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    Open Culture

  • 25 Places to Watch Free Movies Online

    Dan Colman
    6 Nov 2009 | 3:15 pm
    Where to watch free movies online? Here’s a list that will get you started. We’ve listed 25 sites that feature a wide range of films. Classics, international, film noir, documentaries, indies — they’re all here, waiting to be watched.  General Films/Movies Internet Archive – Feature Films: When you’re looking for free movies online, the Internet Archive should be your first stop. It features large collections of comedies, film noir and sci-fi/horror flix. You will also find some foreign films here, along with important classic films, including movies by…

  • Paul McCartney on the Cheap

    Dan Colman
    6 Nov 2009 | 2:18 pm
    A quick note: Paul McCartney’s album, Memory Almost Full, is going today for $2.99 on Amazon. Supposedly, it’s just a one day deal, so it seemed worth a mention…

  • Carl Sagan’s Last Interview

    Dan Colman
    5 Nov 2009 | 11:47 pm
    Not long before he died in 1996, Carl Sagan was interviewed by Charlie Rose and discussed the troubled state of scientific knowledge in America, and how it threatens our democracy. Before Richard Dawkins came along, Sagan was already out there, making the case for scientific thinking, arguing that it let us make progress and keeps our republic vital. (Whether our republic actually remains vital at this point, it’s certainly hard to say.) We need more figures like Sagan, and we particularly need the American university system to care more about public engagement — an area where it…

  • Leading Like the Great Conductors

    Dan Colman
    4 Nov 2009 | 11:23 pm
    This comes to us courtesy of TED Talks. Here, Itay Talgam, an Israeli conductor, talks about the art of leading an orchestra and shows the styles of six great 20th-century conductors. Ultimately, there are some general lessons here. Lessons about leadership. Give it a few minutes, and it gets going. Meanwhile, on a related note, you might want to check out Yale’s new open course, Listening to Music, which uses classical musical to make sense of music more generally. Thanks Vickie for the great find.

  • Asteroids: Deadly Impact

    Dan Colman
    4 Nov 2009 | 3:32 pm
    Earlier this week, we highlighted Snagfilms.com in our collection “20 Places to Watch Free Movies Online.” When you dig into their collection, you will find some well known, recent films, including Morgan Spurlock’s Super Size Me and Naomi Wolf’s The End of America. And then you can also stumble upon some worthwhile educational documentaries. Above, we feature “Asteroids: Deadly Impact,” a National Geographic documentary that asks whether the Earth could experience another cosmic collision with an asteroid (as happened 65 million years ago), what the…
 
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    Study Hacks

  • The Grade Whisperer: How Jay Became a Living Incarnation of the Study Hacks Canon

    Study Hacks
    5 Nov 2009 | 1:31 pm
    The Grade Whisperer is an occasional feature in which I use the Study Hacks philosophy of do less, do better, and know why, to help students overcome their academic problems. The 25 Year-Old Freshman When Jay graduated high school in 2002, he bypassed college to compete with a professional drum and bugle corps, eventually becoming head of percussion and winning a regional championship. Over time, Jay sagely realized that “this was not heading toward a long-term career.” So in the fall of 2008, he enrolled in college as a 25 year-old freshman. Like many new students, he allowed his…

  • The Fitness Guru: Focus on How Fast You Recover, Not How Much You Do

    Study Hacks
    3 Nov 2009 | 11:20 am
    The Fitness Guru Speaks I’ve seen a recent uptick in e-mails asking how my strategic approach to academic advice might apply to health goals; most notably, avoiding those inevitable college pounds. As always when it comes to such issues, I turned for guidance to Study Hack’s resident fitness guru, Adam Gilbert of the exceptional My Body Tutor service. Adam, there’s no real “secret” to staying fit, you need to eat well and exercise. Yet I keep getting e-mails from students who struggle. What’s the issue lurking behind the scenes here? We turn exercise into…

  • Double Majors Don’t Publish Novels

    Study Hacks
    27 Oct 2009 | 8:29 am
    Notes from a Novelist’s Life Justine Musk is the author of three novels with a fourth on its way. She specializes in dark fantasy and the supernatural, and has written for both adult and young adult audiences. She lives the standard writer-fantasy: making a living crafting titles dealing with subjects that fascinate her. I’m bringing Justine to your attention because she recently published a pair of insightful blog posts that dissect her journey into professional writing. This story is relevant to our mission here, as the goal of becoming a popular writer can be a stand-in for…

  • The Hidden Art of Practice

    Study Hacks
    21 Oct 2009 | 11:29 am
    Note: I’m giving a talk at Dartmouth on Wednesday, October 28. If you’re a Dartmouth student and are interested in meeting me, send me an e-mail. I might arrange a slot in my schedule for a group of us to get together and talk shop. E-mail Wizard I don’t waste much time with e-mail. I typically check my inboxes two, maybe three times a day, and always process them back to empty. (An exception to this rule are the copious e-mails from blog readers, which are shunted to their own inbox and which I work on once a day, in a pre-scheduled 30 minute slot that keeps my…

  • The Grade Whisperer: Rapid-Fire Advice

    Study Hacks
    13 Oct 2009 | 1:11 pm
    The Grade Whisperer is an occasional feature in which I use the Study Hacks philosophy of do less, do better, and know why, to help students overcome their academic problems. The Return of Q & A After spending a nice evening yesterday working through my backlog of Study Hacks e-mail, I felt inspired to do an old fashioned Q & A style post. I like these posts because they allow me to cover a lot of ground quickly and reinforce some of the Study Hacks basics. If you’re amenable, I’ll try to work more of these Q & A dashes into my regular rotation. And as always, feel…
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    News

  • Audio: Community Colleges Create a Measuring Stick

    11-06-2009 Joe D. May, president of the Louisiana Community and Technical College system, explains the need... ...

  • Men and Women Differ in How They Decide to Study Abroad, Study Finds

    11-06-2009 Women appear to be much more likely than men to choose to study abroad because of significant gender-based differences in how students are influenced by their backgrounds, academic environments, and social interactions, according to research results being presented here this week as part of the annual conference of the Association for the Study of Higher Education. The findings suggest that advocates of study-abroad programs "need to craft targeted marketing strategies that recognize... ...

  • College Leaders Offer Blunt Advice for Campuses Hit by Hard Times

    11-05-2009 "Dumb public policies," like mandatory-sentencing laws that drive up states' costs for prisons and leave less for education, may be part of the reason colleges are in such financial straits, the leader of the California State University system said at a forum here on Thursday, but that's just a piece of the problem. The bigger issue is that most colleges are too concerned with trying to compete for prestige rather than serve their students and their communities, said... ...

  • Gaps in Immigrants' Education Levels Play Into Canada's Edge Over U.S., Researchers Say

    11-05-2009 One key reason that Canada fares better than the United States in international measures of college attainment is that it takes in a better-educated mix of immigrants and does better in educating their children, two representatives of a scholarship foundation established by the Canadian government told an audience here Thursday at the annual conference of the Association for the Study of Higher Education. Andrew Parkin, associate executive director of the Canada Millennium Scholarship... ...

  • Austrian Protests Reveal Challenges in Europe Over Access to Higher Education

    11-05-2009 Thousands of students in Austria took to the streets in protest on Thursday, in their latest show of frustration over conditions at the country's 21 public universities. For the past two weeks, students have occupied the main lecture halls at universities in Vienna,... ...
 
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    The College Blog Network - BlogWire

  • just captured me

    6 Nov 2009 | 11:03 pm
    I'm a sucker for anything about love and relationships, so I found myself unable to stop reading this post titled, "and I wonder if he ever would." I suggest reading this blog post from Le Love. I tho...

  • Long Time, No Write

    6 Nov 2009 | 10:52 pm
    It's been three months since the last time I wrote anything here. Coming back to the University for the fall semester, I had every intention of continuing to write, no matter how busy my schedule beca...

  • Love is Blind

    6 Nov 2009 | 9:23 pm
    Tonight I watched the Rihanna interview with Diane Sawyer. Although I am a little fishy about the timing of the interview, I think it was much needed. Riri sat there in her cream-white turtleneck dres...

  • CMU SPOTTED: Denim Darling

    6 Nov 2009 | 8:00 pm
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  • One of the hundreds of notes hidden around the house for her...

    6 Nov 2009 | 7:54 pm
    One of the hundreds of notes hidden around the house for her parents to find by a 6-year-old girl who died of brain cancer. (Via goodolddays)
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    CollegeSurfing Insider

  • Technical Schools Welcoming More Students

    lori
    3 Nov 2009 | 9:41 am
    Here’s some encouraging news out of my home state of Georgia: Record numbers of students are enrolling in technical colleges, inspired to try new career fields and seeking to quickly gain the knowledge needed to land those jobs. Data from the Technical College System of Georgia shows a 24 percent increase in 2009 enrollment compared to [...]

  • Horror Movie Masters: 20 Who Got Their Start In College

    CollegeSurfing Insider
    30 Oct 2009 | 9:21 am
    Whether or not you enjoy a good scare, have [...]

  • Three Questions to Ask About Nursing Degrees

    lori
    27 Oct 2009 | 6:59 am
    While health care reform is grabbing headlines, health care is one of the more secure job sectors. Some professionals in hospitals and physicians offices are seizing the moment to earn degrees. If you’re a registered nurse, you may be considering a bachelor’s in nursing, which could lead to promotions or higher-paying jobs. You also could teach [...]

  • Let Nobel Prize Laureates Inspire You

    lori
    20 Oct 2009 | 7:30 am
    The 2009 Nobel Prize laureates who are U.S. citizens earned their degrees from a variety of schools. Their hard work has received attention this year, and check out the list below to see how their majors and college paths contributed to their research and efforts that received recognition from the Nobel Prize committee. Even if you [...]

  • Volunteer Your Way to a New You (and Career Success!)

    CollegeSurfing Insider
    13 Oct 2009 | 7:29 am
    If you haven’t seen the prolific public service announcements yet, you will. This month, be on the lookout for TV stars like Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Masi Oka, and Rainn Wilson singing the praises of service and volunteering through a new Web site, iParticipate.org. In fact, all sorts of celebs are offering up personal stories on the [...]
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    CollegeBound

  • Getting into Harvard

    25 Oct 2009 | 5:00 am
    While exceptional qualities can certainly boost your chances of getting into Harvard, even regular Joes can make it to the top of the Ivy Tower. Read on to unravel the mysteries of Harvard admission.

  • What Is Dorm Life Like?

    24 Oct 2009 | 5:00 am
    If you're planning on going away to college, you're probably psyched about living in a dorm. And maybe you're a bit apprehensive because you don't know what to expect. One way to get an idea what dorm life is like is to find out what dorm life is NOT like...

  • Stressed Out at College? Dream On!

