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  • Creative Ways to Pay for College

    My College Guide
    admin
    28 Apr 2012 | 9:19 am
    The cost of college tuition is rising at a rate that is alarming to most experts.  The end result of this process is that millions of students have been saddled with far larger student debt and student loans than past generations of college goers.  Many older people don’t readily realize this fact.  However you, as a younger person in college or headed there soon, need to face that at least for you and your generation, there is a different economic reality where paying for college is concerned.  The purpose of this article is to get you thinking about how you can keep the high cost of…

  • Don’t Facebook on LinkedIn: Creating a Professional vs. Social Profile

    The Campus Companion
    ChapterBoard
    10 May 2012 | 5:21 pm
    Don’t Facebook on LinkedIn: Creating a Professional vs. Social Profile The Campus Companion The Campus Companion - Helping students succeed academically, socially, financially, and spiritually. By now, we all know what Facebook is, have Facebook accounts, and probably login to Facebook more times per day than we check our email. Without a doubt, Facebook is great for connecting with old friends, keeping in touch with current ones, and telling the world how drunk you were last night. However, it’s not the best venue for creating a professional network and finding a job. Enter, LinkedIn.

  • What they don’t tell you at graduation

    Education Insights
    Joseph
    2 May 2012 | 4:32 pm
    If you’ve ever attended a graduation ceremony or commencement, you know they’re often full of flowery language and optimistic advice for the future. For those of you who prefer your advice a little more practical, we echo some good advice given in this week’s Wall Street Journal: 10 Things Your Commencement Speaker Won’t Tell You. … Continue reading “What they don’t tell you at graduation” »

  • Graduation Memes: Guest Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Wikipedia, Adderall, a Cat & Pam from ‘The Office’

    College Media Matters
    Dan
    14 May 2012 | 12:29 pm
    With commencement weekend now wrapped at many colleges and universities nationwide, it is the perfect time for a glimpse at cap-and-gown meme madness.  Top related meme themes: the academic shortcuts students take to get to diploma-ville, post-graduation uncertainties, and economic hard truths. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Related College Memes, Final Exams Edition: Guest Starring Effie Trinket, The Rock, Polar…

  • 3 Important Emails to Send to Your College Professor (Now That the Course is Over)

    The Savvy Intern by YouTern
    Isa Adney
    15 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    Many of the connections that I made (that led me to scholarships and other opportunities) developed when I reached out to my instructors. A great way to start to develop and further your relationship with professors is the end-of-course email. Once you have finished your class and received your grade you have several options to send a quick (yet powerful) email your professors. Check them out and choose the option that best fits your scenario - and start to make those priceless and genuine connections with your professors.    
 
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  • Penn State eyes outdoor hockey game at Beaver Stadium

    admin
    15 May 2012 | 8:54 am
    PITTSBURGH– While most Penn State fans might associate cold and snow at Beaver Stadium with a late November football game, men’s ice hockey coach Guy Gadowsky and football coach Bill O’Brien hope they’ll someday have pucks on their minds, too. Speaking as part of the Penn State Coaches Caravan event at the Omni William Penn Hotel on Monday, both coaches raved about the prospects of hosting an outdoor hockey game at the home of the Nittany Lions’ football team. “Personally, I think it’d be really exciting,” Gadowsky said. “We’d have…

  • Movie review: Return of the superheroes

    admin
    15 May 2012 | 8:52 am
    The Avengers Directed by Joss Whedon Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, and Scarlett Johansson Rated PG-13 Now Playing The slew of Marvel superhero movies in recent years has culminated with Joss Whedon’s multimillion dollar brainchild, The Avengers. Each Marvel installment had a pleasant dosage of witty lines and heroic bravado, but when all of these characters come together, there is a little too much of everything. Still, the special effects, comical dialogue, and some stellar acting make the movie worth both the money and the time. After the Tesseract (a cube with unlimited…

  • Bill O’Brien visits Pittsburgh, talks PSU-Pitt rivalry and recruiting

    admin
    15 May 2012 | 8:50 am
    PITTSBURGH – Perched high on the 17th floor of the Omni William Penn Hotel, just a short distance from Pitt’s home stadium, Heinz Field, Penn State coach Bill O’Brien quickly addressed a subject that almost always gets the locals buzzing: the Nittany Lions’ dormant rivalry with the Panthers. O’Brien, speaking at his 14th stop along the Coaches Caravan bus tour, expressed his desire to see the two schools, which have not met on the gridiron since a 12-0 University of Pittsburgh win at Three Rivers Stadium in 2000, clash more regularly. “I just believe that…

  • Obama highlights women’s rights in commencement address

    admin
    14 May 2012 | 9:23 pm
    President Barack Obama urged Barnard College graduates to fight for women’s rights and pursue leadership roles on Monday afternoon, at a commencement ceremony marked by high security and high emotions across campus. It was his first appearance at Columbia since becoming president. Obama largely avoided campaign rhetoric during his keynote address, focusing on women’s rights during an election year in which women’s issues have permeated the political dialogue. He stressed the importance of female leaders in society. “Don’t just get involved—fight for your seat at the table,” he…

  • Gov. Jerry Brown’s revised state budget shows increased cuts to California higher education

    admin
    14 May 2012 | 8:18 pm
    Gov. Jerry Brown released the revised California state budget Monday, which predicts and prepares for cuts to primary, secondary and higher education, among other items pertaining to state funding. In a press conference Monday morning, Brown talked about the cuts that reflect state revenues that were lower than anticipated. The plan is contingent on whether the state legislature votes to pass the budget when it meets next month. “It’s a difficult budget, and it reflects the fact that revenues were lower than expected,” said Brown at the press conference Monday morning. “We have a more…
 
 
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  • Willie Nelson Sings Pearl Jam’s “Just Breathe” (And We’re Taking a Deep Breath Too)

    Dan Colman
    16 May 2012 | 2:23 am
    Usually the young cover songs by the old. But these days, it’s often the other way around. Perhaps you remember Johnny Cash covering U2′s song “One.” Now, we have the great Willie Nelson singing a version of Pearl Jam’s “Just Breathe” with his sons Lukas and Micah. The tune also happens to appear on his new album Heroes. “Just Breathe” isn’t a zen commandment, at least that’s not what Pearl Jam meant by the phrase here. But “Just Breathe” has been our mantra during the past two days as we’ve experienced some…

  • Freddie Mercury: The Untold Story of the Singer’s Journey From Zanzibar to Stardom

    cjmarshall
    15 May 2012 | 11:55 am
    How to explain a performer like Freddie Mercury? First you’d have to describe, in conventional terms, the thoroughly unconventional musical persona he developed as the frontman of the glam rock band Queen. Then you’d have to explain how he got there from his birth as Farrokh Bolsara, his childhood in Zanzibar — yes, Zanzibar — and his schooling in the strict, traditional British Indian environment of St. Peter’s Boarding School. In 2000′s Freddie Mercury: The Untold Story, directors Rudi Dolezal and Hannes Rossacher attempt just this, talking to those who knew…

  • True Story: The Time Pixar Almost Deleted Toy Story 2

    Dan Colman
    15 May 2012 | 9:30 am
    During the late 1980s, two short films – Luxo Jr. and Tin Toy – saved Pixar from bankruptcy. During the late 1990s, another film, Toy Story 2, almost created a financial catastrophe for the company. In this clip excerpted from the Blu-ray version of the film, Oren Jacob (former CTO of Pixar) and Galyn Susman (Pixar producer) remember the time when Toy Story 2 nearly became the victim of the computers that generated it. One command — RM* — almost deleted an award-winning film that went on to make $485 million at the box office. via Kottke True Story: The Time Pixar…

  • Glenn Gould Predicts Mash-up Culture in 1969 Documentary

    Mike Springer
    15 May 2012 | 6:45 am
    Like the Beatles, Canadian piano virtuoso Glenn Gould gave up live performance in the mid-1960s and focused his creative energies on recording. “At live concerts,” he told an interviewer, “I feel demeaned, like a vaudevillian.” Gould ruffled quite a few feathers in the classical music establishment when he publicly embraced the practice of splicing together pieces of tape from different recordings to create a new performance. In effect, he provoked a re-evaluation of the word “performance.” In this short 1969 documentary from the Canadian Broadcasting…

  • Why the University System, as We Know It, Won’t Last …. and What’s Coming Next

    Dan Colman
    14 May 2012 | 8:00 pm
    It’s easy to sell books and other commodities on the web. It’s not easy to deliver a quality education. But two converging trends point toward a future when we will see the traditional university give way to an online alternative — something I wasn’t willing to bank on two years ago. First, Silicon Valley is finally focusing on e-learning. Udacity, Coursera, Kahn Academy, EdX — they’re all looking to lift e-learning out of a long period of stagnation. And, second, times are tough, and the traditional university system doesn’t care enough about…
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  • Penn State eyes outdoor hockey game at Beaver Stadium

    admin
    15 May 2012 | 8:54 am
    PITTSBURGH– While most Penn State fans might associate cold and snow at Beaver Stadium with a late November football game, men’s ice hockey coach Guy Gadowsky and football coach Bill O’Brien hope they’ll someday have pucks on their minds, too. Speaking as part of the Penn State Coaches Caravan event at the Omni William Penn Hotel on Monday, both coaches raved about the prospects of hosting an outdoor hockey game at the home of the Nittany Lions’ football team. “Personally, I think it’d be really exciting,” Gadowsky said. “We’d have…

  • Movie review: Return of the superheroes

    admin
    15 May 2012 | 8:52 am
    The Avengers Directed by Joss Whedon Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, and Scarlett Johansson Rated PG-13 Now Playing The slew of Marvel superhero movies in recent years has culminated with Joss Whedon’s multimillion dollar brainchild, The Avengers. Each Marvel installment had a pleasant dosage of witty lines and heroic bravado, but when all of these characters come together, there is a little too much of everything. Still, the special effects, comical dialogue, and some stellar acting make the movie worth both the money and the time. After the Tesseract (a cube with unlimited…

  • Bill O’Brien visits Pittsburgh, talks PSU-Pitt rivalry and recruiting

    admin
    15 May 2012 | 8:50 am
    PITTSBURGH – Perched high on the 17th floor of the Omni William Penn Hotel, just a short distance from Pitt’s home stadium, Heinz Field, Penn State coach Bill O’Brien quickly addressed a subject that almost always gets the locals buzzing: the Nittany Lions’ dormant rivalry with the Panthers. O’Brien, speaking at his 14th stop along the Coaches Caravan bus tour, expressed his desire to see the two schools, which have not met on the gridiron since a 12-0 University of Pittsburgh win at Three Rivers Stadium in 2000, clash more regularly. “I just believe that…

  • Obama highlights women’s rights in commencement address

    admin
    14 May 2012 | 9:23 pm
    President Barack Obama urged Barnard College graduates to fight for women’s rights and pursue leadership roles on Monday afternoon, at a commencement ceremony marked by high security and high emotions across campus. It was his first appearance at Columbia since becoming president. Obama largely avoided campaign rhetoric during his keynote address, focusing on women’s rights during an election year in which women’s issues have permeated the political dialogue. He stressed the importance of female leaders in society. “Don’t just get involved—fight for your seat at the table,” he…

  • Gov. Jerry Brown’s revised state budget shows increased cuts to California higher education

    admin
    14 May 2012 | 8:18 pm
    Gov. Jerry Brown released the revised California state budget Monday, which predicts and prepares for cuts to primary, secondary and higher education, among other items pertaining to state funding. In a press conference Monday morning, Brown talked about the cuts that reflect state revenues that were lower than anticipated. The plan is contingent on whether the state legislature votes to pass the budget when it meets next month. “It’s a difficult budget, and it reflects the fact that revenues were lower than expected,” said Brown at the press conference Monday morning. “We have a more…
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  • Facebook’s COO Works Less Than You

    Study Hacks
    7 May 2012 | 6:32 pm
    The Fixed Schedule Phenom Sheryl Sandberg is the COO at Facebook. Last year she was paid over $30 million dollars in stocks and salary. This year she was named to Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World list. But here’s what interests me most: in April she revealed that she leaves work every day by 5:30. She has practiced this habit since she first had kids, but only recently did she build enough confidence to talk publicly about it. This is a fantastic example of the fixed-schedule productivity philosophy that I’ve long preached. As many have…

  • Walking in Merlin Mann’s Footsteps and a Book You Should Know About

    Study Hacks
    29 Apr 2012 | 1:33 pm
    Two brief administrative notes… A2 Earns an A When I first started blogging in 2007, I needed web hosting. I noticed that Merlin Mann had a note on 43 Folders about his happiness working with a company named A2 Hosting. That was good enough for me: I signed up for their introductory package. That was five years ago and I’ve been nothing but happy with their service ever since.  Now, in a nice bit of circularity, they’ve agreed to sponsor Study Hacks in much the same way they were sponsoring 43 Folders back when I got started with blogging. So if you’re looking for web…

  • Do What Works, Not What’s Satisfying: Pseudo-Striving and our Fear of Reality-Based Planning

    Study Hacks
    29 Apr 2012 | 11:37 am
    The Dune Revelation In July 2009, I took a trip to San Francisco. At some point, I ended up hiking at a sand-duned nature preserve, not far south from Monterey on Highway 1. What I remember about this hike is a thought that struck not long into the route. In the summer of 2009, I was two months from defending my PhD dissertation. I had arranged for a post doc after graduation but found the academic market beyond to be uncertain for me and my skills. It was in this context that I had my insight: Why hadn’t I systematically studied the most successful senior grad students when I first…

