Sunday, January 30, 2011

What effect does a geographic location of a school have on your ability to pass a bar in a different state?

What effect does a geographic location of a school have on your ability to pass a bar in a different state?
I am in Pennsylvania and I have heard there are many law schools here which "export" lawyers all over the East Coast. A. Does this mean that finding a job here would be too competitive, if there are a disproportionate number of law students in the area? Ideally, I want to stay in Philadelphia. B. Do schools train for a particular bar exam? Will a PA school train me for the PA bar? C. Is there a type of federal law training you can get and a bar exam for that? Do you also have to have state licensing? What sort of jobs are there in federal law? Here, we have branches of the Federal Reserve, and probably other federal offices.
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A. It means that because attorney jobs are so scarce people will move to another state in order to get a job in their profession. For those who get attorney jobs in a Federal agency, their home office may be in another location. It is not unusual for law students to come to a big city for their education and then go back home to practice law. The law schools in larger cities have the advantage of being closer to the courts and therefore closer to law firms who hire. Getting an attorney job in any major market (big city, concentrations of courts) is competitive. Law school is competitive. B. The Bar Exam is made up of 2 parts. One is general or multi state and the other one is specific for your state. The vast majority of law school class are taught in generalities -- or more multi state. Some classes in law school will be directed at your state's laws. Remember law school classes teach the history of the law, the theory of the law, how past cases (sometimes back to the 1800s) have influenced the law. They do not teach you how to actually practice the law. You will probably not even know how to file a law suit when you graduate. C. Law school classes will teach you the federal law. Some law topics such as securities law, employment law, patent law rely very heavily on Federal laws. There are also other subjects that only rely on state law. You will probably take a Bar Review course after graduation from Law School and before taking the Bar Exam. The majority of people do. These classes will prepare you for the bar exam. After passing the bar exam you will have a license to practice law in that one state. If you want to be licensed in other states you will be required to take additional state bar exams. Jobs in the Federal sector see www.usajobs.gov

Friday, January 28, 2011

Should I go to University of Pennsylvania or University of Washington for nursing??

Should I go to University of Pennsylvania or University of Washington for nursing??
I got accepted at both the University of Washington in Seattle and the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. I am going to major in nursing, but I don't know what school I want to go to yet. I just want some opinions because I am trying to compare the pro's and con's of both. I like Upenn because of the nursing program, and of course it's an Ivy League school so that's cool, but I don't like Philadelphia and it's really far away from my home in California I like Washington because its in a place I love, it's closer to home, it's a bigger school which would be more fun, and its cheaper... but the nursing program is only 2 years (vs. 4 years) They're both nationally accredited, the top two nursing schools in the nation Any opinions??
Higher Education (University +) - 4 Answers

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I think that's a pretty easy decision. Penn.


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Hi! I am a junior in high school and I really want to go to UPenn... I also live in California so I'm also worried about the distance, but at the end of the day, it is an Ivy League school and, let's face it, saying "I graduated from UPenn" holds more prestige than saying the same about Washington. But in the end, the decision is truly and only yours... P.S. Can you please tell me your credentials (gpa, SAT, EC's, etc.)? I am planning to apply to UPenn Early Decision and would really appreciate the help....Thanks a lot!


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That's easy: go to the University of Washington. It's a great place to go to school, a beautiful campus and you won't be a deep in debt after 4 years Looking at the U-dub website you will get the same degree - BSN (RN) From the website:("two years of prerequisite course work in general studies prior to two years of professional course work within the nursing major.") Two years of clinical experience is all you need.


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upenn. My girlfriend is having the same dilemna!

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Which has the best reputation Philadelphia U, La Salle u or St. Joseph's u?

Which has the best reputation Philadelphia U, La Salle u or St. Joseph's u?
Or which has the worst reputation? I want to apply to one city school in Pennsylvania. I've seen Drexel on lists for least beautiful campus and least helpful teachers. I also heard Temple is in a bad neighborhood.
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...I really wouldn't be picking your colleges based off of the princeton review lists. I go to drex and I can tell you that it has a better rep than both those schools. Yeah, the campus isn't the most beautiful... but its def. not the ugliest... theyve been doing shitloads of construction cleanin the place up and makin new buildings. Its a city school so like youre not going to see too many giant rolling green hills... but theres tree lined streets, some pretty cool new buildings, and a new park thatll be done next year. Also... the teachers are plenty helpful if you make an effort. The professors are knowledgable and well trained and I haven't run into one that hasn't helped when I needed it. Drexel gets its bad rep because it tends to be lenient and accept students that aren't ready for the rigorous course load. they have a policy of giving people a chance even if they don't have perfect grades comin into college. So those people tend to fall behind because theyre not babied every step of the way. But its very reputable and you graduate with 3 years co-op experience which employers love. Temple is good too. Just don't wander into the ghetto and youll be fine like everyone else.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Fashion Design programs in Pennsylvania?