    13 Oct 2009 | 5:00 am
    Are you a college student who has wacky dreams at night? Read on to see what your subconscious might be trying to tell you.

  • Want Your Parents to Foot the Bill for College? 9 Things You Need to Do

    6 Oct 2009 | 5:00 am
    Before you hit up your parents for their hard-earned cash, review these time-tested tips to ensure success.

  • 13 Celebs Who Earned Their GED

    6 Oct 2009 | 5:00 am
    Check out this honor roll of celebs who took time out to earn their GED.
 
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    College - U. Got It?

  • Three Times Is the Charm When Taking the SAT

    Gina LaGuardia
    6 Nov 2009 | 10:37 am
    If you are a college-bound student, the big question on your mind isn’t “Will you take the SAT?” but, “How many times you will take the SAT?” I’ll make this easy. The answer is three. Three times is the charm for most things, but when it comes down to a big, bad standardized test like [...]

  • How Do You Make a Million in Education? Become a College President

    Gina LaGuardia
    4 Nov 2009 | 12:25 pm
    Most educators are drawn to their careers because they seek rewards other than a fat paycheck. But when it comes to higher education, there are some who break out of the confines of a low pay scale and make some MAJOR coin. I’m talking about college presidents, and a recent report shows that there are [...]

  • College Town Can Be Factor in College Decision

    lori
    3 Nov 2009 | 7:33 am
    When I was making my college decision, I visited Athens, Georgia with my dad and knew the University of Georgia was the spot for me. It wasn’t just about what degrees the school offered or its reputation in academic and athletics; I fell in love with the vibrant, pedestrian downtown that was just across the street [...]

  • Daddy Trump to Kids: “Go to College”

    barb
    2 Nov 2009 | 11:56 am
    While it’s fun to keep up with certain celebrities and read about the hijinks of others, what college-bound students really need are role models who give them a little more than just a photogenic smile on a glitzy red carpet. And in the case of Donald Jr., Eric, and Ivanka Trump, you get a lot more. [...]

  • Expensive Taste

    Amanda
    28 Oct 2009 | 1:52 pm
    I’ve always had a love affair with designer clothes, bags, and shoes. And although that may not always be the best thing for my wallet, I can’t help but enjoy fabulous finds and purchases. But I recently realized that my love doesn’t stop there. Apparently, I have very expensive taste when it comes to selecting [...]
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    The Bwog

  • Guide to the Weekend: Yes, Already

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    Two days later and it's the weekend again. Festivals Galore: NY Comedy Festival (Friday only) - The last day to see some of the biggest names in comedy including Ricky Gervais and Tracy Morgan tickets from $20 IFPDA Print Fair 12 - 8 Friday and Saturday, 12 - 6 on Sunday 643 Park Avenue at 67th St student tickets $10 2009 Artists' Book Fair - premier showcase of contemporary prints, multiples, and artists's books. 'Happenings' will be occurring throughout the fair, including live production, exchanges and distribution of work from invited artists. 11am-7pm Friday and…

  • SSOL and the Feds Want to Know Your Race

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    You may be wondering why, upon login, SSOL displays bright red text asking you to "complete the Ethnicity and Race resurvey." The university announced today that it will be collecting ethnicity and race data again to comply with new Department of Education guidelines for these categories. Respondents will be asked to answer whether they are Hispanic or non-Hispanic, before selecting one or more of five categories: American Indian or Alaskan Native; Asian; Black or African American; Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander; and White. Beginning tomorrow, students will be invited via…

  • Eyepoke: We Have Better Things to Do

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    Not everyone cares about Art Hum. It's not a lack of commitment, it's just that our comedy troupes are only occasionally funny. If it weren't for pesky copyright laws, Netflix would be much more awesome. Surprise! Some people don't drink.

  • Seven More Months and We're Kicking You Out

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    Seniors, you have until 6:00 PM today to trudge up the steps to Low and fill out your degree application. We're told you can't graduate if you don't visit. Or, you could fill out a form. Too lazy to make the trip? Think of it this way: this will probably be the last opportunity you'll have to go inside the Rotunda. Photo via Flickr

  • Small Tubes: The Bwog Internet Connection Survey

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    One of the draws of coming back to school is the Super Fast Internet Connection. At Columbia, we boast a roughly 10 megabits per second internet connection for both uploading and downloading. Sound like gibberish? For reference, consider that a typical MP3 (music file) is about 48 megabits in size, so it would take about 5 seconds to download. We were curious how our speeds compare to other top schools, so we pestered our million friends across the country. Just this once, we bow to our friends in New Haven... ...and extend our sympathies to our continually slow compatriots in Providence.
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    Quarterlife Café| Quarterlife Cafe blog, honoluluadvertiser.com | Honolulu, Hawaii

  • Romance and Text Messages

    Kim
    3 Nov 2009 | 8:56 am
    David Brooks's Monday column was about how cell phones are changing the nature of courtship. Essentially, the column says, texting makes it easy for a person to keep multiple prospects on the line at once in search of the "best arrangement" at the end of the night. Brooks is obviously concerned about this Gen Y phenomenon. He compares the game of texting different potential partners to "an eBay auction" and writes: Once upon a time — in what we might think of as the “Happy Days” era — courtship was governed by a set of guardrails. Potential partners generally met within the context of…

  • Happy Halloween

    Kim
    30 Oct 2009 | 6:29 pm
    Have a Happy Halloween and a great weekend, everyone!

  • Nanjing City Wall Walk

    Kim
    29 Oct 2009 | 9:53 am
    Last weekend, I took part in the Hopkins Nanjing Center City Wall Walk, an annual tradition where students, faculty -- and anyone else who dares -- trek 20 miles in one day along Nanjing's 600-year-old city wall. Nanjing was established as the capital of the Ming Dynasty by Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang in 1368. The city's topography is complex, with Purple Mountain rising in the east and the Yangtze River running from the northwest to the southeast. Nanjing's 14th century architects therefore made use of the city's natural barriers to keep intruders out. When the 34-km wall was built, it was the…

  • Is having kids earlier a better CAREER choice?

    Kim
    27 Oct 2009 | 9:31 am
    It's impossible to picture my female friends with kids. Between making it to the office on time, going out on weekends and prepping for classes, their lives are so busy that they barely have time to date, let alone start a family. But some women are dealing with career demands in a curious way -- they're having kids earlier. The Wall Street Journal reported in February that, in 2006, the average age at which women first had children posted a decline for the first time since records have been kept. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, which has been measuring birthrate data…

  • Finish college in 3 years, save $30,000

    Kim
    26 Oct 2009 | 3:45 am
    Last year, I blogged about how finishing college in less than four years is like leaving the party at 9 p.m. But with tuition costs rising and the economy making it harder for families to pay for college, more schools are tossing around the idea of 3-year degrees to make higher education more affordable. In February, Hartwick College in New York state announced its intention to offer a 3-year B.A., cutting a year of tuition and fees and thus potentially saving each student $42,705, according to USA Today. The New York Times also reported earlier this year that 3-year bachelors degrees are…
 
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    North by Northwestern

  • Taming of the Shrew cast and crew paint the Rock: Nov. 6

    Dan Hill
    6 Nov 2009 | 12:55 pm
    Photo by the author. Cast and crew of Lovers and Madmen’s production could not be subdued Thursday night, covering the Rock and a nearby tree to publicize this weekend’s running of the William Shakespeare comedy The Taming of the Shrew.The show runs until Saturday with performances 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. tonight at Shanley Pavilion.

  • Community forum addresses blackface, race issues at NU

    Kaitlyn Jahelka
    5 Nov 2009 | 11:04 pm
    When two students used blackface as part of their Halloween costumes on Saturday, some members of the Northwestern community responded with outrage, but others remained confused as to why these actions were offensive at all. President Schapiro looks on at Thursday’s forum. Photo by John Meguerian / North by Northwestern. In light of the blackface incident and recent instances of racial profiling, Associated Student Government, Student Affairs and the Coalition of Colors united to put on a public forum Thursday evening to discuss blackface and other racial issues at Northwestern. The…

  • The Weekender: Nov. 6 – 8

    Abby Shure
    5 Nov 2009 | 8:31 pm
    Production by Sisi Wei / North by Northwestern. Dance photo by Nuno Duarte on Flickr, licensed under the Creative Commons. 50 cent photo by TopStreetwear on Flickr, licensed under the Creative Commons. Bazaar photo by FatPassport on Flickr, licensed under the Creative Commons. Theatre photo by Soon. on Flickr, licensed under the Creative Commons. Fit photo by austinisdotcom on Flickr, licensed under the Creative Commons. Sushi photo by » Zitona « on Flickr, licensed under the Creative Commons.

  • ULC paints the Rock: Nov. 5

    Dan Hill
    5 Nov 2009 | 8:21 pm
    Photo by the author. Members of the University Lutheran Church painted the Rock at 10:30 Wednesday night. In its message, ULC invited students to its Sunday morning worship services at 2204 Orrington Ave.

  • Jenny in London: The gap year

    Jenny An
    5 Nov 2009 | 8:17 pm
    Jenny will be in London, England until Dec. 20. At Northwestern, I know two people who took a gap year. In London, it’s much less of an anomaly. One of my flatmates worked full-time at a grocery store for half a year to save up for spending half a year in India. Many others take at least half a year to travel Europe, or just save up for uni. It’s definitely a different perspective on career. Every time a Northwestern friend tells me about his or her fabulous internship, it sounds like they’re taking one step closer to being a career person — and getting a job is what growing up is…
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    Innovation in College Media

  • Google Wave first impressions

    Bryan
    3 Nov 2009 | 11:44 am
    Wave - e-mail for the 21st century, or something As part of my duty as the self-appointed new software guinea pig for college media, I was able to finagle an invitation to Google Wave from Andrew Spittle, one of the CoPress team (@andrewspittle on Twitter) and check out this "revolutionary" tool. There were a couple of sessions at the National College Media Convention about Wave, but I was presenting during those times, so I missed them. Anyway, I've been using Wave for about half a day now, and I'm a little underwhelmed. For a good overview of some of the potential of Wave, this ReadWriteWeb…

  • links for 2009-11-03

    Bryan
    3 Nov 2009 | 8:02 am
    CoPress Pushes Innovation, Shows Value of Open-Source Platforms Thorough article about CoPress from Poynter. (tags: Media&Journalism copress collegemedia) Instant speech feedback: Get used to it: SteveOuting.com Steve Outing spoke at the National College Media Convention, and writes about the instant feedback via Twitter. (tags: Technology twitter publicspeaking) Reflections of a Newsosaur: Wild guesses won't solve journalism crisis "It’s time for editors, publishers, academics and foundations to pony up for serious, in depth and disciplined study of what consumers want, what…

  • Pacemaker winners

    Bryan
    2 Nov 2009 | 7:41 am
    The collegiate Online Pacemakers were announced this weekend in Austin at the National College Media Convention. I am pleased to report that dennews.com, the Daily Eastern News' web site, was among the winners (as was OUDaily, pictured above). Lots of good sites to check out for ideas and inspiration. Congrats to all the winners and finalists.

