Comments for Countdown to College http://www.countdown2college.net Homeschool through High School & Launch to Life with college scholarships, resume development & real world impact! Sat, 30 Jan 2010 04:34:51 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 Comment on Timeline for High School by Kim Anderson http://www.countdown2college.net/timeline-for-high-school-226.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1960 Kim Anderson Sat, 30 Jan 2010 04:34:51 +0000 http://www.countdown2college.net/blog/?p=226#comment-1960 A lottery scholarship is a random selection from a group of applicants. They just draw your name. A merit scholarship is awarded based on your performance in some capacity measured against the others in your group. A lottery scholarship is a random selection from a group of applicants. They just draw your name. A merit scholarship is awarded based on your performance in some capacity measured against the others in your group.

]]> Comment on Carpe Diem Cadre Recognizes Extraordinary Youth Service by Teens Job Search http://www.countdown2college.net/carpe-diem-cadre-recognizes-extraordinary-youth-service-123.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1959 Teens Job Search Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:30:55 +0000 http://www.countdown2college.net/blog/?p=123#comment-1959 Nice review. Enjoying it very much! Nice review. Enjoying it very much!

]]> Comment on Timeline for High School by Ella http://www.countdown2college.net/timeline-for-high-school-226.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1956 Ella Fri, 18 Dec 2009 06:16:49 +0000 http://www.countdown2college.net/blog/?p=226#comment-1956 I needed some help , What is the difference between a lottery scholarship and a merit scholarship? I needed some help , What is the difference between a lottery scholarship and a merit scholarship?

]]> Comment on Online Degrees Get Lukewarm Reception from Business by Kim Anderson http://www.countdown2college.net/online-degrees-get-lukewarm-reception-from-business-512.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1702 Kim Anderson Mon, 29 Jun 2009 05:12:09 +0000 http://www.countdown2college.net/?p=512#comment-1702 Good point about the CLEP exams! And yes, there are good online degrees and bad ones. I hate to see homeschoolers duped into wasting their time and effort on a bad one when good ones are available. I hope that this article gives people the tools to evaluate the programs that are out there, and gives them an understanding of what businesses are looking for when they vet a degree. In fact, I'm shopping for some online options for my son. I'd be glad to learn more about what you offer. Good point about the CLEP exams! And yes, there are good online degrees and bad ones. I hate to see homeschoolers duped into wasting their time and effort on a bad one when good ones are available. I hope that this article gives people the tools to evaluate the programs that are out there, and gives them an understanding of what businesses are looking for when they vet a degree.

In fact, I’m shopping for some online options for my son. I’d be glad to learn more about what you offer.

]]> Comment on Online Degrees Get Lukewarm Reception from Business by Wanda Burdick http://www.countdown2college.net/online-degrees-get-lukewarm-reception-from-business-512.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1701 Wanda Burdick Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:05:12 +0000 http://www.countdown2college.net/?p=512#comment-1701 I agree that the college needs to be accredited, and people need to check to make sure it is accredited, but many online colleges are accredited. Also many familes are opting to obtain college credit though CLEP exams, which is totally proctored by a college or university and is a very credible resource ( go to www.collegeboard.com) I think it is wrong to assume that most online degrees are not accredited or credible and that employers do not accept the degree. I have assisted many homeschoolers in obtaining their degree online in order to accelerate the time and lessen the cost of a degree. It works and many of these same students are accepted at prestigious graduate schools and are employed by government agencies. Maybe both sides should be reviewed. I agree that the college needs to be accredited, and people need to check to make sure it is accredited, but many online colleges are accredited. Also many familes are opting to obtain college credit though CLEP exams, which is totally proctored by a college or university and is a very credible resource ( go to http://www.collegeboard.com) I think it is wrong to assume that most online degrees are not accredited or credible and that employers do not accept the degree. I have assisted many homeschoolers in obtaining their degree online in order to accelerate the time and lessen the cost of a degree. It works and many of these same students are accepted at prestigious graduate schools and are employed by government agencies. Maybe both sides should be reviewed.

]]> Comment on God Rewards the Work by Marcus Goodyear http://www.countdown2college.net/god-rewards-the-work-87.htm/comment-page-1#comment-1547 Marcus Goodyear Thu, 21 May 2009 21:37:40 +0000 http://www.countdown2college.net/blog/?p=87#comment-1547 That's a good reminder to us all--whether we're looking to move up in our organization, get a better job, or keep our current job. God holds the future in his hand. And I can vouch for the financial opportunities that come for merit scholars. I know a guy who actually made money attending college because of what he was able to get on top of the merit scholarship. That’s a good reminder to us all–whether we’re looking to move up in our organization, get a better job, or keep our current job. God holds the future in his hand.

And I can vouch for the financial opportunities that come for merit scholars. I know a guy who actually made money attending college because of what he was able to get on top of the merit scholarship.

]]> Comment on Sweet Home Sweets by Sherry http://www.countdown2college.net/sweet-home-sweets-69.htm/comment-page-1#comment-280 Sherry Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:39:06 +0000 http://www.countdown2college.net/blog/?p=69#comment-280 Oh, how yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipes! Oh, how yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipes!

]]> Comment on Sweet Home Sweets by Karen W http://www.countdown2college.net/sweet-home-sweets-69.htm/comment-page-1#comment-279 Karen W Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:33:13 +0000 http://www.countdown2college.net/blog/?p=69#comment-279 Those pecan caramels sound amazing! Those pecan caramels sound amazing!

]]> Comment on Sweet Home Sweets by Kate http://www.countdown2college.net/sweet-home-sweets-69.htm/comment-page-1#comment-278 Kate Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:48:39 +0000 http://www.countdown2college.net/blog/?p=69#comment-278 Thanks for the comments on my post. I like that you noticed the tie between my love for dark chocolate and the way God leads us through life! I have been experimenting with something lately that might make your pecan caramels either easier or better. You put a can of sweetened condensed milk in a pot and cover it with water (you can do as many as you can fit in your pot). Boil it for three hours, making sure that the can is always completely covered. It caramelizes in the can and becomes a soft caramel (officially it is called dulce de leche). All you would have to do after that is spread it out on a pan and proceed with your recipe. I have also tried making it in the crockpot on low for 8 hours and it was a very spreadable consistancy. If you want more info I can direct you to some websites. Thanks for the comments on my post. I like that you noticed the tie between my love for dark chocolate and the way God leads us through life! I have been experimenting with something lately that might make your pecan caramels either easier or better. You put a can of sweetened condensed milk in a pot and cover it with water (you can do as many as you can fit in your pot). Boil it for three hours, making sure that the can is always completely covered. It caramelizes in the can and becomes a soft caramel (officially it is called dulce de leche). All you would have to do after that is spread it out on a pan and proceed with your recipe. I have also tried making it in the crockpot on low for 8 hours and it was a very spreadable consistancy. If you want more info I can direct you to some websites.

]]> Comment on Sweet Home Sweets by deldobuss http://www.countdown2college.net/sweet-home-sweets-69.htm/comment-page-1#comment-277 deldobuss Wed, 03 Dec 2008 17:01:03 +0000 http://www.countdown2college.net/blog/?p=69#comment-277 I never knew what sugar plums were, and that they were so simple!! Great recipes! I never knew what sugar plums were, and that they were so simple!! Great recipes!

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