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Colleges at the MOACAC St. Louis Spring College Fair Colleges attending the Missouri Association for College Admission Counseling Spring College Fair from 1-3 p.m.

April 23 include: • Arizona State University • Avila University • Ball State University • Bradley University • Brescia University • Butler University • Carleton College • Clemson University • College of Charleston • Colorado College • Columbia College • Cornell College • Denison University • DePaul University • DePauw University • Dominican University (Chicago) • Drury University • Earlham College • Eastern Illinois University • Elmhurst College • Elon University • Fontbonne University • Furman University • Goldfarb School of Nursing • Graceland University • Greenville College

• The University of Tulsa • Truman State University • U.S. Air Force Academy/Air The MOACAC St. Louis Spring College Fair will be in Force ROTC the John E. and Adaline Simon Athletic Center on Ath• University of Arkansas letic Field Drive at Maryville University.

• University of Central Missouri • University of Chicago Located at 650 Maryville University Drive, the uni• University of Colorado Boulder versity is accessible from North Outer Forty Road off • University of Dayton Interstate 64 (Highway 40) or from Conway Road, east • University of Denver of Highway 141.

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Champaign edu), or bring your GPS. • University of Iowa • University of Kansas and Technology University • University of Kentucky • Missouri Western State • Seton Hall University • University of Memphis University • Southern Illinois University • University of Missouri • Monmouth College Edwardsville • University of Missouri-Kansas • Murray State University • Southern Methodist University City • Ozarks Technical Community • St. Ambrose University College • St. Charles Community College • University of Missouri-St. Louis • University of Oregon • Park University • St. Louis Christian College • Purdue University • St. Louis College of Pharmacy • University of WisconsinMadison • Quincy University • St. Louis Community College • Villanova University • Rockhurst University • St. Mary’s University • Washington University in St. • Roosevelt University • St. Olaf College Louis • Saint Anselm College • State Technical College of • Westminster College • Saint Louis University Missouri • Samford University • The Rocky Mountain College of • William Jewell College • William Woods University • Savannah College of Art and Art+Design Design • Williams Baptist College • The University of Alabama • Southeast Missouri State • The University of Tampa • Xavier University

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Here are some useful tips from the National Association for College Admission Counseling for students planning to attend one of its college fairs.

Before the fair: Answer the following questions and take the following actions to help determine what kind of school would be best for you: • Do you want to attend a two- or four-year institution?

Co-ed or single sex?

• What size school do you want to attend?

• What programs of study are you considering?

• How far from home do you want to go?

• Do you wish to participate in any specific extra-curricular activities or athletics?

• Do you want to attend a school in an urban, suburban or rural environment?

• Do you require any special services (i.e. tutoring, note

takers, readers, TDD or interpreters)?

• Discuss your college plans with your guidance counselor, family, teachers and friends.

• Research your colleges of interest on the Internet and in your guidance office or library.

• Check dates and registration deadlines for college entrance examinations.

• Register before heading to the fair.

• Download and print the

checklist to take with you to the fair.

At the fair: • Pick up a bag and a fair directory.

• Visit with colleges and universities that you feel meet your criteria.

• Talk with a college counselor at the Counseling Center if you have any questions or need help with your college search.

• Attend a workshop.

The information form — a staple of college fairs across the country — has gone digital in St. Louis.

Instead of students filling out a card for every college representative they talk to, students can visit gotocollegefairs.com whenever they have time before a college fair.

At this site, students register one time, then print a barcode for college representatives to scan. The registration allows students to create a user name to edit their profile if their information changes.

The website allows students to let colleges know their academic and extracurricular interests, if they play sports, what types of college they’re interested in and what factors (such as college location or size) are important to them.

The form is a virtual

mirror of the cards found at college fairs.

Instead of spending their time at a college fair filling out several similar interest cards at the college tables they visit, students can spend their time actually talking to college representatives.

The program streamlines the process for those representatives as well.

The online program is free for the student and the school district. Many school counselors use the website to see if students are signing up for local college fairs.

The Missouri Association of College Admission Counseling, a non-profit organization of admissions professionals, high school counselors and educational institutions, is using the system for its Sunday, April 23 Spring College Fair.

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Helpful hints when choosing a college High school seniors may be preparing for prom or getting ready to receive their diplomas, but high school juniors may be spending their time investigating various colleges.

During the spring of their junior year, many high school students study for and take the Scholastic Achievement Test, or SATs. Test scores and applications factor heavily into where a student will go to college, but students must also find a school where they feel comfortable.

Choosing the right college can help a person start off on the right foot. Here are some helpful hints for students when researching colleges.