  • The Father of Deliberate Practice Disowns Flow

    Study Hacks
    9 Apr 2012 | 4:05 pm
    Feeling Low on Flow In a trio of recent articles, I emphasized that flow is dangerous (see here and here and here). It feels good, so we’re tempted to seek it out, but it doesn’t actually help us get better: the key process in creating a remarkable life. Most of you liked this concept, while a few of you thought I had missed the boat. Here’s an example of the latter sentiment: I disagree with [your] point. Flow is the experience of being lost in one’s effort. That can easily happen when one is highly challenged and enjoying the intense effort. There was also quite a bit of…

  • The Satisfying Strain of Learning Hard Material: A Deliberate Practice Case Study

    Study Hacks
    28 Mar 2012 | 11:52 am
    A Deliberate Morning This morning I finished my notes for an upcoming lecture in my graduate-level theory of computation course. There are two points I wanted to make about these notes… The process of creating them is very hard. On average, it takes me between 2.5 to 3 hours to prepare a lecture. This preparation requires that I work with absolutely zero distractions as the material is too difficult to be internalized if my attention is divided in any way. Furthermore, the work is not particularly pleasant. Learning things that are this hard does not put you in a flow state. It instead…
 
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  • Penn State eyes outdoor hockey game at Beaver Stadium

    admin
    15 May 2012 | 8:54 am
    PITTSBURGH– While most Penn State fans might associate cold and snow at Beaver Stadium with a late November football game, men’s ice hockey coach Guy Gadowsky and football coach Bill O’Brien hope they’ll someday have pucks on their minds, too. Speaking as part of the Penn State Coaches Caravan event at the Omni William Penn Hotel on Monday, both coaches raved about the prospects of hosting an outdoor hockey game at the home of the Nittany Lions’ football team. “Personally, I think it’d be really exciting,” Gadowsky said. “We’d have…

  • Movie review: Return of the superheroes

    admin
    15 May 2012 | 8:52 am
    The Avengers Directed by Joss Whedon Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, and Scarlett Johansson Rated PG-13 Now Playing The slew of Marvel superhero movies in recent years has culminated with Joss Whedon’s multimillion dollar brainchild, The Avengers. Each Marvel installment had a pleasant dosage of witty lines and heroic bravado, but when all of these characters come together, there is a little too much of everything. Still, the special effects, comical dialogue, and some stellar acting make the movie worth both the money and the time. After the Tesseract (a cube with unlimited…

  • Bill O’Brien visits Pittsburgh, talks PSU-Pitt rivalry and recruiting

    admin
    15 May 2012 | 8:50 am
    PITTSBURGH – Perched high on the 17th floor of the Omni William Penn Hotel, just a short distance from Pitt’s home stadium, Heinz Field, Penn State coach Bill O’Brien quickly addressed a subject that almost always gets the locals buzzing: the Nittany Lions’ dormant rivalry with the Panthers. O’Brien, speaking at his 14th stop along the Coaches Caravan bus tour, expressed his desire to see the two schools, which have not met on the gridiron since a 12-0 University of Pittsburgh win at Three Rivers Stadium in 2000, clash more regularly. “I just believe that…

  • Obama highlights women’s rights in commencement address

    admin
    14 May 2012 | 9:23 pm
    President Barack Obama urged Barnard College graduates to fight for women’s rights and pursue leadership roles on Monday afternoon, at a commencement ceremony marked by high security and high emotions across campus. It was his first appearance at Columbia since becoming president. Obama largely avoided campaign rhetoric during his keynote address, focusing on women’s rights during an election year in which women’s issues have permeated the political dialogue. He stressed the importance of female leaders in society. “Don’t just get involved—fight for your seat at the table,” he…

  • Gov. Jerry Brown’s revised state budget shows increased cuts to California higher education

    admin
    14 May 2012 | 8:18 pm
    Gov. Jerry Brown released the revised California state budget Monday, which predicts and prepares for cuts to primary, secondary and higher education, among other items pertaining to state funding. In a press conference Monday morning, Brown talked about the cuts that reflect state revenues that were lower than anticipated. The plan is contingent on whether the state legislature votes to pass the budget when it meets next month. “It’s a difficult budget, and it reflects the fact that revenues were lower than expected,” said Brown at the press conference Monday morning. “We have a more…
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  • Penn State eyes outdoor hockey game at Beaver Stadium

    admin
    15 May 2012 | 8:54 am
    PITTSBURGH– While most Penn State fans might associate cold and snow at Beaver Stadium with a late November football game, men’s ice hockey coach Guy Gadowsky and football coach Bill O’Brien hope they’ll someday have pucks on their minds, too. Speaking as part of the Penn State Coaches Caravan event at the Omni William Penn Hotel on Monday, both coaches raved about the prospects of hosting an outdoor hockey game at the home of the Nittany Lions’ football team. “Personally, I think it’d be really exciting,” Gadowsky said. “We’d have…

  • Movie review: Return of the superheroes

    admin
    15 May 2012 | 8:52 am
    The Avengers Directed by Joss Whedon Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, and Scarlett Johansson Rated PG-13 Now Playing The slew of Marvel superhero movies in recent years has culminated with Joss Whedon’s multimillion dollar brainchild, The Avengers. Each Marvel installment had a pleasant dosage of witty lines and heroic bravado, but when all of these characters come together, there is a little too much of everything. Still, the special effects, comical dialogue, and some stellar acting make the movie worth both the money and the time. After the Tesseract (a cube with unlimited…

  • Bill O’Brien visits Pittsburgh, talks PSU-Pitt rivalry and recruiting

    admin
    15 May 2012 | 8:50 am
    PITTSBURGH – Perched high on the 17th floor of the Omni William Penn Hotel, just a short distance from Pitt’s home stadium, Heinz Field, Penn State coach Bill O’Brien quickly addressed a subject that almost always gets the locals buzzing: the Nittany Lions’ dormant rivalry with the Panthers. O’Brien, speaking at his 14th stop along the Coaches Caravan bus tour, expressed his desire to see the two schools, which have not met on the gridiron since a 12-0 University of Pittsburgh win at Three Rivers Stadium in 2000, clash more regularly. “I just believe that…

  • Obama highlights women’s rights in commencement address

    admin
    14 May 2012 | 9:23 pm
    President Barack Obama urged Barnard College graduates to fight for women’s rights and pursue leadership roles on Monday afternoon, at a commencement ceremony marked by high security and high emotions across campus. It was his first appearance at Columbia since becoming president. Obama largely avoided campaign rhetoric during his keynote address, focusing on women’s rights during an election year in which women’s issues have permeated the political dialogue. He stressed the importance of female leaders in society. “Don’t just get involved—fight for your seat at the table,” he…

  • Gov. Jerry Brown’s revised state budget shows increased cuts to California higher education

    admin
    14 May 2012 | 8:18 pm
    Gov. Jerry Brown released the revised California state budget Monday, which predicts and prepares for cuts to primary, secondary and higher education, among other items pertaining to state funding. In a press conference Monday morning, Brown talked about the cuts that reflect state revenues that were lower than anticipated. The plan is contingent on whether the state legislature votes to pass the budget when it meets next month. “It’s a difficult budget, and it reflects the fact that revenues were lower than expected,” said Brown at the press conference Monday morning. “We have a more…
 
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  • The Coolest (and Most Controversial) Commencement Speakers of 2012

    Robyn
    14 May 2012 | 11:12 am
    It’s that time of year again… time for rising college grads to don caps and gowns and either get excited about or suffer through their commencement ceremonies. Determining which way the wind blows has a lot to do with the commencement speakers and how psyched you are to hear what they have to say. That [...]

  • THE DICTATOR on Campus: College Bus Tour for New Sasha Baron Cohen Movie is Underway

    cbnetwork
    10 May 2012 | 7:38 am
    Being on campus has its perks sometimes, even odd ones like a giant movie tour bus stopping by. And when that movie happens to be the brainchild of Sasha Baron Cohen (of Borat fame), there’s no telling what will happen. His new film, THE DICTATOR, began its College Bus Tour on May 1st, and will [...]

  • New College Focuses on Latino Students

    lori
    8 May 2012 | 11:49 am
    Having a diverse study body is a focus for public and private schools across the U.S. On a college campus in my town, I recently walked by high schoolers on a campus tour, and the majority of the group was made up of Hispanic and black students. New schools are taking their focus on minority [...]

  • Summer Olympics Offers Stage for College Students to Learn

    lori
    2 May 2012 | 8:41 am
    Some students have their passports ready to head to London as early as next month to be part of the Summer Olympics, which start July 27. Get the scoop...

  • College Decision Day: 5 Big Questions to Ask Before You Commit

    Robyn
    25 Apr 2012 | 8:44 am
    With college decision day fast approaching (May 1), students who are fortunate enough to have more than one school to choose from may be feeling the pressure of narrowing their options down to one. How will you make your final college choice? Before committing to a college, ask yourself these five questions to figure out [...]
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  • Penn State eyes outdoor hockey game at Beaver Stadium

    admin
    15 May 2012 | 8:54 am
    PITTSBURGH– While most Penn State fans might associate cold and snow at Beaver Stadium with a late November football game, men’s ice hockey coach Guy Gadowsky and football coach Bill O’Brien hope they’ll someday have pucks on their minds, too. Speaking as part of the Penn State Coaches Caravan event at the Omni William Penn Hotel on Monday, both coaches raved about the prospects of hosting an outdoor hockey game at the home of the Nittany Lions’ football team. “Personally, I think it’d be really exciting,” Gadowsky said. “We’d have…

  • Movie review: Return of the superheroes

    admin
    15 May 2012 | 8:52 am
    The Avengers Directed by Joss Whedon Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, and Scarlett Johansson Rated PG-13 Now Playing The slew of Marvel superhero movies in recent years has culminated with Joss Whedon’s multimillion dollar brainchild, The Avengers. Each Marvel installment had a pleasant dosage of witty lines and heroic bravado, but when all of these characters come together, there is a little too much of everything. Still, the special effects, comical dialogue, and some stellar acting make the movie worth both the money and the time. After the Tesseract (a cube with unlimited…

  • Bill O’Brien visits Pittsburgh, talks PSU-Pitt rivalry and recruiting

    admin
    15 May 2012 | 8:50 am
    PITTSBURGH – Perched high on the 17th floor of the Omni William Penn Hotel, just a short distance from Pitt’s home stadium, Heinz Field, Penn State coach Bill O’Brien quickly addressed a subject that almost always gets the locals buzzing: the Nittany Lions’ dormant rivalry with the Panthers. O’Brien, speaking at his 14th stop along the Coaches Caravan bus tour, expressed his desire to see the two schools, which have not met on the gridiron since a 12-0 University of Pittsburgh win at Three Rivers Stadium in 2000, clash more regularly. “I just believe that…

  • Obama highlights women’s rights in commencement address

    admin
    14 May 2012 | 9:23 pm
    President Barack Obama urged Barnard College graduates to fight for women’s rights and pursue leadership roles on Monday afternoon, at a commencement ceremony marked by high security and high emotions across campus. It was his first appearance at Columbia since becoming president. Obama largely avoided campaign rhetoric during his keynote address, focusing on women’s rights during an election year in which women’s issues have permeated the political dialogue. He stressed the importance of female leaders in society. “Don’t just get involved—fight for your seat at the table,” he…

  • Gov. Jerry Brown’s revised state budget shows increased cuts to California higher education

    admin
    14 May 2012 | 8:18 pm
    Gov. Jerry Brown released the revised California state budget Monday, which predicts and prepares for cuts to primary, secondary and higher education, among other items pertaining to state funding. In a press conference Monday morning, Brown talked about the cuts that reflect state revenues that were lower than anticipated. The plan is contingent on whether the state legislature votes to pass the budget when it meets next month. “It’s a difficult budget, and it reflects the fact that revenues were lower than expected,” said Brown at the press conference Monday morning. “We have a more…
 
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  • Senior Wisdom: The Three Musketeers

    Alex
    16 May 2012 | 12:30 am
    Name, Hometown, School, Major: In life: The Three Musketeers. On our diplomas: Andrew Altamirano; Orlando, Florida; SEAS; Civil Engineering David Coplon; Mt. Desert, Maine; SEAS; Civil Engineering Jane Zellar; Helena, Montana; SEAS; Civil Engineering Claim to Fame? Steel Bridge, Ski Team, Sailing Team, KDR, Tequila Tuesday™, Bottle Wednesday, Columbia Hostel, Sky Lounge on KDR 3.5, Sunrise Shenanigans, 5-pg bucket lists (single-spaced), perfect Senior Night attendance (since September!), winter 2010 igloo outside Hartley (which IS a valid pizza delivery address, coincidentally…)…

  • Senior Wisdom: Jessica Blank

    Peter
    16 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    Name, Hometown, School, Major: Jessica Blank, Livingston NJ, Barnard College, Political Science Claim to fame? I know who Millie the Bear is, bwog named a tag after me and I currently serve as Barnard’s SGA President. Where are you going? I want to roadtrip across America (or as of right now, just from Chicago to St. Louis) before coming back to the greatest city in the world to live in an apartment equidistant between Starbucks, Coffee Bean and Dunkin’ Donuts (the holy trinity) and work in media marketing . Three things you learned at Columbia: Most people in life are not genuinely…

  • Senior Wisdom: Andrew Kisch

    Alex
    15 May 2012 | 11:35 pm
    Name, Hometown, School, Major: Andrew Kisch, New York City, SEAS, Computer Science Claim to Fame? I was on GSElevator Twitter , I’m the reason Rite Aid cards you, I’ve never had a housing lottery number over 500, and I was the guy in the Knicks jersey standing on the garbage can in all of your Snoop-Bacchanal pictures. Where are you going? See the above Twitter. Three things you learned at Columbia: Columbia housing is proof of Murphy’s Law. Given enough time, anything that can go wrong will go wrong, and Columbia will tell you “it’s not that serious” and they’ll “fix it…

