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  • Dirty Little Secrets of College Admissions Counseling- I Used to Work in Admissions

    College Admissions Counseling
    Todd Johnson
    24 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    You will see many independent educational consultants talk about their past history working in a college admissions office. Is that helpful for someone helping students with the admissions process? Yes. Seeing the college admissions process from the standpoint of the college gives you a good perspective on the whole process. My new associate, Brian, has 10 years of this type of experience at a highly selective college. However, that is just one perspective and there are many other ways to gain the background needed to work with students.  My background is as a lawyer with a love for helping…

  • Medical School Admission Rates- Can I Trust You?

    College Admissions Counseling
    Todd Johnson
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    Last week I talked about how some college admissions counselors manipulate data to look better. Many colleges do the same thing with the information they provide regarding medical school admissions. Colleges want to look good to perspective students and many of those students want to be doctors. So what better way to look good than to talk about your high medical school acceptance rate. And this is where it gets tricky. Many colleges only provide their best students recommendations to medical school. Since the recommendation from a college professor is critical for admissions to medical…

  • Distraction is a Symptom of a Deeper Problem: The Convenience Principle and the Destruction of American Productivity

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    Study Hacks
    21 Jan 2012 | 11:19 am
    The following line is from an e-mail I recently received from Georgetown’s HR department. It references “GMS,” the slick new database system they installed to unify all employee services: Please remember to log in to GMS a few times each day to check your Workfeed for any items requiring your attention and/or approval. Among the tenure-track faculty, the message was a source of amusement: the idea that professors at a research university should be checking with the HR department several times a day, just in case there is some administrative task waiting for them to complete,…

  • 10 Up and Coming College Websites to Watch in 2012

    CampusGrotto.com
    14 Dec 2011 | 1:10 am
    America is fascinated with college startups. So much so that the college startup has almost become the new American dream. After hearing captivating stories of how websites like facebook and Google were started, it raises the entrepreneurial spirit inside of all of us. Here is a young group of websites, nearly all founded by college students, who see a problem or a niche in the world of higher education and are dedicating countless hours to their project. Some of the founders have even decided to forgo college all together to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. While not all of these…

  • College Major Choice Can Help You Avoid Unemployment

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    12 Jan 2012 | 1:22 pm
    Which college degrees provide better job security? A new study from the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce implies that your degree choice can have a big impact on keeping a job. According to the findings, risk of unemployment for recent graduates varies considerably depending on their major. You can check out the full [...]
 
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  • Obama calls for financial aid reform

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:43 pm
    Speaking before a bleary-eyed capacity crowd of 4,000 who waited in the wee hours of the morning to secure a prime spot at U. Michigan, President Barack Obama stressed the importance of higher education by announcing a handful of new proposals to combat student debt.

  • Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul visits Maine

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:17 pm
    The crowd jammed into the Union Street Church in Bangor, Maine, known locally as the Brick Church, quieted when Paul Madore, state chairman for Texas Republican Rep. Ron Paul’s presidential campaign, stepped up to the podium.

  • Column: Post-breakup encounters should be concise, civil

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:06 pm
    After a breakup, certain places become off-limits.

  • Column: The sinking of owner-ships

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:52 pm
    The story of the Titanic has captivated the world for nearly a century ­— so much so that the tragedy became a pop culture icon with the release of the 1997 movie, “Titanic.”

  • Study shows 20 percent of Americans have a mental illness

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:45 pm
    Mental illness is becoming more common, especially among young adults, according to a recent government study.
 
 
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  • Here Comes The Sun: The Lost Guitar Solo by George Harrison

    Dan Colman
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pm
    Here Comes the Sun — it’s one of George Harrison’s contributions to Abbey Road (1969). And, among the many great Beatles’ songs, it’s my sentimental favorite. While we’re feeling sentimental, let me bring you this — Dhani Harrison, the son of the late guitarist, returns to the recording studio (presumably at Abbey Road) with George Martin, the Beatles’ legendary producer, and Martin’s son Giles. Together, they play with the mix of “Here Comes the Sun,” and then the wondrous little moment of discovery happens. They stumble…

  • We Were Wanderers on a Prehistoric Earth: A Short Film Inspired by Joseph Conrad

    Mike Springer
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:55 am
    “We were wanderers on a prehistoric earth,” says the narrator Marlow in Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness, “on an earth that wore the aspect of an unknown planet. We could have fancied ourselves the first of men taking possession of an accursed inheritance, to be subdued at the cost of profound anguish and of excessive toil.” The palpable menace that permeates Conrad’s classic novella has been edited out of the narration in this short film, made for Tourism Malaysia by British filmmaker James W. Griffiths. What remains is a poetic sense of wonder for a…

  • The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore: An Oscar-Nominated Film for Book Lovers

    Dan Colman
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:00 am
    The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore offers a modern tribute to an old world. Made with an animation style that blends stop motion with computer animation and traditional hand-drawing, the silent film pays homage to a bygone era when elegantly printed books inhabited our world. The 15-minute short is the first made by Moonbot Studios, a fledgling animation shop in Shreveport, Louisiana. For their efforts, Moonbot’s founders (William Joyce, Brandon Oldenburg and Lampton Enochs) received an Oscar-nomination this week (Best Animated Short), putting them in competition with…

  • Brokeback Before Brokeback: The First Same-Sex Kiss in Cinema (1927)

    Dan Colman
    26 Jan 2012 | 6:11 pm
    BrainPickings recently highlighted the first kiss in cinema history. That takes you back to 1896, to a film brought to you by Thomas Edison. Now we rewind the videotape and present the first same-sex kiss in film history (or at least one of the earliest known ones). This Brokeback-before-Brokeback moment took place in the 1927 film Wings – the first and only silent film to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. Buddy Rogers and Richard Arlen star in the film, playing two combat pilots who vie for the affection of the same woman (Clara Bow). That’s the storyline. But neither, as…

  • A Tour Inside Salvador Dalí’s Labyrinthine Spanish Home

    Dan Colman
    26 Jan 2012 | 12:45 pm
    Along the Costa Brava in northern Spain, in the little seaside vilage of Portlligat, sits the house that became Salvador Dalí’s main residence in 1930. It started off as a small fisherman’s hut. Then Dalí went to work on the structure, renovating it little by little over the next 40 years, creating a living, breathing, labyrinthine home that reflects the artist’s one-of-a-kind aesthetic. Writing about the house, the author Joseph Pla once said: The decoration of the house is surprising, extraordinary. Perhaps the most exact adjective would be: never-before-seen. I do not…
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  • Obama calls for financial aid reform

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:43 pm
    Speaking before a bleary-eyed capacity crowd of 4,000 who waited in the wee hours of the morning to secure a prime spot at U. Michigan, President Barack Obama stressed the importance of higher education by announcing a handful of new proposals to combat student debt.

  • Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul visits Maine

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:17 pm
    The crowd jammed into the Union Street Church in Bangor, Maine, known locally as the Brick Church, quieted when Paul Madore, state chairman for Texas Republican Rep. Ron Paul’s presidential campaign, stepped up to the podium.

  • Column: Post-breakup encounters should be concise, civil

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:06 pm
    After a breakup, certain places become off-limits.

  • Column: The sinking of owner-ships

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:52 pm
    The story of the Titanic has captivated the world for nearly a century ­— so much so that the tragedy became a pop culture icon with the release of the 1997 movie, “Titanic.”

  • Study shows 20 percent of Americans have a mental illness

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:45 pm
    Mental illness is becoming more common, especially among young adults, according to a recent government study.
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    Study Hacks

  • Distraction is a Symptom of a Deeper Problem: The Convenience Principle and the Destruction of American Productivity

    Study Hacks
    21 Jan 2012 | 11:19 am
    The following line is from an e-mail I recently received from Georgetown’s HR department. It references “GMS,” the slick new database system they installed to unify all employee services: Please remember to log in to GMS a few times each day to check your Workfeed for any items requiring your attention and/or approval. Among the tenure-track faculty, the message was a source of amusement: the idea that professors at a research university should be checking with the HR department several times a day, just in case there is some administrative task waiting for them to complete,…

  • A Major Newspaper Wants Your Thoughts On Passion

    Study Hacks
    20 Jan 2012 | 1:43 pm
    A reporter from a major national newspaper is looking to interview people about their experiences with “passion.” In more detail, he’s looking for the following two types of people: Those who set out to follow their passion and were disappointed. Those who discovered the more complicated reality of how people actually end up loving what you do (for example…) If either (or both) describes you, and you’re interested in being interviewed for a major national newspaper, e-mail me a brief summary of your story at author [at] calnewport.com and put…

  • Intelligence is Irrelevant: An MIT Alum’s Advice to a Struggling Student

    Study Hacks
    9 Jan 2012 | 3:00 am
    A Reddit Gem A reader recently sent me a link to this fascinating Reddit thread. It’s titled:”I’m not as smart as I thought I was,” and it features a high school senior worried that his intellectual abilities are lacking. Over 700 people wrote comments in response. One of the top comments was from an MIT graduate who had struggled with and then overcame similar feelings of inadequacy when he first arrived in Cambridge. Below, I’ve reproduced key passages from his note (edited slightly), as I think he has something important to say — for both students and…

  • Beyond Flow

    Study Hacks
    4 Jan 2012 | 8:46 pm
    A Deliberate Day Earlier this week, after three days of trying, I proved an interesting theorem. I was studying a certain type of scheduling problem in graphs. I was finally able to prove that without lots of knowledge about the graph no algorithm can solve the problem fast. This morning I set out to extend this result. I wanted to know what happens if you have more knowledge. After about an hour, I had a partial answer: If the graph is small in a certain way there is an algorithm that can solve the problem fast — I know this because I found it. Unfortunately, for more general…

  • How I Used Deliberate Practice to Destroy my Computer Science Final

    Study Hacks
    28 Dec 2011 | 9:43 am
    The Deliberate Student I just received the e-mail reproduced below from a computer science major who successfully applied the deliberate practice hypothesis to his academic work. This is good food for thought for students home for Christmas break. As you think about your fall and make plans for your spring, remind yourself of the following essential truth: When it comes to studying, there’s a huge difference between doing work and doing useful work. If you’re not putting a lot of thought into navigating this distinction, you’re probably mired in the former. On to the…
 
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  • Obama calls for financial aid reform

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:43 pm
    Speaking before a bleary-eyed capacity crowd of 4,000 who waited in the wee hours of the morning to secure a prime spot at U. Michigan, President Barack Obama stressed the importance of higher education by announcing a handful of new proposals to combat student debt.

  • Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul visits Maine

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:17 pm
    The crowd jammed into the Union Street Church in Bangor, Maine, known locally as the Brick Church, quieted when Paul Madore, state chairman for Texas Republican Rep. Ron Paul’s presidential campaign, stepped up to the podium.

  • Column: Post-breakup encounters should be concise, civil

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:06 pm
    After a breakup, certain places become off-limits.

  • Column: The sinking of owner-ships

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:52 pm
    The story of the Titanic has captivated the world for nearly a century ­— so much so that the tragedy became a pop culture icon with the release of the 1997 movie, “Titanic.”

  • Study shows 20 percent of Americans have a mental illness

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:45 pm
    Mental illness is becoming more common, especially among young adults, according to a recent government study.
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  • Obama calls for financial aid reform

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:43 pm
    Speaking before a bleary-eyed capacity crowd of 4,000 who waited in the wee hours of the morning to secure a prime spot at U. Michigan, President Barack Obama stressed the importance of higher education by announcing a handful of new proposals to combat student debt.

  • Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul visits Maine

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:17 pm
    The crowd jammed into the Union Street Church in Bangor, Maine, known locally as the Brick Church, quieted when Paul Madore, state chairman for Texas Republican Rep. Ron Paul’s presidential campaign, stepped up to the podium.

  • Column: Post-breakup encounters should be concise, civil

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:06 pm
    After a breakup, certain places become off-limits.

