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A SMARTER WAY TO PAY FOR COLLEGE. Take control of your financial aid experience with this essential guide--the only annual guidebook with line-by-line instructions for completing the FAFSA aid forms! Includes guidance for how to handle the redesigned FAFSA delays. Financing a college education is a daunting task no matter your circumstances--and with the latest changes to the FAFSA and its rocky rollout, it's never been more intimidating. With line-by-line instructions for filling out the FAFSA and consumer-friendly advice to minimize college costs, Paying for College helps you take control of your experience and: * Maximize your financial aid eligibility * Explore long- and short-term strategies to reduce college costs and avoid expensive mistakes * Complete every question on the FAFSA and CSS Profile aid applications to your best advantage * Compare aid offers and learn how to appeal them if necessary Get advice for handling the impact of the 2024-2025 "FAFSA Fiasco"
With the size and scale of modern infrastructure projects continually increasing, it's no surprise that heavy equipment and the skilled individuals who operate them are as in-demand as ever. Those vehicles and pieces of machinery also need to be routinely maintained and repaired when damage occurs, and the individuals responsible for those tasks are also highly valued within the industry.
Advances in medicine and medical treatments are inherently intertwined with the technology that helps propel and deliver those advances. The latest leaps in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, genetics, and nanotechnology impact numerous industries, but particularly healthcare, at a time when cutting-edge treatments are saving more lives than ever and increasing the health and wellbeing of Americans across the country. As medical technology expands, the variety of professions available involving medical equipment grows as well. Jobs within this industry can involve creating and operating important pieces of medical equipment or using medical technology to retrieve diagnostic results for patients. Many different types of careers are available within this wide-ranging industry. From MRI Technologist, to Medical Dosimetrist, plenty of exciting employment opportunities can be found in this field. This volume offers an up-close look into what it's like to work in various careers related to medical technology.
Stop coasting and take control of your career The most successful professionals have clarity and a plan. They live in accordance with their values and know how to pivot in the face of disruption. Yet most careers unfold accidentally, haphazardly, and with too much serendipity. That means lost traction, lost years, and lost opportunities. But your career doesn't have to be that way! Career on Course unpacks ten strategies that will take your career from accidental to intentional. Drawing upon insights and best practices from three decades in professional and leadership development, Scott Jeffrey Miller shows you how to ● identify your professional values ● develop your long-term plan ● define and build your brand ● take control of your career Whether you're just starting your career or you've found yourself stuck somewhere in the middle, this book will help you get your career on course.
College 101: A Girl's Guide to Freshman Year is a comprehensive and authentic guide for girls to everything college from girls who just went through it!
Set yourself up for success as an adult--tips and advice for ages 16+ How do you create a budget? Clean a bathroom? Make a doctor's appointment? If you're feeling a little overwhelmed by the responsibilities of growing up, you're not alone--and the Life Skills Book for Teens is here to help! It includes straightforward advice for handling your money, health, home, relationships, and more so you can take on adulthood with confidence. Life skills 101 for teens--Learn the basics of being independent with guidance on everyday skills like using a credit card, eating balanced meals, and doing laundry. Make a good impression--From giving thoughtful gifts to dressing appropriately for different occasions, this book of life skills for teens is your go-to guide for navigating social and professional interactions like a pro. Consider this--Make smart choices with tips on things to think about when you travel, adopt a pet, make a big purchase, or any other life event that comes with extra responsibilities. This essential life skills book shows you how to live independently and feel in charge of your own life!
Written for students in high school or undergraduate programs, Careers in Healthcare explores a variety of growing fields to help young adults gain a head start in learning more about the many career opportunities available and to help those make a better-informed decisions when selecting a career path or field of study.
Written with professional insight into higher education, Get the Degree Without Losing Your Mind merges personal effectiveness disciplines with study skills techniques to help modern students manage their increasingly busy lives. Today's students are more distracted than ever before. With hacks to help students retrain their brains for maximum focus and concentration, Get the Degree Without Losing Your Mind connects with students of all backgrounds and experience levels, from traditional undergraduate and graduate students to student-athletes and trade school students, especially midcareer professionals pursuing part-time education. Every modern student can learn to become more successful and productive with Get the Degree Without Losing Your Mind. By addressing academic advancement and personal effectiveness through a holistic lens, this educational resource helps students increase their focus, concentration, productivity, and performance without sacrificing other important aspects of their lives. Students who follow the advice in this book will be able to increase their impact inside and outside the classroom while seeking their life's work. Generative AI was not used in the writing of this book. The contents of this book are based solely on the author's knowledge, research, and personal experience.
Provides detailed and need-to-know information on various careers in the highly specialized world of earth science and its many facets. Each chapter provides a wealth of real-world information including A Day in the Life, Work Environment, Education & Training, Earnings & Advancement, Employment Outlook, and Conversations with Real Professionals, as well as contacts for more information. Many different types of in-demand careers are available within this wide-ranging industry, from agricultural engineer to zoologist. This volume offers insight into what it's like to work in the field or in support positions related to earth science. Readers who are interested in pursuing a career in this exciting industry will find the wide variety of job profiles included in this volume beneficial.
Entire months spent on books, hours and hours spent reading and repeating, only to stand in front of the professor and remember nothing more. The goal of this manual is to guide you step by step to a revolutionary study method. Created by students for students, an indispensable tool to turn your study method around and finally become a successful student. A handbook that encapsulates all the techniques and tips used every day by the best students, everything you need to know to study and memorize in the shortest possible time.