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Senior Year Planning for Transition to College
Although the senior year of high school is the last year of high school, it will include quite a bit of hard work to prepare for the next stage - college. more...
Trying to be creative in finding ways to pay for college? A few groups are giving scholarship money to high school and college students for outstanding videos. more...
Scholarships & Community Service in High School
To land a scholarship, it is not enough to have good grades and high ACT scores. Many colleges want their applicants to have meaningful community service experiences. more...
The government has streamlined the FASFA form, made a new website for college bound students, and has a program that can forecast an estimated amount of financial aid. more...
Scholarship Search Help from Websites
College tuition is expensive. One way to defray the costs is through scholarships, grants or fellowships. Many websites offer help, but they are not all the same. more...
College Application Help from Websites
Parents and high school students can become overwhelmed with college applications and scholarship forms from colleges. Help is just a click away on the Internet. more...
Electronic College Application and Essays
Colleges are hopping on the bandwagon and posting online applications. Making a good first impression online is just as important as it is on the paper application. more...
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Importance of Junior Year in High School
By:
Michael Streich
Students and parents should opt for realistic academic schedules that avoid burn-out while enabling students to achieve good scores in challenging classes. more...
Extracurriculars College Recruiters Want to See
By: Gail Oliver
Extracurricular activities that show leadership, uniqueness, and dedication will impress college recruiters the most. more...
Teaching Assistants on the High School Level
By:
Michael Streich
High School TA programs build leadership, provide mentorship to younger students, and help classroom teachers better manage on a daily basis. more...
Tips to Ease the College Application Process
By:
Michael Streich
The summer break is an ideal time for rising seniors to begin the college application process, saving themselves stress and time once the fall semester begins. more...
Preparing for Your Future, Starting with the SAT
By: Sarah Mikula
What is the SAT? Understanding the importance of your SAT score and getting the most from your study time. more...
International Baccalaureate May 2009 Examination
By: Greca Durant
The International Baccalaureate May 2009 examination session is off to a good start, for thousands of Diploma Program candidates in IB schools around the world. more...
Affordable University Alternatives & Strategies
By:
Michael Streich
College transfer programs should be a viable option for students that cannot afford a traditional four-year residential program at a senior institution. more...
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