  • Column: The sinking of owner-ships

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:52 pm
    The story of the Titanic has captivated the world for nearly a century ­— so much so that the tragedy became a pop culture icon with the release of the 1997 movie, “Titanic.”

  • Study shows 20 percent of Americans have a mental illness

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:45 pm
    Mental illness is becoming more common, especially among young adults, according to a recent government study.
 
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  • Higher Ed Highlights from the State of the Union

    CollegeSurfing Insider
    25 Jan 2012 | 8:52 am
    President Obama has big plans and high hopes for community colleges, career training, and keeping college costs down. In his State of the Union address last evening, President Obama kept circling back to the importance of education, and how a well educated nation will grow the economy, keep jobs on our soil, and take us [...]

  • Pinterest Can Inspire Education and Careers

    lori
    17 Jan 2012 | 8:30 am
    Pinterest isn’t just an awesome social media place for craft ideas, fashion, makeup and hair tips, recipes, birthday party themes, and home design ideas (they’re fueling my dream of having a custom master bedroom closet). If you’re on Pinterest, and if you can tear yourself away from repining those things to your boards, you’ll notice [...]

  • College Major Choice Can Help You Avoid Unemployment

    CollegeSurfing Insider
    12 Jan 2012 | 1:22 pm
    Which college degrees provide better job security? A new study from the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce implies that your degree choice can have a big impact on keeping a job. According to the findings, risk of unemployment for recent graduates varies considerably depending on their major. You can check out the full [...]

  • Three Steps to Organize Your Career Search

    lori
    11 Jan 2012 | 8:21 am
    The holiday frenzy may be over, but the new year often rings in an organizing frenzy that can eat up free time. Organizing strategies and tips that are meant for your pantry, closets, laundry room, storage spaces, and other areas also can be perfect when searching for a new career. Here are three ways you [...]

  • The Obligatory Career Resolutions Post

    CollegeSurfing Insider
    4 Jan 2012 | 9:29 am
    Five Steps to a Better Career in 2012 Beyond breaking your cheese doodle habit and saving more money, you’ve probably got a career resolution or two. And, if not, you should! Here are some ideas to get you started on your 2012 career advancement plan, courtesy of Julie Redfield, talent management expert at PA Consulting [...]
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  • Colleges, Apple Making a Move for E-Textbooks

    lori
    26 Jan 2012 | 6:07 am
    Here’s the scene I saw recently at a public university: Students spread out with laptops perched on tables or their knees, reviewing course material, doing online research, and of course, logging onto Facebook. It may not be much different than what you see in the halls of your high school or at libraries or coffee [...]

  • #CollegeBound recap 1/23/12: Preparing for Tomorrow…Today!

    cbnetwork
    25 Jan 2012 | 9:44 am
    [View the story "#CollegeBound Recap: 1/23/12: Preparing for Tomorrow TODAY (Internships, Jobs, etc.)" on Storify] View the complete transcript here.

  • Schools, Programs Seek to Prepare Students for College

    lori
    24 Jan 2012 | 6:34 am
    Recently, 23 universities were awarded a total of $150 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Education and private donors who want these innovative programs to help millions of students. We took a look at the list of recipients in the 2011 Investing in Innovation (i3) Fund competition. There are some cool efforts that [...]

  • #CollegeBound chat 1/23/12: Preparing for Tomorrow … Today!

    cbnetwork
    23 Jan 2012 | 8:39 am
    The special guest panelist for the 1/23/12 installment of #CollegeBound chat is Mark Babbitt, CEO and founder of YouTern.com (@YouTern) where emerging talent connects with high-quality internships and mentorship at entrepreneur-driven start-ups, dynamic businesses, and non-profits. Through YouTern, and their blog “The Savvy Intern,” college students, recent graduates and young professionals gain the experience and [...]

  • Mentors Enhance College Experience

    lori
    23 Jan 2012 | 6:00 am
    Want college success? Find a mentor. Mentors can be students who are older than you, a minister or Rabbi, or your boss in a part-time job. But often you can enlist a professor to become your mentor, and it’s one of the reasons why class size (for your major) is important. One of the best [...]
 
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  • Obama calls for financial aid reform

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:43 pm
    Speaking before a bleary-eyed capacity crowd of 4,000 who waited in the wee hours of the morning to secure a prime spot at U. Michigan, President Barack Obama stressed the importance of higher education by announcing a handful of new proposals to combat student debt.

  • Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul visits Maine

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:17 pm
    The crowd jammed into the Union Street Church in Bangor, Maine, known locally as the Brick Church, quieted when Paul Madore, state chairman for Texas Republican Rep. Ron Paul’s presidential campaign, stepped up to the podium.

  • Column: Post-breakup encounters should be concise, civil

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:06 pm
    After a breakup, certain places become off-limits.

  • Column: The sinking of owner-ships

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:52 pm
    The story of the Titanic has captivated the world for nearly a century ­— so much so that the tragedy became a pop culture icon with the release of the 1997 movie, “Titanic.”

  • Study shows 20 percent of Americans have a mental illness

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:45 pm
    Mental illness is becoming more common, especially among young adults, according to a recent government study.
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  • Are Engineers Bad Great in Bed?

    Marcus
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:00 pm
    It appears that our blue neighbors to the North have a serious problem: in an article published last Friday, Yale Daily News reports that Yale’s single men are “maybe-I’ll-just-eat-this-sandwich-instead” terrible at copulating! Bwog is keenly aware of the prevalent hook-up culture at Columbia, so we wondered, what about our men? A wild commenter has already done some preliminary analysis: The best lovers in the Ivy League are all Columbia engineering students. So the case is settled, right? Well, maybe not. While both Yale and CC (sorry SEAS) have a practically even…

  • Welcome to 2004

    Conor
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:24 pm
    Bad news, friends: we now have one less thing to bitch about. By the end of 2012, your Columbia-provided email address will change over from Cubmail to Gmail. That’s right—no more of this. According to Spec, to start, “50 to 80 students [...] will be selected for the trial run by Shollenberger.” What we want to know is, to whom should our parents make the check out?

  • Let Your Hair Down; Show a Little Ankle

    Brian
    27 Jan 2012 | 6:11 pm
    Dancing is less exciting in black and white Saturday night features the annual (?) Dance Marathon in Lerner Party Space. Ass shaking will commence at 1 pm Saturday, and end at 7 am on Sunday. The event has been organized to raise awareness, and money, for the fight against pediatric AIDS. It seems like there will be some pretty good music, with Gavin Russom of LCD Soundsystem and CFP the Band slated to appear (full list after the jump). Oh, and definitely don’t miss Bar Mitzvah hour (8 pm-9 pm), which will feature predictable cultural activities, prizes, and general merriment.

  • When It’s All a Sick Joke

    Alex E.
    27 Jan 2012 | 5:30 pm
    The cake was a lie Today, a few intrepid Columbia students unsatisfied by ethnically ambiguous dining hall offerings ventured into Hamilton 702 with open minds and empty stomachs for the supposed first lecture of a course entitled “Masterpieces of Western Food.” While immediately put off by the alarming lack of snacks, this audacious reporter stuck it out, for reasons of journalistic integrity and an unfortunate seating choice that would have made it awkward to get up and leave. Over the course of forty minutes or so, the “TA” regaled a small audience (including one brave and foolish…

  • Gilchrist Wants to Return to Columbia, Has a Message for Us

    Brian
    27 Jan 2012 | 4:15 pm
    As reported a few days ago, the College Republicans have been considering bringing Jim Gilchrist, co-founder and president of the Minuteman Project—a controversial group aiming to stop illegal immigration—back to speak at Columbia. For those of you who don’t remember Gilchrist’s last visit to campus in October 2006, violence broke out between a group of protestors and some of Gilchrist’s supporters. The ensuing controversy dominated the national media for some time. Now, Spec has spoken to Gilchrist, who has expressed a great deal of interest in returning. According to…
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    Innovation in College Media

  • BYU’s Universe latest student publication to ditch the Daily

    Bryan
    19 Jan 2012 | 8:23 am
    Via College Media Matters, news that the paper formerly known as the Daily Universe at BYU is cutting back to a weekly print publication. You can read more about the decision at the Daily Herald. I’ve long held that more publications will head down this path, as the Red & Black at Georgia did earlier this year. And I’m glad they dropped the “Daily” from their name, because “Daily” is a worthless appendage in an age of 24-hour publishing ability. Print Friendly

  • Against SOPA/PIPA – don’t break the Internet

    Bryan
    18 Jan 2012 | 9:15 am
    As much as possible, we try to stay clear of politics on this blog, but there’s a pair of bills before the US Congress that, if passed, would have a huge negative impact on the Internet we all know and love. The bills are the Stop Online Piracy Act and the Protect IP Act (PIPA). A number of Web-based companies are blacking out portions of their sites today in protest against the measures, including Wikipedia, Google, WordPress, Reddit, BoingBoing, Craigslist and others. The Internet isn’t broke, and there’s no need for a new US law to attempt to fix it, with all the…

  • Curated links: Back to school edition

    Bryan
    9 Jan 2012 | 3:31 pm
    Hope everyone had a nice holiday break. Now, it’s time to get back to the spring semester. Here are some curated links to get the mind muscles going again: The New Lazy Journalism – Seth Godin: “The hard part of professional journalism going forward is writing about what hasn’t been written about, directing attention where it hasn’t been, and saying something new.” Linking out: Support your work and serve your readers – Bleacher Report: One of the most difficult tasks to get some reporters to perform is to add links to their stories before they go…

  • Idea: Reporting without writing

    Bryan
    7 Dec 2011 | 10:15 am
    I’ve been thinking a lot recently about news judgement and curiosity, because I sometimes find those traits lacking in students (and professionals, for that matter). And I sometimes feel that the Journalism 101 model is broken. We spend so much time getting students to write a good lede that we neglect the basics of *reporting* the story. So I’m going to throw this idea out there just to hear what you have to think about it. The idea is for a course that is solely about reporting, not writing. Please respond in the comments. The key thought behind this is to teach students how to…

  • Currated Links for Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011

    Bryan
    6 Dec 2011 | 3:41 pm
    Wow, this semester is flying by. Here are a few of the articles I’ve come across recently that are worth a read. You can also see recommended reading in the CICM Twitter feed. Ars Technica’s 2011 holiday gift guide extravaganza (Ars Technica): This is really a comprehensive list of geekery. Censorship, Curse Words, and a Dodgeball Championship: Student Press Trouble at Pacific Lutheran University (College Media Matters): A really dumb action by university administrators in a censorship controversy, and a good reason to host a college website off-campus. Dicing onions like a pro…
 
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  • Financial Aid 2012 – Time for FAFSA!

    John
    8 Jan 2012 | 6:42 am
    2012 is here and that means it is time to start thinking about financial aid and funding for the 2012-2013 school year. Learn more about the FAFSA, why it is important, and how you can apply online at no charge today!

  • Life of a Graduate Student

    John
    7 Jan 2012 | 5:39 am
    After considering the realities of life in graduate school, are you sure you still want to go? Good! Here are some of the most common difficulties facing grad students in their day to day life, and some strategies for ensuring that your time in grad school is a success.

  • Practice and Prepare for the Best SAT & ACT Scores

    John
    10 Nov 2011 | 12:05 am
    Like most things in education, SAT and ACT scores have a lot to do with practice, planning, and preparation.

  • Obama’s plan reduces student loan burden… a little

    John
    6 Nov 2011 | 6:17 am
    Obama's education administration has announced a plan to help some students manage their school debt burdens, but it does very little to address the growing problem of college debt.

  • Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Requirements and Eligibility

    John
    12 Sep 2011 | 4:34 am
    The Bright Futures Scholarship Program is a great program for graduating Florida high school students. Here are the technical requirements and procedures...
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  • Medical School Admission Rates- Can I Trust You?

