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College Big Picture
How Americans Think About College
Washington Monthly - Dec 3, 2012
A new national survey conduced by Northeastern University indicates that Americans think college is really important, but aren't so sure that it's really a good value anymore. Also, biggest problem: cost.... .
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The (Needless?) Frenzy
Inside Higher Ed - Nov 29, 2012
More applications. More stress. Less certainty. For colleges and for college applicants, the admissions process has become more complicated, and that's reflected in much of the data in the "2012 State of College Admission" report.... .
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College - Worth It?
Is College Worth It?
Forbes - Dec 4, 2012
I was in Silicon Valley last week and my meetings and discussions only confirmed for me that the region is the symbolic center of U.S. creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship. From small start-ups to iconic organizations known around the world,... .
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Top Three Flawed Arguments of the Anti-College Crowd
TIME - Dec 5, 2012
The anti-college movement has been the subject of increasing media coverage over the past few years. Worry about rising debt loads, soaring default rates, and high unemployment rates among recent college grads - combined with the high-profile success stories of a few dropouts-turned-billionaires.. .
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Saying No to College
New York Times - Dec 2, 2012
Indeed, ambitious young people who consider dropping out of college a smart option have a different set of role models from those in the 1960s, who were basically stuck with the acid-guru Timothy Leary and his “turn on, tune in, drop out” ramblings.... .
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College Admissions Process/Strategies
What factors count most for getting into college?
CBS News - MoneyWatch - Dec 6, 2012
What are college admission officers looking for as they pour through the latest crop of student applications? College gatekeepers say that the applicants whom they value most have taken college-prep classes in high school and have performed well in these courses.... .
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5 Last Things You Should Know About Completing College Applications
Huffington Post - Dec 3, 2012
December is clearly an important holiday season with Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanza and New Year's Eve all taking place. However, for high school seniors it is also a "big-time" for college admissions, with many applications due as of January 1, 2, 5, 10 and 15... .
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Playing catch-up - Top 10 list
Charlotte Observer - Dec 3, 2012
There clearly is something about sharing turkey with family members from far and wide that prompts lots of panicky post-Thanksgiving calls.... .
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How to Make a High School Resume
US News & World Reprt - Dec 3, 2012
Resumes aren't just for job seekers; high school students applying to colleges need resumes, too. Here are some tips for making the process an easy one.... .
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December College Checklist for Juniors
New York Times - The Choice - Dec 4, 2012
Be Committed to the Process
The college application process, from research through to submission, takes about 40 hours of work by the student. You do not need to wait until the summer or the fall of your senior year to do much of this work...
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December College Checklist for Seniors
New York Times - The Choice - Dec 3, 2012
Seniors: Let me start by saying, I feel your pain. Even though I tell myself every year that I won’t wait until the last minute to finish my tax returns, I just can’t make myself do them sooner. (Remind the adults in your life of this fact the next time they nag you about procrastinating on your college application.
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Steps to take after you hit submit
DC College Admissions Examiner - Dec 3, 2012
If you're still waiting to push the “submit” button on the last of your college applications, stop reading. You need to put 100 percent of your effort into completing the job—preferably before the holidays.....
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GOODE Questions to Ask College Admissions Counselors
Montgomery County College Prep Examiner - Nov 28, 2012
These are questions I give students adapted from a College Board handbook and similar resources, along with my own personal additions, that can be posed to college representatives. Feel free to tweak them to your needs/concerns....
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Interview
""Does Your Record Reflect Your Ability?" - College Interview Tips
About.com - Dec 3, 2012
During your college interview, you might be given the chance to explain a bad grade or weak semester. The question can take a variety of forms, but it will be something along these lines: "Does your high school record accurately reflect your effort and ability?"...
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Essays
Tips for an Essay on a Character in Fiction
Post-Tribune - Nov 29, 2012
First, it's important that you understand the essays are a hugely important part of your application.
If nothing else, let that fact prime the pump and start the adrenaline flowing. Almost every college applicant Must write an essay about himself or herself....
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SATs & ACTs/AP Tests
Comparing Your Teenager's SAT Scores
The College Solution Blog - Dec 6, 2012
A mother recently asked me what constitutes a good SAT scores. I told her that it depends on the caliber of the school. At some colleges a 1600 out of a 2400 score is above average while at other schools, applicants with that kind of score wouldn’t even be seriously considered.... .
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Juniors: For testing, get to know the basics
True Admissions Blog - Dec 5, 2012
"Have a plan and never go into a test cold; always know the basics." -- Natalie Bitton, college counselor at Lycee Francais La Perouse in San Francisco Juniors, with the ACT and SAT upcoming, here are some suggestions for getting to know the basics: ...
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Counselors
|  HSCW Counselors' Corners
Post - Dec 5, 2012
Why You Should Save Your Juniors from School Rankings
Despite what Andy Williams says, this really isn’t the most wonderful time of the year for high school counselors. Some of your seniors are waiting to hear from the colleges they applied to through an early response program, while other seniors are walking into your office saying “So, I was thinking about applying to college” ... More
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Report: High School Guidance Counselors Underutilized
US News & World Report - Nov 30, 2012
School counselors can be a vital piece of the college-readiness puzzle for high school students, but many counselors are bogged down with tasks that don't allow them to put their skills to work.....
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Parents
College Application Guidelines for Parents
Fox Business - Nov 30, 2012
Parents want what’s best for their children and while it’s normal to help students navigate the college application process, but there’s a fine line between aiding a child and taking over completely....
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Rankings
The 10 Most Loved Colleges: US News And World Report
Huffington Post - Dec 4, 2012
US News and World Report recently compiled a list of the most loved colleges, i.e. schools where the highest percentage of alumni give back to their alma mater. On the list? Several of America's smallest, most prestigious colleges....
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Perception and Reality in College Rankings
Washington Monthly - Dec 4, 2012
This is interesting. U.S. News & World Report, which annually publishes the country’s major college rankings guide, has issued a piece about college rankings: which colleges are under or over performing....
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South
Florida colleges offer a deal
Sarasota Herald-Tribune - Dec 5, 2012
Florida's state university presidents said today that they would not ask for a tuition increase in the coming year if the Legislature will increase state funding by ...
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Taking college classes online not always a money-saver
Houston Chronicle - Dec 1, 2012
AUSTIN- Online courses offered through public universities in Texas typically cost the student the same as traditional classes - and sometimes more - though the cost to the school to provide them varies....
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Technical college system strives to serve local business and industry
Rome News Tribune - Nov 28, 2012
As the world has changed and industry has changed, the skilled workforce required today and in the future is ever changing. Ron Jackson, commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia, delivered that message to the Greater Rome Existing Industries Association ...
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Bullying
Bullied Teens May Suffer Lingering Trauma
US News & World Report - Dec 5, 2012
TUESDAY, Dec. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Bullied teenagers can develop post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms, according to a new study.....
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