  • Senior Wisdom: Hayley Peterson

    Alex
    15 May 2012 | 11:15 pm
    Name, Hometown, School, Major: Hayley Peterson, East Bethel, MN, Barnard College, Film Studies Claim to Fame? Former Drum Major of the Columbia University Marching Band, I’ve strutted around in a certain lion costume, and danced with Lebron James…sort of. Where are you going? That remains to be seen. But definitely northern Minnesota for the 4th of July and Robert K. Kraft Field at Lawrence A. Wein Stadium at Baker Athletics Complex for the opening football game. And I’ll be hanging out in the city until June 29. Three things you learned at Columbia: “There’s no deadline for…

  • Senior Wisdom: Barry Weinberg

    Alex
    15 May 2012 | 10:52 pm
    Name, Hometown, School, Major: Barry Weinberg, Indianapolis (a.k.a. “Indy,” “Naptown,” “the land that time forgot”), Columbia College, Political Science-Economics Major, EALAC concentrator Claim to Fame? That randomly intense guy who was always at CCSC saying “well, see, I was digging through the archives and there used to be…,” the reason CCSC no longer has instant-runoff voting, foot soldier in the war to protect and reform the Core, former Co-President and all-around board member of Everyone Allied Against Homophobia, very former CU Dems Lead Activist, the accidental…
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  • Guest Post: Lessons from Obama’s visit

    Bryan
    26 Apr 2012 | 12:33 pm
    By Erica Perel, newsroom adviser, The Daily Tar Heel President Obama visited the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill campus Tuesday afternoon to give a policy speech on student loans and “slow-jam the news” on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. The big events happened early in the traditional  daily news cycle: students lined up to get into Obama’s speech starting at 5 a.m. before filing through security. The policy speech happened about 1 p.m., with the Jimmy Fallon taping immediately after. The presidential motorcade left Chapel Hill by late afternoon. Because of the timing —…

  • Time to move – things to consider when changing your website

    Brad Arendt
    20 Apr 2012 | 11:28 am
    When it comes to “moving” your website, normally that means changing what server the site actually resides on.  In college media, “moving” is also tends to mean “let’s change everything how our website operates because there is some really cool stuff we just need right now dear Advisor and we MUST have this to do good journalism because, ya know it is the best thing since Twitter  Pinterest!” In college media, moving a website can mean actually moving what computer runs your website or changing what content management system (CMS) you use to run…

  • Web options for college publications, 2012 edition

    Bryan
    16 Apr 2012 | 10:29 am
    It’s been two years since I did a round-up of hosting options for college news sites. In the wake of the recent discussion of the Online Pacemaker Finalists, I figured it was time to take another trip around the field to see what’s out there. And, a disclaimer: This is not a “critical review” of the different options. Each option has its pros and cons, and every college media outlet has different needs and resources. If you want to know more about a particular option, contact the companies listed. I’d also encourage you to ask around at other college media…

  • CMA’s new Pinnacle Awards recognize TV, radio and web

    Bryan
    12 Apr 2012 | 9:00 am
    College Media Association announced a new contest for college media yesterday. The Pinnacle Awards will recognize broadcast and web tech work by college media outlets. The exciting part for readers and followers of this blog are, obviously, the web categories (which CICM is sponsoring). Here they are: 13. Breaking News Recognizes excellence in digital coverage throughout a 72-hour period of an unplanned breaking-news event or development. Judges will weigh evidence of exceptional journalism under deadline pressure within the 72-hour period following the original event. They will also weigh…

  • WordPress leads pack of Pacemaker finalists picked

    Bryan
    10 Apr 2012 | 3:39 pm
    The Associated Collegiate Press announced their list of 2012 online Pacemaker finalists yesterday. There are 55 finalists, and lots of familiar names. Congratulations to all the nominees. Beyond that, I’m always interested in what’s going on under the hood, in the “CMS Wars!” So, I went through the entire list, looked at lots of source code and page footers to find clues, and identified all but four of the sites’ CMS’s. Previously, we looked at these numbers from 2008 and 2009. In 2010, I commented on the CMS’s used by the winners. The results for…
 
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    College Admissions Counseling

  • Is a Business Major a Good Idea?

    Todd Johnson
    15 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    I was at a high school graduation party this past weekend and saw a friend of my daughter’s. This young woman is a business major and we were talking about job opportunities that she might have.  This got me thinking about a recent Wall Street Journal article I read entitled “Wealth or Waste? Rethinking the Value of a Business Major.”The article basically reinforces what I have told students for some years. If you want to go into business, whatever that means, you don’t necessarily need a business major. Most businesses are not concerned about whether you understand…

  • Ithaca College Goes Test Optional

    Todd Johnson
    11 May 2012 | 11:13 am
    Ithaca College in New York has announced that they are joining over 800 other colleges and going test optional for the class applying for admissions in 2013. This means that you will not need to submit an SAT or ACT if you choose not to when applying to Ithaca.If testing is not your strong point, you now have one more option for applications.For a list of all test optional colleges go to Fairtest.org.Share on FacebookRSS Feed Content © Todd Johnson and College Admissions PartnersIthaca College Goes Test Optional

  • Guide to Taking a Gap Year

    Todd Johnson
    10 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    One of my students told me recently that she has decided to take a gap year before starting at Princeton University. I realized that I hadn’t talked about gap year options in some time so thought I would answer some common questions here.What is a Gap Year?  A gap year occurs when a student takes a year off before continuing their education. This typically occur after senior year in high school when a student decides to wait a year before taking college. Taking several years off is most common after college and before graduate school.Why would I take a Gap Year?  There are many…

  • How Reliable is Your SAT Writing Score?

    Todd Johnson
    8 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    Wondering whether the SAT writing section really tells you how well you write?  Well, the answer is probably NO.The New York Times recently reported on a study of robo graders that are being used to grade writing samples, including the SAT writing section. The results of the study indicate that robo graders, i.e. computer programs that grade written essays, do a great job.  The automated reader used for the SAT grades 16,000 essays in 20 seconds. 20 seconds.So, what’s the problem? The problem is that the computer programs use very specific  standards for what is good writing. If you…

  • Colleges Still Accepting Applications 2012

    Todd Johnson
    3 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    The National Association for College Admission Counseling has just released the 2012 Space Availability Survey which lists colleges that are still accepting applications.The list of colleges includes information on whether the college has openings for freshman and transfer students starting Fall 2012 but also whether the college has any financial aid available. Information on availability of housing is also provided.If things didn’t go as planned during the regular application period, hopefully you can find some colleges on this list that will be a good fit for you.Share on FacebookRSS…
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    Car Nation

  • Five tips on how to find the cheapest car insurance

    admin
    15 May 2012 | 3:58 pm
    Car insurance: without it, in the event of an accident or breakdown, motorists would find themselves seriously out of pocket. However, while it’s absolutely necessary for everyone who owns a vehicle, the cost can raise the ire of many motorists. If you’ve ever worried about the cost of car insurance, you’ll be reassured to know that it’s possible to get a good deal. Here are five ways in which you can get cheaper car insurance: Visit price comparison sites such as Money Supermarket. By doing so, you can get a list of quotes from a number of insurers in a matter of minutes, comparing…

  • Renault: “Laguna was a good car, but had wrong clothes”

    admin
    13 Mar 2012 | 7:15 am
    The marketing department of Renault has acknowledged the design failure of the Laguna model. But according to the marketing director, the new Laguna will solve this problem — “Laguna was a good car, designed wrong”. Renault Laguna didn’t have the expected success the company expected, mainly because of its design. This is the opinion of Stephen Norman, Renault’s marketing director, who says that the French model would stand much better in the D segment market if it had a good design. “Laguna was a good car in the wrong clothes. It didn’t have any…

  • New BMW Models for 2012 – more technology for more efficiency

    admin
    12 Mar 2012 | 7:11 am
    March is always the month when BMW comes up with new models, with new engines, technology and equipment. This time in the spotlight are the new TwinPower Turbo engines, together with a range of BMW EfficientDynamics measures. All this leads to a highly efficient BMW fleet with no more than 34 models with CO2 emissions of 140g per km or less, and 14 models fall below 120g, and the first model to fall below 100g CO2 per km, the BMW 116d EfficientDynamis Edition. BMW has grouped under the name Turbo TwinPower an extensive package of technologies – from the Twin-Scroll turbocharger systems…

  • New Hyundai Santa Fe (Hyundai ix45) Debuts at NY Motor Show

    admin
    12 Mar 2012 | 6:52 am
    Hyundai comes to the New York Motor Show with the new generation of Santa Fe SUVs, also known as Hyundai ix45, to show off their new design language, called Storm Edge. Hyundai Santa Fe reached the third generation. The car will be called ix45 in Europe, just like its younger brother (the old Tucson) which is now the ix35. With the new generation of this model and those from Hyundai launches their new design language, called Storm Edge. This represents an evolution of existing fluid sculpture and has futuristic lines more pronounced due to applied body. The Hyundai’s had only two teaser…

  • Bentley EXP 9 F, The Bentley SUV Limo

    admin
    12 Mar 2012 | 6:38 am
    Bentley EXP 9 F is a natural step for the limousine company producing super-exclusive cars. Bentley was already offering the flagship four-wheel drive Continental, but the new EXP 9 F concept is totally different. “From the perspective of a designer, EXP 9 F was a dream project, a chance to create a new model for Bentley. From the outset, the design team had a clear vision for Bentley SUV, says Dirk van Braeckel, Design Director of Bentley. Once overcome the concept, Bentley EXP 9 F could receive the 8-speed automatic gearbox – a concept developed in 2001 which was called EXP…
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    The Unofficial Stanford Blog

  • If You Want to Save Chi Theta Chi, March on the Vice Provost’s Office This Monday!

    George
    12 May 2012 | 9:43 pm
    This Monday, May 14, at 9:30am, the residents, alumni, and friends of Chi Theta Chi (XOX) will march on the office of Vice Provost for Student Affairs to defend the house’s lease before the deaf ears of the Stanford administration. If you want to save this house’s independence, you must join them. Stanford, a variety [...]

  • Berlin, du bist so wunderbar: Adventures of a Stanford Ex-Pat

    Kristi
    12 May 2012 | 5:55 pm
    The man in the gigantic skirt spat half-chewed potato chunks at the audience, then flung the remnants across the stage.  Later in the production, he donned a soggy octopus suit and cried in a corner in the fetal position.  My first thought was “wow, German theater is weird.”  My second: “wow, Stanford’s paying for this!” [...]

  • This Week In Stanford 4/30/12 – 5/7/12

    Crystal
    7 May 2012 | 5:58 pm
    Between Stanford’s history and its scientific findings, it seems that there are a million new things to discover. Here’s your Stanford news for this beautifully warm week. There were quite a few responses to “Get Rich U.” Check out writers defending  Stanford on Bloomberg’s Businessweek and the prominent online tech blog site PandoDaily. Did you ever [...]

  • How to Own the Stanford Housing Draw

    Valeria Fedyk
    5 May 2012 | 10:41 pm
    Okay, okay, I’m kidding. There’s no way to beat the draw. (I mean, it is just a random number that you have no control over. Sorry.) But you can do the next best thing: avoid it altogether. Put your housing out of the lottery system and into your own hands. Disclaimer: This is written for [...]

  • Pro-Fro Blog! How are you liking Stanford???

    George
    27 Apr 2012 | 3:58 pm
    At today’s Activities Fair, some intrepid ProFros were willing to try their hand at a little blogging, TUSB-style, and share their thoughts on Admit Weekend: As a (finally) committed student, I’d like to give a warm shout-out to all my fellow SoCal-ers and members of the Class of 2016!!!!  GO CARDINAL!!! –Lauren E Wedekind There [...]
 
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    Planning and Preparing for College

  • UnitedHealthcare Children Foundation - Free Financial Assistance Grants -- Apply Now!

    14 May 2012 | 10:48 pm
    The UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation is seeking grant applications from families in need of financial assistance to help pay for their child’s health care treatments, services or equipment not covered, or not fully covered, by their commercial health insurance plan. Qualifying families can receive up to $5,000 to help pay for medical services and equipment such as physical,

  • FedEx Express Memphis Hub Now Hiring Workers -- Apply Now!

    14 May 2012 | 1:05 pm
    Now Hiring Handlers Part-time – Day and Night Shifts Available At our locations around the world, FedEx Handlers move millions of packages each day. Our Handlers are the driving force behind our business, making absolutely sure packages are loaded safely and securely into FedEx planes and trucks. We invite YOU to join this elite team! Our permanent positions offer Tuition

  • Project Aerospace Summer Program Registration -- Deadline:Various but end dates

    13 May 2012 | 6:36 pm
    OBAP / MEMPHIS TAI SUMMER ACE ACADEMY ACE Academy is a program designed to offer an introduction to the aviation industry and aviation careers to middle and high school students. The goal is to provide an opportunity that will provide insight and a hands on experience for students to learn the history of aviation, fundamentals of aerodynamics, the role of government in aviation, pioneers in

  • 2012 ThanksUSA Scholarship -- Deadline: May 15, 2012

    11 May 2012 | 10:25 pm
    ThanksUSA has established a scholarship program to assist dependents and spouses of U.S. military service personnel, including spouses and children of the Fallen and Wounded, who plan to continue their education in college, vocational or technical school programs. Scholarships are offered to dependent children for full-time study at a United States accredited institution of the student's choice.