Fashion Design programs in Pennsylvania?
I live in South Central Pennsylvania (very close to the border of Maryland), and I am interested in going to school for Fashion Design (not fashion marketing or merchandising). It seems all of my searches for schools that offer this program bring up the same list: The Art Institute, Moore College, Drexel University, UArts, and some other technical institutes that don't even offer Fashion Design. Does anyone know of anyone schools in Pennsylvania that offer a Fashion Design program? Northern Maryland and POSSIBLY Western Jersey are possibilities for me, too. I'd like to commute, but I understand that may not be possible. Also, as I've already spent quite a bit of money on school, I really am looking for an affordable option. So far it seems that only the Art Institute of Philadelphia (which would cost $43,000 for just two years!) is the least expensive option I've found. Anyway, mostly I'm just looking for schools at this point. Thanks in advance!
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Don't go to Art Institute... I have friends transferring out this year who said it wasn't worth it. Drex is beter.

Saturday, January 22, 2011

HELP! Private, nonsectarian (NOT christian) boarding/private schools in Florida or Pennsylvania?

HELP! Private, nonsectarian (NOT christian) boarding/private schools in Florida or Pennsylvania?
I want to go to a private school so much. i have been to public school for 7 years and now I am in homeschool. I found out in 6th grade that public school really sucks. I live in Florida so, I want to find a boarding/private school here. Boarding school can be anywhere but, a private school has to be kissimmee/st.cloud area. I also need the school to offer financial aid. Also, if you know any private/boarding schools in Pennsylvania that offer financial aid (NOT NEAR PHILADELPHIA OR HERSHEY.) I might move to PA so......
Primary & Secondary Education - 3 Answers

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There are 3 schools in Florida that fit your criterion (non-denominational): Admiral Farragut Academy (which is a military-prep academy in St. Petersburg), The Bolles School in Jacksonville, and Florida Air Academy (also a military-prep school). There are only 2 other boarding schools in Florida (which are denominational): Montverde Academy in Montverde and St. Andrew's in Boca Raton. So not a lot of choices. Each school's financial aid policy will vary, you will need to look this up by going to the school's website and looking under "Admissions" where there will be information on tuition and financial aid. In Pennsylvania, you have more choices. Grier, Hill, Kiski, Linden Hall (all girls), Mercersburg, Perkiomen, Phelps, Solebury, and Wyoming Seminary (in Kingston, PA). The Hill School is the most prestigious and academic of all of them. Boarding School Review is a great search tool, look up the boarding schools you want to go to and you will be provided with a great deal of information, including student reviews. http://www.boardingschoolreview.com/ Best of luck.


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Wyoming Seminary in Pennsylvania


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Pennsylvania Boarding Schools:* Indicates Boarding Grades Offered Boarding School School Type Grades* Location CFS, The School at Church Farm All-boys 7-12 Exton, PA Family First Academy Co-ed 8-12 Erie, PA George School Co-ed 9-12 Newtown, PA Girard College Co-ed 9-12 Philadelphia, PA Golden Tree Academy Co-ed 2-8 Tbd, PA Grier School All-girls 7-12 Tyrone, PA Hill School Co-ed 9-12 Pottstown, PA The Kiski School All-boys 9-12 Saltsburg, PA Linden Hall All-girls 6-12 Lititz, PA Mercersburg Academy Co-ed 9-12 Mercersburg, PA Perkiomen School Co-ed 7-12 Pennsburg, PA The Phelps School All-boys 7-12 Malvern, PA Solebury School Co-ed 9-12 New Hope, PA Valley Forge Military Academy All-boys 7-12 Wayne, PA Westtown School Co-ed 9-12 Westtown, PA Wyoming Seminary Upper School Co-ed 9-12 Kingston, PA Boarding Schools:* Indicates Boarding Grades Offered Boarding School School Type Grades* Location Admiral Farragut Academy Co-ed 6-12 St. Petersburg, FL The Bolles School Co-ed 7-12 Jacksonville, FL Florida Air Academy Co-ed 6-12 Melbourne, FL Montverde Academy Co-ed 7-12 Montverde, FL Saint Andrew's School Co-ed 9-12 Boca Raton, FL Admiral Farragut Academy, St. Petersburg, FL The Bolles School, Jacksonville, FL Saint Andrew's School, Boca Raton, FL The Vanguard School, Lake Wales, FL Carson Long Military Institute, New Bloomfield, PA CFS, The School at Church Farm, Paoli, PA George School, Newtown, PA The Grier School, Tyrone, PA The Hill School, Pottstown, PA The Kiski School, Saltsburg, PA Linden Hall, Lititz, PA Mercersburg Academy, Mercersburg, PA Milton Hershey School, Hershey, PA Perkiomen School, Pennsburg, PA The Phelps School, Malvern, PA Shady Side Academy, Pittsburgh, PA Solebury School, New Hope, PA Valley Forge Military Academy, Wayne, PA Westtown School, Westtown, PA Wyoming Seminary, Kingston, PA

