Archive for June, 2014


College/University Acceptance Congratulations

Graduating students who plan to go to college or seek further education in Medical or other schools begin making their applications as soon as possible. While it’s easy to search for information on colleges on the Internet, finding the right college can still be a difficult decision to make. Here are some guides to help: College Search Step by Step Students can search by category and get answers and advice. 10 Steps to Picking the Right College Common sense advice for those about to begin their search. 15 Mistakes to Avoid in Choosing Your College Following this guideline will alleviate some of the stresses involved. Since the costs associated with Click to Read more…

Technical School or College?

It’s a decision faced by many young people who are graduating high school and seeking to further their education – should I attend a technical school or college? While a college education typically offers more income potential in the long run, there can be drawbacks that may outweigh the benefits. To help figure out the answer, answer these questions: Are you prepared to sacrifice a minimum of four years of your working life to obtain a bachelor’s degree (more time and costs for a Master’s degree or Ph.D.)? According to the National Center for Education Statistics, only 59% of students seeking a bachelor’s degree successfully graduate within 6 years. Are Click to Read more…

Graduating with Honors

Whether a student makes the Dean’s List, the Honor Roll, or is the Class Valedictorian, graduating with honors is the result of putting in the work and the effort in their studies to reach greatness. Such acknowledgements are always well deserved. Honor Roll high school students usually have a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher. List criteria may vary from school to school. Membership in the National Honor Society is another worthy achievement. The Class Valedictorian is chosen by the high school administrators from the student population. Schools have different criteria for how the choice is made and some choose more than one.  The Class Valedictorian gives the Click to Read more…

LGBT Pride Month: Coming Out

June is National Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month, chosen to commemorate the Stonewall riots in Manhattan, NY in 1969 which began the Gay Rights movement in the U.S. Coming out—short for “coming out of the closet”—is a life changing event for many LGBT persons. There are reasons someone might choose to keep their private life to themselves, including not feeling safe or fear of rejection. For many, coming out to family and friends means having the freedom to no longer hide an essential part of who you are. Greeting Card Universe offers one of a kind  Coming Out Cards to the LGBT community to celebrate those individuals who Click to Read more…

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