  • Filling in the Gaps

    JennaStaul
    31 Oct 2009 | 10:00 am
    College media wire service U-Wire has  been experiencing some glitches as of late. Seattle University's Spectator reported about a week ago that the service, which is free for college newspapers, temporarily suspended its print operations.  It's Web site, which is currently down, stopped updating headlines and sending out daily news e-mails earlier this month. It's Twitter feed hasn't been updated since Oct. 9. U-Wire is basically the student equivalent of the Associated Press, giving its more than 800 member publications access to reprint stories from other college media outlets. The…

  • Teaching moderating comments – Poynter live chat

    Bryan
    29 Oct 2009 | 11:35 am
    Logan Aimone, director of ACP/NSPA, led a live chat for the Poynter Institute about teaching moderating online comments, a topic that comes up about every six months or so. There was some great discussion in the chat, which is archived here: How Do I Teach Online Comment Moderation?
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    The College Blog

  • Uncle Sam plans to be sole student lender

    Reecy
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:40 am
    Congress has passed the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act and is awaiting passage by the Senate so the feds can be the sole student lender for Stafford and Perkins Loans.  Hopefully by cutting out the banks, the Pell Grant will be able to be increased, and possibly the 3.4% repayment rate on Stafford Loans by 2012 will be kept, rather having the rate revert back to 6.8%.  This will not reduce borrowing rates, but it will ensure that necessary funds will be there, as the gov’t has no shortage of money – now or in the future.

  • Paying for college in this economy can be painless if you know how!

    Reecy
    9 Sep 2009 | 4:56 am
    It’s that time of year when students (freshmen) get settled in to a new lifestyle and upperclassmen renew friendships and prepare for another glorious year of the college experience.  Parents on the other hand are wondering how they’re ever going to pay for all this!  If you’ve read other posts, you know that paying for college is the easy part, and the tough part was getting in.  There are still legal ways to get more aid for the second semester and beyond even if a parent didn’t lose their job, or your family just had a new addition!  Send us an email to learn…

  • Today 5-30-09, hear Reecy Aresty live on WDEL 1150AM, 11:00-12:00 EST

    Reecy
    30 May 2009 | 4:13 am
    If you have a student in college or one who’s college-bound and you’re wondering how you’re going to pay that bill, now’s your chance to hear the creator of this blog, Reecy Aresty, live on WDEL 1150AM, Saturday, May 30th from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm.  Join Spencer Graves as he interviews Reecy and call 478-9335 or toll free downstate and out of Delaware 800-544-1150.лаптоп For the past three decades Reecy has helped thousands of families send their kids to the college of their choice for less than they ever dreamed possible.If you have a question on…

  • College Presidents Earning More While Students Pay The Price!

    Reecy
    17 Nov 2008 | 10:56 am
    In these trying economic times, the latest buzz on campuses is about college presidents earning outrageous salaries while students’ financial aid packages are dwindling!  If your president got a big raise, and you had a reduction in financial aid, then band together and PROTEST!  I remember the 60’s when there was campus unrest because of Vietnam.  It’s now time to relive those turbulent days, but with non-violence, and simply ask to take over the administration building, and boycott classes. Don’t let this issue go unanswered!

  • Where have you gone John Mc Cain, Arizona colleges need you?

    Reecy
    7 Nov 2008 | 6:42 am
    Title is a sing-a-long to, Where have you gone Joe DiMaggio? Arizona colleges plan to raise tuition by double digits!  Reported by Anne Ryman in The Arizona Republic Double-digit tuition increases could be in store for all undergraduate students at the University of Arizona and for new students starting in fall 2009 at Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University. But students at two of the three state universities, ASU and NAU, would get a bit of a break in future years as they would be part of a guaranteed-tuition program designed to give them more predictability over future…
 
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    College Admissions Counseling

  • 100 Best Values in Private Colleges

    Todd Johnson
    5 Nov 2009 | 5:25 pm
    Kiplinger has recently announced the 2009-2010 version of their 100 Best Values in Private Colleges. The list is broken down into the 50 Best Value Private Universities and the 50 Best Value Liberal Arts Colleges. You can sort the colleges on the list by overall rank, cost, quality measures or financial aid measures.  You can also search by state to see which colleges near you made the list. This list is a great way to find a private college that has strong academics and strong financial aid. Share on FacebookRSS Feed Content © Todd Johnson and College Admissions Partners100 Best Values…

  • Insider’s Guide to Financial Aid

    Todd Johnson
    5 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    Vanderbilt University has released a video entitled the “Insider’s Guide to Financial Aid“. This financial aid video is presented by Vanderbilt’s Dean of Admissions, Doug Christiansen, and is a follow up to his previous video “Insider’s Guide to Admissions“. I thought Dean Christiansen’s “Insider’s Guide to Admissions” was wonderful and have recommended it in the past. Unfortunately, I don’t think the the “Insider’s Guide to Financial Aid” is as strong a video. The video asks some good questions which…

  • Do College Sports Effect Academics?

    Todd Johnson
    3 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    Many people love watching college sports and we all know that college sports generate a lot of money for colleges. Unfortunately, what we all know, is wrong. The reality is that very few college sports programs, including the very largest, make money for a college and most require a college to put funds into the athletic department. So what does this have to do with academics at a college? Colleges have limited budgets and during the current financial crisis, even the wealthiest of colleges are making cuts. The more money that has to be put into the athletic budget, the less money there is…

  • “How Are Your Applications Coming?” Edition

    Todd Johnson
    28 Oct 2009 | 6:23 am
    Welcome to the October 28, 2009 edition of carnival of college admission. This is the “How are your applications coming along” edition for you seniors that are hard at work on applying to colleges. I know you’re busy but we have some great articles on the Carnival this week so take a few minutes and see what you can learn. Choosing the Right College Harold Gelien presents Top 50 Blogs to Help You Apply for College posted at Undergraduate Degree, saying, “Getting into college has become more challenging than ever. You face more competition, and there are increasing…

  • Do Elite Colleges Provide an Advantage?

    Todd Johnson
    28 Oct 2009 | 6:00 am
    I discussed yesterday a new report out that found that colleges in general are not more competitive than they were 40 years ago. However, that same report also discussed another important topic. The study found that the amount of spending on items related to student learning is much greater at the elite colleges than at other colleges. In fact, the gap in spending on student learning between the elite colleges and all others is actually increasing. In other words, some of the most selective colleges are spending the most on educating their students. Those attending the most selective colleges…
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    College Democrats of America: SmartAss Blog

  • "Grab a Mop!"

    23 Oct 2009 | 3:40 pm
    On Tuesday, October 20th I attended an event with President Obama in New York City held by the Democratic National Committee and Organizing for America. At the event each attendee made five phone calls to fellow New Yorkers, asking them to call their members of Congress in support of health insurance reform. After the thousands of calls were made, President Obama delivered a speech on the urgency for Americans to mobilize in support of reform.Recognizing that we are all in this together the President has been hard at work to create jobs, ensure stable and affordable insurance, and better…

  • President Obama Announces Plan to Remake Student Loan System

    19 May 2009 | 2:12 pm
    Earlier this week, Organizing For America sent out the email below, highlighting President Obama's plan to remake the student loan system by eliminating wasteful subsidies to banks and investing the savings in America's young people. Check it, and the video from President Obama, out:---------- Forwarded message ----------From: Addisu Demissie, BarackObama.com <info@barackobama.com>Date: Tue, May 5, 2009 at 8:32 AMSubject: VIDEO: Students deserve betterYou know how important financial assistance is for students across America who dream of a brighter future. That's why we need your help…

  • Student Loan Abuses Mirror Predatory Credit Card Industry Practices

    19 May 2009 | 2:04 pm
    Earlier this week, the Times published a great piece on predatory lending practices in the private student loan industry. It reveals an industry rife with tricks designed to maximize profit by withholding critical information from student borrowers.As Gretchen Morgensen outlines, private student lenders are:1)     Advertising loans as having terms that don’t end up in the final agreement.2)     Hiding fees associated with servicing and collecting (until it’s time to pay, of course).3)     And…

  • No Desk Left Open: My Story of the Economic Recession's Impact on My Education (Video)

    16 Apr 2009 | 3:23 pm
    by Aarti Sheth National Programs Director, College Democrats of America As college students are coming back to their campuses for the spring semester, many of us are noticing that far too many of our peers' desks are empty. Their families can no longer afford to pay for college or loans are not available. The recession is forcing many colleges and universities to dramatically raise the cost of tuition in order to cover budget shortfalls while the credit crunch is making it nearly impossible for many students to obtain academic loans at a reasonable rate. Students who need to work part-time…

  • College Democrats Statement on the Passing of Senator Claiborne Pell

    12 Jan 2009 | 8:14 am
    Washington, DC  - The College Democrats of America (CDA) recognize the lifelong work of former Senator Claiborne Pell who passed away last week at the age of 90.  Pell was the leading force behind legislation that created "Basic Educational Opportunity Grants" in 1972 and provided direct aid to college students.  In 1980, these awards were renamed "Pell Grants."  Over the past three decades, the Pell Grant program has given $250 billion in over 108 million grants to students in need.  "College students and graduates in America will long remember Senator Pell and his…
 
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  • Harvest Party and Pumpkin Muffin Recipe

    Elaine
    6 Nov 2009 | 2:22 pm
    Students for a Sustainable Stanford and FEED held their potentially-annual harvest party in White Plaza today. As if having the opportunity to dance like a tree to live bluegrass music didn't make my inner hippie orgasm enough, I also left with my face painted and a tummy full of homemade pumpkin muffins (made with REAL pumpkins - click here for recipe) and fresh persimmons. Well done my farm-loving friends, well done. The wheel of compost knowledge wows yet another unsuspecting bystander. Live bluegrass sets an amicable tone. Seedlings that will grow into beautiful plants (assuming they…

  • Claw To Get New Innards

    Chris
    6 Nov 2009 | 2:05 pm
    If you've been in White Plaza lately, you may have noticed that its centerpiece, The Claw, has been dry. The fountain is normally a repository for pennies and toes on a warm day, but without water, it resembles something out of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. Why? Ted Tucholski, grounds manager at Stanford, explains: "The fountain has been off due to renovation and installation of a new filtration system . It is now off so that the piping to the bubblers in the sculptural part can be replaced . This is being done to increase the efficiency of the fountain and to conserve water." So there you go. The…