Thursday, January 20, 2011

what type of Psychology do i need to major?

what type of Psychology do i need to major?
ok what type of Psychology do i need to major in when i go to college to be a teen Psychiatrist. right now im 16 and im a junior in high school and im starting to look for colleges so that i can start putting in applications at the beginning of my senior year. my second question is what are good colleges in Pennsylvania for someone who is going to be a Psychology major. i live in Philadelphia right now and im looking to go to school in Pennsylvania.
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You would need to major in Psychology with a focus in either Child Psychology or Adolescent Psychology. Oh yeah, one thing...Psychiatrist indicates a medical doctor, so you would need to go to medical school for this. The rest of my answer discusses becoming a Psychologist. As for good schools in Pennsylvania, I'm not sure, that is research that you will have to do. Just make sure that they are accredited, otherwise your degree means absolutely nothing. Also, to do any sort of work in the field of psychology, you must attain at least a Master's degree in Psychology. I hope this helps!


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Every liberal arts college in the country will have a Psychology major, (which is not the best major to have to get you into medical school to become a Psychiatrist). Those folks who get into medical school major in Biology or Chemistry or sometimes other "hard science" majors. I'm not saying it's impossible to get into med school by majoring in psychology, but you will be taking all those courses anyway for admission and the psychology courses required for a psycholgy major may not nec are needed or wanted and it will just take you longer. Look at the medical schools admission policy for more details. You want to go to college as a pre-med major. Go to the college you can attend with the LEAST amount of student debt. This will likely be the one closest to your house so you can live at home. Save your money for med school. You are gonna need it!!! When you look up Psychiatrist in the Occupational Outlook Handbook it says: See Physicians and Surgeons here; http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos074.htm

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

How long does mail take between to cities/towns in Pennsylvania?

How long does mail take between to cities/towns in Pennsylvania?
My old school in Philadelphia said they sent out my transcripts Tuesday morning. (8/17/10) They have taken SOOOO LONG with this whole process. longer than they said it would. anyways, I DESPERATELY need to get it by tomorrow (thursday the 19th) do you think it will come? i live in carlisle, pa by the way. its only about 2 HOURS away from my school in philly. if i dont get my transcript tomorrow, my whole college education will be set back by a few months...which is not a good thing for me.
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Philadelphia is in the 19 zone. Carlisle is in the 17 zone. It's not like someone at the post office is going to make a special trip from Carlisle with your item. It goes through the normal channels and will probably go through about 5 post offices on the way. It may or may not get there tomorrow. I used to live in the 18 zone and 1 mile away was the 17 zone. If I sent a letter one mile away, it went 200 miles and through 6 post offices to get to its destination.

Best Graphic Design/ Film School?

Best Graphic Design/ Film School?
I'm attending a national portfolio day tomorrow to get some critique about my work. From the list below, which colleges/institutions would you suggest I talk to? (The best ones for graphic/film) Art Center College of Design, Pasadena, CA PrattMWP, Utica, NY Columbus College of Art & Design, Columbus, OH The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco, CA James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA Parson-Paris School of Art & Design, Paris Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, MO School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA Maryland Institute College of Art, Baltimore, MD Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts, Old Lyme, CT The Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland, OH Corcoran College of Art + Design, Washington, DC Parsons The New School for Design, New York, NY Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, PA Cooper Union School of Art, New York, NY FIDM/The Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Los Angeles, CA Delaware College of Art & Design, Wilmington, DE Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota, FL The University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA Art Academy of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH School of Visual Arts, New York, NY New Hampshire Institute of Art, Manchester, NH Memphis College of Art, Memphis, TN College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI VCUarts, Richmond, VA
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I don't see it on the list, but Full Sail would be a good place to check out. They are specifically for computer media and such. They are in Winter Park, FL.

