Grade Students

bruceb — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:25:11 +0000

College doesn’t just happen, you need to push yourself by taking the tough classes, learning how to study, and getting involved in extracurricular activities. Listen in and learn how to prepare for college, now!

Go.Visit.College!

bruceb — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:23:48 +0000

EducationQuest joined Governor Heineman and education leaders to promote the importance of campus visits – and how they can help you find the right fit for college. Listen in and learn about the Go.Visit.College! campaign.

College Prep for 8th, 9th and 10th graders

bruceb — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 16:20:47 +0000

KnowHow2GO is a national college access program that provides four steps 8th, 9th and 10th graders should follow to prepare for college. Listen to college student Tiffany Mewes-Dunn as she talks to Delmer Esters about the four steps and college Read More…

ACT/SAT entrance exams

bruceb — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:19:18 +0000

Learn about the ACT/SAT entrance exams, how colleges use the scores for admission and scholarship decisions, and tips on improving your test scores.

Getting Started: Advice for Adult Learners

bruceb — Thu, 27 May 2010 16:17:45 +0000

Listen in as Treve Florom asks Jodi Vanden Berge how adult learners can prepare for college. Jodi talks about setting educational goals, the types of degrees available; finding a school that accommodates busy schedules; and ways to pay for college.

Junior Spring Timeline

bruceb — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:16:26 +0000

Delmer Esters interviews Marron Keady and learns how juniors can stay on track for college by researching colleges, making college visits, and saving for school.