  • Happy Guy Fawkes Day

    Nicole
    5 Nov 2009 | 1:09 pm
    Remember, remember the 5th of November... Greetings from Stanford at Oxford where we are currently celebrating Guy Fawkes Day with plenty of festivals and fireworks! So today is basically a national holiday commemorating the prevention of a terrorist attack on London in 1605. See V for Vendetta for details... Oxford is awesome, so we thought we would cue you in on a little bit of fun we are having from across the pond... For Halloween we got into the true Stanford spirit and had a progressive because Halloween here isn't that big of a deal. Although the British only dress up in 'scary'…

  • Camp Wellstone coming to Stanford!

    lwu
    3 Nov 2009 | 7:28 pm
    This weekend, Camp Wellstone is coming to campus! What is Camp Wellstone? According to wellstone.org, "Campus Camp Wellstone trains students nationwide on how to run energized, community building, winningcampaigns. We focus on campus and community organizing and young voter engagement." Last year at this time, around November 2008, Stanford was in the midst of a upswell of political engagement and activism, and the country was about to elect its new leader. One year later, there's still work to be done (as we follow the #VoteNoOn1 hash tag tonight), as thought leaders, activists and…

  • Prolific Author Joyce Carol Oates Offers Writing Advice in Colloquium

    Josh
    3 Nov 2009 | 12:42 pm
    Following her reading last night, Joyce Carol Oates doled out writing (and life) advice as part of the more intimate colloquium this morning. Oates began with, ended with, and repeatedly emphasized throughout a quote by Bernard Malamud: "Write your heart out." She drew heavily upon her past experiences as a writer--one of the most prolific of the modern era--to provide advice and debunk common misconceptions held by young writers. Joyce Carol Oates on writing, from the colloquium: On happiness: "Happy people are great to have around--everyone wants to marry a cheerful person--but you don't…
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    Not Your Average Admissions Blog

  • Essay advice from a high profile guest

    deanflagel
    3 Nov 2009 | 7:32 pm
    So bottom line - predicting what any reader may like in an essay is like trying to guess who will like a particular movie or flavor of ice cream.

  • Early admission…trick or treat?

    deanflagel
    29 Oct 2009 | 7:41 am
    I think that many of you underestimate the potential of actually ENJOYING picking a school – of getting more than one admission and being able to take some time, compare your choices, and make an informed decision, rather than rushing the process.

  • Who gets the worm?

    deanflagel
    21 Oct 2009 | 10:21 am
    As in life, being early has plusses and minuses in the admissions process. Fortunately the colleges and universities all got together many years ago to create a series of terms and policies to clarify all of these issues. When that got too confusing, we came together again and re-clarified, adding new and more wonderful terminology. As with most of college admissions, this has left the process clear as mud.

  • Admissions NEXT BIG THING

    deanflagel
    23 Sep 2009 | 11:27 am
    So now we’re the first university to incorporate YouTube into our application process. And just maybe we found THE NEXT BIG THING. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to go tweet about it. Be seeing you.

  • Comments, questions, feedback? Let me hear it!

    deanflagel
    28 Aug 2009 | 7:23 am
    We’ve been getting quite a bit of email feedback and questions, which go to our central in-box then get forwarded.  Many of the questoins are off topic from my postings, so my staff members (tired, I suspect, of having to forward those emails) suggested we created a blog post for whatever random topics you might [...]
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  • Sick...AGAIN

    Collegiate Kate
    6 Nov 2009 | 5:31 am
    So, ok we've all heard that you get sick a lot as a freshman. But this is just ridiculous. I have a sore throat like every two weeks that lasts for about a week. And it's not just me, my friends are on the same sick cycle. It's really not fun. I'm trying to take my vitamins and eat lots of oranges and stuff, but nothing really works. I think a big contributor is the dining hall. I mean I don't want to be gross but, I feel like a lot of people touch or at least get close to what I eat from the dining hall and I'm sure a lot of them are sick soooo that doesn't help…

  • Who knew...

    Collegiate Kate
    30 Oct 2009 | 6:02 am
    Something I never thought of was the change in how I'd be doing homework. Pretty much everyone has the same amount of homework in high school, due at the same times and about the same stuff. Here, the logistics of the thing are completely different. My friends are taking very different classes than mine, and they don't have papers due at the same time and their tests are on different days. So it makes it interesting when they have absolutely nothing due for the next week while I have a research paper impending....and they are BEGGING me to go out with them because they have NOTHING to…

  • The Three Options

    Collegiate Kate
    27 Oct 2009 | 11:16 am
    So I remember people telling me about the three options you have when you get to college. Either you can have a social life, get sleep, or actually do assigned homework. People said that out of those three its only really possible to do two. In some ways that's so true. Either you skimp on homework and get sleep or you hang out with friends. The tipping point on that scale is really the fact that there is so much to be done extracurricularly in college, aside from homework and friends and sleep. Like, being a member of a club that meets for two hours on Tuesday nights or having weekends…

  • Roomie Love

    Collegiate Kate
    22 Oct 2009 | 11:59 am
    My roommate and I get along really well, but we hang out with completely different groups - meaning I don't hang out with her much outside of the room. I want this to change. I like the girl, but we just have different friends who don't all hang out together. What's more, her friends live in different buildings, while mine live on our floor. So lately we've been making an effort to actually hang out together. Today we have a gym date after class and we've been going to breakfast on Thursdays when our class schedule coincides. I feel like we are courteous when we're…

  • Fall Break=Birthday Break

    Collegiate Kate
    17 Oct 2009 | 11:13 am
    Lucky for me my birthday fell on a Friday. Even luckier, it fell during Fall Break. First thing I did was get up early, 'round 9, and started vacuuming. Vacuuming? Yes, vacuuming. Our floor is (was) so dirty that it was absolutely disgusting to walk barefoot on it. So first thing in the morning, I was feeling productive and I started on my logic homework, corrected my French paper, vacuumed my floor and last but not least, did my laundry which had been sitting in an ominous heap in my closet for weeks. Yay. Productive morning I'd say. As the day went on it became more fun and less…
 
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    Planning and Preparing for College

  • Our Deepest Fear

    14 Jul 2012 | 3:32 pm
    Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous?Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn't serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other

  • It is Never Too Late

    20 Jul 2011 | 2:33 pm
    I wanted to send out a note to the "Class of 2010" and past classes or anyone that need to know that it is never too late to go for your goal(s) in life. Many times we have our eyes toward getting the students graduated, but not looking beyond at those who felt that they can't go to college or get a decent job, or those who didn't make the requirements to graduate, but just dropped out.I am told

  • Notes on Reading the Blog

    17 Jul 2010 | 6:29 am
    Please note that the Blog is a college resource infrastructure and is to viewed ongoing or various times for valuable information.The blog structure is as follows:The left side displays the current posting for scholarships,internships, fellowships and job opportunities. In many cases the deadlines for the opportunities will be displayed in the title or within the posting.The right side has links

  • Class of 2010 -- Start Applying Now

    30 Jun 2010 | 10:11 pm
    Class of 2010Start Applying for Colleges/Universities,Scholarships, ACT/SAT, CSS Profiles and much more nowThe Clock is Ticking, so don't get left behindCurrent College students, you can now start applying for Fellowships,Internships and additional scholarships as well.There are many opportunities listed in this blog, Planning and Preparing for College (Scholarships, Internships, Etc)As Always

  • The College Expo and From Callie Herd section

    24 Jun 2010 | 7:00 pm
    Theresa Price, Founder of Black College Expo (http://www.collegeexpo.org/), has created a new section on her website to promote my college preparation blog (http://www.ctherd.blogspot.com/) along with highlights and tips from me on her website. The Announcement section is called "From Callie Herd". In addition, Theresa, has also invited me to come back and attend the College Expo Tour in Atlanta
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  • Brain Break: How to Put a Stapler in Jello

    Jamie
    6 Nov 2009 | 8:39 am
    We’re big Office fans at my place, which of course meant we were pretty excited about the premiere episode in September. To celebrate, I surprised my sweetie with the smashing dessert you see above–office supplies (including a small stapler because my big one wouldn’t fit in the bowl) suspended in Jello. And because you’re in college and need to know this kind of thing, I thought I would pass the how-to on to you. So without further adieu… How to Suspend a Stapler (and other things) in Jello (Please forgive the bad lighting in my pics–this was my first try…

  • Prioritizing & Balance: Your Personal Mission Statement

    Jamie
    2 Nov 2009 | 1:19 pm
    Do you ever feel like just when you’ve finally got your act together, life throws you a curve ball? Whether it’s a hostile roommate, a sick parent, or just the demands of maintaining a healthy job/academic schedule/relationship, the shifts and changes of life can really throw a wrench in carefully laid plans. Last week I shared some of my simple life-balancing secrets to success, and this week I want to share another one. Bear with me, because it sounds totally cheesy, but now that I’ve done it, I love it. Man (or Woman) on a Mission Let’s say you’re the CEO of…

  • DIY Halloween Costume + Accessory Roundup

    Jamie
    26 Oct 2009 | 11:16 am
    Well it wouldn’t be a holiday if I didn’t give you a DIY post, now would it? Here is a collection of cheap (and fun!) costumes you can make yourself. Random Accessories Lederhosen T-Shirt from Stitch, Rip, Repeat Where the Wild Things Are Hatfrom Instructables’ jessyratfink Fake Beard from Craftzine Dreadlock Wig from Craftzine Black Widow Hair Ornament from theNewNew Zombie Makeup from Instructables (freaky!) TV/Movie Inspired Charlie Brown Ghost (It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!) from Craftster The Black Knight (Monty Python and the Holy Grail) from theNewNew…

  • Prioritizing & Balance: 3 Ways to to Begin

    Jamie
    22 Oct 2009 | 5:40 am
    I can’t say I was surprised when the results of the latest poll showed that almost 25% of you chose “maintaining balance” as your top worry for this school year. Why? Well honestly, it is one of my top worries, too. From balancing a budget (ugh!) to keeping on top of my workload, and trying to do laundry, remember to cook (and not burn) dinner, meeting with my friends for morning workouts and book club, and making time for my family and my sweetie, I am probably busier now than I have ever been! So to keep all these balls in the air, I’ve been doing a lot of…

  • Go Green: Eco-Friendly Cleaning on the Cheap

    Jamie
    19 Oct 2009 | 2:07 pm
    I’m just a little late for blog action day, but let’s get on the eco-friendly (and wallet friendly!) bandwagon for a minute anyway, shall we? I don’t know about you, but I’m always on the lookout for a way to save a buck, and live a little healthier, so when I found out about these super cheap and easy ways to clean up your place while still being friendly to Mother Earth, I was pretty stoked–and I immediately thought of you guys! So next time you’re thinking about cleaning up your place (like as an excuse to postpone studying for finals…) try out…
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  • Hyundai Genesis Coupe featured in Xbox 360 game