    Todd Johnson
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    Last week I talked about how some college admissions counselors manipulate data to look better. Many colleges do the same thing with the information they provide regarding medical school admissions. Colleges want to look good to perspective students and many of those students want to be doctors. So what better way to look good than to talk about your high medical school acceptance rate. And this is where it gets tricky. Many colleges only provide their best students recommendations to medical school. Since the recommendation from a college professor is critical for admissions to medical…

  • Dirty Little Secrets of College Admissions Counseling- I Used to Work in Admissions

    Todd Johnson
    24 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    You will see many independent educational consultants talk about their past history working in a college admissions office. Is that helpful for someone helping students with the admissions process? Yes. Seeing the college admissions process from the standpoint of the college gives you a good perspective on the whole process. My new associate, Brian, has 10 years of this type of experience at a highly selective college. However, that is just one perspective and there are many other ways to gain the background needed to work with students.  My background is as a lawyer with a love for helping…

  • College Admissions News for Indian Students

    Todd Johnson
    19 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am
    The Choice, a blog related to college admissions from the New York Times, has started providing posts to help students in India. India Ink provides college admissions information specifically directed at some of the issues facing international students in general, and Indian students in particular.  The first few articles are from admissions officers at highly selective colleges in the US. For my readers in India, this can be a good resource to provide general information about college admissions in the US. Of course, you can also contact me with your questions to get more specific answers.

  • Dirty Little Secrets of College Admissions Counseling-Great Accceptance Rates

    Todd Johnson
    19 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    100% of my students get into one of their top three colleges. Impressed? You should be. But wait, there is more to this story. If you are working with students applying to non-selective colleges this is obviously no big deal. Everybody gets accepted everywhere. However, with college admissions companies that work with students applying to highly selective colleges, the story is a little different. When working with students that are applying to highly selective colleges, students have to have not only a reach school but a match and safety college as well. Top choice college? The reach. Second…

  • Dirty Little Secrets of College Admissions Counseling-Ivy Business Names

    Todd Johnson
    17 Jan 2012 | 4:00 am
    Notice how many college admissions counseling companies have the name “Ivy” in them. You know why? Because some people think that if they have “Ivy ” in the name of their business it implies that they have some kind of inside track to admissions to the Ivy League or other selective colleges. You know the truth, don’t you. There is no “inside” track to admissions to the Ivy League colleges or any other college. Yes, there are things that you can do to make yourself a more competitive candidate for a highly selective college. But having a counselor that…
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  • Life After Luck: The Lowdown

    Kabir
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:00 am
    As you may or may not have heard, Andrew Luck, our hero and savior of the Stanford football program, is off to the NFL. While he could have stayed one more year, he’s done with his degree and I wish him the best in his future endeavors. Besides, I don’t exactly envy the guy. Though he’s [...]

  • The End of IHUM

    Dan Ashton
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:10 pm
    Today is the day we’ve all been waiting for…the death of IHUM. In its report published today, the Study of Undergraduate Education at Stanford (SUES) has proposed drastic changes to the education of a Stanford undergraduate: the creation of SLE-like dorms with different themes a drastic change to the breadth requirements “Helix courses” (find out more [...]

  • Sh*t Silicon Valley Says

    Megan
    26 Jan 2012 | 1:48 am
    I’m surprised that this “Sh*t People Say” thing isn’t played out yet. Anyway, this may not be as spot on as Sh*t College Freshmen Say, but I’m fairly certain that I wouldn’t understand 90% of it if I hadn’t come to Stanford. [There is a video that cannot be displayed in this feed. Visit the [...]

  • “Occupy: Something Borrowed or Something New?”

    Megan
    26 Jan 2012 | 1:39 am
    As part of Stanford’s 2012 Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration, two incredibly renowned professors will be holding a discussion tomorrow comparing and contrasting the Occupy movement and the Poor People’s Campaign of 1968. Stanford’s own Clayborne Carson will be accompanied by Harvard professor Charles Ogletree at the Black Community Services Center at 7:30pm. A civil [...]

  • #spoiled

    Sasha
    25 Jan 2012 | 3:11 pm
    Being a Stanford student automatically gives you so many opportunities and opens so many doors.  We can talk for ages about the incredible classes available, the amazing people we have met, the brilliant people that come speak here, and the numerous job opportunities available.  But today, I am going to ignore all that.  I’m going [...]
 
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    Planning and Preparing for College

  • 2012 Sustainable Energy Award - Deadline: February 10, 2012

    27 Jan 2012 | 1:06 pm
    The $10,000 Sustainable Energy Award will be presented to each of the top three high schools that can demonstrate how they have engaged students and teachers in school-wide energy savings through the creative and innovative use of technology. Applications are due February 10, 2012. Schools across the nation are looking for creative ways to cut spending without compromising the quality of the

  • USDA 1890 Program -- Deadline: February 1st

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:29 pm
    The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program offers scholarships to U.S. citizens who are seeking a bachelor's degree at one of the seventeen 1890 Historically Black Land-Grant Institutions and Tuskegee University to study agriculture, food, or natural resource sciences and related majors. The program helps to strengthen the partnership between USDA and the 1890 institutions; helps to increase the

  • UT Sneak Peek 2012 Overnight Visit Program on Friday and Saturday, February 24 and 25, 2012 -- Deadline: February 3, 2012

    27 Jan 2012 | 12:26 pm
    The Office of Undergraduate Admissions cordially invites you to participate in the UT Sneak Peek 2012 Overnight Visit Program on Friday and Saturday, February 24 and 27, 2011. The Admissions Office is providing round-trip transportation to and from the Knoxville campus, overnight lodging, and meals while on campus for a select group of qualified African American and Hispanic high school

  • 2012 SAME Engineering & Construction Camps -- Deadline: March 23, 2012

    25 Jan 2012 | 6:43 am
    Society of American Military Engineers/US Army CampJune 10-16, 2012 Vicksburg, Mississippi The annual Engineering & Construction Camp at Vicksburg provides high school students with a great hands-on experience in engineering and construction activities. Vicksburg’s wide-ranging engineering community provides a wealth of offerings in cutting edge engineering topics. The one-week program is

  • The Emma L. Bowen Foundation -- Deadline: January 31, 2012

    20 Jan 2012 | 12:04 pm
    The Emma L. Bowen Foundation is currently recruiting high school students (rising juniors, seniors) and rising college freshman for several PAID summer internships at media (television, radio, cable) companies in the following cities: Atlanta, GA; Baltimore, MD; > Birmingham, AL; Boston, MA; Greenville, SC; Herndon, VA; Knoxville, TN; Lanham, MD; Lawrenceville, GA; New York, NY; Peoria, IL;
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    The College Driver News

  • 2013 Mazda CX-5 Offers Best Fuel Economy of any SUV Sold in U.S.

    19 Jan 2012 | 6:41 pm
    Mazda has announced official fuel economy figures for the all-new 2013 CX-5 compact SUV, as rated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, with highway mileage of some models as high as 35 miles per gallon.  As expected, Mazda's first vehicle fully engrained with SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY, the brand's breakthrough engineering and manufacturing approach to its next generation of vehicles, offers unprecedented non-hybrid best-in-class fuel economy for all transmission and drivetrain configurations.   Front-wheel-drive models equipped with the standard SKYACTIV-MT six-speed…

  • 2012 Hyundai Elantra Named 2012 North American Car of the Year

    19 Jan 2012 | 5:50 pm
    The 2012 Hyundai Elantra took top honors in the most exclusive award in North America when it was named 2012 North American Car of the Year.   A jury of 50 independent North American automotive journalists evaluated each of the new cars introduced last year and chose the 2012 Hyundai Elantra as the winner. The award was announced at a news conference at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, which marks Hyundai’s second win. The Hyundai Genesis was named North American Car of the Year in 2009.   “Elantra speaks to the success of our recipe of bold…

  • Ahead of the Curve: New Car Insurance Trends

    11 Jan 2012 | 10:44 pm
      If you haven't compared car insurance quotes in a few years, you've got a nagging suspicion that comparing premium quotes now can save you money. According to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), car insurance rates have declined by an average of 3% in the U.S. over the past few years. Car insurance isn't considered a high growth industry. Instead, car insurance companies compete with each other for existing customers.   Comparing car insurance quotes is on your to-do list. Perhaps it's ranked somewhere behind a dental appointment or heavy house cleaning.

  • 2012 NAIAS: Nissan Pathfinder Concept Front and Rear [Videos]

    4 Jan 2012 | 10:30 am
    As the 2012 North American International Auto Show approaches, Nissan has started sharing even more of their big reveal, the Nissan Pathfinder Concept. The Pathfinder Concept will very closely resemble the next generation, 2013 Pathfinder arriving in the fall of this year.   Based on the short video clips, the body will be much more aerodynamic and finally up to par with the design and execution standards of the industry today. We're sure Nissan will be packing in plenty of technology and safety equipment too. Check out the front and rear reveal videos below, and stay tuned Monday and…

  • Recalled: 2012 Fisker Karma

    2 Jan 2012 | 2:26 pm
    Fisker is recalling 239 Karma sport sedans due to an issue with the high-voltage battery. Certain hose clamps may have been positioned incorrectly during assembly. If that is the case, the battery compartment cover could interfere with the host clamps and potentially cause coolant to leak from the hoses.    This would then lead to an electrical short and possibly result in a fire. Fisker is notifying the small number of owners and will replace the battery free of charge. If owners of the Karma have questions, they can contact Fisker Automotive at 1-855-575-7577 Monday-Friday.  …
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  • Read Textbooks From Your Computer or iPad with Kno

    Sarah Feng
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am
    Kno is a multi-platform digital textbook reading application full of features to improve the textbook reading and studying experience. It is available as a free iPad version, on the Web, and as a Facebook app. Currently, only around 150,000 titles are offered in the Kno Bookstore, yet it looks like Kno is already getting the thumbs up from student users: A pilot study was conducted with 400 students in California Community Colleges who used Kno to read a digitally enhanced version of Collaborative Statistics by Barbara Illowsky and Susan Dean throughout Fall 2011. 95% of the students found…

  • Quickly Capture Diagrams and Documents with your Camera/Smartphone

    Deryck Wong
    25 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am
    Sometimes in lecture, my professors will put up huge diagrams that span the entire length of the whiteboard. Oftentimes, it can be difficult and time consuming to try to copy everything down onto your notebook. Instead, here’s a much easier solution: just take a picture of the diagram with your camera. After class is done and before your professor erases everything, get as close as you need to in order to actually have the diagram be legible and snap away! Most likely, you’ll have to take multiple pictures to actually have everything readable when you look at it later. Also set your…

  • Deals of the Week: 1/23/12-1/29/12

    Sarah Feng
    23 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am
    Protaskinote for iPad is free for a limited time in the iTunes App Store, normally $2.99. Super Note: Voice Recorder and Notes for  iPhone, iPod and iPad is free for a limited time, normally $1.99. Rockmate for iPad is $0.99 until Jan 27 in the iTunes App Store, normally $2.99. xScope for Mac is $19.99 in the Mac App Store for a limited time. That’s 30% off the normal price of $29.99. PocketCloud Explore for Android is having a launch special. Download it for $0.99 in the Android Market for a limited time, normally $4.99. PRO Zoom Camera 5X for Android is $1.99 in the Android Market…

  • What iBook Textbooks for iPad Mean For Students

    Sarah Feng
    21 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am
    In case you haven’t heard, Apple announced some pretty huge education-related news at a press conference in New York this Thursday. iBooks 2 was released to the iTunes App Store; it comes optimized for the new crop of textbooks that are starting to pop up in the iBookstore. Reading one of the iBookstore’s textbooks isn’t like reading a textbook off of any other e-reader. Publishers such as McGraw-Hill, Pearson Education, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt have created interactive, dynamic digital versions of their textbooks to take advantage of the multi-touch capabilities of…

  • Get Your Packages Delivered On Time with Kinek

    Sarah Feng
    20 Jan 2012 | 9:30 am
    If you’re in class all day, and you don’t live in an apartment or dorm with a doorman, you’ve probably dealt with the frustration of “missed delivery” slips and trying to track down your packages when you weren’t home to catch the FedEx truck. New service Kinek helps guarantee you get your package when and where you want it. Kinek lets you have your online orders delivered to any of over 1,000 KinekPoints in the USA and Canada. KinekPoints are retail stores and offices in Kinek’s network. Each KinekPoint has a different, per-package fee, rated by weight.
 