• Brand-name schools aren’t the be-all, end-all. While the well-known schools, particularly the Ivy League universities, may garner a lot of attention, there are many other lesser-known schools that will provide a quality education.

• Think about school size. Students who thrive regardless of class size may not have to worry as much about the size of a school. Those who like an intimate setting and more one-onone interaction may want to gear their searches to schools that have a smaller population.

• Factor in costs. Part of the decision-making process will involve the costs of going to school. A private university will likely be more expensive than a public institution. Although some students deter paying for college

by taking out loans, keeping the bigger picture in mind — especially the loan payments that will await students upon graduation — can help steer school choices.

• Be honest with yourself. Students

should be honest when assessing their academic history and abilities. Some schools have very stringent acceptance policies and will only accept students who fit a certain academic profile. If a grade-point average or SAT score falls

significantly below a school’s requirement, applying to that school and paying the application fee might not be in a student’s best interest.

• Seek out personal referrals. Students can reach out to alumna of certain schools and get their perspective on a given school. They can then schedule tours at some of the schools that seem the best fits and judge for themselves if the school are right for them.

• Think about personal and academic interests. Some school decisions are made simply by the programs offered.

For a student who has a very specific degree in mind, there may be a limited number of schools that specialize in that course of study. However, a liberal arts major can select among a much greater number of options. Also, students should think beyond academics to the athletics or after-class activities offered.

• Consider a school’s proximity to home. Some students want to be close to home, and others want to be as far away as possible. If getting away from home to broaden your horizons is important, then keep in mind the cost of travel on holidays and during breaks.

While high school seniors are busy choosing prom dates and graduation wardrobes, high school juniors are generally on the hunt for colleges. Scheduling tours and visiting national college fairs can help students narrow down their choices.

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Navigating the learning curve of college visits (NewsUSA) Finding the perfect college is kind of like investigative journalism — you must do loads of research, ask all the right questions and visit the scene to gather first-hand knowledge and experience.

College visits should start percolating in the parental and student lobes toward the end of junior year and the start of senior year. Road trips may be necessary, and several at that. The most comprehensive virtual tours, online chats and Internet research simply cannot replace the experience of seeing real dorm rooms or eating in actual dining halls.

As any tooth-and-nails journalist will tell you about a hot story, parents

should have a strategy for visiting college campuses and getting the most out of each tour.

Richard Bavaria, senior vice president of education outreach for tutoring authority Sylvan Learning, has tips for students and families.

• Cast a wide net. If your highschooler hasn’t done so already, help them compile a list of potential universities. Ask what aspects of college life — sports, extracurriculars, campus/ enrollment size, dorm life, religious affiliations, academic strengths and offerings — are important to them and use those criteria.

• Mark choices as dream, target and safety schools based on your child’s

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academic performance and test scores.

The initial list can be pared down to a realistic number of colleges to visit.

• Get SAT/ACT prep support. If some of the dream schools seem out of range due to unsatisfactory test scores, get your student SAT help from the local Sylvan Learning (www.sylvanlearning.com) tutoring experts or other test tutoring company. The level of competition to get into top schools is more intense than ever. “The number of early admission applications has increased dramatically, with some universities seeing double-digit jumps. To begin the college process, most students applying to competitive colleges now take the SAT/ACT more than once,” said Bavaria.

• Go while college is in session.

Weekends and holidays can be dead zones for college life, which won’t give your student a real glimpse of the campus. Call ahead to schedule tours, and make sure college is in session and students are attending classes so potential applicants see the whole experience.

• Ask smart questions. Encourage your kid to question everyone: students, professors, advisors, librarians, coaches and more. Ask the same questions of different students and professors to compare answers. Parents, remember to hit key topics that students might forget, like financial aid and safety. You can usually trust them to inquire about food selection and social activities.

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Expert advice on student loan repayment (NAPS) Here are two bits of good news for recent and soon-to-be college graduates — and those planning for college — with student loans: • You probably have a six-month grace period after graduation before you have to start making payments.

• While adding a new payment of any kind into your life can be daunting, the vast majority of Americans with student loans do successfully pay them off, due, in part, to the value of their college education.

• These student loan repayment tips can help you be among them: • Contact your servicer. Some students have more than one loan, so it’s best to contact each servicer to discuss your payment options. The servicer can also help identify alternatives if you’re experiencing difficulty.

• Pay every month, and pay extra when you can. Make payments every month. Options to postpone payments typically mean you’ll pay more

over the life of the loan, so tackle your payments now. Whenever you can, pay extra to reduce your interest costs and pay off faster.