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:11 pm
    If you love driving, video games and slamming through 100 renowned real-world tracks and exotic road courses from around the world, then the new "Forza Motorsport 3" is the game to have. For the first time ever, Hyundai will be featuring one of their vehicles in the game, the Genesis Coupe. "Genesis Coupe's participation in ‘Forza Motorsport 3' will raise Hyundai's awareness with driving enthusiasts and the very important youth segment," said Joel Ewanick, vice president, Marketing, Hyundai Motor America. "The mission for Genesis Coupe was to create a pure performance car and for it to…

  • World's first inflatable seat belt

    6 Nov 2009 | 4:51 am
    Thanks to Ford and their engineers, the three-point safety belt has been reinvented to offer better protection, save more lives and hopefully make more passengers wear them. The inflatable rear seat belts will spread crash forces over five times more area of the body than conventional seat belts. This helps reduce pressure on the chest and helps control head and neck motion for rear seat passengers. Ford's inflatable rear seat belts will debut on the next-generation Ford Explorer, which goes into production next year. Then Ford will eventually offer inflatable seat belt technology in vehicles…

  • Suzuki Kizashi pricing announced

    5 Nov 2009 | 4:37 pm
    Suzuki has finally revealed the price of its stylish new competitor in the midsize segment. The base model will start at $19,735, which includes destination and handling. Being the base model of a non-luxury brand, the Kizashi is packed with enough features that push a comparably priced Accord, Camry, Altima or Malibu off the road. Eight airbags, push-button keyless entry and start, dual-zone automatic climate control, a 9-speaker audio system with steering wheel controls, ESP, power everything and ambient lighting are all standard. A 2.4-liter 180 horsepower inline-4 will be the only…

  • Chrysler LLC will offer live TV option on Chrysler, Dodge, Ram, and Jeep models

    5 Nov 2009 | 4:04 pm
    Chrysler LLC announced that they will be offering 20 channels of live TV as an option on all of their brands as a Mopar option. Vehicle owners will be able to watch live sports, breaking news, kids' programs and primetime network shows in the back seat. Mopar's suggested retail price is $629, plus installation. A one-year pre-paid FLO TV service subscription is included with installation. The entertainment package will be available as a dealer-installed option on the following 2008-2010 model year vehicles with factory DVD entertainment systems: Chrysler Town & Country, Jeep Grand…

  • Toyota begins notifying owners of floormat issue

    4 Nov 2009 | 3:43 pm
    Toyota has begun mailing out letters to owners of certain Toyota/Lexus models to notify them of the the potential for an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat that could interfere with the accelerator pedal. The letter tells owners of the following vehicles to take out their driver's floormat and not replace it with any other floormat until Toyota develops a remedy. • 2007 - 2010 Camry• 2005 - 2010 Avalon• 2004 - 2009 Prius• 2005 - 2010 Tacoma• 2007 - 2010 Tundra• 2007 - 2010 ES350• 2006 - 2010 IS250 and IS350 The National Highway Traffic Safety…
 
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  • Friday Fun - Open a Wine Bottle With a Shoe

    Chris Lesinski
    6 Nov 2009 | 5:00 pm
    This happens a lot. Wine is the only type of alcohol that comes in a container that requires its own special tool to open. Other alcohols don't even have basic child-proofing. So, when you're smashed out of your mind and caught without a corkscrew, it can be pretty frustrating when all that's left to drink is a bottle of wine. You might find yourself beating the glass bottle against your dorm room wall in rage. Well, as this how-to shows us, that's exactly the right thing to do. You only need four common things: teeth, shoe, wall and "drunk enough to do something dangerous." See how handy…

  • This Week's Best Questions on Discuss Campus - Nov. 6, 2009

    Kelly Sutton
    6 Nov 2009 | 10:37 am
    We launched a new site this week, Discuss Campus. There was a huge flood to the site and there is already a healthy community over there with over 200 questions asked in the first 2 days. Awesome. There were quite a few questions that generated a lot of answers and reputation. (By the way, my reputation is at 117. Beat that.) Here are this week's best questions and answers. What are some must read books for college students? You know, like the classics, etc. What are some that you think every student should read? Laptop or netbook? I'm going to be living off campus and have a computer at home…

  • 8 Twitter Lists All Students Should Follow

    David Pierce
    6 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
      If you’re already a Twitter user, you probably get why Lists are so cool: they’re an awesome way to follow whole groups of interesting people, in one place, without letting them get all cluttered among everything else you follow. If you’re not a Twitter user, Lists are a great reason to become one. You can follow lots of people, get information and updates all in one place, and get up-to-the-second news and interesting info in ways that never existed before. The student world is no exception. There are tons of people on Twitter who either are students, talk about…

  • Kelly's at Notre Dame This Weekend!

    Kelly Sutton
    5 Nov 2009 | 8:00 am
    Photo used without my brother's permission. If he complains about rights to his photo, I will beat him up. Hello! Secret: I have a younger brother and he goes to Notre Dame. My family is making a pilgrimage to South Bend this weekend for the Navy game. I will inevitably have some free time to meet up. If you're an ND student and want to hang out, let me know! The best way to get in touch with me is via Twitter (@KellySutton) or on Facebook. See you this weekend!

  • Cost of Ownership May Scare Potential Smartphone Owners

    Mike Bertolino
    5 Nov 2009 | 7:02 am
    We at HackCollege like to think our readers are a few standard deviations above the mean when it comes to tech savviness.  I came across this interesting infographic from BillShrink that was dugg over 1000 times and was featured on Lifehacker. It's a comparison of the four major wireless carriers and the best phones they have to offer. Here it is for your viewing pleasure and consumerdom.  Droid vs iPhone 3GS vs Palm Pre vs MyTouch 3G: Total Cost of Ownership (BillShrink Blog) This is one thing to think about if you are going to get a smartphone. Data plans cost almost as much…
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  • Social Stereotypes and Campus Life–Carnegie Mellon University

    Mark
    6 Nov 2009 | 1:19 pm
    College campuses have social stereotypes: The geeky, intellectual campus. The very conservative campus, both socially and politically The earthy-crunchy campus where veganism is common The laid-back, middle-of-the-road, “I-don’t-take-life-too-seriously” sort of place The quirky campus full of off-beat individuals Carnegie Mellon University has a reputation for attracting intellectually-intense math and science geeks who are studying computers, engineering, or likely both.  Students have sallow complexions from too many late nights in the lab or the library, and they think a…

  • Theater Majors, Conservatories, Auditions: Choosing a College or University Drama Program

    Mark
    5 Nov 2009 | 7:48 am
    If you aspire to be an actor, you need to consider the sorts of university programs that can train you to become a professional actor.  There are many paths to becoming an actor (and not all of them lead through college, actually).  You need to decide which path suits you best. At four-year colleges, your main choice will be between the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree or the Bachelor of Arts degree. The BFA is more common at conservatories and dedicated theater schools.  Approximately two-thirds of your coursework will focus on theater, while the remaining third will be distributed among the…

  • Top 5 Reasons to go to College Out-of-State

    Katherine
    4 Nov 2009 | 7:16 am
    One of the biggest factors students consider when looking at colleges is how far they will be from home.  For some students, it is really important to be within driving distance of home, but for others, being a good plane ride away may be the best option.  Consider what you want to get out of your college experience and learn about yourself over the next four years.  Is that opportunity available down the street from your house or will you need to venture a little further out into the world? 1. Is it time for a change? Sure you may feel homesick if you decide to go to a school that is far…

  • Liberal Art College in Hastings, Nebraska

    Mark
    3 Nov 2009 | 6:23 am
    Sometimes you find gems in the least likely of places. I had the good fortune to meet with a representative of Hastings College last week.  Hastings is a small liberal arts college that is only about 6 hours from Denver, making it a viable option for students from Colorado who want a more personal educational experience, but who would prefer to be within a day’s driving distance from home. I met with Jon Mires,  one of the admissions officers based in Colorado, and he explained that Hastings is a warm and welcoming community with good programs in education, music, and nursing.  But…

  • Supplemental Essays- Yes, They Are Important!

    Katherine
    2 Nov 2009 | 6:50 am
    Most students will save the supplemental essay as the very last thing they do on their application.  (Granted if you are reading this and applying for November 1st deadlines, you are way beyond last minute!)  But the supplemental essay is important.  Some would say it is as important as the personal statement.  Admission officers definitely raise an eyebrow when they read an excellent personal statement and then a less than mediocre supplemental essay.  When I read applications, I always combined the personal statement and supplemental essay statement score. So at some schools, writing a…
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  • Most Expensive College Dorms for 2009-2010

    2 Nov 2009 | 4:40 am
    Room and board can be a big expense on top of tuition and is a price that often gets overshadowed by high tuition prices. Take NYU for example, who has the 36th highest tuition, but factor in the cost of room and board and it becomes the 2nd most expensive college in the nation. For the 2009-2010 school year, room and board increased 5.4% at public colleges and 4.2% at private colleges to an average price of $8,193 and $9,363, respectively. These are prices a typical freshman will pay for room and board for the 2009-2010 school year. Prices are for a standard double room. 1. Eugene Lang…

  • Colleges with the Largest Endowments

    29 Oct 2009 | 7:12 am
    After looking at the nation’s most expensive colleges, we thought it would be interesting to look at the colleges that have the largest endowments. To our surprise, none of the top 25 most expensive colleges made it into the top 25 largest endowments. It is also interesting to note that all of the colleges in the Top 25 of the US News Best Colleges for 2010 (with the exception of Carnegie Mellon and Georgetown) are in the top 33 for highest endowments. During fiscal year 2008, college and university endowments had an average return of -3 percent. Still, 77 institutions have endowments over…

  • The 10 Biggest College Scams of All-Time

    26 Oct 2009 | 6:00 pm
    {mosimage} Some people will go through great lengths to get ahead, even if it means crossing the ethical line. Unfortunately, these scandalous actions also take place at Institutions of Higher Education. Here are some of the biggest college-related scams, scandals, and controversies over the recent years. Quick List: 10. University of Missouri Email Harvesting Scam 9. Rio Salado Community College Financial Aid Scam 8. Las Vegas Woman Scams Nearly $1 Million in Student Aid 7. Purdue Student Textbook Scam 6. Princeton Officials Hack into Yale Admissions Website 5. Clemson Manipulates US News…

  • Top Cities for Finding a Job After College

    20 Oct 2009 | 8:03 am
    While many college grads tend to focus on applying to certain companies within their field, perhaps shifting the job search to focusing on location can lead to success in finding a job after college. There are certain cities out there that are known to offer certain majors more career options, such as tech cities or financial capitals. Looking at growth rates, average salaries, and cost of living, here are the top cities for college grads to find a job. Top 25 Cities to Start a Career (Click on City to browse jobs in that area) Austin, TX San Antonio, TX Salt Lake City, UT Oklahoma City, OK…

  • Colleges with the Highest Total Cost 2009-2010

    18 Oct 2009 | 9:44 pm
    Here are the top 100 most expensive colleges by total cost for the 2009-2010 school year. Read the original article: Most Expensive Colleges for 2009-2010 Total Cost = Tuition + Room and Board CollegeCost 1. Sarah Lawrence College $54,410 2. New York University $51,991 3. The George Washington University $51,730 4. Bates College $51,300 5. Skidmore College $51,196 6. Johns Hopkins University $51,190 7. Georgetown University $51,122 8. Connecticut College $51,115 9. Harvey Mudd College $51,037 10. Vassar College $50,875 11. Wesleyan University $50,862 12. Claremont McKenna College $50,800 13.
 
