No Plans for College? Think Again
June 6, 2012
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Copied from the NY Times By CATHERINE RAMPELL Published: June 6, 2012 cialis sale Facebook Twitter Google+ Email Share Print Reprints For this generation of young people, the future looks bleak. Only one in six is working full time. Three out of five live with their parents or other relatives.... Read more »
Want to Know, but Can't Go
June 1, 2012
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“I know that college visits are a great idea but my family doesn’t have the time or money to visit some of the schools I’m really interested in. What else can I do?”– Jennifer R., Tampa Bay, FL. A: College visit viagra online uk ing through your cell phone! Absolutely nothing can replace... Read more »
Ready? Set? College
May 20, 2012
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I’m so excited for college to just start already! I’m totally the kind of person to overlook a few things when I’m excited, so what are some common mistakes freshman make that I can avoid?”– Jill P. buy viagra online at cheap price , Lafayette, IN A: Perception v. Reality Are professors... Read more »
To Be (a College Student) or Not To Be
May 6, 2012 • Jim Tosto, School Psychologist
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Okay, so you are pretty sure that you will be graduating in June. Congratulations! Now what? Maybe you didn’t get into any of the colleges on your wish list. Maybe you don’t have enough money put together to do college right now. Maybe you don’t know if college is for you. All of these... Read more »
Choosing a College at the Fair
April 25, 2012 • Researched by Christine Landry
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When you are choosing a college, you need to examine yourself and your reasons for going to college before you start your search. Why, really, are you going? What are your abilities and strengths? What are your weaknesses? What do you want out of life — something tangible or intangible? Are you socially... Read more »
Need SATs ?
April 15, 2012
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SAT. ACT. Six letters that every high school student dreads. But in the ever-changing landscape of college admissions, are standardized test scores still important? The short answer: yes. This week, our experts weigh in on just how important those scores are in comparison to the rest of... Read more »
Juniors
March 21, 2012
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Attention Juniors: Our school is participating in the National College Fair at Pace University on April 18, 2012 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm Please see Mrs. Gordineer in the CRC room for more information. Permission slips must be returned by April 9, 2012. “As a... Read more »
Beyond College Tuition
March 8, 2012
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What are some of the most unexpected costs for incoming freshman?”—Peter T., Covington, KY. A: Textbooks are expensive, but essential Trying to stretch your dollars by borrowing books from friends in your classes is a recipe for poor academic performance. Find out if your campus has a book... Read more »
Financial Aid Packages- What’s Inside?
February 27, 2012
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“I just got my financial aid package and don’t know what to make of it. What are some terms I should know, things I should look for, or tips and tricks to maximize my aid?”– Mary S., Boston, MA A: Be sure you’re comparing apples to apples! Analyze the award letters carefully, and figure... Read more »
Tips on Getting Scholarships
February 13, 2012
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These Scholarship tips came from the same organization that gives the Nobel Peace Prize. That means some pretty smart people put them together and that it would be worth your while to look them over. Unless, of course, you come from an incredibly rich family and do not need any money for college. General... Read more »
