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  • ASVAB Practice Quiz 2

    If you want to join the US military, you must take (and pass) the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB).  The higher your score, the more different job opportunities and higher advancement possibilities you will have during your military career.

    Take this short practice test to see how much studying you need before the real ASVAB!

  • ASVAB Practice Quiz 1

    If you want to join any branch of the US military, you must take (and pass) the ASVAB.  Not only do you need a passing score, but a higher score gives you more job choices and can help with advancing your military career.  

    Take this short practice test to see how much studying you need to do before you take the real ASVAB!

  • Best Part-Time Jobs for College Students

    Being a college student is not cheap. And if you are one, you certainly know this! Finding a part-time job to help cover expenses like clothes, food, entertainment and other necessities is a great idea for many students -- as long as you find a job well suited to your college lifestyle. Ideally, part-time jobs that work well for college students are those that:

  • Career Spotlight: Communications

    A career in a communications-related field is a great choice for those who love to work with other people and are detail- and schedule-oriented, creative, and articulate. Those working in a communications-related career may travel for their job, and often they work in an office with colleagues during regular business hours. Some communications professionals work on a freelance basis and may be able to work from home. These careers can be quite rewarding and versatile for the right job seeker.
     

  • Ten Questions To Ask in College Interviews

    As you get ready to apply to college and gear up for campus visits and college interviews, it's important to prepare not only for the questions you may be asked, but also the questions you want to ask of the interviewer. Before you visit the college or university campuses you are interested in, request an interview with a recruiter or an admissions counselor.

  • Reasons to Attend Graduate School

    Choosing to attend graduate school, either to obtain a Master's Degree or a Doctoral Degree, is a serious commitment of time and, in some cases, money. Deciding whether to attend graduate school may depend on many factors for you, and considering carefully your reasons for going back to school should be a high priority to make sure that the realities of graduate school meet with your expectations.

  • Getting the Most Out of a Campus Visit

    If you're scheduling some visits this year to see colleges and universities you may be interested in attending up close, be sure to plan your visit so you can get the most out of your time on campus. We recommend a few tips that can help you take the best advantage of your college or university visit.

     

  • Career Spotlight: The Arts

    A career in the arts is often chosen by those with a drive toward developing their natural talents professionally. Careers in music, dance, visual art, graphic art, theater, and film require tremendous self-discipline and artistic rigor. Those employed in the arts may work very irregular schedules, depending on the projects they are engaged with, or they may work traditional hours if they are employed with an arts organization.  
     

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