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  • Arizona Wildcat Editorials Demand Justice for Stolen News

    Dan
    6 Nov 2009 | 3:58 am
    The Arizona Daily Wildcat is rightfully demanding justice for the recent theft of 10,000 copies of the paper. In a pair of spirited editorials aimed at the alleged culprits (a campus fraternity) and those who did not do much to investigate it (campus police), Wildcat anger leaps off the Web page. – A portion of the editorial taking the police to task, which includes a kick-a** starter phrase: – “Someone stole the news, and the University of Arizona Police Department hasn’t done much to find the culprits. . . . After Spanish homework carrying the names of UA students and…

  • CoPress Lands on Poynter, Becomes a Power-Player

    Dan
    3 Nov 2009 | 5:26 pm
    Creative, innovative, entrepreneurial, collaborate, and cross-pollinate. Those are five of the many tech-drenched words a new Poynter piece uses to describe the impressive-beyond-belief CoPress. It is an online network of student journalists and Web junkies who are providing tips, tools, and entire online platforms for student media outlets (SMOs) looking to up their Web games. – The roughly one-year-old organization promotes a student-first, open-source philosophy- attempting to persuade students to TAKE CONTROL of their own online destinies instead of being controlled by the…

  • Student Journalist Spotlight: Jonathan Anderson, Ultimate College Press Freedom Fighter, UW-Milwaukee

    Dan
    2 Nov 2009 | 12:19 am
    Jonathan Anderson is a terrific journalist. He has the records to prove it- most of which he requested himself. Simply put, Anderson is the ultimate college press freedom fighter. He may not be Braveheart, but he’s the epitome of Mel Gibson’s famous scream. – As the student journo extraordinaire at the University Wisconsin-Milwaukee says, “The fundamental idea of freedom of information is immensely inspiring to me.”His legwork has become inspiring to others. The former top editor and current special projects editor at The UWM Post recently earned the Student…

  • College Media Year in Review, 2008-2009

    Dan
    29 Oct 2009 | 8:46 pm
    “On a Sunday evening in early February, Daily Tar Heel staffers at the University of North Carolina were dealing with the usual stresses of a looming print deadline. And then the bomb dropped. Or at least the threat of one, which forced the evacuation of a few campus buildings, including the student union that houses the paper’s newsroom…” – So begins my look back at the year that was in collegemediatopia. The latest issue of College Media Review features my retrospective on all-things influential, controversial, innovative, and just-plain wacky in the world of…

  • Schools Fight Back!: James Madison Charges Student Journalists, Butler Sues Student Blogger

    Dan
    28 Oct 2009 | 4:00 pm
    At James Madison University, it started with a peeping tom- an alleged creep watching girls in dorm showers. It’s now ending with administrative idiocy. A student reporter with The Breeze, JMU’s campus newspaper, went to a JMU dorm recently to speak with students about a reported shower stalker. An RA became nervous and asked the reporter to leave. The Breeze EIC came by as back-up. So did the hall director. Now, as the paper and the Student Press Law Center report, the EIC and reporter are being charged with “trespassing, disorderly conduct and non-compliance with an…
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  • Academic Update: B.A. Honours in International Relations at Mount Allison University

    Geoff
    20 Oct 2009 | 4:48 pm
    The first round of midterms are coming to an end this week. By now students (even first year students) have an idea of how well or badly they are doing in a class. It's far too late to switch classes but unless I fail at basic counting, you should be able to drop a class without penalty until the end of next week if you so choose.I am doing fairly well considering my heavy course load and more intense 2nd and 3rd year courses...but as many others have found out there's really never enough time for everything you want. For example: there's a North Side Rez Crawl on Saturday, but I'm so cool I…

  • Polaris Prize and Pat LePoidevin Concert Reviews

    Geoff
    17 Oct 2009 | 4:01 pm
    The first couple article I wrote as a Staff Writer for the Argosy are below. Being on the Arogsy has been a great opportunity to write about the variety of local music in Sackville.Polaris Prize A-Go-GoThe Argosy's entertainment crew examines the 10 finalists for the 2009 Polaris PrizeBy Neil Bonner and Geoffrey CampbellNeil's Reviews:Malajube – Labyrinthes (Dare to Care)I don't know what it is about this record. In the last twelve hours I've listened to it three times, straight through. Objectively I can say that it is a fine record: the band has a good grasp on dynamics,…

  • Much more to come...

    Geoff
    11 Oct 2009 | 11:57 am
    I'm very sorry I haven't been updating this blog as often as I should. It has been a very busy few weeks since I landed in Moncton. There have been some changes at Mount Allison and among friends and this intractible notion realization that might best be described as "hey...this is my second year". There's really nothing like the feeling of sudden newness and freedom your first year at University. Second year means more classes you're interested in but also really having to choose priorities as classes are more demanding (sorry class of 2013...you'll have to eventually study in order to…

  • Back at Mount Allison

    Geoff
    19 Sep 2009 | 3:37 pm
    I've gotten back safe and sound at Mount Allison. It's been an incredibly busy two weeks. I'll be writing more (the Argosy, Canadian Studies, Hey Rosetta! concert, Polaris Prize CD review, etc...) soon.

  • Boston Logan-->Halifax Stanfield-->2.5 hour Layover---Halifax-->Moncton-->Sackville

    Geoff
    5 Sep 2009 | 5:20 am
    It is 8:20A.M. on September 5th, 2009 and if everything has gone as planned I am departing Boston Logan International Airport for Halifax, Nova Scotia on a plane similar to this one:RETURNINGBOSTON (BOS) To HALIFAX (YHZ)Departs: 08:20Arrives: 10:47Duration: 1h 27minAircraft: CRJChange plane in Halifax Time to connect: 2h 38minThen to Moncton on a smaller 18 seat Beech 1900D.HALIFAX (YHZ) To MONCTON (YQM)Departs: 13:25Arrives: 14:04Duration: 39minAircraft: BEH
 
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  • Review: Sungale LED Desk Lamp And Digital Photo Frame (you can WIN ONE!)

    admin
    21 Oct 2009 | 2:26 pm
    I've been interested in digital picture frames ever since I built my own out of an old Apple Powerbook 3400. At that time, I decided to do it myself because a legit digital photo frame was prohibitively expensive. Well, times have changed, prices have dropped (dramatically) and when Sungale came to us and offered to let us review a combination digital photo frame and desk lamp I couldn't resist. We are holding a contest to give away this Sungale lamp to one lucky reader. Learn how to win at the end of this review! off [ Continue reading Review: Sungale LED Desk Lamp And Digital Photo Frame…

  • The Greek Life: Should You Join a Fraternity/Sorority?

    admin
    15 Sep 2009 | 3:35 pm
    Design Your Dorm presents a series of back to school blogs. Check out our 3-D dorm room designer, to see and design your dorm. Joining a fraternity or sorority is not right for everyone, and Greek life varies from school to school, house to house. Before you decide to take the plunge, make sure you are willing to make the commitment. Greek organizations can take a up a lot of time, and membership dues can be pricey. Figuring it out First off you need to figure out why you are joining a fraternity or sorority. This helps because it gives you an idea of what kind of fraternity you want to join.

  • Organizing Tips To Make Your Dorm Room Feel Larger

    admin
    20 Aug 2009 | 1:04 pm
    Design Your Dorm presents a series of back to school blogs. Check out our 3-D dorm room designer, to see and design your dorm before move in day. College rooms are always smaller than you expect. But no worries, here are some tools that can help you organize your new dorm room. Wall and Door Hooks Use hooks for your towels, shirts, pants or shorts. Clearing up the clutter on the floor will make your room feel bigger, and cleaner. Standard hooks come with a sticky back. But if drilling is allowed, you can also screw or hammer hooks into the dorm walls. Bed Risers If you decide that you don't…

  • Win an e-Pad Laptop Desk [Delicious Dorm Giveaway 2009]

    admin
    19 Aug 2009 | 12:47 am
    The moment has finally arrived. The first giveaway in our Delicious Dorm Giveaway series is here! Our first prize comes courtesy of Brookstone and their Ultimate Dorm Room Sweepstakes. Three lucky DormDelicious readers will win an e-Pad Laptop Desk. Students are always on the move—lecture halls, student lounges, campus lawns. The Brookstone(R) e-Pad(R) Laptop Desk makes it easy and comfortable to work on a laptop anywhere. Sturdy surface keeps laptops stable. Padded base keeps your lap cool. Built-in handle makes it good to go. We're excited that we get to offer up not just one prize, but…

  • The Delicious Dorm Giveaway 2009

    admin
    17 Aug 2009 | 11:32 pm
    Folks, for some the time has already come, and for some it draws nearer every day. Back to school! Whether it fills you with dread, excitement, or some complex emotion that is really a strange mix of two or three emotions, we here at DormDelicious want to make it easier on you. Since we can't visit all of you and help carry those huge boxes of stuffed animals up to your room on the 16th floor (phew!) we went for the next best thing. We want to give you some free stuff! Over the next few weeks we're going to be hosting some awesome giveaways for back to school. We'll be keeping our site…
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    LSAT Blog : Ace the LSAT

  • Test Day Stress and Anxiety? | Tips, Links, and mp3

    Steve Schwartz
    6 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am
    Note #1: Was your LSAT score delayed due to a fee waiver request? If so, please email me.Note #2: If you're taking the December LSAT, please check out 5 Signs of LSAT Burnout, and How to Recover From It if you haven't already.***I recently wrote a bit on preparing for Test Day in LSAT Test Center Problems | How To Prepare For The Worst, and I've written several other blog posts with Test Day Tips in the past.However, blog reader Wei W. requested some tips on dealing with Test Day stress. The fact that she posted her comment at 3AM Eastern time indicates that she might already be losing sleep…

  • Creating an LSAT Test Day Playlist | Songs and mp3

    Steve Schwartz
    6 Nov 2009 | 5:59 am
    One tip for reducing Test Day stress (not mentioned in any of the links I provided today, as far as I saw) is listening to music that will PUMP. YOU. UP.Listen to these before taking a practice test, and listen to them on the way to your test center, if you like.Besides, creating a playlist isn't procrastinating if it helps you do well on the LSAT, right?If you're too lazy to create your own playlist, or you don't know what an mp3 is, Jock Jams works well. If you're really short on time, I highly recommend the 3-minute Jock Jam Megamix (wiki). I guess you could always just listen to that on…