  • BCCSO Internship/Scholarship/Fellowship -- Deadline: Various

    10 May 2012 | 10:42 am
    BCCSO provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable educational and research experience. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young science leaders and strengthen their understanding of atmospheric processes and prepare them for future career opportunities in the STEM fields. BCCSO is a NASA University Research Center (URC) at Howard University. BCCSO consists of
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    The College Driver News

  • 2013 Dodge Dart Rolls Off Assembly Line

    8 May 2012 | 12:00 am
    The first vehicle off the assembly line at the Belvidere Plant was a red Dodge Dart Rallye with a black and red interior, powered by a 1.4-liter engine with a manual transmission, and optioned with a back-up camera and sunroof.     Being the first Chrysler vehicle built off a Fiat-derived architecture, the 2013 Dodge Dart blends Alfa Romeo DNA with Dodge’s passion for performance and style. The new Dart will be available with 12 exterior colors, 14 interior color and trim options, three powerful, fuel-efficient engines, three transmission choices, unsurpassed safety…

  • 2013 Cadillac ATS Starting at $33,990

    7 May 2012 | 11:43 pm
    The 2013 Cadillac ATS arriving this summer, is priced at $33,990 including destination. The standard model will come with a fuel-efficient 2.5L engine and a next-generation six-speed transmission. Cadillac says highway fuel economy will be well over 30 MPG, which is expected considering the 240 horsepower BMW 328i achieves 33 MPG on the highway.   “The ATS enters a vehicle segment this year that’s one of the most competitive in the market, from both a price and performance standpoint,” said Don Butler, vice president of Cadillac Marketing. “ATS will bring a…

  • Road Test: 2012 Chevrolet Cruze Eco

    7 May 2012 | 7:57 pm
    With escalating gas prices, fuel economy is on nearly everyone’s mind; the decision to go with a hybrid or a highly efficient non-electrified vehicle is becoming increasingly challenging to analyze.    Chevrolet decided to forgo electric assistance on their latest addition to the Cruze family when offering the 2012 Cruze Eco. Eco achieves class-leading fuel economy, yet its drivers never notice or realize any negative impacts from these enhancements as compared to the non-Eco model.   Cruze Eco’s bountifully comfortable features surpassed our expectation for this…

  • Nissan Building JUKE-R, Features 2012 GT-R Drivetrain

    7 May 2012 | 12:11 am
    Nissan has announced that the ridiculously powerful JUKE-R crossover will go into very limited production on a build-to-order basis. The 3.8-liter, 160 mph JUKE-R made its global debut in Dubai in January this year, attracting enormous attention and, as a result, Nissan has now received firm orders for three cars to be built. Two have come from a high-profile and well-respected member of Dubai society.   Nissan will build more Juke-Rs upon request and will be taking orders in the coming four weeks, before production starts in earnest. While the original JUKE-R was based on the 2010 GT-R…

  • 2013 Nissan Altima Starts at $21,500

    6 May 2012 | 11:53 pm
    Arriving in June, the all-new fifth generation Nissan Altima promises to shake up the mid-size sedan segment with an engaging, innovative and stylish vehicle. Among the 2013 Altima's many attributes are a targeted best-in-segment fuel economy of 38 MPG highway with the 2.5-liter engine, exterior styling with a strong presence and excellent aerodynamics, an upscale interior with premium materials, and an outstanding balance of ride comfort, stability and a fun-to-drive demeanor. Building on Nissan's "Innovation for All" philosophy, the new Altima offers so much standard, including a bluetooth…
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    HackCollege

  • Carpool Home From School With Zimride

    Logan Ivey
    15 May 2012 | 6:29 pm
    College spring semesters are wrapping up, and as you’re stressing over finals you don’t want to forget to plan how you will be getting home. Getting home for the summer can be expensive, especially if you are a freshman, because you were probably not allowed to have a car. So if you do not want to pay for a plane ride or a bus ticket, it may be wise to carpool. Zimride is a handy website that allows people to carpool together by connecting drivers with people who want to carpool to the same destination. The driver states what college they are starting from, where their final…

  • Healthier Ways to Eat

    Lev Novak
    15 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
     I’m not a dieter. I believe that if the good lord didn’t want me to eat food that was bad for me, he wouldn’t have made it so delicious. But I do, for the most part, eat fairly healthy. Neglecting fads, diets, or the sort of crazy-talk that leads people to “mango purges” or something like that, here are the five simple ways I haven’t died of hamburger-related illness yet.   * Eat Slower   It’s as simple as that. If you’re eating quickly, especially while very hungry, the brain and stomach can’t register how full you are. Scarfing down food is one of the prime…

  • Get Chrome’s Omnibox in Firefox or Safari

    Sarah Feng
    14 May 2012 | 10:00 am
    One of Google Chrome’s standout features is its omnibox, the smart address bar which also doubles as a search box. Chrome’s omnibox saves time and screen real estate by allowing you to search any website using a designated search engine keyword. For example, you could set Facebook’s keyword to “fb.” If you felt like facebook stalking someone or you were looking for a group or page on a certain topic, you could simply type fb followed by your search term in the omnibox. This handy feature makes Chrome a popular choice among browser minimalists, but with the help…

  • Some Grilling Tips

    Lev Novak
    13 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
        Summer’s finally here. The weather has finally caught up to the East coast and the homework and papers have finally faded away forever, or, at least until next semester. It’s time to kick back and enjoy yourself and your friends, and that means grilling. With that said, let’s get some tips on how to do it best.   1: Have Ambition   The grill is a playground to work with. It’s the easiest form of cooking and it’s celebrated in a way that, say, the stove isn’t. So get ambitious and experiment. What if you had cheese in the middle of some of the burgers? Give…

  • Pros and Cons of Electronic Textbooks

    Logan Ivey
    12 May 2012 | 5:59 pm
    The Kindle and other readers/tablets are quickly becoming more and more popular, and so is the idea of electronics textbooks. This term, I got two of my books electronically for my Kindle; in some ways I really liked them, but they were not perfect and probably won’t be the sole way I read textbooks anytime soon. Keep in mind that electronic books will have different pros and cons for different devices. For example,  reading a textbook on a seven inch kindle with e-ink is a whole different experience from reading one on an iPad. Pros - One of the best reasons to have electronic books…
 
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    Educational Consultant and College Planner | Great College Advice

  • International Student Immigration Issues #4: Maintaining the F-1 Visa While Studying In the United States

    Andrea Aronson
    14 May 2012 | 7:30 am
    Laurie Woog, our guest-blogging immigration attorney from the Woog Law Office, LLC, returns to the Great College Advice blog with more important information about the F-1 Visa.  Now that you’ve got one, how can you make sure you keep it? Previous blog posts explained what how to prepare and what to expect when you interview for an F-1 visa at the United States consulate or embassy abroad.  Did you know that once you obtain your visa, any violation of the F-1 regulations can result in the revocation of your status or denial of a new visa?  Here is a list of some of the most…

  • Looking Beyond The Campus Tour Guide

    Andrea Aronson
    10 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    College touring season is in full swing for juniors — and even some sophomores — across the country as students begin to seriously assess what colleges and universities might be of interest to them.  One of the most important parts of your visit when you go to campus will inevitably be the campus tour, and one of the most important people who you will come across on that campus is the student who is leading your tour. Why is the tour guide so important?  Because, unless you proactively do some searching beyond your tour, the tour guide is going to be your primary impression of…

  • What Kind of Student is Right for Johnson and Wales University?

    Cara Ray
    9 May 2012 | 11:06 am
    I recently visited Johnson and Wales University in Denver, CO and had the chance to connect with two friends from graduate school who work on the campus in admissions and student life. We had lunch and toured the campus (my favorite part was seeing the culinary students in action!). Johnson and Wales is not right for every student. It takes a student with a certain dedication and passion toward a specific career goal to make this campus be the “right fit” for them. It was easy to quickly recognize that this was not the place to recommend to your average 17 year old student who is…

  • What Courses Should A High School Senior Take?

    Juliet Giglio
    7 May 2012 | 3:50 pm
    For High School Juniors, the spring term can be especially tough with all the extra standardized testing.  If it’s not the AP, it’s the SAT or the ACT and then the Subject Tests in June. Then your counselor calls you in to make your class schedule for senior year.  More than anything else, you want a break! Resist that temptation! Do not slack off when you arrange your senior schedule.  Sure, you might have filled most of your requirements for graduation, but if you’re applying to competitive colleges, this is not the time to go half day. In your Senior year, you need to be…

  • It’s Not Too Late to Apply for Fall 2012 Admission at Some Great Schools!

    Andrea Aronson
    6 May 2012 | 7:30 am
    Are you still looking for a place to attend college this upcoming fall?  Were you unhappy with the outcome of the college application decisions that you just received?  Then, here’s some good news! Every year after the May 1st National Response Deadline, the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) conducts a survey of colleges in which it asks colleges and universities whether they still have space available to accept students for the fall of the upcoming school year.  The first round of responses is in (colleges continue to respond for several more…
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    College Media Matters

  • Elon’s Edge Magazine Shares Student Traumarama Stories

    Dan
    15 May 2012 | 4:27 pm
    One word, four syllables, lots of blushing: Traumarama.  In the latest issue of The Edge, the magazine supplement of The Pendulum at Elon University, there is a laugh-out-loud-hide-your-eyes feature on student traumarama. – The term, first coined by Seventeen magazine, involves life happenings so embarrassing they “make even the most dignified college student’s skin crawl.” – The Edge feature, by Kyra Gemberling, is headlined “Elon’s Own Traumarama.”  It shares first-person accounts from students about their especially cringe-inducing accidental…

  • Keys to Writing a Student Newspaper Farewell Column: An Awesome Infographic (@easel_ly)

    Dan
    15 May 2012 | 5:37 am
    In recent weeks, as spring semester rocketed to a close, the forever-adored-nay-clichéd editor’s farewell column once again appeared ad nauseum within student newspapers nationwide. – The column is a time-honored part of the college media experience, like skipping classes to work on a story, random awards from state press associations, and InDesign freezing up just before you save the most beautiful page you’ve ever laid out and will never be able to replicate.  (Sorry, it’s been years, but I’m still bitter.) – Below is a slightly-snarky-nay-awesome…

  • Graduation Memes: Guest Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Wikipedia, Adderall, a Cat & Pam from ‘The Office’

    Dan
    14 May 2012 | 12:29 pm
    With commencement weekend now wrapped at many colleges and universities nationwide, it is the perfect time for a glimpse at cap-and-gown meme madness.  Top related meme themes: the academic shortcuts students take to get to diploma-ville, post-graduation uncertainties, and economic hard truths. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Related College Memes, Final Exams Edition: Guest Starring Effie Trinket, The Rock, Polar…

  • Student News Story of the Moment: Meningitis Deaths

    Dan
    14 May 2012 | 5:10 am
    During my student news searching this morning, I came across a word I don’t typically see pop up repeatedly: meningitis.  Apparently, three students at three separate schools have died from different complications of it within three days.  Pure circumstance?  A quietly emerging outbreak?  A regular occurrence?  Here are the sad news screenshots. – – – – – – – –

  • Harvard Baseball Team Goes B-List Viral with In-Transit ‘Call Me Maybe’ Lip Dub

    Dan
    13 May 2012 | 5:27 pm
    The Harvard University baseball team went B-list viral late last week with a slightly odd, in-transit, amateurish-but-earnest choreographed lip-dub/dance to Carly Rae Jepsen’s “Call Me Maybe.”  Among the many related stories that have popped up about the team’s performance (apparently its best of the season), my favorite is on IvyGate: “Harvard Has a Baseball Team?“ – – – – – – My favorite snippet about it, meanwhile, comes from Deadspin: “OK, so this song has been out for eight months, and the 12-30 Harvard…
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    Geoff Campbell

  • Yesterday

    Geoff Campbell
    15 May 2012 | 2:24 pm
    Yesterday I graduated with a B.A. Honours in International Relations at Mount Allison University. Today, I travelled from there back home to Boston. It’s tough leaving a place I’ve called home for longer than anywhere else since I a little boy. It was an incredible experience. I learned, read, and wrote more than I thought possible and I matured and improved as a person by an incredible amount. Most important of all were the friendships I made. I really can’t explain in words how much I appreciated meeting and really getting to know some amazing people. I miss you all…

  • Goodbye Mount Allison University

    Geoff Campbell
    15 May 2012 | 8:21 am
    I’m leaving Mount Allison University and Sackville, NB today. I don’t know if/when I’ll ever be back. I’ve called this place home for 1356 days now. That seems like an insane number. Four years of laughs, stress, exciting nights, restless nights, days in the sun, days in the library. At times it’s been incredible to be here but other times it’s been incredibly frustrating. In the end though, I’m glad I came here because I wouldn’t trade all of the experiences I’ve had here for anything. That includes the times I didn’t have fun or…

  • Finished Work at Mount Allison University

    Geoff Campbell
    10 May 2012 | 5:21 pm
    My co-workers are pretty awesome. This afternoon I finished up my last day of work at the Marketing and Communications Office at Mount Allison University. I finished the video “Why Consider Mount Allison University” as my last project. If I’m able to end up somewhere with co-workers half as supportive, funny, and generally great to be around I’ll consider myself lucky. For my part I did a extensive research of best practices on using social media for higher education and worked to integrate them into Mount Allison’s ongoing communication strategy. For this field…

  • Why should you consider attending Mount Allison University?

