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Advice for New College Students
The first semester on campus can make any new student nervous. Here are some tips to help a college freshman.
Reference Letter – Sample Recommendation
Trying to draft a student reference letter, perhaps a character reference? Find sample recommendation wording. Use this example personal reference letter as a template.
How to Write a Great College Application Essay
Writing a good college application essay means putting in time to write something unique and interesting that sounds like you.
Searching for Right University
The SATs, ACTs and other college entrance exams, they're a lot for a high school junior to handle. It's important to prepare and do well on these exams.
Deciding on a College
The decision to attend a college once all acceptances have arrived must be based on short term and long term factors that affect both students and their parents.
College Fairs Attract Eager High School Students
High school students take a first step toward career goals as they attend college fairs. Have a plan in mind, gather lots of information, and ask plenty of questions.
September College Planning for Seniors
The senior year of high school brings a variety of activities. College planning needs to be a top priority.
What Parents Need to Know About Distance Ed
Online learning environments are more than just computerized, convenient classrooms. For the traditional college student, these are a potentially hazardous adventure.
SAT Prep Courses
SAT preparation can be a stressful process for parents and students. An SAT prep course can provide helpful practice and possibly increase SAT test scores.
College Application Tips and Tricks
College applications can be a stressful part of any senior year of high school. However, there are some things to keep in mind to make an application stand out.
AP Summer Camps Help Prepare Students
AP Summer Camps for both students and parents introduce the rigors of an AP course experience as well as providing tools for serious students to be successful.
How to Avoid Student Debt
By taking advantage of educational opportunities coupled with proper planning, it is possible for a student to earn a debt free college education.
Importance of Junior Year in High School
Students and parents should opt for realistic academic schedules that avoid burn-out while enabling students to achieve good scores in challenging classes.
Extracurricular Activities Colleges Want to See
Ideas for extracurricular activities for university and college admissions that will show leadership, uniqueness, and dedication and will impress recruiters the most.
Teaching Assistants on the High School Level
High School TA programs build leadership, provide mentorship to younger students, and help classroom teachers better manage on a daily basis.
Tips to Ease the College Application Process
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.
Preparing for Your Future, Starting with the SAT
What is the SAT? Understanding the importance of your SAT score and getting the most from your study time.
International Baccalaureate May 2009 Examination
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.
Affordable University Alternatives & Strategies
College transfer programs should be a viable option for students that cannot afford a traditional four-year residential program at a senior institution.
Advantages of Division III Sports
Sports at the Division III level offer key advantages over athletics found at Division I and Division II schools, yet are often overlooked by college bound athletes.
Cheating Begins Early in American Schools
Students that cheat in colleges or universities often have a long history of cheating that may have begun in elementary grades and progressed to high school.
Reading and Writing in High School Classes
Students that successfully transition from high school to college must be taught the importance and value of reading, as well as having the abilities to write effectively
High School Courtroom Competitions
Whether students will pursue Law, Business, or any number of other disciplines, high school court programs teach skills that look good on college applications.
SAT Reasoning Test
Colleges use standardized test scores to compare students from schools across the country against each other. The most widely used test is the SAT Reasoning Test.
Senior Year in High School Revisited
The high school senior year is usually geared toward the college bound graduate, yet not every student will follow this path, and some that do may require remedial work.