Sunday, January 16, 2011

Can I get a job as an Ultrasound tech with felonies?

Can I get a job as an Ultrasound tech with felonies?
I have 4 felonies (Possession, possession w/intent, contraband, and conspiracy) all are almost 10 years old (convicted in 1999) and happened at the same time. I am thinking of going to school for ultrasound tech but don't want to waste the money if I won't be able to get a job. I live in Pennsylvania by Philadelphia.
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Yes, it will be a waste of money. No hospital is going to hire you (or even allow you to do clinicals) especially with drug convictions. If it's been 10 years, and you have substantially improved your life, you can contact your local STATE Senator and see if you can possibly be placed on a potential pardon list with the governor's office in your state. That is the only way.


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Check with your states licensing requirements. Some of the schools tell you to check with an attorney before applying.

Friday, January 14, 2011

What colleges in California can I get into?

What colleges in California can I get into?
I am going to California this summer for the 2nd time in my lifetime. I am a junior from Pennsylvania and I would love to go to college in California. My grades are not great, I go to a Catholic Prep school in Philadelphia and I have a 3.2 GPA and around a 1700 out of 2400 SAT score. This certainly limits me to the school I can get into, but where could I go?
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go to penn state... it's a better school than any cal school... ucla, usc, cal, stanford, and cal poly are the only school i know you can prolly get into...


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Sounds like your eligible for most all the California State Universities


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If you are thinking of coming to California to attend a UC or Cal state school, be aware the quality of these schools is falling off a cliff. Because of massive budget cuts, the state of California is handing the UC and CS schools less and less money to educate students. For instructors and staff at the UC and CS schools it's a known fact that new faculty aren't about to get hired on and those still there are likely going to see furlough days if they don't succumb to layoffs. Then there are the students, many of whom in fine arts and humanities fields are finding their course offerings cut dramatically. Many students are finding it impossible to get all the courses they need in a given semester to make the progress they want to make towards their majors. Which may result in having to take an extra year to graduate. Many students are finding that by the time their turn comes to register for classes, everything they need is already full. To add insult to injury, the UC system has raised tuition this last year by 32%. Which means that an out of state student will pay as much; if not more than if they went to a private school? While private schools are still facing a budget crunch, they are accountable to their students, not to taxpayers and politicians. If you're really dedicated to what you'd like to study, be it English, Economics, or Engineering a small private school could be a better investment in your own human resources. http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-banks30-2009nov30,0,2466114.column http://www.latimes.com/news/la-me-classes20-2010jan20,0,6323484.story?track=rss

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

UTI or Lincoln Tech which school is better?

UTI or Lincoln Tech which school is better?
I wanted to know which school is better before i enroll i want to learn about automotive tech becoming a mechanic.Where i live there are 2 school located to me each about 1 hour drive that is UTI pennsylvania and Lincoln Tech in Philadelphia i just wanted to know which school is better and get more of an experince.
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I personally wouldn't want to go to school anywhere that's named after a urinary tract infection.

Monday, January 10, 2011

What shoud I do with my summer?

What shoud I do with my summer?
I am a senior in high school and I have no idea what to do with my summer? Are there any ideas out there? My parents won't want me to be gone for too long maybe like 4 weeks or too far.... I live near Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Anyway I'm not too outdoorsy so no like camping or hiking things other than that I'm open to anything!! Thanx!
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I always thought working on a cruise ship for the summer would be exciting. It's good you're thinking about what to do. The years WILL get away from you in a hurry, and the chance to live freely will evaporate. Whatever you do commit to it and make it great. Try to get out of the country if you can.


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if you wanted to work for some money, you could go to the delaware beach shore: rehobeth and work at like funland and boardwalks its super fun plus u are by the beach and earn money

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Pennsylvania cities and hospitals...question for Pennsylvanians?