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  • Financial Aid Primer: #7. Information Required For The FAFSA

    Andrea Aronson
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    Because the government feels that it’s primarily the family’s responsibility to pay for the college education, the FAFSA requires various pieces of financial information from both the parents and the student.  Among the pieces of information requested about both are: Adjusted gross income Income tax paid Exemptions Yearly earnings Money in Cash, Savings, Checking Value of investments Pension, IRA, etc. payments and deductions Child support paid or received Although all of this data and more is requested, the formula that the FAFSA uses to calculate your EFC weighs earnings most…

  • Be Nice! You Never Know Who Might Be Giving Input On Your Admissions Decision.

    Cara Ray
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:37 am
    Last year, right around this time, I was still working in college admissions and remember clearly the phone calls that started pouring in and the visitors that came into our front office. College admissions officers are aware that this is a stressful time for families. Students are anxiously waiting to receive their admissions decisions and parents are nervously awaiting the financial aid packages. There are many questions that you, prospective families, want answered. Admissions representatives realize this but also want you to mind your manners. As school breaks, such as Presidents Day and…

  • Financial Aid Primer: #6. FAFSA and CSS Profile – The Basics

    Andrea Aronson
    24 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    I’ve talked about the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and PROFILE in some earlier communications.  To remind you, the FAFSA is the front door to financial aid, and if you don’t file it, you can’t be considered for any kind of need-based aid.  Depending upon the school, you also may not be considered for any merit aid, either.  So, be sure you walk through that financial aid front door!  Most families do. The FAFSA What will the FAFSA process look like?  Remember that the FAFSA process determines your eligibility for federal financial aid, and in some cases…

  • Seniors-Reminder To Finish Writing Those Thank You Notes

    Cara Ray
    23 Jan 2012 | 9:57 am
    Seniors, did you finish writing all of your thank you notes yet? Thank you notes are a thoughtful and quick way to let someone know how much you appreciate their effort on your behalf. While working in college admissions it was always a pleasant surprise to receive a thank you note from a high school student I had met with in my mailbox. I often would find myself posting these notes to my office bulletin board and sometimes when reading an application a name would trigger my memory that matched one of those notes. Think about who helped you with your college admissions process thus far. Make…

  • Kiplinger’s Best Values in Public Colleges

    Katherine Price
    20 Jan 2012 | 10:01 am
    We often warn clients to not take rankings too seriously.  We encourage them to use the information to research schools, but don’t make a decision about a college solely based on where that college stands on a list. Public higher education has had a rough road lately.  It seems the all the media attention regarding public higher education is geared towards budget cuts and rising tuition.  Kiplinger recently released their annual list of “Best Values in Public Colleges.”  This list provides some insights into the positive aspects of public higher education.  It…
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  • Where to get iPad Textbooks

    22 Jan 2012 | 4:21 am
    An eTextbook isn't just an eBook version of a textbook; it's an interactive educational tool. That’s what Apple is trying to achieve in their push for iPad textbooks, something they hope will disrupt the $8 billion textbook market. Built-in video, interactive 3D objects, and the ability to highlight content (that can be automatically turned into flash cards when preparing for exams) are just a few of the features of textbooks on the iPad. Using iPads in the classroom has brought new excitement to course material. An instructor from Notre Dame, who had his business class take part in a pilot…

  • How to Effectively Utilize Office Hours

    18 Jan 2012 | 8:24 am
    Office hours are arguably the most underused resource available to students. With that said, there is no reason why you shouldn’t be using what is perhaps one of the biggest tools at your disposal to understanding the material and getting a better grade. Basically, if you’re not using it, you better be getting an A on the next exam. Office hours are your opportunity to get one-on-one instruction on course material. These are specific times that instructors (professors, TAs, etc.) set aside to make themselves available to students. A professor will typically announce his/her office hours…

  • Dorm Room Pranks

    16 Jan 2012 | 3:09 am
    Things can get pretty boring during the winter months. The restlessness, boredom, and additional time spent indoors create a prime environment for mischievous acts. Students in the dorms with too much free time on their hands can only lead to one thing: Dorm Room Pranks. Here's a look at some of the most popular dorm room pranks pulled on fellow dorm mates. 10 Classic Dorm Room Pranks 1. The Upside Down Dorm Room Prank 2. The Foiled Dorm Room Prank 3. The Post-it Note Prank 4. Water Cups Prank 5. Multiple Alarm Clocks Prank 6. Tug of War Dorm Room Door Prank 7. Bowl of Water to the Ceiling…

  • 10 Up and Coming College Websites to Watch in 2012

    14 Dec 2011 | 1:10 am
    America is fascinated with college startups. So much so that the college startup has almost become the new American dream. After hearing captivating stories of how websites like facebook and Google were started, it raises the entrepreneurial spirit inside of all of us. Here is a young group of websites, nearly all founded by college students, who see a problem or a niche in the world of higher education and are dedicating countless hours to their project. Some of the founders have even decided to forgo college all together to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. While not all of these…

  • A Look at Expensive Schools and their Net Price

    6 Dec 2011 | 1:00 am
    Curious to see how much the ranking would change, we took our list of the 100 most expensive schools and found the average need-based grant given at each school as listed at the College Board. This data was then applied to the total cost of each school in an effort to find the net price: the cost after scholarships and grants are deducted. Just because a college is listed among the most expensive colleges, doesn’t mean a student will be paying that amount. As mentioned in the ranking, they are sticker prices. As you will see below, many colleges provide substantial grants that greatly…
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    College Media Matters

  • Bed Bugs Attack at University of Alaska Anchorage (@TNL_Updates #bedbugs)

    Dan
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:14 pm
    An “expanding bedbug population” is infesting student dorm rooms at the University of Alaska Anchorage, a new report in The Northern Light campus newspaper confirms. – – The article is frankly fascinating.  Three things I learned: – 1) These “nighttime crawlers” like to travel: “Bedbugs are extreme hitchhikers. They are the best hitchhikers in the bug world.” – 2) One step to spot a potential infestation involves “looking for small streaks of excrement around the bed frame and mattress.” Hmm. – 3) Bed bugs are a…

  • Fallout at Yale Daily News Over Star Quarterback Sexual Assault Story

    Dan
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:34 pm
    A Yale Daily News editor has gone public with distressingly significant complaints about an alleged decision by top YDN staff to hold a bombshell story about sexual assault accusations made against the university’s star quarterback.  The QB Patrick Witt had been hailed as a hero this past fall for an all-around awesome pedigree that earned him a Rhodes Scholarship finalist interview– which he turned down to lead Yale in a rivalry game against Harvard. – Yet, as The New York Times reported yesterday, this Disney-ish story arc was actually a farce.  He had already been…

  • Daily Princetonian Honors Harry Potter in Recent Joke Issue (#harrypotter)

    Dan
    26 Jan 2012 | 6:42 pm
    In its annual joke issue published earlier this month, The Daily Princetonian became The Daily Prophet.  The Princeton University student newspaper embraced Harry Potter in a spoof-tastic edition full of stories about muggles, magic, elves, and He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named. – For example, in an Occupy Movement-inspired tale, the Prophet reported on student ire about allegedly unfair “magic distribution.”  As the lede noted, “In a surprising turn of events at the normally apathetic university, a small number of students have taken issue with the high concentration of…

  • Student Press Version of ‘Lazy Higher Ed Journalism’

    Dan
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:44 pm
    A write-up on “Lazy Higher Ed Journalism“ (spurred by a separate report on “Lazy Education Journalism” in general) recently achieved B-list viral status within the education and journalism communities. – In her Inside Higher Ed essay, Melanie Fullick charges news media with inefficient, often superficial reporting on relevant issues such as school rankings, technology’s impact on education, the value and characteristics of international students and faculty, and the various “solutions” offered as panaceas to supposedly ailing higher learning…

  • Debate at Missouri’s School of Journalism: Should Students Be Allowed to Work for Multiple Media Outlets?

    Dan
    26 Jan 2012 | 2:51 pm
    A public debate is currently playing out among some profs, alums, and students within the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism centered on a campus press conflict of interest. – The basic question at the debate’s core: Should students be allowed to work for multiple, possibly competing campus media at the same time? – – The reason behind the debate: The editor-in-chief of J-School Buzz, the hyperlocal news site covering Mizzou’s j-school, recently resigned due to a conflict of interest related to her work on The Columbia Missourian, a local daily…
 
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    Geoff at Mount Allison

  • The Argosy hosts a debate of candidates for the Students' Administrative Council at Mount Allison University

    25 Jan 2012 | 9:44 am
    The Argosy just wrapped up hosting a debate of all the candidates for the SAC executive on Sunday and I was there live-streaming it to those who weren't there. If you missed it you can watch it here: Argosy Hosts SAC Debate

  • Mount Allison University plans website redesign

    23 Jan 2012 | 9:15 am
    As you may know, the University is undertaking a redesign of mta.ca. I'm on the Web Advisory Group which is providing input to the project. I talked to the Tony Frost, my boss and contact person for the project for more information. It's a vitally important project for the school and I'm excited to offer whatever helpful input I can. I'll let you know more as the project progresses. From The Argosy:     If everything goes as planned, Mount Allison will have a brand new website this summer. The website redesign comes at the heels of the now-complete branding project and will easily…

  • The Argosy hosts a SAC all-candidates debate

    22 Jan 2012 | 4:47 pm
    The Argosy will be hosting a SAC all-candidates debate at 7pm tonight in the Wu Centre (Dunn Building). Tune in here if you can't make it in person: Watch live streaming video from theargosy at livestream.com

  • Norovirus Hits #NASH74: A Case Study in Crisis Communication

    18 Jan 2012 | 9:59 am
    As many of you have heard, including from the school administration a few of us from Mount Allison went to the 74th Annual Conference of the Canadian University Press. There were many great presentations from journalists and other experts, helpful round-table discussions from those at other papers from around the country, and inspiring, informative, and sometimes hilarious keynote addresses. However, all you heard was probably something like this headline: Painful norovirus infected 75 people at Victoria conference Thankfully I left unscathed by the virus. however many others didn't.

