June 2011 archive

10 Cool Volunteering Opportunities

Posted on Thursday, June 30, 2011 | 0 comments | Permalink | Read More >>

Giving back to the people around you isn't just a nice thing to talk about. It should be part of your every day life. Caitlin shares 10 opportunities for you to get involved by volunteering and make a difference. Some of them you will be familiar with but others...well, you'll just have to read and find out.

29 Ways To Stay Creative [VIDEO]

Posted on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 | 0 comments | Permalink | Read More >>

It isn't hard to get creative. There's always something that will set off your imagination. But what about staying creative? How do you make sure that happens? Caitlin shares a video with "29 Ways to Stay Creative."

DSST for Dummies

Posted on Thursday, June 23, 2011 | 0 comments | Permalink | Read More >>

DSST DSST (or DANTES) tests are a fantastic credit by examination tool, but are virtually unknown in mainstream educational circles. In this post we remove the mask, delve into the gritty details, and generally dispel the rumors regarding this incredibly useful testing format.

You Might Not Finish Reading This Post.

Posted on Monday, June 20, 2011 | 0 comments | Permalink | Read More >>

CrazyLove What if I told you that you might not finish this blog post? Well that's exactly how Francis Chan starts out the second chapter of his book Crazy Love. Listen in as Caitlin, Andrew, and Luke discuss this most riveting of chapters and how it impacted them in different ways.

FREE College Credit From...FEMA?

Posted on Monday, June 20, 2011 | 0 comments | Permalink | Read More >>

FEMA logo FEMA. Why does that name sound familiar? Probably because you've seen the name in the news, responding to tornadoes throughout the Midwest. FEMA isn't just around to physically help people. They want to help you build a future by offering free college credit. That's right. Free college credit. Keep reading to find out more.

Students From Charter School Serving Latino Community Earn 10% Of Their Bachelor’s Degree

Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 | 0 comments | Permalink | Read More >>

CollegePlus! helps charter school students earn college credit

This is a story of triumph and celebration--a group of charter school students leverage an innovative approach to combining high school and college to earn college credit.

Stop Praying.

Posted on Monday, June 13, 2011 | 0 comments | Permalink | Read More >>

CrazyLove Stop praying? Is that really what Francis Chan is saying in the first chapter of Crazy Love? That can't be right! Andrew, Caitlin, and Luke weigh in with their thoughts on the chapter. Join us as we launch the summer book club.

CLEP in the Summer?

Posted on Monday, June 13, 2011 | 0 comments | Permalink | Read More >>

summer CLEP studying Summer is for vacations, sipping ice water by the pool, and working on your tan. So why would anyone want to study for CLEP tests? Shawn Cohen explains why he thinks you should pour some of your energy into passing some CLEP tests.

You Need To Take a Break.

Posted on Friday, June 10, 2011 | 0 comments | Permalink | Read More >>

Take a break Shunning the pool in favor of the library this summer? That could be a mistake. Jeff Reid is back to tell you why you need to close the books for a few minutes and take advantage of summer. Read his post to find out more.

Crazy Love: CP! Summer Book Club

Posted on Thursday, June 9, 2011 | 0 comments | Permalink | Read More >>

CrazyLove Summer means lots of things to people - camping trips, picnics in the park, lazy days spent floating down the river, and book clubs. This summer, CollegePlus! is hosting an online book club for "Crazy Love" by Francis Chan. Want to find out more? Keep reading!

Win a Book, Start a Business

Posted on Thursday, June 9, 2011 | 0 comments | Permalink | Read More >>

micro-businesses Want to get beyond the lemonade stand? Author Carol Tapp shares insider tips on how to start micro businesses. We liked the book so much that we are giving away three copies to lucky readers! Read more to find out how you can win a copy.

5 Books You Should Read This Summer

Posted on Monday, June 6, 2011 | 0 comments | Permalink | Read More >>

What are you reading this summer? Jeff Reid with CollegePlus! has some ideas for you. The results might surprise you. Read on to discover which books are making his "must read" list this summer. Then let us know which books are making your "must read" list for Summer 2011.