Pennsylvania cities and hospitals...question for Pennsylvanians?
I am from California and am applying to a medical school in Philadelphia and I need to choose which hospitals I would like to do my 3rd and 4th years at. My choices are: 1. Crozer Chester Medical Center in Chester 2. Geisinger Health System in Danville 3. St. LukeĆ¢€™s Hospital in Bethlehem 4. Western Pennsylvania Hospital in Pittsburgh I don't want to live anywhere rural or "in the middle of nowhere." So, Pittsburgh seems suitable, but it's so far west and there aren't many big cities around it. I want to stay around the Philadelphia area because I can drive to New York and the surrounding cities. I am also looking for a city with diversity. In addition to considering the city where the hospitals are located, I need to consider the quality of the hospital. I want to work in a big busy hospital that has a good reputation. Please give me your suggestions as to which hospitals I should choose based on my city and hospital preferences. Thanks!!
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St.Lukes in Bethlehem is where you want to be.Bethlehem is a great area,you can get to Philly in an hour or NYC in 1 1/2 hours. You dont want any part of Chester,and Danville is in the middle of nowhere.


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Chester is essentially in Philly and Bethlehem is only an hour or so away from Philly. The only city mentioned thats "in the middle of nowhere" is Danville.


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Actually, the Crozer-Chester Medical Center is in a secure and safe location and is a great and highly respected hospital. Don't feel like you have to live there - it is minutes from the interesection of I-95 and I-476, so it is easily accessible from a LOT of places. You know, except when the traffic is bad on 95 or 476 (known locally as "the Blue Route" - it's a long story). To me, Bethlehem is, if not in the middle of nowhere, no more than a short drive there. Danville is closer still. West Penn is a good hospital (my dad was a pathologist there years ago) and Pittsburgh is a nice place but if you want to get to New York, it becomes a tedious all day drive. So my vote goes to Crozer Chester. You could live just about anywhere in Philly (check other questions in this section for discussions) and be able to get to work in a reasonable amount of time, the Jersey shore is an hour or 90 minutes away and New York is a two hour drive.


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I don't know a ton about the other places, but I can tell you that Western Penn has a fantastic reputation. Nearly every dept is top notch there, and they are especially well-know for their burn unit. Pittsburgh is a fun city, and there is a lot to do there. It's just a little over an hour to Cleveland from Pittsburgh. Philly is a cool city and there are plenty of things do there and nearby. If you're most concerned with that, then definitely go there. Geisinger is a great hospital as well, but it is in a very rural area. It's not incredibly far from Philly, but there aren't a ton of things real close (some outlets and amusement parks are within a rather short driving distance).


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St. Luke's in Bethlehem......no question. Bethlehem/Allentown has almost everything you need. You'll meet people in the same situation you are in and you'll find things to do. Also, as previously mentioned......1 hr drive to Philly..........and 2 hr drive to NYC.


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I've been to 2 of the 4 hospitals you've mentioned. I took my ex to Crozer Chester. It's totally disorganized. It's in Chester, which is a big time drug area. So you'd be dealing with a low class of patient. I've visited many family members at Geisinger. It is bigger than Crozer Chester. From what I've seen it's a world class operation. It is also where many doctors in PA outside the 2 big cities send their patients for the more complicated procedures. It is in a rural location, but is a quick 2 hours from New York and Philadelphia and 3 hours from Washington and Baltimore. It's in Danville, which is primarily doctors and is actually quite diverse. I've heard of St. Luke's in Bethlehem but don't much about the hospital. Bethlehem is an old steel town about an hour from Philly and New York. I've never heard of Western Pennsylvania though. Pittsburgh is in western Pennsylvania and is actually closer to the midwest than the Northeast Corridor cities. It's just over 4 hours from Philly and almost 6 hours to New York.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

where are the best places to raise a family around Philadelphia, just Pennsylvania side?

where are the best places to raise a family around Philadelphia, just Pennsylvania side?
We are looking to move into the area. Here are some of our wish list items: 20-30 min train ride into center city 2. Great schools 3. walk to shopping and dining 4. not a snobby place 5. a lot of town activities-parades, youth sports etc 6. nice homes 7. low crime 8. art community
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I never lived in the area, but spent a lot of time in Conshohocken. You could look into that area.


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How many drive-by's or rapes do you want to see a week?

Sunday, January 2, 2011

I need advice on financial aid in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I'm low income?

I need advice on financial aid in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I'm low income?
but have no idea what schools have aid and what courses they offer. Where can I get a list of colleges or trade schools that accept financial aid in my city?
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At one time, I read there were 80 colleges and universities in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. I will list below some of the places where you can locate financial aid and colleges accepting it. There are a lot of them. All financial aid places are free to apply to their program. Apply to FAFSA.ed.gov because it will help you tap into need based financial aid on the college and federal government level. Pennsylvania has a website devoted to financial aid at PHEAA.org. Finally, I have provided a list of places that take financial aid (FAFSA form). Good luck!

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