  • Canadian University Press Archipelago (74th Annual National Conference)

    12 Jan 2012 | 11:56 pm
    I got in yesterday to the Canadian University Press' 74th Annual National Conference known as Archipelago (as each member paper is like an island in an archipelago). Anyway it was a long flight in but it has been a great conference so far. I'll be writing more specifically about what I've learned later this week for my report/presentation to the Argosy Editors' meeting on Wednesday but right now I'll provide some information on the presentations I've appreciated/learned the most from so far and the ones I'm most looking forward to tomorrow and Saturday. So far: And still to come:…
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  • Negation and Necessary Assumption Questions

    Steve Schwartz
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    In this blog post, I discuss a common, and effective, strategy for approaching necessary assumption questions.I also talk about shortcomings in the way prep companies often teach test-takers to think about necessary assumption questions.Finally, I give some examples of necessary assumption questions and explain some frequent patterns in each.A Common and Effective Strategy for Necessary

  • LSAT Diary: Retaking and Improvement

    Steve Schwartz
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:00 pm
    This installment of LSAT Diaries comes from LSAT Blog reader Andy, who improved his LSAT score by 15 points after following one of my LSAT study schedules.If you want to be in LSAT Diaries, please fill out this survey. (You can be in LSAT Diaries whether you've taken the exam already or not.)Thanks to Andy for sharing his experience and advice, and please leave your questions for him below in the

  • Logic and Games

    Steve Schwartz
    26 Jan 2012 | 12:00 pm
    * An assistant dean at Northwestern talks about how law schools are adapting to changes in the legal market. [ABA Journal]* You might start seeing advertisements for legal services on Groupon soon. Let's hope that isn't you one day. [WSJ Law Blog]* If it happens, they might have to update this Groupon spoof to include "Better Call Saul"-style ads. [Funny Or Die]* Time Magazine appears to a

  • Necessary and Sufficient Assumptions: Arguments and Contrapositives

    Steve Schwartz
    25 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    I spend a great deal of time talking about the difference between Necessary Assumption and Sufficient Assumption questions in the LSAT's Logical Reasoning section.Arguments assume a link between the evidence and conclusion presented - this link can often easily be framed as a conditional statement.Because the contrapositive of this statement is simply a rewording of the argument itself, the

  • LSAT Diaries: Struggling with Test Anxiety

    Steve Schwartz
    24 Jan 2012 | 9:00 pm
    Jenny writes, "Thank you for allowing me to participate. It's really helping me to hold myself accountable and really stop and think about my LSAT practice, what I've learned, what's working, what isn't, etc."Want to be part of LSAT Diaries? Fill out this survey!Jenny's newest LSAT Diary:Monday – Overcoming Test AnxietyAs I become more and more familiar with the LSAT, I have to admit, I am
 
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    Get Into College Blog

  • How to Choose a Major on Your College Application

    Steve Schwartz
    27 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    Many college applications require you to declare your intended major. You're still in high school -- how could you be ready for such a decision? Here are 3 tips to keep in mind:1. It's not permanent, nor does it have to determine the rest of your life.A large number of students change their major multiple times between the day they submit their applications and the day they graduate. This is

  • 5 Tips for a Productive Summer Vacation

    Steve Schwartz
    20 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    How you spend your summer vacation is important to college admissions officers. After all, it shows what you choose to do with unstructured time. Free from the confines of a high school schedule and with many of your extracurricular activities on hold, you can do just about anything.If expensive organized programs are an option for you, that's great. However, you can also have a productive (and

  • How to Appeal Your SAT Score

    Steve Schwartz
    13 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    As you may have noticed, the system of filling in little circles with a #2 pencil is an old one -- and far from perfect. The machines used to scan your answer sheets at the Educational Testing Service (ETS) are probably more sophisticated than the ones in your high school office, but that doesn't mean they are flawless. Any errors in scoring may work for or against you, but -- especially if

  • The Ivy League Guide to Extracurricular Activities

    Steve Schwartz
    6 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    Colleges want to accept students who will excel not only in academics but also in real life. Academics are important, but what you do outside of the classroom will show the admissions officer that you can make a meaningful contribution to campus life and to the world as a proud college sweatshirt-wearing alum.If you're ambitious enough to be reading this blog as a high school freshman or

  • 5 Ways to Ace the College Application Essay

    Steve Schwartz
    30 Dec 2011 | 8:00 am
    What you've accomplished in high school is an important factor in college admissions decisions, but even more important is how you present yourself.By the time you're putting the applications together, you may not have much control over your test scores, grades, and teacher recommendations. However, the essay is your blank slate to show the admissions officers why they should want you at their
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  • Money Saving Tips for College Students

    admin
    27 Jan 2012 | 3:50 pm
    There are so many things to look forward to when you head off to college, such as making new friends, living away from home and studying a subject you really love. However, one of the things you might be dreading is how you are going to manage your money. When you move out of your [...] No related posts.

  • What are College Cell Phone Policies?

    admin
    11 Jan 2012 | 12:47 pm
    Colleges know that there are instances when it is indisputably proper and useful for students to have the right to use to a cellular phone. Cell phones need not be turned on or used for the duration of classes or study time, nor is it allowable within the classroom. As a universal rule, mobile phones [...] No related posts.

  • How To Get a Cell Phone College Discount

    admin
    6 Jan 2012 | 10:55 am
    Pretty much every major cell phone provider offers discounts for huge firms or groups, even when it is a current personal line. Though nearly everyone is aware of their school’s discount, some do not really do a good job of promoting them. Also, a lot of folks can acquire student discounts through their school e-mails. [...] No related posts.

  • How To Find a College Improv Group

    admin
    26 Dec 2011 | 10:09 am
    Improvisational comedy is rapidly turning into a mainstream form of theatrical performance. Improv classes in a number of the key cities in the United States, including Los Angeles, Chicago and New York, have been seeing record-breaking registration. Even television is presenting programming set in improvisational comedy. The perfect way to become great at improv is [...] No related posts.

  • What Are College Immunizations Requirements?

    admin
    17 Dec 2011 | 9:27 am
    Public health laws mandate students attending colleges and universities in every state to establish immunity to measles, mumps and rubella and to be well-informed about the danger of meningococcal disease. These directives typically employed on all students registered for six or more credits and graduates, undergraduates, commuter, resident, domestic, international students and cross enrollees are all included. [...] No related posts.
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    The WiseChoice Blog

  • Five FAFSA Errors to Avoid

    Tamara Krause
    25 Jan 2012 | 8:59 am
    As of January 1, students can complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is required in most cases if you are hoping to receive federal, state or institutional financial aid for college. The form can be a bit intimidating, and each year some applicants make costly mistakes that result in lost financial aid benefits. To help you avoid these FAFSA filing pitfalls, we have compiled a list of things to avoid to ensure you receive the best possible financial aid package. Not Submitting the FAFSA Believe it or not, every year thousands of students fail to…

  • How to Write a Great Personal Statement

    Tamara Krause
    17 Jan 2012 | 1:51 pm
    Everyone should know how to write a great personal statement. Not only is this skill necessary during the college admission process, but it could also benefit you when applying and interviewing for jobs and scholarships. With admission representatives (and employers and scholarship committees) reading hundreds, if not thousands, of applications, the personal statement you submit with your application may be the key to unlocking your college (and employment) dreams. By following a few simple steps, you’ll be able to draft a personal statement that is sure to make your application stand out…

  • Stuck in the Middle: College & the Middle-Income Family

    Tamara Krause
    9 Jan 2012 | 12:02 pm
    Many middle-income families are finding it increasingly difficult to afford the cost of a college education. While there are often scholarships and grants available to those in the low-income bracket, families with incomes above $60,000 may find it difficult to qualify for many institutional and federal programs. This leaves students with the choice to take on significant student loan debt, enroll at community colleges, or attend institutions with lower tuition rates.   Middle-income families find themselves essentially ‘stuck in the middle’ and some institutions are taking note of this…

  • My PSAT Score Is Low — Now What?

    Tamara Krause
    4 Jan 2012 | 12:32 pm
    Just before the winter break, many high school students received their PSAT exam scores. For juniors, this score is important for a couple of reasons; it is a gauge of how a student will perform on the SAT, and it may lead to possible scholarship opportunities. For freshmen and sophomores, it’s an indication of how they may stack up against their fellow classmates during future testing cycles. If you are less than pleased with your PSAT score results, there is still time to improve your test taking habits and skills before taking the SAT or ACT for entrance into college. Freshmen/Sophomores…

  • Freshmen: Make College Planning Your New Year’s Resolution

    Tamara Krause
    21 Dec 2011 | 8:46 am
    It seems like only yesterday that you started your first day of high school. By now, you may be getting college information from your teachers, guidance counselors and some colleges. But, have you taken the time to sit down and seriously consider your college plans? Chances are you may feel you have plenty of time to address those tasks later down the road.  Unfortunately, time is slipping away quicker than you may realize. With the rising cost of tuition and the competition for scholarships increasing, you need to have an action plan in place now. To help you start the college planning…
 
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  • Some Of You Have Asked About Trading Penny Stocks

    jusu313
    25 Jan 2012 | 11:41 pm
    Some of you friskier investor types have asked about brokers for trading penny stocks and we thought we’d take a quick break and give you our take on it.   By the way, always remember to exercise care and use common sense when trading penny stocks.The reality is no brokerage is perfect. We like Ameritrade, Interactive Brokers, Scottrade & E-Trade. Some of you who are just beginning want to know the brokerages where you can open an account with no  balance requirements and we would have suggested several in this category, including First Trade, 
Lowtrades, & Choicetrade.But…

  • Koinonia – All the Great Thinkers Are Doing It!

    Natalie Clive
    3 Jan 2012 | 12:32 pm
    In Greek, the word Koinonia means “spirit of fellowship” or basically, join participation by a group of people in a common cause. Many of history’s greatest thinkers were active users of Koinonia, whether they termed it that or not. Socrates and Einstein are just such a couple of guys you might have heard of before who implemented the idea of Koinonia. Through open communication among a group of people, with no judgements or attempts to sway the argument, these historical greats were able to come up with some of their greatest ideas and concepts. Many of the great thinkers,…

  • 20 Time Management Tips for College Students

    stacey
    1 Jan 2012 | 1:03 pm
    Learning time management is crucial for college students. Juggling school, work, studying, and a social life is no easy task.  If you are a college student and feel that you are sinking further into a sea of “things to do” the following information will be helpful to you.  The following are 20 time management tips that will help you make the most of your time.Tip #1 – Make a commitment not to procrastinate.  Procrastination will leave you stressed out. Do not wait until the last minute to do homework or study for a test.  Make the commitment to begin early on things that you know…

  • Celebrating Halloween in College

    Natalie Clive
    21 Oct 2011 | 11:27 am
    Halloween is upon us and so are the spooks. Although Halloween won’t get you out of class (usually), it can certainly take your mind off of your studies for a while! Here are a few ways you can celebrate Halloween as a college student.Carve Pumpkins: You can generally buy a good-sized pumpkin for roughly $5 at stores such as Walmart. Your friends can even hold a contest to see who can carve the best one. To add spice to the contest, you can see who carve out the best Disney villain (Scar, Jafar, and Hades would make good subjects). Last year I carved the anglerfish from Finding Nemo into…

  • Killing College Chaos

    AmandaG
    21 Oct 2011 | 11:21 am
    Chaos Theory. If you haven’t heard of it you will. College life is actually a testament to the truths behind Chaos Theory. College life is a jumbled mess of too many things to do, too many places to be and too many new things to learn. Life is randomly and continually falling apart. Well here we are going to look at some ways you get organized, get focused and kill the chaos of college.Most college kids these days have a smart phone, an iPad or a computer. The first weapon against the giant chaos beast is actually in your pocket! Miraculously something related to college just got easy and…
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    Student Loan Blog

  • New Year, New Career: Jobs in Growth Industries for Fresh Graduates

    Sally Croft
    23 Jan 2012 | 1:57 am
    If you are a fresh graduate and one of your New Year’s resolutions is to develop a new career, you have a lot of options to choose from within various growth industries. You need to choose one which fits your requirement and which matches your goals and aspirations. It should be one which can give you financial and job satisfaction. As there are a lot of options available in the market, it is important that you conduct adequate research to avoid being in a job which does not cater to your qualifications or your requirement. Choosing Growth Industries for a New Career A growth industry is…

  • How to Cut on College Costs – Must Check Guide for College Students

    Sally Croft
    19 Jan 2012 | 12:26 am
    The cost of higher education is rising at a record pace, which has put a financial strain on college students and on their families. Students are looking for ways to save a few bucks whenever possible and saving every penny on your college education can definitely add up in the long run. To get you started, here are some things that you can do as a college student to cut college costs: Speed up the process: If possible, take the maximum amount of credit hours allowed per semester to speed up the process and graduate in a timely manner. There are also accelerated programs available to help you…

  • 11 Surefire Ways to Get Internship this Summer

    Sally Croft
    5 Jan 2012 | 12:32 am
    Internships can be found in various organizations, such as non-profit, government organizations; companies or every size and type, museums, art galleries, libraries, and the list goes on. If you are looking to get an internship this summer you might be in luck. Summer time in particular is the best time to apply for and obtain internship. Some of these internships might be paid internships, others might be unpaid internships. However, whether paid or not, this is a great opportunity to experience the workforce and get a feel for what your career is going to be like. Here are 11 surefire ways…

  • Online Term Papers – How Authenticated Are They?