    Geoff Campbell
    10 May 2012 | 2:12 pm
    I’m graduating from Mount Allison University on Monday.  Today is my last day of work at the Marketing and Communications Office at the school where I’ve worked full- and part-time for over a year. Here’s my last project, a video of current students discussing why you should consider attending Mount Allison University. I hope you enjoy it. Filed under: Mount Allison University Tagged: Video

  • Mount Allison University Convocation (Graduation)

    Geoff Campbell
    7 May 2012 | 11:24 am
    The information for the 2012 Convocation ceremony at Mount Allison University is now available online. Below are more details. View this document on Scribd View this document on Scribd View this document on Scribd Filed under: Convocation, Graduation
 
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    LSAT Blog : Ace the LSAT

  • Logic and Games

    Steve Schwartz
    15 May 2012 | 10:00 pm
    * Anna Ivey shares her thoughts on the study suggesting that LSAT studying makes you smarter. [The Ivey Files] * Why you don't ever want to end up in central booking (via ATL). [The Crown] * A Columbia Law professor says that Texas executed an innocent man. [Houston Chronicle] * How a Kennedy concurrence turned into a majority opinion in Citizens United. [ABA Journal] * Schools are obsessed

  • Bridging the Gap Between College and Law School

    Steve Schwartz
    15 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    The following excerpt is from Bridging the Gap Between College and Law School by Ruta K. Stropus and Charlotte D. Taylor. Excerpt: What to Bring: A mind trained in analytical thinking and an ability and desire to write are staples for the journey through law school. You may or may not have had a pre-law advisor who guided you to some of the courses that might help you prepare for law school.

  • 7 With Top LSAT Scores Share LSAT Tips

    Steve Schwartz
    14 May 2012 | 9:30 am
    I just organized all the LSAT Diaries, and I recently compiled 7 tips from top LSAT scorers. In this LSAT Blog post, I've put together another 7 tips from blog readers with top LSAT scores and significant score improvements. Enjoy, and please fill out this survey if you'd like to be in LSAT Diaries. 7 with top LSAT scores share LSAT tips: 1. "I remembered watching...Reggie Miller at the

  • Logic and Games

    Steve Schwartz
    13 May 2012 | 9:00 pm
    * Law firm demand rose modestly in first quarter of 2012. [TaxProf Blog] * Two cases on gay marriage may reach the Supreme Court this year. [Reuters] * You may go to law school with Shaquille O'Neal. [Above the Law] * A new bill would prevent employers from asking for employees' Facebook passwords. [Ars Technica] * Weight-loss blogger sues Southwest Airlines over ‘customers of size’ policy. [

  • Should You Go To Law School? | Book Excerpt

    Steve Schwartz
    13 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    The following excerpt about deciding whether to go to law school is from Law School Undercover: A Veteran Law Professor Tells The Truth About Admissions, Classes, Cases, Exams, Law Review, Jobs, and More. Should I Apply? In my role as a law professor I get asked many questions by students. Most have to do, of course, with class information or career advice. But when it comes to questions from
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    Get Into College Blog

  • College Interview | Tips to Prepare for Questions They Ask

    Steve Schwartz
    11 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    or “Tell Me About Yourself…”: Dos and Don’ts for Answering that Inevitable First Question They say that first impressions are everything. Perhaps, then, it's good that you can prepare well for that first question of the college interview because it's almost always the same one: “Tell me about yourself.” This question may seem like a no-brainer---obviously, you know yourself pretty well. Still,

  • College Interview Outfits And Clothing | What To Wear

    Steve Schwartz
    4 May 2012 | 8:00 am
    or...Dress to Impress: Your Head-to-Toe Guide to College Interview Outfits I know that you have a lot on your plate, that you have to worry about grades, extracurricular activities, SATs, and essays, to name a few things. I also know that picking out college interview outfits is not on the top of your list of concerns. Still, I know many students who let this slide, and then ended up freaking

  • College Admission Resume Advice

    Steve Schwartz
    27 Apr 2012 | 8:00 am
    or...How to Make Your College Admission Resume Stand Out With Well-Crafted Descriptions The college admission resume may be short (just one or two pages!) but it tells admissions officers a lot of valuable information about you. It may seem like it is something cut and dry—either you did a lot of activities and won a lot of awards, or you did not. However, in reality, it's not so black and

  • College Recommendation Letters | How to Ask Teachers

    Steve Schwartz
    20 Apr 2012 | 8:00 am
    Many of my students feel timid about asking teachers to write them recommendations. It is natural to feel awkward about this---you are asking an authority figure to do you a favor, one that could impact your college admissions. However, there's no reason to freak out. Follow this step-by-step guide to get top-quality college recommendation letters from your teachers. Step 1: Be prepared before

  • Extracurricular Activities | How to Demonstrate Commitment

    Steve Schwartz
    13 Apr 2012 | 8:00 am
    Extracurricular activities are one of the biggest parts of your college application. This means it's in your best interest to get the most bang for your buck on the clubs and sports you join. However, most students don't do much in in their first 2 years of high school and then suddenly join a whole bunch of clubs in their last two. They're trying to cram in their extracurriculars. Unfortunately
 
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    The WiseChoice Blog

  • Four Amazing Ways to Spend Your Summer!

    Tamara Krause
    7 May 2012 | 9:43 am
    Many students are already dreaming about the lazy days of summer: no more getting up early for classes and no more late night study groups and cramming sessions. Thoughts of basking in the sun by the pool or at the beach have probably crept into your thoughts by now, or maybe you envision a fun-filled road trip with your friends to celebrate your friends and make even more high school memories. Sounds great, yes? But what if you could combine all the fun of summer vacation with an amazing experience that would not only look great on a college application, but could also change your life?

  • Great Graduation Gifts for High School Seniors

    Tamara Krause
    2 May 2012 | 10:11 am
    High school graduation season is here. Very soon, there will be no more high school classes, projects and tests. No more smelly gym locker rooms and no more school assemblies. It’s time to celebrate! And while it may be tempting to ask for just money as a graduation gift, keep in mind there are many things you’ll need once you head to college. Now, we’re not suggesting you ask for luggage (boring!), but there are some other pretty cool gifts that will help start your college life off on the right foot. Save yourself some time and money by placing these gifts on your most wanted list.

  • Expand Your Horizons: Consider a Summer Enrichment Program

    Tamara Krause
    17 Apr 2012 | 10:39 am
    Before you know it, school will be over and those lazy days of summer will be in full swing. You probably think you have plenty of time to decide what you will do with yourself during those precious few months of freedom, but trust me — your time is already running out. If you are a high school student planning to attend college one day, summer is a perfect time to do a little exploration and potentially increase your chances of being accepted to the college of your dreams. Each summer, colleges around the country host summer enrichment programs intended to help academically gifted…

  • Can Senioritis Be Avoided?

    Tamara Krause
    13 Apr 2012 | 9:52 am
    If you’re a high school student, you’ve seen the signs; sleeping more, less interest in classes and the desire to just have fun. Welcome to full-blown senioritis! Don’t worry, it’s usually not fatal, but can it be avoided? When you combine the warm weather of spring with the anticipation of graduation (a.k.a. freedom!), it’s a pretty potent mixture and almost impossible to ignore. A ‘cure’ may never be found, but there are some things you can do to help reduce the symptoms and keep senioritis at bay. 1. Get Plenty of Sleep – This may be the hardest step to follow; your mind…

  • College Meal Plans – Are They Worth the Money?

    Tamara Krause
    5 Apr 2012 | 10:16 am
    More and more colleges are requiring incoming freshmen to purchase meal plans. In general, freshmen living on campus are required to purchase meal plans because they may not have kitchens available in their dorms and may not know how to budget wisely for food purchases in their first year of school. While purchasing a meal plan may seem like a great idea, be aware that not all plans are created equally, and some can be quite expensive. The average cost of a college meal plan last year was $1,500 per semester. At Keene State College, for example, the 12-meal plan (meaning students get…
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    Student Loan Blog

  • Tuition Fees On The Rise: A Worthwhile Investment?

    Sally Croft
    4 May 2012 | 2:20 am
    Students face the big decision after completing their A-levels on whether to further their education with a University or to enter the job market. A decision that may have become ever harder for students leaving college in 2012 with course fees set to rise to £9,000. When The Graduate Recruitment Bureau conducted their poll in 2010 the majority of students (51%) voted that they felt £5K would be a reasonable fee for a three year course; however with the new costs to be implemented students will be paying £27k. Such a cost only 9% of the students questioned may be willing to pay. In the…

  • 10 Strategies for Building Credit as a College Student

    Sally Croft
    18 Apr 2012 | 2:56 am
    Credit is one of those double-edged swords, which on the one hand, is something we all probably need in order to get loans and finance major purchases (like a house); however on the flip side, it can lead to disastrous results if it’s not used with the utmost caution. The conclusion we can draw is this: we should all build credit, but only do so in a responsible way. As a college student with no credit history, here are ten strategies to consider for building your credit. 1. Student Loans The great thing about student loans is that they are one of the few things you can qualify for, even if…

  • Student Loan Delinquencies are Worse than Our Expectations

    Sally Croft
    21 Mar 2012 | 2:05 am
    College loan debt is considered bad, but it has reached such an awful condition that now the debt is greater than auto loans and credit card balances combined! A report was published last week in the New York Fed in which four economists analyzed consumer credit data from Equifax in order to find out the scope and health status of student loans. Their findings showed that “outstanding student loans are now about $870 billion which is a greater debt pile than credit card balances and auto loans”. Student loan was the only major loan category growing in the middle of the last year. Credit…

  • Best College Courses for Return on Investment

    Sally Croft
    8 Mar 2012 | 1:16 am
    While pursuing higher education in a specific field, you would have spent a lot of money towards college expenses. You would have also applied for various forms of student loans or financial aids. That is, you must have made a great investment towards your college degree. Before making that investment, it makes sense to see which degrees offer the greatest ROI. ROI across Different Degree Levels According to the U.S. Census, there are some college degrees which offer better ROI than others, they are : An associate’s degree can help you increase your salary by about 30 percent in about 2…

  • Expenses for Preparing Kids for College

    Sally Croft
    24 Feb 2012 | 1:33 am
    When children are getting ready to start their college education, it is important to prepare them well, especially with respect to expenses. Though parents would worry about their children starting a new phase of life, the additional worry is about the financial cost of pursuing higher education in college. Apart from regular college expenses like tuition and living expenses, they might incur numerous other expenses when they are starting anew away from the security of their own homes. College Expenses for College Students Here is a list of likely college expenses for college students so that…
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    College Money Insider

  • Internships vs. Part-Time Jobs

    David Joseph
    11 May 2012 | 10:10 am
    Once you finish your last final exam, most of you want nothing more than to sprawl out on the beach and soak in the sun for the next three months. While you should certainly take some time to relax and recharge your batteries over the summer (you deserve it!), you should also look into possible...Internships vs. Part-Time Jobs is a post from: The College Money Insider.

  • Take Care of Your Textbook Needs in the Student Loan Marketplace!

    College Money Insider
    4 May 2012 | 3:42 pm
    As we mentioned last month, there are options for obtaining a textbook beyond your typical campus bookstore. Since buying textbooks can be an expensive proposition, it’s very important for students to shop around and find the best price possible. Problem is, searching through all the options can be a tedious and overwhelming experience. In an effort...Take Care of Your Textbook Needs in the Student Loan Marketplace! is a post from: The College Money Insider.

  • Start Your Summer Right: May 2012 Scholarship Deadlines

    College Money Insider
    2 May 2012 | 3:45 pm
    To all of you high school seniors out there—you’re getting so close! Four years of hard work and dedication will likely be culminating in your graduation this month. With your college decisions made and your summer vacation right around the corner, you’re more prone to fall victim to the plague known as senioritis. It’s only...Start Your Summer Right: May 2012 Scholarship Deadlines is a post from: The College Money Insider.

  • Ask the Experts – How Do I Appeal My Financial Aid Package?

    David Joseph
    24 Apr 2012 | 10:02 am
    The following question was submitted via our Ask the Experts form. If you want to know about student financing or anything related to it, send a question our way! “Hello. My son got into college, and after several queries and delays, he finally got his award letter today.  After looking it over, the package seems very unreasonable. He...Ask the Experts – How Do I Appeal My Financial Aid Package? is a post from: The College Money Insider.

  • So You Got Into College…What Next?

    David Joseph
    17 Apr 2012 | 11:58 am
    This is an exciting time for a lot of you! You’ve likely received decision letters from all the schools you applied to, so now the ball is back in your court. As you gear up to make your final selection in the next couple weeks, here are some things you should be thinking about: Cost. With...So You Got Into College…What Next? is a post from: The College Money Insider.
 
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    In The Driver's Seat

  • The False Start

    Allison
    2 May 2012 | 5:08 pm
    It used to be that, just five or six years ago, you could graduate from college pretty much assured you’d have a job. Of course all that has changed since 2008 and the recession, with close to half of new college grads unable to find a job. From my perch as a career … read more

  • Getting That Great Summer Internship

    Allison
    8 Mar 2012 | 2:58 pm
    This is the year to get a great internship, but you need to start right away. There is good news: According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), intern hiring is up 8.5% this year . There is tons of information out there about internships, but what are the key steps a … read more

  • For Parents: What’s Your Mindset?

    Allison
    8 Feb 2012 | 4:48 pm
    Do you have a “fixed” or a “growth mindset”? Does your mindset change depending on the situation? According to psychologist Carol Dweck, those with a fixed mindset see intelligence as something that doesn’t change as opposed to those with a growth mindset who assume one is always learning and growing, thereby increasing intelligence. … read more

  • You’re 90% There

    Allison
    29 Nov 2011 | 2:48 pm
    Career paths are long and confidence is an ephemeral thing. And in my experience, women need their confidence replenished more than men. A couple of years ago, I heard senior banker Heidi Miller talk about how women in business have an over-riding tendency to focus on what they lack, as opposed to what … read more

  • Networking Oblivion

    Allison
    26 Oct 2011 | 2:03 pm
    Are you a good networker, even a great one? Do you invest plenty of time in LinkedIn, steadily building your contacts and sharing posts and other information with the group? Are you a faithful tweeter? Do you tend to see the possibilities in people, wanting to meet them instead of worrying about wasting … read more
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    The Savvy Intern by YouTern

  • Can You Handle Working at a Startup?

