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Tips for increasing reading comprehension in college students

So here you are fresh into college, and despite having read a few books in your life thus far, you suddenly find yourself faced with a mountain of knowledge bulging out of text and reference books that you need to read and digest in a pretty short space and time. I have to concede, it seems a pretty daunting task, and quite off-putting if you are not a regular reader or someone who has trained himself to speed-read. Read the full article here.

Understand Your Own Intelligence | Argosy University Blog

Three years ago I listened to a lecture on cognition that changed the way I think about intelligence. This is the crux. There are two types of cognition. The first is normal cognition. This is the ability to retrieve knowledge from memory. When you are asked a question on a test and produce an answer, that’s a display of cognitive ability. The second type of cognition is metacognition; the ability to know whether or not you know. Read the full article here.

Argosy University’s Denver Campus to Relocate to New Facility in Southern Denver

Denver – Argosy University announced today that it will relocate its campus to a new facility in southern Denver on May 1. Featuring a larger space, enhanced technology capabilities and campus atmosphere, the new campus offers numerous benefits over its previous location in the downtown area and exemplifies the university’s commitment to providing an outstanding educational experience. Read the entire article here.

Argosy University | Lucid Dreaming for Creativity

In lucid dreaming, an individual is fully aware that he or she is in a dream state. This awareness may empower the dreamer to get actively involved and even exercise control over the events of the dream. Stephen Le Berge, Ph.D. and associates have utilized a psycho physiological approach to confirm the existence of lucid dreaming. To read the full article click here.

Argosy University: College Informational Sessions

Collecting Vital Information Before Entering School

Entering college is an exciting time that requires a significant amount of preparation and planning. The matter of choosing a school demands a healthy amount of research and soul-searching, but several more questions arise once you've made the decision. Attending pre-college information sessions is the ideal way to gather imperative information that will answer lingering questions and help you map out your journey. Information sessions often include discussions on financial aid, admission procedures, and how the respective college will help guide your career choices and education.

Whether you've decided on what school to attend or still need help choosing the perfect school, information sessions will help you make educated choices about continuing your education. The event representatives are there to answer any questions you pose in order to smooth your transition process, so make the effort to prepare questions to ask during the session. If you can't come up with a sufficient list of questions before attending, ask friends, family, or your current teachers for their input. There's a good chance that college alumni have a collection of questions they wish they had asked before school began. If nothing else, the events will be rich with literature on the specific school, allowing you to collect materials that clearly detail how the school can accommodate your needs.

It's exceedingly important to take advantage of your resources before attending college. The more information you collect, the more confident you will be when you first step foot on campus grounds. Confidence will translate well with professors and help you maximize your time at school.

Argosy University hosts Open House events regularly at their 19 campus locations. Keep updated and visit Argosy University Online to view start times at the campus of your choice and RSVP!

Returning to Argosy University

Are you a former student of Argosy University who hasn't completed their course of study, and would like to continue their education with this university? Please read through our readmission FAQ for answers to your questions regarding how to return to school. The opportunity is now, find out who to contact, what will transfer, and more on our Readmissions FAQ.

Flexible Learning Options at Argosy University

Balancing the demands of work, family, and an education can be tough. That’s why Argosy University offers a variety of degree programs in flexible learning formats, including evening and weekend courses, designed to fit your busy schedules.

Argosy University meets our students’ needs by giving them the choice of campus or blended learning. Whatever your choice, you are offered the same quality coursework and outcomes. Learn more about Argosy University's Flexible Learning Options Here.

Success Stories

Students, Alumni & Prospective Students please visit our Success Stories page to view personal accounts of how Argosy University has helped put people on the path to a bright future. Submit your own success stories to our blog today!

Argosy University Celebrates New West Orange Campus

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Argosy University will celebrate its newest campus with a grand-opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Jan. 28 at 601 S. Lewis Street.

The ceremony is open to the public.

Invitees include guest speaker and honorary doctorate of Argosy University, Tommy Lasorda of the Los Angeles Dodgers; Chamber of Commerce officials from Orange, Anaheim and Santa Ana; and presidents of several Orange County junior colleges.

Argosy University Criminal Justice BS Degree Program

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The Bachelor of Science (BS) in Criminal Justice degree program at Argosy University, Atlanta in Atlanta, Georgia, can provide criminal justice practitioners with enhanced critical thinking, communication, research and professional skills designed to contribute to career development, promotional opportunities, and consideration for specialized assignments. The program would also prepare you for possible careers in the various occupational fields of the criminal justice system.

Study Finds Growing Work for School Counselors

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The struggling economy has taken a toll on those directly responsible for advising students about the college admission process.

Nearly half of public schools have raised the caseloads of high school counselors this year, compared with last year, with the average increase exceeding 53 students, according to a study by the National Association for College Admission Counseling.

Deciding on a major? Read on

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Choosing a Major Helps Determine Possible Career Paths

Narrowing down a major from the dozens of available options is overwhelming for students who either find joy in a wide range of subjects, or have not yet found any of the choices appealing. It's best to begin exploring your options, even if you aren't sure yet which university you'll attend or what classes you're taking your first semester. Jumping into a major without researching it will only temporarily relieve the pressure you're feeling from your university, parents or peers to make a decision. Doing so might mean more pressure later on in your college career, when you have to shift into reverse and reevaluate which major will truly make you happy. Get the researching and soul-searching out of the way before nailing down a subject.

Argosy University: Your Word

Let the Argosy University community know what you plan to do, or are doing now, with your degree. What are your word of wisdom for the next generation of scholars?

Discover Argosy University's online communities

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Network with other students on your campus, in your state, or across the globe. Connect with alumni and explore your interests to the fullest through social media. Keep up on the latest Argosy University news, and share your own experiences with others. Celebrate your achievements and support your fellow peers with Argosy University's Online Networks!

What do you want in a University?

Tell us what you're looking for in a University and visit argosy.edu to see if we're the right fit for you! We provide many locations, and flexible scheduling for the modern adult who is juggling a career, family and more. Find out how we can help place you on your path to attaining a higher education.

Online Alumni Community

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Argosy University recently added several features to its online alumni community that will enhance members’ experience and make staying in touch with classmates even easier.

Schools Deploy Arsenals of Sanitizers Against Swine Flu Threat

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Should the swine flu appear at Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary School in Germantown, a veritable arsenal of weaponry awaits. What is your school or college doing to counter the flu virus this season?

How the 'Snow-Woman Effect' Slows Women's Progress

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By Mary Ann Mason

The percentage of college presidents who are women more than doubled in the 20 years between 1986 and 2006, according to the American Council on Education's most recent American College President Study of 2,148 colleges. That is the good news. The bad news is that women's progress has slowed in recent years. The other bad news is that only 63 percent of female presidents surveyed were married, compared with 89 percent of their male counterparts. "Twenty-four percent of women presidents are either divorced or were never married (excluding members of religious orders)," an ACE statement on the study said. "Only 7 percent of male presidents fall into these categories." The report does not mention the percentage who have children.

Colleges Find Creative Ways to Cut Back

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Colleges are cutting back in different areas due to low enrollment rates. What is your college doing to save money? How is it affecting you?

Keeping schoolwork honest

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With the power of the Internet at every student's command, plagiarism has become a more common practice throughout academia. If you need a report on the economy in Thailand for tomorrow's class, but you’d rather stay out with your friends the night before, an already written report found on a website can seem very alluring. Here’s a few reasons why keeping your schoolwork honest is beneficial, not only to your learning, but the academic environment in general.

How are you keeping your school work honest? What motivates you to keep your integrity?