    Sally Croft
    29 Dec 2011 | 12:15 am
    If you are a college student pursuing a course in a specific major and are instructed to submit a term paper in another subject, you need not spend long hours collecting data and doing research or spend time analyzing various sources for relevant information. You can opt for an online term paper.  There are many custom writers online who offer this service. They are experts in writing term papers in specific subjects and adhere to the norms required for these papers. Importance of Online Term Papers College students, after completing a specific term are required to write a term paper to…

  • Workplace Sanity Ideas for New Interns – Be Prepared!

    Sally Croft
    21 Dec 2011 | 12:28 am
    If you are new intern and are getting ready for a new environment which is going to become your workplace, you need to follow certain decorum. It is important to think of various new ideas to improve the morale of the workplace and make it more convenient for the employees. It can help in making the working of the workplace more efficient and save huge amount of money for the company. It is need that you need to be very creative to develop new ideas for your workplace. Instead it is important to be more approachable and open minded. Generating new ideas for better workplace It is important to…
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    College Money Insider

  • How Smart Students Save Money on College Supplies

    College Money Insider
    25 Jan 2012 | 10:17 am
    The following is a guest post from Brenda Ortega of The Educational Bar: Get the most out of your student loan by learning to budget College or university is a learning opportunity for the student both in and out of the classroom. When it comes to cost, most students aren’t prepared for the student loans they’ll have...How Smart Students Save Money on College Supplies is a post from: The College Money Insider.

  • January 2012 Scholarship Deadlines!

    College Money Insider
    12 Jan 2012 | 8:00 am
    With the calendar turning to 2012 and your college applications in the mail, it’s once again time to start thinking about financial aid. So how do you get your hands on some extra cash for college? If you haven’t already, be sure to file your FAFSA to make sure you get the Federal aid you...January 2012 Scholarship Deadlines! is a post from: The College Money Insider.

  • New Years Resolution: Completing the FAFSA Early

    College Money Insider
    29 Dec 2011 | 2:56 pm
    With 2012 just days away, it’s almost time to fill our your FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid) for the 2012-13 school year. As always, the new version of this critical financial aid form goes live on January 1st. Although you can fill out your FAFSA at any point over the course of the year,...New Years Resolution: Completing the FAFSA Early is a post from: The College Money Insider.

  • Money for College: December Scholarship Deadlines!

    College Money Insider
    1 Dec 2011 | 7:15 am
    With application deadlines rapidly approaching, you’re probably spending most of your time on polishing your essay responses and making sure your recommendation letters are ready to go. That’s obviously really important, but it’s not the only thing you need to worry about! While it might seem overwhelming, you should also be spending a bit of...Money for College: December Scholarship Deadlines! is a post from: The College Money Insider.

  • Plan for Your Financial Future When Choosing a College

    College Money Insider
    10 Nov 2011 | 10:08 am
    The following is a guest post from Jonathan Mack of Aristotle Circle: On top of all your other college considerations – location, major and school size, to name a few – think about your money.  With the economy and job market the way they are, you need to start thinking about your long-term financial situation, and...Plan for Your Financial Future When Choosing a College is a post from: The College Money Insider.
 
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  • Pixar’s Young Professional Focus Creates an Amazing Culture

    Josh Allan Dykstra
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    There are so many things we can learn from an organization like Pixar: great company culture may emerge through serendipity, but it doesn’t stay great by accident. Don’t kid yourself that a great workplace “just happens.” Like growing a garden, it requires a lot of work and a bit of mess. It takes time and effort—and this means having people who have enough time built in to their jobs to actually focus on it. There’s simply no other way to build an amazing work environment.   

  • There’s Still Time to Manage Facebook’s Timeline

    Travis Babbitt
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am
    We all have that picture of ourselves online – the one with some buddies after a few too many at a ballgame; or of that brutal break up that you thought would be therapeutic if you made public for everyone to see. They’re hidden somewhere deep in the "older post" dungeon of your Facebook page. Here’s the bad news: you only have until February 2 to identify – and permanently erase – those memories. Here’s the good news...   

  • Temp to Employee: Top Tips to Transition to a Permanent Job

    Dawn Rasmussen
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:00 am
    Great news! You’ve landed either temporary or contract work, which suddenly has taken so much stress off of you from looking for a job. Now you can pay the bills, settle in, and concentrate your focus on getting up to speed and making valuable contributions. Contract or temporary work does NOT guarantee a future at the company. But despite not being a permanent employee, you have something vastly more powerful in your career arsenal right now than the unemployed job seekers:   

  • Is College Major a Major Factor in Your Career?

    ComeRecommended
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:00 am
    College: experiencing it can be socially rewarding, but it’s most important purpose is to provide higher education for a life-long career. Now let’s say that you are in college and have chosen your major – the next question is how applicable are the skills you learn in the classroom for the workplace?   

  • Millenials: Social Media or Mania?

    Barbara Milhizer
    25 Jan 2012 | 1:00 pm
    I would rather send an email, a text or connect online than pick up the phone. I have been driven to the edge of sanity by conference calls, live customer service is often a disappointment and a machine is usually more accurate. I get irritated when I can’t accomplish something online. It’s generational conditioning. As much as I think I’m on the edge, I can’t even fathom how far the Millennials will push technology in the social realm.   
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  • Save Early And Save Often For College Expenses

    Doug Schantz
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:32 am
    For most parents, the moment your kids are born (or maybe even slightly before) you start to think about them attending college. Some parents even go as far as picking prospective schools for their toddler children and start dressing them up in that college’s apparel. (I can attest to seeing a few “Future Buckeye” shirts in our family!) With all this thought being given to college attendance and selection at an early age, I think that it would only be natural that parents also start planning on how they are going to get their student to that school (from a financial…

  • Surviving The Campus Dining Hall on a Budget

    Doug Schantz
    26 Jan 2012 | 11:45 am
    When you go to college, there are certain necessities that you must have. A comfortable place to sleep and good food to eat usually tops that list. Every college is a little different on how they address the dining needs of their students, however, I think the following infographic should be very helpful in providing you some tips on how to survive your campus dining experience. If need be, click on the infographic to whisk you away to a larger version that is easier on the eyes. This infographic has been graciously provided by Online Universities Blogs

  • CheapScholar & NBC4 – Helping With College Costs

    Doug Schantz
    23 Jan 2012 | 1:20 pm
    For those that don’t know, Vice-President Joe Biden recently made a visit to my home state (Ohio) and gave a speech discussing college affordability. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, made the trip with him and, as you can imagine, they had a lot of information to share. As part of the coverage for Vice-President Biden, CheapScholar.org was recently highlighted by Mikaela Hunt from NBC 4 as a resource for  families and students trying to navigate the financial aspect of their college experience. Below is the video from that news segment and here is a link to where it can found on…

  • The Freakonomics of Digital Textbooks

    Doug Schantz
    17 Jan 2012 | 12:07 pm
    It seems counter intuitive, at first glance, that students are still using paper textbooks. With iPads, Kindles and other e-readers as common as pizza on college campuses, it’s not a stretch to envision rows of unsold backpacks lingering in bookstores as students add just one more aspect of their lives to the electronic age of the 21st Century. However, that’s far from the case now – though there’s reason to believe that change might just be around the corner where digital textbooks are concerned. A wide range of costs By not having to pay printing costs, those sizable savings can be…

  • Study Abroad on a Budget – U.S. to England

    Doug Schantz
    14 Jan 2012 | 11:24 am
    The following is guest article provided by Louise Tillotson. If you’re undecided as to where you’re going to study, and are up for a challenge, why not think about taking your degree abroad? Over 40,000 American students went across the pond to the UK in 2010 for a summer, semester or a full year. Finding a course You’ll need to find a University (College) which has a programme for international students in the course/s you’re taking. A good place to start looking is the educationuk site, which lists all the places of study offering international placements. If…
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    College Info Geek

  • Energetic Music: Blessed By A Broken Heart – “Feel The Power”

    Thomas Frank
    26 Jan 2012 | 3:18 pm
    Ever had to deal with your dad singing “Foolin’” by Def Leppard in the shower at 7AM? Ha, well I haven’t. Sucks for you.Still, my dad definitely still listens to those guys. Truth is, a lot of our dads grew up listening to bands like Def Leppard, Journey, and Europe. That 80′s-style hair metal is the music of their generation. However, it’s a lot less prevalent today. If you’re into the rock genres, you probably grew up with grunge and punk rock – the stuff straight off the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater soundtrack – and then gradually…

  • The Best In-Ear Monitors For Students

    Thomas Frank
    25 Jan 2012 | 10:12 am
    Alright, I get it. There are those of you who are willing to suffer for fashion. Getting a bit warm? Too bad. That sexy pea ain’t gonna show off to the ladies by itself. It’s really slushy out? Tough luck, bro. The $400 Florsheims you bought back in August refuse to spend another day in the closet.If this is your mindset, then it’s almost a certainty that your impeccable fashion sense would prevent you from allowing big headphones to mess up your hair. Futhermore, carrying them when not in use would require you to buy a bigger backpack, and that’s not fashionable…

  • More Internship Hunting Tips For N00bs

    Christina Samurkas
    24 Jan 2012 | 5:50 pm
    Internships are like steroids for any resume, and like all steroids, they come with different strengths. So working for the NIH (National Institute of Health) on groundbreaking cancer research as a pre-med student from Johns Hopkins is more badass than interning at the Humane Society in your hometown (the only place that would accept your unqualified ass if you’re studying creative writing)Unfortunately, internships – especially good internships – can be hellishly difficult to get as an undergraduate. So here are my strategies and tips for getting some kind of internship for the…

  • Study Music: Hectic Zeniths – “Hectic Zeniths”

    Bill Riley
    18 Jan 2012 | 10:59 pm
    This week’s Study Album of the Week was written by Bill Riley. Cool beans.This week we have a self titled album by Hectic Zeniths.  Now, when I first heard this gem of a music back around thanksgiving, I was in the backseat thinking Thomas had found The Log.os’ new album.  I was genuinely surprised to find a pretty young thing like Hectic Zeniths.  Now, the name can be weird to say, okay, so let’s practice saying it out loud a couple times before you yell at all your hipster friends about it.Hectors… Xena ass… I’m really glad you’re just a coffee cup…The…

  • Snow Safety 101: Everything Short Of Avalanche Survival

    Meghan Callahan
    17 Jan 2012 | 11:23 am
    It’s that time of year again. The sound of sleigh bells have faded into distant memory and the days of auld lange syne are here to stay. Now that you’ve headed back to campus and the doldrums of January have begun to set in, it is high time to pull up a cup of hot cocoa and learn a little snow safety to keep yourself toasty and safe until spring returns.1. Make sure your method of transportation is prepared for the winter ahead. If you have your car on campus, be sure to give it a little tune up. Some important things to have the mechanic check out: the battery, antifreeze…
 
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    Student Advisor Blog

  • Facebook Timeline: New Privacy Concerns for College Students [VIDEO]

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:24 am
    By Sam CorenStudentAdvisor.com Staff Thought you were comfortable adjusting privacy settings on your Facebook profile after the last round of changes? Get ready:  privacy settings are about to change yet again for the social networking juggernaut. While some users have had Facebook's new Timeline-style profile through the developer application, it has finally started to roll out officially to all users this week. But there's more to this slick new photo-centric Facebook profile than meets the eye. WCBV Boston's Newscenter spoke with StudentAdvisor's Dean Tsouvalas and Ashley Jones in…

  • 7 Ways to Get the Best Financial Aid Package for College [VIDEO]

