April 2009 archive

CLEP Success: English Composition with Essay

Posted on Monday, April 27, 2009 | 4 comments | Permalink | Read More >>

english clep The CLEP English Composition exam is worth 6 college credits and tests a students grammar, usage, and writing skills. In addition to answering about 50 questions in 45 minutes, the student is required to write a short essay in an additional 45 minute time frame.

The type of questions students will encounter on the test are * Best rewording of sample sentence * Paragraph analysis * Interpretation of a paragraph's thesis * Grammar and usage errors

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CollegePlus! Argentina 2009 Rescheduled!

Posted on Sunday, April 26, 2009 | 1 comment | Permalink | Read More >>

After an incredible experience on last year’s CollegePlus! missions trip to Peru, we are excited to announce plans for the 2009 missions experience. The destination for 2009: Argentina – land of the gaucho, fanatical soccer players, and people with an intense need for Christ.

During this two and a half week trip, you will have countless opportunities to make an eternal impact on the lives of children and teenagers who are hungry for a Christianity that is real. Find out how you can join the team and get involved first-hand in the incredible work of spreading the Gospel internationally.

CollegePlus! students can enjoy a $50 discount off the trip costs!

Trip dates: August 3-20, 2009

Application deadline: June 18, 2009 Click here to find out more!

2009 CollegePlus! Tax Refund Special!

Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 | 0 comments | Permalink | Read More >>

It’s that time of year when most Americans receive an extra bonus check back from the government - OUR TAX REFUNDS! According to the IRS, the average refund in 2006 was $2429.

Now through April 15th, CollegePlus! is offering a discounted tuition price of exactly $2429. That’s right, put your tax refund to work for you. Use this refund to pay for your first year of college—literally!*

Looking for a college scholarship? Be careful!

Posted on Monday, April 13, 2009 | 0 comments | Permalink | Read More >>

discipleship You've seen the scholarship links on the web. "Click here for "$3,000 of Obama bail out money now!" But not all scholarship scams are that obvious. Some try to appear viable but there are characteristics you should be aware of, according to Nate Desmond, blogger at Debt Free Scholar.

Desmond lists 23 scholarship scams that swindlers have effectively used on students and their families.

CollegePlus! Sponsors Dave Ramsey's Town Hall for Hope!

Posted on Thursday, April 9, 2009 | 0 comments | Permalink | Read More >>

Join Dave Ramsey, nationally syndicated radio talk show host and New York Times best-selling author, for a nationwide town hall meeting and discover what’s happening with the economy, how we got here, and where we’re going.

The meeting, titled Town Hall for Hope, will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 8 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. CDT. Ramsey will be broadcasting this meeting to thousands of locations across the country for the public to attend free of charge.

CollegePlus! Grad Publishes Book!

Posted on Monday, April 6, 2009 | 1 comment | Permalink | Read More >>

discipleship Alan Melton, a CollegePlus! grad, writer, and ministry leader in South Carolina, has recently published Disciple Like Jesus For Parents, a book that challenges believers to train up the next generation of leaders like Jesus did.

Citing the Barna statistic that as much as 88% of church going youth leave the faith during college, Melton says, "We believe that the root cause is a faulty discipleship process that has been used by most Christian parents for decades."