  • Most Strongly Supported Logical Reasoning Questions

    Steve Schwartz
    30 Oct 2009 | 6:00 am
    I have an issue with the Logical Reasoning Bible (reviewed).It places "Most Supported" / "Most Strongly Supported" Logical Reasoning questions under the category of "Must Be True" questions. This is incorrect.To be fair, the LRB is certainly not alone. Many prep companies make this mistake and fail to distinguish between Most Strongly Supported and Must Be True. It's understandable.After all, the answer to a Most Strongly Supported question is sometimes something that Must Be True. After all, something that Must Be True based upon the stimulus can certainly be said to be the Most Strongly…

  • LSAT Logic Games Classification List

    Steve Schwartz
    30 Oct 2009 | 5:59 am
    I've already published my classification of all LSAT Logic Games in PrepTests 19-38. Since then, many of you expressed interest in seeing a similar classification of Logic Games in the newer PrepTests.In my sample 3-month schedule (and other schedules), I recommend saving most of the newer PrepTests for full-length timed practice. In order to avoid "corrupting" those exams, I suggest you avoid looking at this classification for any PrepTest that you plan to take under timed conditions until you've completed that test.Categorization of all games in PrepTests 39-58Note: PrepTests 39 (December…

  • LSAT Logic Games Practice | 7 Games To Do Before Test Day

    Steve Schwartz
    23 Oct 2009 | 6:00 am
    Pretend you were taken hostage while studying in the library and could only do 7 Logic Games before Test Day. You can squeeze in one each day while your captors watch their daytime soap operas.Which 7 Logic Games would you pick? Which are the most important?This blog post lists what I consider to be 7 foundational Logic Games (all are purposely drawn from The Next 10 Actual Official LSAT PrepTests).If you did nothing but these 7 games, you'd be exposed to the pure (non-combination/non-hybrid) games of each common type of Logic Game. Even if you're not taken hostage, make sure you fully…
 
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  • Living Large: The High Cost of College Housing

    We've been talking for the last few weeks about the price of tuition going up. Recent posts have pointed to the most expensive schools in the nation, most of them well-known private universities. But within those tuition numbers are a less talked about, but still massive expense: room and board. ...

  • Do You Need to Fail?

    Justin Pope at the Associated Press has a piece about a recent lecture given by the disgraced New York Times journalist Jayson Blair, which left many people questioning why someone who did what he did should be talking with college students. Mr. Pope then leads into a discussion about failure. ...

  • Graduated and Unemployed? Now There’s Some Help.

    We've read numerous stories about how difficult it is to get a job after graduation. People with loads of experience are having a hard enough time that some of them are going back to school. For those of you coming our of school, this is not a great thing to ...

  • Hate to Date? You’re In Luck. Hooking-up Is Taking Over

    Option 1: Bumping and grinding at the nearest house party with the chance of an occasional ass-grab and taste of beer-reaking saliva or Option 2: Dinner and a movie with someone whose name you actually know and the chance of a good night kiss. Which date would you prefer? Nowadays it seems ...

  • Hello, New York Times! The College Field Trip I’ll Never Forget

    Through the stress of exams, papers, friends, sports, and making it to class in general, the thought of missing an entire day of classes for an optional field trip may seem a bit insane. Not only would you have to get notes, but you’d also have to miss out on ...
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  • College Application Resume Dos and Don’ts

    Steve Schwartz
    6 Nov 2009 | 6:00 am
    The resume is an important part of your application. It is kind of like a Cliff’s Note’s guide to your application—it lists all of your accomplishments and activities on a single page. The way in which you design, word, and organize your resume can dramatically impact its effectiveness. Since most of you have never made a resume before, I've decided to put together a list of major dos and don’ts to help you with the resume-making process.DO pay attention to how it looks. A neat, organized, professional-looking resume will make you seem like you have these qualities. A sloppy,…

  • How to Start Your College Essay | Tips and Outline

    Steve Schwartz
    30 Oct 2009 | 6:00 am
    or...The Start-To-Finish Guide to Overcoming Writer’s BlockWriter’s Block can strike the best of us, particularly when it comes to the college essay. Many of my students (who will remain nameless!) have sat by their computers for hours, “writing their college essays,” without writing a single word. If you are like these students, know, first, that you are in good company, and second, that it is really not that hard once you have a plan of action. Here are some tips for those students with writer’s block, that will take you from staring at a blank document to the clicking "send" on…

  • College Application Supplemental Material | What to Include, What to Leave Out

    Steve Schwartz
    23 Oct 2009 | 6:00 am
    Aside from all the required parts of the college application, there are the supplemental / optional parts. One of these is the option to include something extra that will give the admissions committee added insight into who you are, beyond the main parts of the application. Examples of extra material that you might include: poems, pictures, stories, tapes, and articles you've written — the sky really is the limit. But, how do you decide what, if anything, to include?First of all, remember that less is more. I know that this can be frustrating — you are a complex person, and a few pieces…

  • College Interview | Tips to Prepare for Questions They Ask

    Steve Schwartz
    16 Oct 2009 | 6:00 am
    or “Tell Me About Yourself…”: Dos and Don’ts for Answering that Inevitable First QuestionThey 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, you should give some thought now to what you'll say, because your answer will set the tone of the interview and determines the first impression you'll leave. Here are some dos and don’ts to…

  • College Interview Outfits And Clothing | What To Wear

    Steve Schwartz
    9 Oct 2009 | 6:00 am
    or...Dress to Impress: Your Head-to-Toe Guide to College Interview OutfitsI 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 out the night before the interview. In the hope that this does not happen to you, I have put together a head-to-toe guide of how to present yourself in your interview.1. Neck and AboveGirls, if you wear…
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  • Build Skills

    ann
    19 Oct 2009 | 5:12 pm
    In this time of economic hardship, it is more important than ever to build your skills and make yourself valuable. Spending just a few extra hours late at night building basic skills will eventually become worthwhile. Let’s say you find the extra free time to build skills, how do you go about finding resources and ways to build skills? Here is our suggestion- turn on that computer and start with these three simple methods. 1. Start a blog As basic and simple this may sound, blogging is essentially another method of communication- particularly, writing.  What better way to improve your…

  • 10 Questions to Ask Your School Counselor

    ann
    27 Sep 2009 | 6:56 pm
    Your school counselor is a key resource for college preparation.  They are hired to HELP YOU so take advantage of it! If you are stuck and don’t know what to ask him/her, start with this simple list. What high school elective courses do you recommend in my path to become a _________? Which AP courses are available and which do you recommend me taking based on my strengths? When do I prepare and take the PSATs, SATs, and/or ACTs? Can you please assist me with a college application timeline? What books do you recommend me reading in preparation for college and high school graduation?

  • Your weaknesses: How to turn them in to something positive

    Mike
    18 Sep 2009 | 11:49 am
    When filling out applications and doing entrance essays, you tend to want to downplay or simply ignore you weaknesses, any negative moments, or drawbacks in our past in the hopes that the college entrance executives will see what superstars you are and provide you with the ticket to join the educational establishment. However, I would like to challenge you not to leave those weaknesses behind but instead use them to your advantage. How you ask? Think about it this way, there are millions of students applying to a lot of the same colleges every year. All of these students will give their SAT I…

  • College Prep Timeline

    ann
    7 Sep 2009 | 3:59 pm
    College Prep is a crucial and overwhelming time in a high school student’s life. Students already juggle with classes, sports, clubs, homework, and family life.  Preparing for college and working on applications is a whole other juggling act. We have proposed a timeline just for you to help ease your worries and assist you in your college prep juggling act: FOR SENIORS- SEPTEMBER Visit and do research about your schools of choice. Write a list of colleges that you want to apply to. Don’t forget to include schools that are “possible” schools (ones that are challenging…

  • Keeping our promise

    Mike
    12 Aug 2009 | 11:14 pm
    We’ve recently partnered with America’s Promise Alliance as a way to show our commitment to helping students succeed. America’s Promise Alliance’s mission is to ensure that all children are given the resources they need to succeed: Caring Adults Safe Places A Healthy Start Effective Education Opportunities to Help Others An effective education is one of the key tenets of the Alliance. In today’s global economy, you need an education that prepares you with the skills and motivation for success. So while we don’t directly provide you with that education, we…
 
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  • Build Skills

    ann
    19 Oct 2009 | 5:12 pm
    In this time of economic hardship, it is more important than ever to build your skills and make yourself valuable. Spending just a few extra hours late at night building basic skills will eventually become worthwhile. Let’s say you find the extra free time to build skills, how do you go about finding resources and ways to build skills? Here is our suggestion- turn on that computer and start with these three simple methods. 1. Start a blog As basic and simple this may sound, blogging is essentially another method of communication- particularly, writing.  What better way to improve your…

  • 10 Questions to Ask Your School Counselor

    ann
    27 Sep 2009 | 6:56 pm
    Your school counselor is a key resource for college preparation.  They are hired to HELP YOU so take advantage of it! If you are stuck and don’t know what to ask him/her, start with this simple list. What high school elective courses do you recommend in my path to become a _________? Which AP courses are available and which do you recommend me taking based on my strengths? When do I prepare and take the PSATs, SATs, and/or ACTs? Can you please assist me with a college application timeline? What books do you recommend me reading in preparation for college and high school graduation?

  • Your weaknesses: How to turn them in to something positive

    Mike
    18 Sep 2009 | 11:49 am
    When filling out applications and doing entrance essays, you tend to want to downplay or simply ignore you weaknesses, any negative moments, or drawbacks in our past in the hopes that the college entrance executives will see what superstars you are and provide you with the ticket to join the educational establishment. However, I would like to challenge you not to leave those weaknesses behind but instead use them to your advantage. How you ask? Think about it this way, there are millions of students applying to a lot of the same colleges every year. All of these students will give their SAT I…

  • College Prep Timeline

    ann
    7 Sep 2009 | 3:59 pm
    College Prep is a crucial and overwhelming time in a high school student’s life. Students already juggle with classes, sports, clubs, homework, and family life.  Preparing for college and working on applications is a whole other juggling act. We have proposed a timeline just for you to help ease your worries and assist you in your college prep juggling act: FOR SENIORS- SEPTEMBER Visit and do research about your schools of choice. Write a list of colleges that you want to apply to. Don’t forget to include schools that are “possible” schools (ones that are challenging…

  • Keeping our promise

    Mike
    12 Aug 2009 | 11:14 pm
    We’ve recently partnered with America’s Promise Alliance as a way to show our commitment to helping students succeed. America’s Promise Alliance’s mission is to ensure that all children are given the resources they need to succeed: Caring Adults Safe Places A Healthy Start Effective Education Opportunities to Help Others An effective education is one of the key tenets of the Alliance. In today’s global economy, you need an education that prepares you with the skills and motivation for success. So while we don’t directly provide you with that education, we…
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  • Ever Wished You Could Study Business with Jack Welch?

