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Financial Aid Process for New College Students

Thursday, April 7th, 2011

Butler University is making headlines with their basketball prowess, but college athletics aside, they’ve created a great video about the financial aid process! Whether you are an adult going back to college or your college bound teen is nearing graduation, this video covers a lot of ground regarding financial aid, the FAFSA, and how it pertains to new college students.

It’s a great overview of the financial aid process – no matter what college you choose! You’ll learn how to access financial aid information online (which is very similar to the process at many colleges and universities) and how to accept awards. Watch Financial Aid and New Student Registration on YouTube or below.

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Facebook College Class of 2015 Pages

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

It’s that time again! My College Guide makes it easy to connect to the college or university that you are planning on attending. These college and university Facebook Pages are official – and give you the perfect opportunity to find out about new student events, dorm housing application deadlines, and connect with your future classmates.

Some may serve as a starting point for college admission hopefuls, for those that are simply curious about the school, or for those who have been accepted! On a few of these college Facebook Class of 2015 Pages you may need to request permission to join the group (when they say admitted students only, they mean it!).

As on any social network, use common sense. Schools can take back their offer of college admission (and yes, it really has happened). Be polite, don’t be afraid to reach out to others, but keep overly personal information to yourself. If you need a bit of guidance, My College Guide has a few Facebook tips just for you!

Acadia University New Mexico Tech
Alfred University New York University
Anna Maria College Nichols College
Arcadia University Northeastern University
Benedictine University Northern Kentucky University
Bob Jones University Olivet Nazarene University
Boston University Oxford College of Emory University
Bowling Green State University Pratt Institute
Bradley University Seton Hall University
Bryn Mawr College Skidmore College
Bucknell University Southern Methodist University
Butler University St. Ambrose University
Carnegie Mellon University St. Lawrence University
Catawba College Stonehill College
Cleveland State University SUNY Fredonia
College of Charleston Tufts University
Colorado State University University of Alabama
Dickinson College University of Chicago
Emerson College University of Cincinnati
Florida Southern College University of Illinois
Fordham University University of Kansas
Gettysburg College University of Miami
Grinell College University of Minnesota
Illinois State University University of Rochester
Illinois Wesleyan University University of Scranton
Indiana State University University of Toledo
Indiana University University of Virginia
Johns Hopkins University University of Washington-Madison
Kansas State University Vanderbilt University
Marquette University Washington and Lee University
Marshall University Western New England College
Michigan State University West Virginia University
Monmouth University Whittier College
Montana State University William Jewell College
Mount Saint Mary College Xavier University

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What Happens to My College Application: Video From Butler University

Friday, January 28th, 2011

You’ve worked hard on your college application. You filled in all the blanks, you have amazing letters of recommendation, and your essay absolutely rocks! Did you ever wonder what happens to your college application after you mail it out? This video from Butler University goes behind the scenes to show you the faces of college admissions at work!

Watch What Happens to My Application (for Early Action and Regular Decision) on YouTube or below. Take planning your college education into your own hands: do the research so you can make an informed decision. If you don’t know what early action is, we’ve got the perfect supplemental reading just for you!

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College Welcome Week: How Bulldogs Settle in at College

Friday, June 11th, 2010
Butler Blue II, the Butler University mascot, thinks you should go to college welcome week, too!* (*No, we can't actually back that up.)

Brad J Ward

We know you’re a little nervous about the first day of college – but My College Guide is so here for you!  You can read through our advice on how to get settled in at college, what to bring to college, and all about college welcome week! We’ll keep dishing out the tips so when the big day finally arrives – you’ll be all set!  For now, check out what college welcome week is all about – from Butler University’s Kristen Raves, the Coordinator for Electronic Communication!

So – why Welcome Week?
Welcome Week is an important time in the life of a incoming freshman.  It is a great way to kick off the fall and get ready for an amazing year.  It is an essential part of the freshman experience at Butler University.

What kind of events and activities make up Butler University’s Welcome Week?
There is a great variety and diversity of activities that combine to make Welcome Week such a success!  Among them are a few events such as Play Fair which gives the students a chance to meet other freshman and make new friends, along with Block Party where nearly all of our 135 organizations are on campus to help get these freshman involved.  The mission of the Welcome Week is to provide programming and information that will help students make Butler University their home.  We want students as involved as they can be right from the start and feel like they have their place on campus from the second they get here.

My College Guide hopes that makes you feel better about that first big leap into college life.  You can see what Butler University’s Welcome Week 2009 was like and sneak a peek at what actual college students are lugging in to college!  The 2010 Welcome Week video won’t be due out until the next month or so (we’ll keep you posted).  But in the meantime, watch the Welcome Week at Butler University Video on YouTube or below.

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