Move Your Body- Peekskill Day Camp

August 19, 2011  
Filed under Arts

Over 50 PHS students and graduates worked at Peekskill Day Camp this summer. One major project was to choreograph a flash mob performance of Beyonce’s ” Move Your Body” for the annual end of camp parade. See if you can catch a glimpse of some PHS students in this mashup of rehearsal... Read more »

JUNIORS!!

August 21, 2011  
Filed under College Corner, Top Stories

  “As a junior looking to stay on top of my college admissions timeline, what are the most important things for me to be doing before senior year starts?” – Andrew S., Renton, WA A: Congratulations on realizing the importance of an early start! Begin by looking at several applications and... Read more »

Visit Before You Choose

August 21, 2011  
Filed under PHS People

The Unigo Expert Network is a group of top education experts from across the US answering questions submitted by students and parents about college admissions and succeeding after high school. Slideshow contains images of  colleges in Boston=> To have your questions answered visit www.unigo.com/expertnetwork “With... Read more »

Balancing Activities

August 21, 2011  
Filed under Sports & Clubs

“I’ve heard that spending a little time with many extracurricular activities is less attractive than a ton of time with one or a few.  If I haven’t found an activity I’m passionate about, how can I still seem like a dedicated individual?”—Tami G., Pine Bluff, AR. A: Follow your passion Quality... Read more »

Dream Big – Work Hard

August 22, 2011  
Filed under College Corner

The Unigo Expert Network is a group of top education experts from across the US answering questions submitted by students and parents about college admissions and succeeding after high school. “In all of your years working with students, what were some of the most unexpected successes you witnessed... Read more »

Not Yet !! (But Soon)

August 22, 2011  
Filed under News, Uncategorized

Mercury knows that there are two weeks left before school really starts. We know that most people are not ready  to go back yet, but we do think that it is time to START THINKING about going back.  In the spirit of starting fresh and making positive steps forward, Mercury has reprinted some of our... Read more »

Start Planning for College NOW!!

August 22, 2011  
Filed under Top Stories

“In your experience, what are three of the most significant and avoidable mistakes students make throughout the admissions process?”—Elizabeth R., Omaha, NE. A: Summer break = essay time 1) The biggest mistake is not taking advantage of the summer before senior year to get a head start on writing... Read more »