    TheEditor
    6 Nov 2009 | 2:38 pm
    Thinking about getting your MBA? Former GM CEO Jack Welch launches his new Online MBA program with Chancellor University in January 2010. The Wall Street Journal reported recently that the online MBA program is back on schedule to open its virtual doors at next semester’s start, following its postponement when Mr. Welch was hospitalized last July: After Delay, Jack Welch Online MBA to Launch With unemployment now at 10.2%, it’s not easy to know whether a new Master of Business Administration degree could be helpful or irrelevant to a business career. Which may be more important,…

  • Distance Learning Faculty Play a Crucial Role in the Future of Online Education

    SDurning
    4 Nov 2009 | 2:39 pm
    With the rapid growth of online education — the most recent Sloan Consortium survey reported that more than 25% of today’s students took least one online class in the past year — it’s clear that distance learning faculty are going to be crucial players in elearning’s continued success. Online Education in Demand In order to meet the education needs of the millions of students pursuing college degrees now and in the future, online education is being looked to as one significant solution to meeting those needs. Also, as many schools face budget cuts in their respective…

  • Enroll in College, Invest in Coffee Maker

    SDurning
    2 Nov 2009 | 12:07 pm
    Nowadays, when you enroll in college, particularly community college, you must prepare for some unorthodox and creative efforts on schools’ behalf to find ways to accommodate you and the millions of other students coming out in droves to pursue a college degree. As community colleges do their best to avoid turning the large numbers of students who’ve recently enrolled in college degree programs away, they have come up with some interesting adjustments. Late Night and Early Morning School Add coffee, sugar and push-ups to the list of school supplies and requirements for the late…

  • How to Find Distance Learning Scholarships

    SDurning
    30 Oct 2009 | 9:15 am
    If you’re wondering how to find distance learning scholarships in order to pay for an online or distance learning degree program, never fear. As long as your online or distance learning program is accredited by an authentic accrediting agency, you should be eligible for the same scholarships you could get if your program was taught on campus. Distance learning and online degree programs have gained new respect over the last few years. Some private scholarship sponsors may restrict their awards to campus programs only, but not many. Legitimately accredited distance learning and online…

  • Why You Should Get an Adult Internship

    SDurning
    28 Oct 2009 | 7:48 am
    There was a time when an internship meant stuffing envelopes in a dark corner office, but in today’s job market, adult internships are serious opportunities for mature workers to gain experience, prevent gaps in their résumé, or prepare for a career change. What is an Adult Internship? Adult internships are a temporary relationships (usually around 3 months) between worker (intern) and employer. An intern works for no pay in exchange for the valuable skills, knowledge, and work experience that can only be acquired on the job. Traditional undergrads have used internships for years as a…
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  • How to Become a Teacher

    Do you love children, like to take charge, and have the dream of becoming a teacher?  If so, what’s stopping you?  It’s important to realize that you can do anything you want with your life.  Therefore, if you have the dream of becoming a teacher, you should fulfill it!  A teacher is a great job, [...] Related posts:The Benefits of Student Loans We all have the dream of being something specific in...Getting a College Newspaper Job No matter what college you attend, big or small, you’re...

  • How to Stay Busy Over Christmas Break

    It seems like while we’re going to school we have no time for friends, family, fun things, or even sleep.  Yet, once we’re out of school we almost don’t know what to do with ourselves.  We’re so busy going to school, and doing college related activities that when we don’t have them, we don’t know [...] Related posts:College Spring Break Ideas Are you going on your college spring break soon?  If...Top 5 Spring Break Hot Spots Are you looking for places to go this spring break? ...Celebrating Christmas as a College Student Christmas is a holiday that…

  • Where The Jobs Are at After College

    So, we’ve gone to school pretty much our entire life now.  We’ve worked hard, stayed up all night studying some nights, and gave school everything we’ve got.  Finally graduation is right around the corner and our hard work is about to pay off.  It seems like we’ve been waiting forever to get to this point.  [...] Related posts:Great Summer Jobs A lot of college students go away to college for...Top Paying Jobs for Students With the summertime coming up, it may be time to find...High Paying Degree Jobs If you’re currently going to college to make some…

  • Tips for Finding a Job After College

    Once we’ve graduated college the time is very exciting, yet a little overwhelming at the same time.  We realize that the partying lifestyle is over, the jobs are what matter, and we’re in the real world now.  Finding a job after college is challenging for some college students yet easy for others.  If you’re looking [...] Related posts:Finding a Job After College Finally, graduating college is right around the corner.  We’ve been...College Job Search Help When searching for a job as a college student, it’s...Standing Out at Job Fair 2009 The economy is rough…

  • Dorm Room Decorations Ideas

    When you first move into your dorm room, you’re going to soon find out that the room is nothing but a small square concrete room, with no flavor at all.  Since most of us college students have a smaller budget, it’s going to be hard to get the room looking halfway decent. If you want some [...] Related posts:Top Craft Ideas for your Dorm Room It’s that time again to move into your new dorm...How to Decorate Your Dorm Room Once we arrive to our college dorm room for the...Plants for your Dorm Room When you move into your dorm room, you won’t want...
 
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  • College Media Beat Temporarily On Hold- Check Out College Media Matters

    Dan
    27 Oct 2009 | 3:30 pm
    College Media Beat is temporarily on hold. Check out the latest news from Dan about all-things college media at College Media Matters.

  • Editor Reflects on Recent Battles with Student Government

    Dan
    19 Oct 2009 | 2:57 am
    In a reflective new post on her personal blog, Whit editor in chief Emily Kostic at Rowan University outlines her seesaw mentality toward the paper’s recent gung-ho coverage and editorializing about the school’s student government. – In her words: Over the past month, The Whit . . . has published several controversial stories about our Student Government Association. It got heated. The Montclarion (the college newspaper at Montclair State University who has been in legal battles with their SGA over similar issues as ours) published an editorial supporting us.

  • Daily Californian: “Let’s Talk About Sex”

    Dan
    19 Oct 2009 | 2:40 am
    In a recent editorial, the senior editorial board of The Daily Californian, the independent student newspaper at UC-Berkeley, tsk-tsked both parties involved in Towson University’s Towerlight sex column controversy. According to the write-up, student press freedom, not sex, was the real issue at stake in the “Bed Post” dispute- and the Towerlight editor’s resignation and the Towson president’s financial threats undercut that freedom dramatically for the entire country to see. – One portion of the editorial stated: – Though the pressure on [the former…

  • Pulitzer Winner: Michigan Daily is the Best Journalism Education Anyone Can Have

    Dan
    11 Oct 2009 | 12:32 pm
    In a new video clip, Washington Post columnist Eugene Robinson, the 2009 Pulitzer Prize winner for commentary, reflects on his Michigan Daily days.  According to Robinson, who served as a co-editor in chief of the paper 35 years ago: “I’ve always said The Michigan Daily is the best journalism education that anyone could ever have.  It was the certainly the best I could ever have.  I learned about the craft of journalism, but I also learned about the passion and the commitment and the sense of a mission that ultimately drew a lot of us into journalism and sustained us throughout…

  • College Media Links: Anger Over Sex and Call for Equality

    Dan
    8 Oct 2009 | 11:49 am
    Student editor resigns over sex column: The Towerlight at Towson University is in serious flux because of Lux, the pseudonymous writer behind the sex column “The Bed Post.” Recent columns have divided the editorial team, incensed the  university president, and is causing a media ruckus now that the editor in chief has quit (?!) in the wake of increasing administrative anger.  This Baltimore Sun editorial especially says it all: “There may indeed be little journalistic value in “The Bed Post” . . . Aside from its questionable taste, it violated many of the…
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  • What do Colleges and Drug Companies Have in Common?

    Jonathan Hilley
    3 Nov 2009 | 7:52 am
    Q: What will colleges and drug companies soon have in common? A: Regulatory reform that puts the consumer first. As Obama so powerfully says, “Change is coming to America.” And higher education institutions across the U.S. should be paying serious attention. Today, Louis Soares and the Center for American Progress released a groundbreaking white paper on higher education. The idea: Put the Student first in College. Make no mistake: This is not a small change. This is a fundamentally new approach to the higher education market – a market plagued by 4,900 different suppliers,…

  • An Explosion of Networking Noise

    Jonathan Hilley
    30 Oct 2009 | 3:16 pm
    Never in the history of the world has it been easier to reach out and connect with others. We have more tools than we could ever use – and VCs continue to fund more communication platforms every day! With so many platforms, you’d think everyone would have huge, important personal networks filled with vested interest connections.  With a huge network of “vested interest” connections, everyone should be working in their dream job, with their dream company, and be getting paid their dream salary. But alas, this is not the case. Why? I’ve thought a lot about this…

  • U of Illinois: Recipient of College Puke Award #3

    Jonathan Hilley
    29 Oct 2009 | 8:32 am
    I started the College Puke Award series to expose higher education institutions for their bullshit. And oh, do I have the perfect recipient for Award #3. The winner is… The University of Illinois Before I explain their world-class ethical standards [NOT!], let’s recap the College Puke Award winners so far: TAG’s first College Puke Award went to Monroe College for grossly misrepresenting their school and spreading advertising messages that are as fake as a $3 bill. The second College Puke Award went to Florida State University and theirCareer Services Director, Julia…

  • The Current Mentorship Model is Broken

    Jonathan Hilley
    27 Oct 2009 | 5:47 am
    Q: Why do most mentorship experiences fail to meet your expectations? A: Because the existing mentorship model is broken. And I am not the only one to recognize its flaws. In the words of Charlie O’Donnell, entrepreneur turned venture capitalist, “Structures for industry specific learning, particularly when it comes from learning from the accumulated wisdom of successful and experienced professionals, is horribly inefficient.” TAG is my attempt at building a new structure to make experiential learning more efficient. TAG is my attempt at fixing the traditional – and…

  • The Catastrophic Failure of the Talent Management Industry

    Jonathan Hilley
    26 Oct 2009 | 10:53 am
    Today, Dr. Sullivan shared some frightening statistics about the efficacy of the talent management industry on ERE. To put it simply: it appears that the talent management industry is a catastrophic failure. 70% dissatisfied — 70% of the external customers (applicants) and 28% of the internal customers (hiring managers) indicate they are dissatisfied with the hiring process (Source: Staffing.org). 50% customer regret — 50% of the processes users (both managers and new hires) later regret their “buying” decision (Source: The Recruiting Roundtable). In addition, 25% of new hires…
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