    26 Jan 2012 | 9:58 am
    By Dean TsouvalasStudentAdvisor.com Editor-in-Chief Now that applications are in, it's time for college-bound students to start applying for financial aid to help fund their education. Yesterday I sat down with Gene Lavanchy of Boston's Fox 25 Morning News Show to discuss ways students and parents can land the best possible financial aid package. While the process of applying for aid may seem as easy as just filling out the FAFSA there's actually a lot more to it! So what can you do to ensure you're setting yourself up to receive the most aid? Learn more about the 7 ways to get the best…

  • How to Write a Research Paper in College by Mastering the Five Rs

    24 Jan 2012 | 6:07 pm
    By Stefanie WeismanFor StudentAdvisor.com There are few tasks in college that demand such a wide variety of skills as writing a research paper. It requires time management, research skills, creativity, logic, persuasive writing, and much, much more. Intimidated? Don’t be. By following the "Five Rs" below, you’ll be well on your way to writing a grade-A paper: 1. Read the instructions. Most professors will give you a written assignment as the basis for your paper. I can’t tell you how many students throw points away by not following these instructions to the letter. Remember:…

  • First Time Applying for Financial Aid? 11 Things You Need to Know

    24 Jan 2012 | 9:42 am
    By Purvi S. ModyFor StudentAdvisor.com The beginning of a new year brings resolutions, hope, and change. For high school seniors, the next six months marks the end of childhood as they know it and the beginning of the rest of their lives. In just a few months, they will venture out into new territories: geographic, academic, emotional, and professional. Now, parents across America should begin the harrowing financial aid process. This process can be more complex than the admissions process. While there are no essays to write or recommendations to manage, the forms are complicated and the…

  • Student-Athletes: What to Consider Before Playing a Sport in College

    23 Jan 2012 | 10:54 am
    By Ally PelleFor StudentAdvisor.com  Deciding whether or not to play a competitive sport in college is a big one for any student and the answer is different for everyone. After four years of high school swimming and diving, I chose to continue swimming in college. I was a student-athlete for my freshman, sophomore and the first semester of my junior year after walking-on to a Division I swim team in the Big East Conference.  Although I loved my time as a swimmer, there were a lot of things I missed out on. I soon found out that most of the pros of being a student-athlete can also be…
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    Straight Talk: College Education Blog

  • Samantha Garvey, Homeless Teen, Wins $50,000 Intel Scholarship (Now How about Everybody Else?)

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:14 am
    Samantha Garvey, Homeless Teen, Wins $50,000 Intel Scholarship (Now How about Everybody Else?) There is no question that America really likes empowering “rags to riches” stories about deserving students who suddenly get big breaks. One recent story to hit the news – big time – concerns a smart young woman named Samantha Garvey. An Associated Press story reports the story of this deserving young woman, who won a prestigious Intel $50,000 science scholarship thanks to some innovative research she did about the effects that a non-native species, the Asian short crab, is…

  • Getting into College Made Easy: Handling College Alumni Interviews

    26 Jan 2012 | 5:28 am
    Getting into College Made Easy: Handling College Alumni Interviews If you’re applying to a college that offers you a chance to have an interview with an alumnus or alumna who attended the school, should you schedule one? The answer is, yes. Alumni interviews can only improve your chances of getting into a college. They represent an opportunity that is all upside, with no downside. Do be aware, however, that different colleges place different levels of importance on these interviews. Some colleges apparently value them a great deal, others do not.  For example, I was part of a group…

  • Unusual Sources of Financial Aid

    25 Jan 2012 | 5:25 am
    Unusual Sources of Financial Aid If you’re applying to college and need financial aid, chances are that you have filled out a FAFSA and spoken with the financial aid officers at the colleges where you are applying. Those are important things to do. But there are other sources of financial aid that most people overlook. Here are some unusual sources of funding that StraighterLine has uncovered for you . . .  American Association of University Women  offers information about a variety of scholarships for women.  Check it out!  American Council for International…

  • Barbarians at the Gates! More Foreign and Public School Students (Gasp) Are Using Early Admission to Get Into Elite Colleges

    24 Jan 2012 | 5:16 am
    More Foreign and Public School Students Are Using Early Admission to Get Into Elite Colleges As recently as 2005, most of the students who applied early admission to Ivy League and other top-tier American colleges were from prestigious prep schools and top public high schools. Now that has changed. According to “As a Broader Group Seeks Early Admission, Rejections Rise in the East,” a new article in The New York Times by Richard Pérez-Peña and Jenny Anderson, the early admissions process has become overrun by applicants from public and foreign high schools. Who are…

  • Michigan Plan Wants to Rob from the Rich, Give to Poor Students

    23 Jan 2012 | 10:57 am
    Michigan Legislators Create a Plan to Pay Student Tuition at State Schools and Community Colleges Gretchen Whitmer, the Michigan State Senate’s Democratic leader, must be wearing a jaunty green cap and carrying a bow and arrows this week, because she wants rich corporations to pay college tuition for Michigan students. Under her Michigan 2020 Plan, Michigan high school graduates who attend Michigan community colleges and state institutions would have all their tuition and associated costs paid for by closing some of the tax loopholes that allow corporations to pay less in taxes. Under…
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  • WordPress 3.3.1 New Features & Updates: is_main_query(), WP_Screen API, jQuery, JQuery UI, responsive design, uploading, .rar, .7z, Tumblr importing.

    adeeb
    5 Jan 2012 | 1:31 am
      Welcome message The dashboard home screen displays  a welcome message after a new WordPress installation.   Co-Editing notifications If more than one person is editing the same document, everyone is notified.  Tumblr importer Using Tools -> Import, data from Tumblr can be imported.   Widgets Widget configuration for every single theme is stored. If you change between themes, you no longer have to change them from their default positions.  Permalinks Permalinks are more customizable.  Post slugs Some characters in post titles would previously cause weird post slugs. This…

  • CSS3 new features: Media query, Web fonts, Backgrounds, Transform, Borders, Shadows.

    adeeb
    2 Jan 2012 | 12:56 am
    Media query. Media query enables multiple CSS files to be used depending on media type. The same site can be rendered differently depending on weather it is an iphone, an ipad or a desktop device Web fonts. Quite possibly one of the best new features added in CSS3. Add any type of font to your webpage without requiring the user to download it to view it or the use of flash or any other plugin. Backgrounds. Even more control in the background size is allowed then ever before, by allowing size implementations in pixels. Multiple backgrounds can also be applied Transform. It is now possible to…

  • Disadvantages of Responsive Web Design: Problems & Solutions.

    adeeb
    26 Dec 2011 | 7:53 pm
    1. Limitations of CSS media queries. Responsive web design relies heavily on CSS media queries to be compatible on a wide range of devices. However, most mobile devices are not compatible with CSS media queries. 2. Image Resizing. Responsive web design resizes images to the mobile device’s screen. The full image is downloaded on a mobile device and resized to fit the screen. This consumes unnecessary CPU and RAM. 3. Speed. Mobile users usually have less speed compared to desktop users. Responsive design does not remove any code that may not be used. The unnecessary JavaScript or HTML code…

  • Dota 2 Beta Review: Gameplay, Graphics, System Requirements.

    adeeb
    23 Dec 2011 | 6:08 pm
    Dota 2 Beta has been out to the lucky few for a little while now. Does this game hold up and carry on the original? The user interface has changed from the original Dota. It feels much more responsive and better. Matchmaking has several options divided by region. A great new feature is the ability to re-join the game within 5 minutes of getting disconnected. This feature is simply a godsend. Spectating is easier than before, allowing you to learn and watch other players and their builds. The gameplay has been kept very similar to the original Dota. This is no surprise as the lead developers…

  • Shakib Al Hasan becomes No. 1 Test allrounder.

    adeeb
    23 Dec 2011 | 2:51 pm
    Shakib Al Hasan, after his outstanding performance against Pakistan in Mirpur, is now the No. 1 Test allrounder in the world as per the latest ICC rankings. Shakib ended Jacques Kallis long stay at the top. Kallis was the No. 1 allrounder for 3696 days. The performance against Pakistan, where he became the first Bangladesh player to score a hundred and take five wickets in an innings during a Test, with a score of 144 and stats of 6 for 82 won him the Man-of-the-Match award. It was Shakib’s second century in tests. His average is 34.68 with the bat and 31.36 with the ball and has taken…
 
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  • Are Only High Paying Majors Worth The Time?

    admin
    24 Jan 2012 | 7:32 am
    You’ve probably heard a good deal about the wildly increasing price tag of a university or college degree.  This is not to state that there are still not great deals in education to be found, but there is no doubt that these deals are far harder to find and require much more research than in days past. All of this has left people wondering not just how to survive college or college dorm life, but whether or not they should attend college in the first place.  Additionally, many students are also wondering if they should only attend college if they are going to major in a career with a…

  • The Practical Benefits of Studying Abroad

    admin
    21 Jan 2012 | 10:24 am
    Between financial aid for college tuition and learning how to find scholarships, you might feel as though you have your plate pretty full.  There are definitely many different factors that go into making the switch from high school to college, but it is also a good idea to be looking ahead as well.  One way to look ahead to is think about issues such as studying abroad.  In this article, we will explore why to study abroad and the variety of practical benefits that come with making this decision. Studying abroad comes with a very wide range of real world, practical benefits.  If people…

  • Community Colleges – A Great Option to Consider

    admin
    19 Jan 2012 | 2:20 pm
    One of the single most important parts of the transition from high school to college is being prepared.  Clearly, you should work hard to find financial aid for college tuition and direction federal student loans; however, if you are unable to afford college or your grades didn’t allow you to get into any local colleges or universities, don’t panic.  It is important to remember that you still have options for receiving an education. Millions of people have successfully used the community college system.  You can attend community college to receive further education and even…

  • 5 Ways to Go Green When Packing for College

    admin
    17 Jan 2012 | 11:46 am
    Getting ready to go off to college is one of the most exciting rites of passage in a young person’s life. College is the beginning of your independence, when choices and actions become sole responsibility of you. To start off your college career and life of independence on a green note, consider these tips for going green when packing for college. Chemical-Free Cleaning Supplies Of course you will want to keep your dorm room or apartment clean. Cleaning supplies can be very expensive, and they contain chemicals that are harmful to the environment and harmful to your health. Allergies,…

  • How Do You Handle College Advice When You Don’t Agree?

    admin
    14 Jan 2012 | 12:58 pm
    When it comes to your college career and your career goals, more than likely there are many people wanting to give you advice and lots of it.  Quite often people will put pressure on you to follow their advice, whether its friends or family.  If they can’t recognize that their advice is useless or even downright bad, what are you do to in such a situation?  What do you do when college advice goes beyond financial aid and grants or how to find scholarships and instead dives deeper into your decision making process? Dealing with a pushy relative who wants to give you college advice can…
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  • 10 Apps to Land a Job

    zuriquesocialmediamarketingcompany
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:24 am
    By: By Kara Ohngren With the job market more competitive than ever, job hunters are forced to become more savvy. In fact, 77 percent of job seekers now use mobile job search apps to land new gigs, according to a recent Mashable.com survey. Luckily, there are tons of great on-the-go tools available that not only give you an edge, but also guide you through every step of the employment search process. Here are 10 must-have apps to help you uncover your second act. 1. Pocket Resume Price: $2.99 No need to sit down at your desktop to pound out a professional resume. This app allows you to…

  • Our Deepest Fear…

    marcywilliams
    25 Jan 2012 | 7:05 am
    Do not give your power, hopes and dreams to your friends.  You have a purpose and a gift that dwells within all of you.  It is your responsibility and right as a human being to be who God has created you to be. Whether you decide to go to college, trade school, online courses – no matter what, educate yourself.  Don’t be afraid of who you WILL become – your future awaits – make it GREAT!   Source:  You Tube from the movie Coach Carter

  • 13 Things to Think About When Making Your College List (Besides the Obvious)

    marcywilliams
    23 Jan 2012 | 6:22 am
      By Katherine Mirani Contributing Author Marcy Williams When coming up with a college list, pretty much everyone uses the same criteria: size, location, academic standing.  Big or small?  City or rural?  Is it top of the list in U.S. News & World Report?Those three questions are great for starting, but there is so much more to college life.  While a school may be small, prestigious and near a beach, the Greek life may be way too much for you.  And while you might want to be in the city, you may be upset when you see how little interaction students actually have with…