    YEC
    15 May 2012 | 1:00 pm
    Our friends at YEC asked members of their council this question from a reader… we thought the answers were full of great information. Read on!   

  • 3 Important Emails to Send to Your College Professor (Now That the Course is Over)

    Isa Adney
    15 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    Many of the connections that I made (that led me to scholarships and other opportunities) developed when I reached out to my instructors. A great way to start to develop and further your relationship with professors is the end-of-course email. Once you have finished your class and received your grade you have several options to send a quick (yet powerful) email your professors. Check them out and choose the option that best fits your scenario - and start to make those priceless and genuine connections with your professors.    

  • Does Lying on Your Resume Ever Pay Off?

    Erica Roberts
    15 May 2012 | 9:00 am
    Someone’s resume pants are on fire. Scott Thompson serves as CEO of the long-struggling internet company Yahoo. Or did, until a shareholder discovered Thompson had lied on his resume. Many college students have a difficult time getting hired because without work experience their chances of consideration for a job are vastly reduced. In light of this problem, some young professionals choose to “enhance” the details of their resume. What happens when a reference check is made? Does lying on your resume pay off?   

  • 5 Keys to a Successful Career Path

    WetFeet
    14 May 2012 | 12:19 pm
    After catching up with a friend this week and exchanging stories about the working lives and struggles of 20-somethings, he mentioned he was very inspired by a video (see at bottom) he saw featuring Gary Vaynerchuk. Who’s that? So I went home and watched the video, and think it’s worth sharing. Here are five things you need, according to Gary, in order to be successful in whatever career you choose.   

  • Class of 2012: Guide to Getting Hired

    Glassdoor.com
    14 May 2012 | 11:00 am
    It’s that time of year again — graduation time. If you’re about to graduate in the Class of 2012, congratulations! You may be in the midst of a job search, and I’m here to walk you through each and every step.   
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  • Get A Free MBA At Lipscomb University!

    Doug Schantz
    14 May 2012 | 12:21 pm
    It is not very often that you see an opportunity for a free MBA cross your doorstep. If you are fortunate, you hopefully work for an employer that may help to subsidize the expense associated with your graduate work. However, if you are not that lucky, I would suggest looking into the free MBA opportunity being provided by Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee. This year, Lipscomb will be fulfilling the financial dreams of one happy student by offering them a full scholarship to their Graduate School of Business. The scholarship (currently valued at $40,000) will cover all of the…

  • Fallon & Obama Slow Jam To Student Loan News (video)

    Doug Schantz
    13 May 2012 | 7:44 pm

  • Negotiating A Rent Reduction On College Housing

    Doug Schantz
    11 May 2012 | 10:18 am
    Many students abhor the first of the month. Not because of class schedules, having to remember a new month or some pagan ritual, but because of the dreaded monthly rent check. Many students are under the false impression that the annual lease signing is their only opportunity to reduce the rent and that the rent itself is based on some mathematic calculation worked out between the landlord and the bank. Neither is true. In fact, you can hit your landlord up for a rent reduction at any time. But how and why would they agree to such a thing? Your Situation The first thing to do is to understand…

  • Review – Manage Your College Student Loans With Binksty

    Doug Schantz
    10 May 2012 | 10:46 am
    The following is a guest article provided by George Gallagher. I am no stranger to the student loan industry. I work with cuStudentLoans and have personally digested the thousands of articles, answer websites, and online community discussions concerning student loans. There is literally an endless amount of information on the Internet trying its best to explain student loans and give advice for any situation you might find yourself in. This overabundance of information has led many debt-holding people to become actually more confused. And quite fairly, as student loans, government…

  • Help A Reader – Crazy Insane Student Loan Nightmare

    Doug Schantz
    9 May 2012 | 9:20 am
    I receive a number of questions related to the financial aspect of the college experience. I respond to many of the emails directly but every now and again I like to share some of the questions on CheapScholar.org so that we can all learn from each other and maybe provide a little bit of a support group for our fellow readers. The following story was brought to me by a young man named Adam. As you read through his situation, you may think that his scenario is unique, a little scary, and maybe even quite hard to stomach. However, I assure you that Adam is not alone and there are certainly…
 
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    College Info Geek

  • Win A Trip To L.A. – Enter The Adobe Design Achievement Awards Competition

    Thomas Frank
    14 May 2012 | 8:35 pm
    Heads up: Starting now, you’re going to see a good bit of Adobe-related content on College Info Geek for a little while. Why, you ask? Good question.I just happen to be heading out to San Francisco on Wednesday for Adobe Days, which is a conference Adobe built specifically for student bloggers. I’ll not only get to meet a lot of the people who work at Adobe and tour their campus, but I’ll also finally meet some of my fellow student bloggers in person! This is an opportunity that I’ve been waiting a long time for.BUT – that’s not the point of this post, and…

  • Study Music: 30 Epic Space Jam Mash-Ups

    Thomas Frank
    10 May 2012 | 7:04 pm
    Oh, you were expecting an expertly curated collection of sophisticated, elegant music to accompany long days out in the summer sun? Sorry bro.You get Space Jam remixes instead. And you’ll be grateful for it! Seriously, the Space Jam theme song is awesome. It’s one the best pump-up songs ever invented. Why else would the citizens of the internet go to the trouble of making so many remixes? It’s just amazing.So, in honor of this song’s awesomeness, I present to you not 10, not 17, but 30 of the best Space Jam mash-ups that the web has to offer.

  • 7 Ways To Make An On-Campus Summer Not Suck

    Thomas Frank
    7 May 2012 | 6:06 pm
    Just like that, another year of college is over. For me, it’s the third – and the second in which I’ll be staying on-campus for the summerWith that in mind, I thought I’d address a common concern for many students who feel “stuck” at school for the summer – boredom.Let’s face it – your campus is a lot less exciting during the summer than it is during the school year. The main reason is because most of your friends are gone. School’s only been out for a few days here, and I’m already missing the friends that have left. Luckily,…

  • Summer Travel Showdown: West Coast Or East Coast?

    Thomas Frank
    26 Apr 2012 | 1:51 pm
    This article is sponsored by HostelBookers.Now that summer’s just around the corner for us, we’ve got a lot of options for the next few months. Some of you will be doing internships, and if it’s your first time doing one, be sure to check out the Internship Experience series I did last summer. Maybe you’re taking summer classes instead (give that decision some thought).Or, maybe you’re travelling. This is what I’ll be doing for the first part of the summer (details later), so it’s what I’m most interested right now.Since that’s my current…

  • Adobe CS6 And Creative Cloud Are Unveiled And Coming Soon

    Thomas Frank
    24 Apr 2012 | 3:26 pm
    Even though this is primarily a college blog, it should be pretty obvious to you guys now that I’m a huge design nerd. Almost every featured image on this blog is in some way designed by me, as well as a lot of the other elements here. I spend a lot of time in Photoshop and other Adobe programs.That’s why I’m super excited that Adobe CS6 was announced yesterday. When I attended Adobe MAX back in October, I got a taste of some of the new features coming out. Now, the time when I’ll get to use those new features is just around the corner.The biggest announcement here is…
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    Student Advisor Blog

  • Study Abroad: A Teacher's Point of View

    14 May 2012 | 10:39 am
    By Dr. Tara Keenan: For StudentAdvisor.com Cache of Civilizations Under an Arch on Via della Lungara I left New York at 34 because every bone in my body could feel that the window was closing. If my husband and I didn’t leave then, we would certainly remain stuck forever, twenty minutes from where we were born (in the same hospital, three months apart). At the time I worked as a community organizer and I taught at Fordham University but we needed change. So I quit and off we went to Rome, with no prospect of work and nowhere to live. For a couple of years I bounced around English…

  • How a Student Unlocked SAT Success for Catalina HS Students

    11 May 2012 | 11:59 am
    Danny Rivkin, a sophomore at Bard College at Simon's Rock, spent many summers working and vacationing on Catalina Island. When this innovative 18-year-old, learned that the students at Catalina High School desperatley needed SAT prep help Rivkin decided to make a difference in the under-served community.  Rivkin created an SAT Prep class that helped to change the lives of many Catalina Island students.  One student in fact, calculated that she received an additional $10,000 in financial aid as a result of her improved SAT scores. Learn how she did it. Read the inspiring story of…

  • Advice for High School Graduates: Too Late to Apply to College?

    9 May 2012 | 11:51 am
    Purvi S. Mody is one of our college advisors who always has excellent advice for high school graduates.  Recently she was asked: I am graduating high school in a couple of months and am so lost about what to do next. I did not think that I could get into colleges so I did not apply. But now that graduation is coming up, I think I do want to go to college. Can I still get in? Her answer surprised us but she quickly explained that some colleges are still accepting applications for the Fall. Mody goes on to explain that space is limited and the longer you wait, the fewer seats will be…

  • Top 100 Social Media Colleges: University of Kentucky - Exclusive

    7 May 2012 | 11:02 am
    By Dean Tsouvalas, Editor-in-Chief, StudentAdvisor The University of Kentucky not only won the NCAA 2012 title but also ranked #7 in the Spring 2012 Top 100 Social Media Colleges list. To gain better insight into The University of Kentucky's social media winning formula, how the social media elements of their "see blue" admissions marketing campaign became a movement and how UK makes social media rule during the sports seasons, we spoke exclusively to Whitney Hale, social media guru at the University of Kentucky. StudentAdvisor: Fresh off your win in the NCAA Final Four, how did the…

  • Using Social Media Before & After You Finally Pick a College [VIDEO]

    4 May 2012 | 9:53 am
    If you're on the fence about choosing a college to attend, there is a secret ingredient to making your decision that you use every day and may be overlooking. Dean Tsouvalas, Editor-in-Chief of StudentAdvisor, recently appeared on the NECN Morning Show to discuss how social media can help you decide on a college: How can students use social media to their advantage when deciding on a college? Almost all colleges across the country are using some form of social media. It's one of the best options that students can use when researching schools and making a final decision on the best fit for…
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    Straight Talk: College Education Blog

  • The New York Times Reports on “A Generation Hobbled by the Soaring Cost of College”

    15 May 2012 | 6:12 am
    The New York Times Reports on “A Generation Hobbled by the Soaring Cost of College” The New York Times just launched “Degrees of Debt,” a series of articles that will tell the stories of students who have racked up staggering student loans. The first article profiles a student named Kelsey Griffith, who will owe $120,000 after graduating from Ohio Northern University this month. She is working two restaurant jobs so she can start to repay her loans, and planning to move back into her parents’ home. And the debt isn’t only affecting Kelsey’s life. Her…

  • Why Summer School is for Smarties

    14 May 2012 | 6:28 am
    Why Summer School is for Smarties Back in the days when I was in high school, a certain stigma was attached to going to summer school. It was a place you went after you had messed up a course on the first try. I should know – I repeated every math course I took in high school in summer school. Usually I was able to raise the D that I had earned to a C on the second try.  Times have changed, and now summer school is recognized for being a good thing in most every way. Here are some great reasons to take courses during the summer . . .  You can test out possible college majors.

  • All She Wants to do is Nap, Nap, Nap - and Earn Her Degree: Moms and College

    13 May 2012 | 4:40 am
    All She Wants to do is Nap, Nap, Nap -- and Earn Her Degree: Moms and College By Beth Dumbauld All moms are rock stars even when they’re sporting mom jeans and sensible shoes. Doesn’t matter what you wear when you take classes online. Ignore the paparazzi banging on your minivan door and read about other famous moms who went back to school in this StraighterLine Report: Famous Moms who Went Back to School  Just had a baby and your brain has turned to mush? Turn your mind back into a solid by taking online college courses. You can learn how in this StraighterLine Report: Going…

  • Why Mothers Should Go Back to College on Mothers’ Day

    11 May 2012 | 5:49 am
    Why Mothers Should Go Back to College on Mothers’ Day Mother’s Day is a holiday when moms from coast to coast get presents and cards. They should! Mothers are the glue that holds most families together, and they deserve gratitude every day of the year. If you are a mother, here is a suggestion for a present that you can give yourself this Mother’s Day . . . Why not start or go back to college? The good news is, going to college today is easier than ever before, thanks to online learning. No matter where you are in your life – a young mother, a single mother, or a…

  • Rutgers Students Paying $1,000 Annually to Support Athletics

    10 May 2012 | 6:14 am
    Rutgers Students Paying $1,000 Annually to Support Athletics We love athletics. What could be better than watching football while sitting on squishy cushions in frigid bleachers?  We also love banging together inflated plastic tubes at basketball games. We even love watching college swim meets when all we can see are bobbing swim caps and we have no idea at all who is winning or losing. Go team.  No doubt about it. Sports are big fun. But here’s a sobering question for you. Are you willing to personally pay $1,000 a year to support the athletic program at your university? We…
 
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  • Things to do during a roadtrip.

    adeeb
    21 Apr 2012 | 4:35 pm
    Keeping busy during a roadtrip is so overlooked.Yet it can make the mundane of most trips into an epic adventure. Things you can do while the roadtrip include: Invest in a DVD player. Watching movies together keeps everyone entertained. Make various playlists. Depending on the people in the trip, try and accomodate everyone.This means including music for everyone’s tastes.Not just bubblegum pop or high in the sky hip hop. 