• Create a budget. Know how much is due every month and create a budget that’s in sync with the amount due. Get the big picture when creating your budget. Put together a snapshot of all your financial obligations, including your credit cards, car loan, student loans and rent.

• Pay yourself. Build an emergency savings fund of $500 to $1,000 to be prepared for car expenses, an emergency trip or life’s other unexpected expenses.

• Sign up for auto-pay. Automatic payments not only make sure you never miss a payment, but servicers such as Sallie Mae, the nation’s No. 1 financial ser vices company specializing in education, may reduce your interest rate if you pay by automatic debit.

To learn more, visit SallieMae.com.

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Lindenwood’s Program Formats Meet the Needs of Any Student Since its founding in 1827, Lindenwood University in St. Charles has maintained a studentfocused approach to higher education. That is more apparent today than ever, whether that student be a traditional daytime student, a working adult in the accelerated evening program, or seeking the convenience of the online programs.

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With the launch of its accelerated evening programs in 1975, Lindenwood became a pioneer in academic programs for students who need to fit school into their lives along with family and work. With eight regional centers to choose from in the St. Louis region, students attend class one night a week and can accumulate up to 36 credit hours per year.

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Why it’s important to seek college scholarships there are thousands of different scholarships available for students with all types of skills and hobbies. Organizations that offer scholarships can include: • Employers • Companies • High schools and colleges • Religious groups • Professional associations • Foundations and nonprofit Why to find scholarships After all, scholarships are “free organizations.

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Here’s another useful fact: Where to find scholarships Students need not wait till A common misconception their senior year in high school; about scholarships is that they younger students should research are meant only for class valedictorians or star athletes. In reality, scholarships and educate (NAPS) While paying for college can be a challenge, for many students, thousands of dollars in scholarships are available each year. In fact, according to a national study by Ipsos, more families use grants and scholarships to fund college than any other source of funding.

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themselves on the requirements.

Students will be most successful searching for scholarships if they start early, stay focused and do their research.

Also, it’s important to remember to apply for a scholarship for every year you plan to attend college.

How to find scholarships Families can research scholarships online and through their school. Another great resource is the free scholarship search tool at www.SallieMae.com/Scholarship Search. That database represents over 3 million scholarships totaling $16 billion.

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College life tip: Keep your e-image clean Peter Vogt Monster Senior Contributing Writer Some employers are searching the Internet to see if they can catch a glimpse of job candidates beyond their sterling resume or fabulous interview performance. If the two pictures don’t match, that internship or job you’ve been pursuing could potentially vanish.

To wit: • A chemical engineering student at a university in the Northeast was eliminated from consideration for a job opening after a company recruiter Googled the student’s name, discovering, among other things, that he liked to blow things up.

• A student at a school in the Southeastern U.S. was being courted by a small business owner for a key position — that was until the owner saw the student’s Facebook profile, which featured explicit photos and stories about the student’s drinking and pot smoking.

• A recent graduate of a small upper Midwest university was only a few weeks into her first postgraduation job when the boss called her into his office.

He had discovered the young woman’s personal blog, where she had been writing in detail about how miserable she was in her new position. She soon became a former employee.

If stories like these have a faraway, it-happened-to-my-sister’s-bestfriend’s-cousin feel to them — the kind of vibe that makes you skeptical — you’re not alone, according to Jill Wesley, a former Purdue University career counselor who recently became director of career services distance education at Indiana Business College.

“Although some employers are checking profiles, it takes a lot of time and is dull work,” Wesley said. Moreover, “there are also some legal gray areas, and I don’t think any employer wants to be the test case for them.”

Still, Wesley stresses, it’s critical for you to remember that with few exceptions, whatever you put on the Internet is public — and very often available indefinitely. So you need to make sure your online presence is working for you, not against you. Here’s how.

The Job Seeker Self-Audit Wesley and former Purdue colleague Kimberly Shea created a “Personal

Internet Presence Job Seeker SelfAudit.” It’s a handy checklist you can use to see how you might be perceived in your online pursuits. Among the steps it suggests you take: Google yourself: Use the popular search engine to look up your name.

You may want to try a few other search engines too, like Yahoo! and AltaVista.

Does anything potentially damaging turn up? If so, consider contacting any sites where you found the information and ask to have it removed.

Assess your social networking site profiles: Have you posted stories or photographs on sites like Facebook and MySpace that could turn off a prospective employer? Have friends posted any potentially damaging information that could somehow be associated with you? Are you a member of any Facebook groups whose names and activities could be deemed suspect? When in doubt, take it out.

Do a content inventory of your personal web site or blog: Have you written about — thus sharing with the world — any topics or experiences that might give a prospective or current employer pause?