  • Create Your Own Opportunities

    zuriquesocialmediamarketingcompany
    20 Jan 2012 | 10:57 am
    “The age old wisdom of going to college to find a good job and build a career, has finally run its course”. In 2012 with rampant unemployment or under employment of recent college grads, makes us reconsider that advice. Student Loan debt has achieved unattainable levels and the recent reports that companies are unwilling to hire new workers because they lack the necessary job skills to succeed in the current marketplace. The new advice for 2012 and beyond should be tailored to fit our current landscape. We should teach our children about enterpurership, financial literacy, real estate…

  • Obama Plan Creates Jobs for Teens

    marcywilliams
    9 Jan 2012 | 9:57 pm
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    The Campus Companion

  • 5 Foods That Are Practically Made for College Students

    Dave
    25 Jan 2012 | 1:51 pm
    5 Foods That Are Practically Made for College Students The Campus Companion The Campus Companion - Helping students succeed academically, socially, financially, and spiritually.You don't even realize how fuckin' good for you Broccoli is. The food we eat has a huge effect on us. It’s a fact college students almost always neglect.  Because it takes time to digest we often don’t associated an elevated mood around noon with the breakfast we ate 4 hours ago, but often this can be the case!  The following foods have remarkable properties that make them seem like they were…

  • 5 Tips to Landing a Research Assistant Position

    ChapterBoard
    24 Jan 2012 | 12:16 pm
    5 Tips to Landing a Research Assistant Position The Campus Companion The Campus Companion - Helping students succeed academically, socially, financially, and spiritually.Eventually you’re going to need to start thinking about the future, such as a job or graduate school, and ways to give yourself an advantage over the competition. There are a multitude of academic opportunities at whatever university you’re attending, one of which is research work. Any major research university will have a number of eager professors looking for undergraduate students to fill assistant positions. And while…

  • Degrees of Difficulty: How Having an Easy Major Makes You Popular [Infographic]

    Jon
    24 Jan 2012 | 11:39 am
    Degrees of Difficulty: How Having an Easy Major Makes You Popular [Infographic] The Campus Companion The Campus Companion - Helping students succeed academically, socially, financially, and spiritually.Declaring a major is the first significant college decision for many students. They have to consider not only what subjects they’re passionate about, but also how a degree in that area of study can translate into a career. Of course, then there’s always the issue of balancing a challenging course load with, well, college life. We’ve analyzed the most difficult degrees as well…

  • 50 Things I Wish I Knew As A College Freshman

    Isaac
    24 Jan 2012 | 10:24 am
    50 Things I Wish I Knew As A College Freshman The Campus Companion The Campus Companion - Helping students succeed academically, socially, financially, and spiritually. Much of your education will happen outside the classroom – Grades are great, but they aren’t everything. Get out, meet people, try new things, and don’t be afraid to fail. A best friend makes the worst roommate - You may get along now, but inevitably you will start to piss each other off. You won’t just have a miserable living situation, you might lose a friend, too. Always use shower shoes –…

  • TCC Link Rally – 01.22.2012

    Dave
    22 Jan 2012 | 3:42 pm
    TCC Link Rally – 01.22.2012 The Campus Companion The Campus Companion - Helping students succeed academically, socially, financially, and spiritually. ARTICLES How to Get the Perfect Recommendation Letter - [HerCampus] Library Etiquette: Why Are You Here? – [USA Today College] What IBOOK Textbooks for IPAD Mean for College Students – [Hack College] How Big Time Sports Ate College Life – [The New York Times]     TCC Link Rally – 01.22.2012 The Campus Companion The Campus Companion - Helping students succeed academically, socially, financially, and…
 
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  • Submit Your FAFSA As Soon As Possible - Here's How

    4 Jan 2012 | 9:54 am
    Parents of college-bound high school seniors should submit their student’s online FAFSA in the next 7-to-10 days. Parents must keep in mind student financial aid is given on a first-come, first-served basis from “pools” of money; waiting to submit the FAFSA until after mid-January 2012 may be harmful to your son or daughter’s potential for receiving significant need-based financial aid awards. To complete the online FAFSA, follow the instructions below:1. Click here: Online FAFSA2. Enter the student’s name, Social Security Number and date of birth. Click on the “NEXT” blue arrow…

  • Gain Insights Into the “Real World” of College

    19 Dec 2011 | 4:20 pm
    This holiday season offers the opportunity for high school seniors to gain “real” insights into college life. Students should visit with friends returning home from college to hear what they have to say about “the college experience.” What’s it like living away from home? How is living in residence halls with roommates? What are some do’s and don’ts about college life? What are some things about college you didn’t expect? How are classes? How are on-campus social events? What do college students do on weekends? Ask questions and try to get an overall picture of college…

  • Save Your Best Junior-Year Papers, Essays, and Reports

    15 Dec 2011 | 1:34 pm
    High school juniors should save their best papers, essays, and reports from this fall semester (and the following spring 2012 semester). I highly recommend this because some colleges and universities REQUIRE submittal of graded writing samples from either junior or senior years along with college application materials. College-bound high school juniors will be applying for admission in October and November 2012, and there may not be ample opportunity to write an outstanding paper next fall before submitting college applications. Therefore, it is best to play it safe and juniors should save…

  • Don’t Drop Any Important Classes Next Semester (in Spring 2012)

    14 Dec 2011 | 10:54 am
    High school seniors must be aware of the importance of not dropping any “important” classes next semester. The senior year classes students listed on their college applications include coursework for the spring 2012 semester; college admission officers have (or will) base their decision to accept students on their grade transcripts and course curriculum, which includes next semester’s classes. If a student elects to drop a class in the spring semester, they, in effect, have submitted a false college application. This is because the student specifically stated the classes they were going…

  • Apply for Your FAFSA PINs

    12 Dec 2011 | 11:12 am
    Hopefully, parents have begun filling out the 2012-2013 FAFSA Worksheet as described by MyCollegeCalendar.org on December 6, 2011. To further prepare for submitting the online FAFSA in early January, students and one of their parents should each apply for FAFSA PINs (Personal Identification Numbers) in the next 7-to-10 days. FAFSA PINs will allow students and one parent to sign the FAFSA electronically, make corrections to submitted FAFSA information, review and print student’s federal Student Aid Report, and complete the Renewal FAFSA next school year.FAFSA PINs are required for both the…
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  • The Common Application is Flawed

    Chris and Lan
    14 Jan 2012 | 3:55 pm
    We’ve received many emails and comments from worried transfer applicants who are having trouble with the Common Application. We’ve dug through the Common App to expose some of the issues that you’ll come across as you complete the application. Discrepancies between the PDF and Online Applications We would expect that the Common App would be exactly the same whether you’re looking at the PDF version or the online form, but the two are NOT the same. The most confusing part is the instructions for the Personal Essay (“why transfer” essay) in the Writing section. The online form says…

  • College Transfer Q&A: Common Application General Transfer Essay vs School Supplement Essay?

    Chris and Lan
    2 Dec 2011 | 1:00 pm
    Question: When I looked at the common application, I noticed that there is a generic “why transfer” essay and a supplement for each school that asks, “Why do you want to transfer here?” What should be included in one versus the other? Answer: Before we get into the differences between the two essays, we think the most important overarching thing to remember is that each application to each school has to tell the story you want to tell that school. If the common app “why transfer” essay that you wrote for one application that has a supplement doesn’t make sense for…

  • Transfer Admissions Rates for US News 2012 Added

    Chris
    9 Oct 2011 | 6:39 pm
    We just added the recently released Fall 2010 transfer admissions numbers for some of the top schools in the US (the “2012″ Top 50 National Universities according to US News). Check it out by clicking here, or by hovering over the “Stats” tab at the top of the page and clicking on the first option in the dropdown menu. Additionally – because we love you, obviously – we also put together a table comparing the transfer admissions rates in 2010 and 2009 at the same schools. Click here to check it out, or hover over the “Stats” menu and click on the…

  • The College Transfer Essay: How to Begin and How to End

    Lan
    29 Sep 2011 | 10:55 pm
    The introduction and conclusion are often the hardest parts of the transfer essay to write.  The introduction needs to “hook” the reader while the conclusion serves to end the essay “with a bang.”  We recommend saving the introduction and the conclusion to write after you have written the body paragraphs.  We think the best way to conclude your essay is to tie it back to your introduction to give your essay a feeling of completeness and roundness. We came across some great tips on writing conclusions in the book, College Writing 4 (English for Academic Success) (Bk.

  • College Transfer Q&A: Too Many Course Credits?

    Lan
    5 Aug 2011 | 4:23 pm
    Question: I’ve just finished one academic year at my current university. Because of my heavy course load during both fall and spring semesters, I’ve accumulated 3 semesters’ worth of credit. I want to apply to transfer Spring 2012. Should I apply as a sophomore or junior transfer? If I don’t get into any school for Spring 2012, I want to apply for Fall 2012, but I’m afraid that I’ll have too many credits by then. Should I take a semester off while applying to transfer? Answer: Depending on which college/university you apply to, the answer may be different,…
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  • Want to flunk your college admissions interview?

    13 Jan 2012 | 10:22 am
    I've previously given tips about nailing your college admissions interview. Still, it appears as if a disturbingly large number of interviewees are getting off on the wrong foot. The last couple of years, Jenn and I have noticed a trend towards poor behavior among the students we have interviewed as part of our local alumni interviewing committee. Talking to other interviewers, it looks like we are not alone with this observation. The problems have more to do with basic manners and maturity than the actual interview itself. It seems like common sense, but if an interviewer contacts you and…

  • 60 Minutes reports on the New York SAT cheating scandal

    1 Jan 2012 | 3:37 pm
    I don't know if you caught tonight's 60 Minutes piece on the recent New York SAT cheating scandal, but it shed some light on the motivations and mindset of Sam Eshaghoff, the hired gun who took the test (as well as his "clients").  If you missed it, you can watch on 60 Minutes' website. The 60 Minutes report makes the College Board look like a bunch of bumbling oafs when it comes to test security, and the representative inteviewed offered feeble excuses at best.  I suspect security policies will get tighter very quickly, and that's obviously in the best interest of the 99%…

  • How to nail your college admissions interviews

    28 Dec 2011 | 9:56 am
    As the calendar heads towards 2012, we have entered that time of year in which colleges reach out to applicants to conduct admissions interviews. Typically, interviews are held in December through February, although early applicants might have theirs in November or even October. Most schools have local alumni volunteers conduct the interviews, and these alumni are usually gung-ho advocates of their alma maters.  Admissions offices try as much as possible to assign applicants to alumni who live close by or have something in common with the applicant. So, how should you handle your…

  • "Study drugs" are bad news

    6 Dec 2011 | 2:07 pm
    I’ve seen a number of articles recently on the rising prevalence of illegal use of prescription ADHD medications.  I’ve spent a lot of time with ADHD students over the years, and I can say from first hand experience, using your friend’s Ritalin to help you study is an absolutely awful idea.   It sounds like it should help.  If these medications can help my ADHD friend focus, what will they be able to do for someone with normal attention?  They’ll give me laser intense focus, right?  Not so much.   ADHD medications like Ritalin and…

  • Great college admissions advice for parents

    16 Nov 2011 | 2:46 am
    I love Twitter. Why? Because I get to meet awesome people like Nancy Berk (@nancyberk). Nancy is a Ph.D, comedian, and writer, and she’s just released a new book aimed at parents slogging through the college admissions death march. She was nice enough to send me a copy, and I want to encourage everyone to check it out. It's called College Bound and Gagged and it's lots of fun. I just ripped though the chapter on standardized testing and laughed all the way! But between the laughs there’s plenty of solid advice, too (including a tip from yours truly). Take home…
 
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