  • Roadtrip to Vancouver: Over 3000km in less than 24 hours.

    adeeb
    21 Apr 2012 | 11:13 am
    On an epic trip to Vancouver. Covered more than 3000 km in less than 24 hours via great shifting of driving. Took our first stopover in more than 30 hours in Regina,SK. The city looks pretty. Actually every city and place visited so far has had something unique and special. The route travelled so far included starting from Ontario crossing over into Manitoba.Currently stopping over in Saskatcheon before passing into Alberta and finally into British Columbia. Aka the entire east coast to west coast via road. Can a trip get any better? Yes, as impossible as it sounds it.How? By the company you…

  • Bangladesh face Pakistan in Asia Cup Final.

    adeeb
    22 Mar 2012 | 2:25 am
    The Tigers have one final step to end a historic tournament.All that remains is to beat Pakistan in the final.Can we do it? 

  • Bangladesh knocks out India.

    adeeb
    21 Mar 2012 | 4:47 pm
    A very inspired performance from The Tigers has sent India home early yet again.Now they face Pakistan in the final of the Asia Cup. 

  • Ethan Marcotte – Responsive Web Design book review.

    adeeb
    8 Feb 2012 | 8:56 pm
    Ethan Marcotte has been hailed as the pioneer of the responsive web design. He did after all coin the term, so who better than him to teach it? Making extensive use of CSS3, Ethan shows how to use semantic code, screen types, and queries to overwrite rules based on screen size. Mobile web has more users than ever before and now for the first time ever out numbers non mobile devices. Hence having mobile sites is important without a doubt. However, it is not feasible to make websites for each and every type of mobile device and their resolutions. Responsive Web Design aims to solve that…
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  • Useful Degrees Series: BFA in Animation and Digital Arts at Florida State University

    admin
    5 May 2012 | 8:38 am
    Photo Courtesy: film.fsu.edu Do you like the idea of working in the film industry?  Many people are quick to answer “yes,” but might not know exactly how to go about doing so.  It is important to remember that film is a multi-billion dollar industry and, as a result, that means there are many, many different aspects to the industry as a whole.  Whether it is producing, directing or a range of behind the scenes jobs the film industry has opportunities especially for those with the right skills. There are many different programs that cater to helping students acquire a deeper…

  • Useful Degrees Series: Astronomy Degree Program at the University of Texas at Austin

    admin
    3 May 2012 | 11:30 am
    Photo Courtesy: www.as.utexas.edu Have you always been fascinated by space travel, the stars or astronomy?  There are college programs designed specifically for just such interests.  Take, for example, the Undergraduate program in Astronomy at The University of Texas at Austin.  This program is one of the top astronomy programs in the United States and selects only a relatively small number of students for the program.  The University of Texas at Austin offers both a Bachelor of Arts in Astronomy as well as a Bachelor of Science in Astronomy. What does this kind of degree program involve?

  • Useful Degrees Series: Degree in Viticulture & Enology at Cornell University

    admin
    1 May 2012 | 9:23 am
    Photo Courtesy of Cornell.EDU Who Doesn’t Love a Little Wine? Are you looking for a truly interesting and unusual college degree program?  Do you want a program that will make you the envy of your friends? There are plenty of programs that can help you stand out in the crowd and one of them is certainly undergraduate degree program in viticulture and enology at Cornell University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.  If you are wondering what viticulture and enology are, don’t worry, as you are certainly not alone!  Viticulture and enology involve the millennia-old…

  • Creative Ways to Pay for College

    admin
    28 Apr 2012 | 9:19 am
    The cost of college tuition is rising at a rate that is alarming to most experts.  The end result of this process is that millions of students have been saddled with far larger student debt and student loans than past generations of college goers.  Many older people don’t readily realize this fact.  However you, as a younger person in college or headed there soon, need to face that at least for you and your generation, there is a different economic reality where paying for college is concerned.  The purpose of this article is to get you thinking about how you can keep the high cost of…

  • Is A College Fair Worth Your Time?

    admin
    26 Apr 2012 | 8:15 am
    There are plenty of college fairs to choose from, but the real question is whether or not you should bother attending.  There are a few pros and cons involved in attending a college fair that we will explore in this article. You’ve taken SAT practice tests online; you’ve done your test prep tutoring sessions and maybe even investigated at length how to find scholarships and private loans for college. If you haven’t yet even thought about going to a college fair, now is definitely the time to do so! College fairs present a few advantages.  One advantage is that college…
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  • VCU Collaborative Program Allows High School Students to Explore Health Care Professions

    marcywilliams
    7 May 2012 | 6:09 am
    Cosby High School  is located in Chesterfield County. The high school has recently opened a specialty center designed for high school students interested in pursuing health careers. (See the Richmond Times Dispatch article for more details.)  During the spring 2012 semester, for the fifth time, Dr. Seth Leibowitz, director of Pre-Health Sciences Advising and Donna Jackson, director of Outreach for VCU School of Medicine, will co-teach a course in Cosby High School to help students make informed choices about the health professions they wish to pursue, and to help them plan a pathway to…

  • VSU Enters Dual-Enrollment Agreement With RPS

    marcywilliams
    5 May 2012 | 6:02 am
    Virginia State University has entered into an agreement with Richmond Public Schools to offer college courses to juniors and seniors in Richmond Public High Schools. These dual enrollment courses will be available in Richmond’s five comprehensive and three specialty high schools. Under the terms of the Virginia State’s Academic Partnership Program (VSAPP), qualified high school students may enroll in university courses through VSU. The courses will be taught at high schools, but course curricula, syllabi and tests will be identical to those used at VSU. Grades earned will be…

  • Top Scholarship Websites

    marcywilliams
    3 May 2012 | 7:01 am
    Here is a list of some of the top scholarship websites: www.tcfrichmond.org www.fastweb.com www.thecollegecompanion.com www.ycg.org www.exploringva.org www.cappex.com www.zinch.com

  • Local Students Receive Honeywell Scholarships

    marcywilliams
    3 May 2012 | 6:01 am
    HONEYWELL AWARDS 254 SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WORLDWIDE FOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM; 2 STUDENTS CHOSEN FROM VIRGINIA Honeywell has awarded scholarships to 254 students from 30 countries and 30 U.S. states to attend the Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy (HLCA) program from February 26 – March 9, 2012 at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. 1. Cameron Lanier: lives in Chester/attends Appomattox Regional Governor’s School in Petersburg (WK 1) 2. Katelyn Waring: lives in Chester/attends Thomas Dale High School in Chester (WK 2) Designed in partnership…

  • Open Interviews at Kings Dominion May 3rd and May 8th

    marcywilliams
    2 May 2012 | 6:22 am
    On Thursday, May 3 and Tuesday, May 8, the OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT will be conducting interviews for those interested in becoming a RIDE OPERATOR, LIFEGUARD or PARK SERVICES HOST. If you are interested in interviewing for one of these positions, please come by our Human Resource Office on one of these days between 10:00 am and 7:00pm for an interview. NO APPOINTMENT REQUIRED! As with every interview, please arrive on time and appropriately dressed. Please be aware, Kings Dominion Guidelines do not permit tattoos on the face, head, hands or neck and individuals with tattoos on these areas…
 
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  • Don’t Facebook on LinkedIn: Creating a Professional vs. Social Profile

    ChapterBoard
    10 May 2012 | 5:21 pm
    Don’t Facebook on LinkedIn: Creating a Professional vs. Social Profile The Campus Companion The Campus Companion - Helping students succeed academically, socially, financially, and spiritually. By now, we all know what Facebook is, have Facebook accounts, and probably login to Facebook more times per day than we check our email. Without a doubt, Facebook is great for connecting with old friends, keeping in touch with current ones, and telling the world how drunk you were last night. However, it’s not the best venue for creating a professional network and finding a job. Enter, LinkedIn.

  • The Four Awful Jobs You’ll Have in College

    Jenna
    30 Apr 2012 | 10:49 am
    The Four Awful Jobs You’ll Have in College The Campus Companion The Campus Companion - Helping students succeed academically, socially, financially, and spiritually. College students are notoriously broke. Crippling student loans, limited work availability, and the tendency to go home for extended amounts of time make us less than ideal for most jobs. However, some positions will always be open to us. Positions like: Delivery Person If you have a car, you’re golden. This glamourous job entails driving out to the boonies to deliver pizzas to drunk-ass college students who are…

  • English Teacher Kryptonite: The Latent Homosexuality Thesis

    Jon
    21 Apr 2012 | 5:40 pm
    English Teacher Kryptonite: The Latent Homosexuality Thesis The Campus Companion The Campus Companion - Helping students succeed academically, socially, financially, and spiritually. My freshman year of college a gay friend  highlighted for me the single most effective way to get an A on ANY English paper. His secret was, ARGUE LATENT HOMOSEXUALITY. He tossed me a link to some resources on Queer Theory, and I was on my way to a much higher GPA. I tried it out, and as expected I got an A. From that point on literally every paper I wrote was geared towards proving that the author was a latent…

  • Why Flashcards Burn Facts Into Your Brain [Infographic]

    Jon
    21 Apr 2012 | 5:39 pm
    Why Flashcards Burn Facts Into Your Brain [Infographic] The Campus Companion The Campus Companion - Helping students succeed academically, socially, financially, and spiritually.This infographic from Course Hero breaks down how flashcards actually help you study. It shows how active recall and recognition based recall differ, it highlights the different situations in which studying with flashcards is effective, and goes into depth on the psychology of using flash cards. Check out the infographic and head on over to Course Hero if you’re looking for some awesome flashcard resources. Why…

  • The 7 Habits of Highly Ineffective Professors

    Gabe
    21 Apr 2012 | 2:11 pm
    The 7 Habits of Highly Ineffective Professors The Campus Companion The Campus Companion - Helping students succeed academically, socially, financially, and spiritually. 1) Sticking around after the ability to teach is long gone (due to tenure) At some point in your college career, you’re likely to encounter a professor who really shouldn’t be teaching. Perhaps they are the only one qualified to teach a specific subject, or even worse, perhaps they’ve been relegated to teaching introductory classes (ex: Chem 111) because they have tenure but aren’t trusted to stay…
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  • Hundreds of Colleges Are Still Accepting Applications

    7 May 2012 | 4:04 pm
    The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) has published a list of colleges and universities still accepting applications for admission in fall 2012. The list includes 375 four-year colleges and universities, virtually all of which report both financial aid and housing are available for additional freshman and/or transfer applicants. To view the list, click here. This list will be available through June 29, 2012. Many colleges and universities update their listings as space availability changes. Students and parents are able to check the list periodically to see which…

  • Upcoming College Enrollment Tasks, Events and Activities

    3 May 2012 | 1:13 pm
    With high school seniors’ acceptance of admission to their college of choice, the most difficult and stressful part of the college admission process is complete. Families can temporarily breathe a sigh of relief, however, both students and parents should prepare for information they will receive from their college regarding the next step: Enrollment Preparation. Tasks associated with enrollment are to be completed over the next four months; students and parents should respond to all requests for information and completion of tasks promptly.The more important enrollment tasks include:-…

  • A True Inspirational Story Of A Man’s Triumph and Giving to Students - Annual Scholarships of $1,420,000

    30 Apr 2012 | 11:26 am
    I had the pleasure to view a special screening of the movie Deep in the Heart yesterday in Roseville, California (near Sacramento). It is a great inspirational true story of Richard Wallrath, an alcoholic who cleaned up his act and became a successful businessman in Texas and the donor of millions of dollars to students in 4-H and Future Farmers of America programs.As the movie unfolds, Mr. Wallrath loses everything – job, family, and hope – then finds strength through faith which makes him realize that a strong family and the love of his children is the true measure of a man's success.

  • Reminder – Send Enrollment Confirmation and Deposits By May 1st

    29 Apr 2012 | 10:49 am
    High school seniors - This is a reminder to send confirmation of your intention to enroll (either paper form or online reply) to the college of your choice by May 1st (just 2 days away).You should be able to confirm enrollment through the college’s website (using your user ID and password); alternatively, you may be able to sign and mail a paper Enrollment Confirmation Form. Either way, send confirmation of your enrollment and all required deposits (including the housing deposit) BY THE COMMITTMENT DEADLINE OF MAY 1. If you fail to send official notification of your intention to enroll, you…

  • Leadership Roles Should Be Part of Next Year’s High School Activities

    26 Apr 2012 | 10:06 am
    High school students should plan for next year’s activities to include leadership roles. This is important because leadership experience is one of the most important student qualifications sought by college admission officers. In other words, taking on leadership positions will help students get accepted to their colleges of choice.College admission officers look for accomplishments that go beyond mere academics when evaluating student for admission to their college or university. An easy way for admission officers to get some sense of student accomplishment is to see how active (and…
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    Getting To The Quad

  • Sink or Swim

    LCM
    7 May 2012 | 12:54 pm
                                        According to the Talmud, an ancient central text of Judaism, a parent is obligated to teach his/her child three things. One of those three requirements is fascinating and has been the basis for much discussion over the centuries. The third obligation of parents is to teach their children how to swim. Of all the skills that ancient Rabbis could have required of parents, they specifically selected swimming as an important skill for parents to pass to their children.

  • This Is It.

