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It seemed like a good idea in the beginning, to attend a four-year university and major in a career field that will hopefully bring in some great money one day. However, all that changed when present struggles called for immediate financial attention and college, at least for now, would have to be put on the back burner.

There are many students currently attending college in this predicament right now.

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Posted by CandiceArnold on February 2, 2008 at 11:05 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Overview: What is the SAT?

The SAT is the most popular standardized test used for admission into colleges and universities in the United States. First started in 1941 as the Scholastic Aptitude Test as an IQ test, the SAT Reasoning Test of today has earned a place in every college going student's life. Oddly enough SAT no longer stands for anything; rather than deal with controversial acronyms, the College Board sidesteps the issue by not having SAT actually be an acronym.

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Posted by Sarah Ennenga on January 3, 2008 at 12:23 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Overview

The PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test) and NMSQT (National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) are actually the same test. Often you will see this written as the PSAT/NMSQT, which is how we will refer to these on this page. Often the importance of the PSAT/NMSQT is underplayed, but becoming a National Merit Finalist is a great way to set yourself apart in the college admissions game. What people don't often tell you is that there are numerous scholarships available for National Merit Finalists and many schools even give National Merit Finalist students a 100% scholarship to cover tuition, room and board, and even a stipend -- this could be worth as much as $100,000 over the four years of college for which you have this scholarship. Do not take the PSAT/NMSQT lightly as it could turn into a $100,000 scholarship for you!

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Posted by Sarah Ennenga on December 28, 2007 at 11:09 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Overview

The ACT is a national (and international) college admission standardized test taken by over 1 million students worldwide. Started in 1959, the ACT was established as a way to impartially assess a student's potential for success in college, help students gauge their abilities in the core subjects taught in high school, and to assist colleges in admission by providing a standardized measurement of a student's ability from different schools across the world.

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Posted by Sarah Ennenga on December 27, 2007 at 10:28 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

Recommendations are Important
If your guidance counselor tells you that no part of your college application is more important than any other, he or she is both right and wrong. So what exactly does this mean? It means that college admissions are more competitive today than they have ever been before. This means that colleges need to look closely at each segment of a student’s application to differentiate between students. At the same time, this means forgetting to pay close attention to one segment can be detrimental to your chances of being accepted. It also means that your letter of recommendation has nearly the same weight as your GPA, as your SAT score, your extracurricular activities, and your personal essay (to a certain extent).

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Posted by Sarah Ennenga on December 20, 2007 at 6:10 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Should you take AP tests in high school?

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Posted by Sarah Ennenga on December 20, 2007 at 3:00 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Prepare Your Mind and Body for the Semester Ahead

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The summer months between high school graduation and your first semester of college will fly by. But that doesn't mean you can't make the most of the time you have to prepare for college. Of course, you'll be packing your things, visiting your new campus, registering for classes, attending orientations, and getting used to the idea of being farther away from your family and friends.

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Posted by CandiceArnold on November 9, 2007 at 10:50 AM | Leave a Comment (0)

You're planning for college, and you feel you have things pretty much under control. You're making good grades and taking all the right classes. You're investigating colleges that offer the programs and the campus atmosphere you want. And you've taken--or you plan to take--the SAT or ACT.

Now what?

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Posted by Sarah Ennenga on September 28, 2007 at 12:12 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

SEPTEMBER

SENIORS

• Review your college choices with your guidance counselor.
• Collect application materials and keep careful track of all due dates.
• Plan to take the SAT I or ACT.

JUNIORS

• Get involved in activities.
• Register for the October PSAT.
• Start exploring all college and career sources--the counselor's office, guide books, and Web sites, such as www.CareersAndColleges.com.

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Posted by Sarah Ennenga on September 12, 2007 at 2:20 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Like many high school students, you probably have at least some idea of what you’re interested in becoming. You may even know that you have the potential to be a great scientist or engineer. One thing that will carry you through to a career, however, is true excitement about today’s research and tomorrow’s discoveries. So read on—your future career may be described here!

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Posted by Sarah Ennenga on August 30, 2007 at 5:45 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

Ok, you're in high school, and you're ready to make your schedule for the next year. You want to make sure that you're taking classes that will prepare you for college, and you want to make sure that you get the most from your high school education.

When you are selecting classes, you always want to take as many upper-level classes as you can. Even if the subject matter isn't what you're interested in, you'll want to show that you are capable of taking and succeeding at Honors, AP, or IB level courses. However, there is a limit to this philosophy: “It should not interfere with your other passions and interests.” This means that if you have to choose between taking Band, which you have taken for 6 years prior, and Honors Amphibian Biology when you don't like amphibians or biology, you shouldn't take the honors class just because it's an honors class. Go ahead and take the class that you like and that fuels your passions. Because in the end, colleges are interested in people who are extraordinary and you can show them that you are indeed such a person by taking Band to hone your music playing skills. Try to strike up a balance between the honors classes that you are taking and the classes that reflect your passions. If you really love classes that are offered at high levels within your high school, be sure to take those classes above all others.

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Posted by Sarah Ennenga on August 24, 2007 at 3:44 PM | Leave a Comment (0)

College degrees have been available from high quality, accredited on-line schools for years. Now there is an on-line school offering GED's for those who did not complete high school. GED for Me!, an online distance-learning program of WQLN Education, connects students with tutors who oversee their progress in studying for the written exam.

Posted by Steven Rothberg, CollegeRecruiter.com on January 17, 2007 at 6:21 PM | Leave a Comment (0)