When you’re done, your overall online presence should pass the “would you be comfortable if your grandmother saw this?” test, said Wesley.

Grandma may never really look you up online, but an employer certainly might. What will he discover about you?

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Top 10 money tips every freshman should know Maryville University has been named an Apple Distinguished School for 2016–2018. Maryville was recognized for its Digital World program, which gives students the opportunity to personalize their education in an enhanced technology environment.

The selection highlights the University’s enormous success in creating an innovative learning environment designed to engage students and support their academic achievement.

Through Digital World, all Maryville University undergraduate students are given free iPads in order to maximize and personalize their learning. The program emphasizes collaborative, problem-solving learning and creates a faculty-student partnership that puts students at the center of the learning. In order to support these efforts, Maryville has substantially upgraded its campus technology and is now in the top 10 percent of all connected campuses nationally.

Maryville has also invested in faculty professional development to expand their understanding of best practices for incorporating iPads in the classroom. This knowledge gives them the ability to guide their students by collecting real-time data on learning and create an atmosphere where every student can share and participate in the learning process, and is comfortable doing so.

Southeast’s New Collaborative Robotic Arm Prepping Students for High-Tech Manufacturing A new collaborative robotic arm is the latest addition in Southeast Missouri State University’s Automated Manufacturing Lab to prepare engineering technology students for high-tech manufacturing jobs after graduation.

“We do our best to make sure we are training students on equipment that is relevant to the industry,” said Dr. Brad Deken, chair of the Department of Polytechnic Studies.

The Universal UR-5 robot, programmable logic controller unit and wrist camera – made possible this semester by Toyoda Gosei Corp., locally known as TGMissouri (TGMO) of Perryville, Missouri – now joins five other robotic arms, giving Southeast Polytechnic Studies students experience with high-tech solutions being used in the automotive manufacturing industry.

It’s important for college students to take control of their financial future by saving wherever and whenever they can. Proper budgeting and avoiding unnecessary expenses now can help reduce added financial burdens when they graduate.

To help college students get an early start on securing their financial future, First Bank offers the following 10 tips to build a stronger money management foundation: • Create a budget. You’re an adult now and are responsible for managing your own finances. The first step is to create a realistic budget, or plan, and stick to it.

• Watch spending. Keep receipts and track spending in a notebook.

Pace spending and increase savings by cutting unnecessary expenses, like eating out or shopping, so your money can last throughout the semester.

• Use credit wisely. Understand the responsibilities and benefits of credit. Use it, but don’t abuse it. How you handle your credit in college could affect you well after graduation. Shop around for a card that best suits your needs.

• Take advantage of your bank’s resources. Most banks offer online, mobile and text banking tools to manage your account 24/7. Use these tools to check balances, pay bills, deposit checks and monitor transaction history.

• Be on the lookout for money.

There’s a lot of money available for students — you just have to look for it.

Apply for scholarships, while looking for student discounts or other deals.

• Buy used. Consider buying used books or ordering them online. Buying books can become expensive and often used books are in just as good of shape as new ones.

• Entertain on a budget. Limit your “hanging out” fund. There are lots of fun activities to keep you busy in college and many are free for students. Get the most from your student ID. Use your meal plan or sample new recipes instead of eating out.

• Use only your bank’s ATMs. Avoid fees by using ATMs owned by, or affiliated, with your bank. If you must use an ATM that is not affiliated with your bank, take out larger withdrawals to avoid having to go back multiple times.

• Expect the unexpected. Things happen and it’s important you are financially prepared when your car or computer breaks down or you have to buy an unexpected bus ticket home.

You should start putting some money away immediately, no matter how small the amount.

• Ask. This is a learning experience, so if you need help, ask. Your parents or your bank are a good place to start and remember — the sooner the better.

“It is so wonderful to have companies such as TG that not only advise us on the specific equipment important to them but also help us to acquire it,” Deken said. “This specific robot is important for us because it represents a new trend in manufacturing. Rather than isolating the industrial robot for safety reasons, the safety is engineered into the robot system so that the robot can work ‘side-by-side’ with the workers. This can result in improved efficiency since it can make the most of the inherent advantages of both the human and robot system.”

Students are currently participating in a challenge to use the robot to design and develop a solution for a manufacturing process which they will present to TGMO management later this semester.

The addition of the new collaborative robotic arm comes as Southeast also recently announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering program which will begin in fall 2017.

The program is expected to meet workforce demands and offer access to students seeking STEM education opportunities in southeast Missouri. University officials say the new program will provide much needed access to an affordable engineering program in this part of the state.

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