    LCM
    30 Apr 2012 | 2:18 pm
                      In the immortal words of Michael Jackson, “This is it.” Seniors, it is April 30, your last day to make that all important decision about where you will be attending college in the fall. Don’t dread this day. You’ve been preparing for this your entire life. You’ve excelled in the classroom, on the sports field, in the theater, and in too many other places to list. You’ve relied on your parents, your teachers, your coaches and your friends to help bring you to this day. But today, you are the one…

  • College Fair Mania

    LCM
    23 Apr 2012 | 2:39 pm
    This past Sunday afternoon I put on a comfortable pair of shoes, grabbed a small tote bag and notepad and fixed a smile to my face. Before heading out the door with a colleague I reminded my almost eight-year-old that she would have plenty of time to attend these events in the future. My second grader is probably the only second grader who would volunteer to attend a college fair. I guess this is what happens when college talk is as normal to her as any other type of conversation. I reassured her that the excitement could be postponed until next year. Third grade is definitely the right age…

  • Waitlisted. Now what?

    LCM
    1 Apr 2012 | 7:39 pm
    The waitlist is like purgatory. Waiting, wondering, not knowing if you’ll ultimately get the call from the bullpen or if you’ll simply be stuck waiting around, never getting the nod. The problem with the waitlist is that the college admission officers really can’t let you know your true chances of being taken off of the waitlist. At this point in the game their guess is as good as yours as to whether or not they’ll need to go to the waitlist come May. The waitlist is like an insurance policy for colleges. Ideally the magic number of admitted students will say yes, the class will be…

  • Some Tips for Academic Schedule Planning

    LCM
    19 Mar 2012 | 12:55 pm
    Spring has arrived! At least in Cleveland, the birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming and the students are getting spring fever. There’s a general antsy-ness among students, especially those second semester seniors. Juniors, sophomores, and freshmen, listen up: those seniors worked hard for nearly four years and while they can’t  give up completely, they have a little more wiggle room these last few months until graduation. You, my dears, on the other hand, have a lot to focus on this spring. One of the things spring brings is the annual course selection meeting with a guidance…
 
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  • The ACT: The other college admissions test

    11 May 2012 | 9:54 am
    I'm the new Dallas SAT Prep Examiner for Examiner.com and here's my first article.  The ACT is largely unknown in Texas, so I'm hoping to convince some students to give it a try!

  • SAT test day may not be the best time to guess

    2 May 2012 | 7:55 am
    There are two very different schools of thought on guessing on the SAT.  Both sides have good arguments, and there really isn't a one-size-fits-all answer, so I talk about it with students on a case-by-case basis.  One side advocates guessing if you can rule out at least one wrong answer.  This is statistically prudent given the 1/4 point guessing penalty on the SAT.  The other side is against guessing, even when you can rule out some answers simply because the nature of the SAT encourages students to jump at plausible, but wrong, answers. However, I recently read about…

  • Too cool for school: AP and honors students head off campus

    15 Apr 2012 | 12:27 pm
    We have a guest post today from Karl Fendelander of TutorWhiz on the topic of finding suitable higher level honors and AP classes if your school does not offer the classes you need.  You've seen it on the news. Protests at state universities trying to make ends meet by raising tuition. Teacher layoffs across the country. It's no secret that public education is feeling the sting of budget cuts, and high schools are certainly no exception. From classroom overcrowding to the cutting of extracurricular programs, the results haven't been pretty, and the effects are being felt by…

  • Word-Nerd mentioned in New York Post as top SAT online resource

    3 Apr 2012 | 5:57 pm
    Pretty cool - we just discovered that today's New York Post lists Word-Nerd as an "online resource that can help you score big." We're even listed first, so thanks New York Post! (Not to be greedy, but any way you guys can throw us a link?)

  • Preparing for the SAT or ACT: A guide for ADHD students

    24 Mar 2012 | 9:44 am
    If you have ADHD, or you have a child with the disorder, don't miss my blog post over on adhd-inattentive.com.  It's a wealth of tips to get you started, especially if you intend to apply for test accommodations.  Check it out!
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  • Paying Back Your College Financial Aid

    admin
    15 May 2012 | 12:01 pm
    Your loan servicer will provide you with information about repayment and your repayment start date. It is very important that you make your full loan payment on time either monthly (which is usually when you’ll pay) or according to your repayment schedule.  Following are some things you need to know when paying your financial aid bills. If you made payments on your federal student loans during 2011, you may be eligible to deduct a portion of the interest you paid on your federal tax return. You’ll need Form 1098-E to report your interest payments to the IRS. In some cases, you…

  • How Students Should Approach Networking Using Social Media

    admin
    11 May 2012 | 3:10 pm
    As we enter into this exciting graduation season, this week on her #CollegeCash chat, Jodi welcomed special guest Lori Ruff, The LinkedIn Diva™, who is a Forbes Top 50 super-connected Social Media Power Influencer.  Lori travels the globe to demonstrate how to effectively and efficiently harness the business development power of social media. We started off the chat discussing why new grads need social networking.  Lori explained that not only do new grads need social networking in and after school, but that they need to transition that networking from the classroom to the workplace. …

  • Mompreneurs: Helping Parents Plan For College

    admin
    8 May 2012 | 5:05 am
    Article by Sandy Abrams Jodi Okun was ready to get back to working after raising her kids who had left for college. She strategically thought about what she enjoys doing and then made a plan to build a business based around her passions. When my daughter was a senior in high school in 2007, I began to search my soul to figure out what do in my third act. As she was planning her move to college on the east coast, I was looking down the anxious path of empty nest syndrome. My son, who was a senior in college at the time, was also graduating in 2008. Having raised both kids as a stay-at-home…

  • Double-Header #DadChat and #CollegeCash Summary

    admin
    4 May 2012 | 1:59 pm
    Last night was our first Double-Header for #DadChat and #CollegeCash. In the first hour of Bruce Sallan invited me to guest host on #DadChat to discuss financial aid and the college student.Bruce Sallan, author of “A Dad’s Point-of-View: We ARE Half the Equation” and radio host of “The Bruce Sallan Show – A Dad’s Point-of-View” gave up a long-term showbiz career to become a stay-at-home-dad. He has dedicated his new career to becoming THE Dad advocate. He carries out his mission with not only his book and radio show, but also his column “A Dad’s Point-of-View”,…

  • Scholarship Strategies for Parents of Juniors

    admin
    1 May 2012 | 2:25 pm
    The government, colleges and private organizations provide money to help students cover college costs. This financial aid comes in several forms. One form is scholarships — gifts of money that does not need to be paid back. Scholarships are usually offered to students who meet certain requirements. For example, scholarships may be given to students who have strong academic or athletic skills, who are members of a specific ethnic group or whose parents work for a certain company. Here are more details about what types of scholarships are available and where to find them. Scholarships given…
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  • Participants Wanted! Get Athletic Scholarships Focus Group/Workshop San Francisco Bay Area

    acaine
    19 Apr 2012 | 1:13 pm
    When: Saturday, May 12, 2012, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Where: San Mateo area (exact location to be determined) Presenters: Pat Marino and Al Musante, Co-Authors, Get Athletic Scholarships Purpose: Pat and Al are parents of a former Division I College “Scholarship-ed” Athlete who wrote a six-step process for finding college athletic scholarships for the GOOD athlete, not necessarily the heavily recruited elite athlete. Their process marries the academic and athletic search since we believe athletics is one path to a solid college education. They are looking for a small group of parents who…

  • Is Middle School Too Early to Begin College Visits?

    acaine
    18 Apr 2012 | 12:45 pm
    I just loved Dave Marcus’ blog post in the April 17th Education section of The New York Times.  He talks about his recent experience visiting Paul Smith’s College with his 9th grade son – yes, I did say 9th grader… His post touches on the idea of taking middle school kids and 9th graders to visit college campuses and the potential benefits of doing so (despite the skepticism of many education professionals and parents). My personal experience and sentiments echo the philosophy of both Mr. Marcus and Dennis O’Hara, principal of Oyster Bay High, who is mentioned in this post.  Mr.

  • Athletics to Academics: Finding the Balance

    acaine
    6 Apr 2012 | 2:54 pm
    The following is a guest blog written by Al Musante, Co-Founder of Get Athletic Scholarships. He can be reached through his website at www.getathleticscholarships.com For many student athletes, the drive to find your spot playing your sport in college whether at a DI, DII or DIII school, sometimes overshadows considerations about the academic program that may be available at a particular college. And, we know that you are probably saying to yourself, “if I get offered a scholarship, partial or full, I am taking it because I want to play my sport.” We caution student athletes to research…

  • College Visit Overnight Stays: A Student Perspective

    acaine
    3 Apr 2012 | 2:58 pm
    The following is a guest blog written by my daughter, a sophomore at Smith College.  She is a Gold Key Guide and has hosted several prospective students over the past year. As May 1st gets closer and closer, high school seniors near the deadline for deciding on their college of choice.  It’s a tough decision to make, and there are a lot of ways to go about it.  Many of you will take to the road or the skies in an effort to visit the various schools you’ve been accepted to.  What will you do when you’re there?  Some students will take the time to sit in on classes, others may take…

  • Scholarship Competition for Current Ohio High School Juniors

    acaine
    26 Mar 2012 | 11:56 pm
    Are you passionate about being an Ohioan? Are you planning to attend college in Ohio? Can you commit to working or attending graduate school in Ohio after earning your undergraduate degree? Would a $5,000 scholarship help defray your college costs? If you answered yes to the questions above, then you’ll want to apply now for the $5,000 Ohio Here to Stay Scholarship. To be considered for the scholarship, students need to create and submit a two minute or less video showcasing why and how they are passionate about Ohio. The scholarship will be awarded to a current Ohio high school junior who…
 
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  • IP Video Contest

    14 May 2012 | 12:12 pm
    Deadline:  July 1, 2012 Maximum Award:  $5,000 Comments:  All ages A patent grants certain rights to an inventor for a limited time period. It is a form of intellectual property. In order to be granted a patent an inventor must prove that their concept is not obvious and previously undisclosed. The Intellectual Property Owners Education Foundation believes that the patent system protects inventors and promotes progress. Toward that end they are sponsoring the IP Video Contest. read more

  • NASA Earth Day Video Contest 2012

    11 May 2012 | 8:31 am
    Deadline:  May 31, 2012 Maximum Award:  A behind-the-scenes access to the next rocket launch of a NASA Earth-observing satellite Perhaps your friends are always complaining that you have your head in the clouds, or you can’t put down that video camera. Well, maybe you should be entering the NASA Earth Day Video Contest 2012.  NASA has changed how we think about exploring Earth and even how we see Earth. So, to mark Earth Day 2012, they are inviting you to create your own video vision of NASA's exploration of Earth -- The Home Frontier. read more

  • From Failure To Promise Essay Contest

    30 Apr 2012 | 9:35 pm
    Deadline:  July 31, 2012 Maximum Award:  $1,500 Eligibility:  High school seniors and college students Comments:  High school senior through graduate students are invited to participate The “From Failure to Promise” Essay Contest is open to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students. To compete, you must write an essay of at least 1000 words that addresses the following questions: read more

  • AMVETS National Americanism Essay Contest

    30 Apr 2012 | 9:14 pm
    Deadline:  July 1, 2012 Maximum Award:  $500 Eligibility:  High school and elementary school students Comments:  For 6th to 12th graders The annual themes for the 2011-2012 AMVETS National Americanism Essay Contest (pdf) is: I am Proud to Be an American Because … AMVETS (or American Veterans) is an organization that assists veterans and sponsors other programs that serve the country and its citizens.   Judging: Originality Adherence to theme Literary composition Eligibility: read more

  • America’s Best Blogging Scholarship

    30 Apr 2012 | 8:39 pm
    Deadline:  June 30, 2012 Maximum Award:  $1,000 Eligibility:  High school seniors and college students To compete in America's Best Blogging Scholarship you have to pick your favorite presidential candidate, and in 300 words or more, indicate why that candidate has your vote. Then post the entry on your blog and include the embed code from the sponsor for validation. You can post it on any blogging platform except Facebook.   Eligibility: read more
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    Education Insights

  • What is a Stay-at-home Mom’s Work Worth? [infographic]

    Mike
    11 May 2012 | 10:53 am
    Obviously there’s no putting a price tag on the real value of a Mom, but if you consider all the jobs Moms do day in and day out (plus overtime), you might be surprised to see just how high their market value really is. Continue reading “What is a Stay-at-home Mom’s Work Worth? [infographic]” »

  • What is a Working Mom Really Worth? [infographic]

    Mike
    11 May 2012 | 10:51 am
    Obviously there’s no putting a price tag on the real value of a Mom, but if you consider all the jobs Moms do day in and day out (plus overtime), you might be surprised to see just how high their market value really is. Continue reading “What is a Working Mom Really Worth? [infographic]” »

  • Is An MBA Degree Worth It?

    Craig
    9 May 2012 | 3:13 pm
    There is plenty of evidence that shows earning a Master’s degree can increase your earning potential and employability. However, if you’re already working full time or just graduated with a bachelors degree and student loans, the cost in time and money for more education can seem quite high. A recent article on my local news … Continue reading “Is An MBA Degree Worth It?” »

  • What they don’t tell you at graduation

    Joseph
    2 May 2012 | 4:32 pm
    If you’ve ever attended a graduation ceremony or commencement, you know they’re often full of flowery language and optimistic advice for the future. For those of you who prefer your advice a little more practical, we echo some good advice given in this week’s Wall Street Journal: 10 Things Your Commencement Speaker Won’t Tell You. … Continue reading “What they don’t tell you at graduation” »

  • Education inspiration #4

    Joseph
    24 Apr 2012 | 3:29 pm
    What do a president, a statistician, a chinese philosopher and an education reformer all have in common? They all had strong words to say about , and they’re all featured in this week’s education inspiration graphics. As an added bonus, each of these images is sized perfectly to fit as a wallpaper for your iphone … Continue reading “Education inspiration #4” »
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