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Packing for College
May 13, 2011
Filed under College Corner
“I leave for college in a few months, but don’t know what to bring. What should every college student bring with them for academics, social, and dorm life? What does every student kick themselves for forgetting?” – David S., Fresno, CA A: Bring a little bit of home to your dorm. I reduced... Read more »
Confused about Picking a Major ?
May 8, 2011
Filed under College Corner
“I don’t know what I want to major in yet, can that hurt my application? When do I need to pick a major by and how important is choosing the right major for my career?” – Alex R., Lakewood, NJ A: Explore Your Major Possibilities A student was absolutely certain that he wanted to major in... Read more »
Need More Money for College?
April 9, 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. To have your questions answered visit www.unigo.com/expertnetwork “I’m worried that my financial aid package... Read more »
Face(book)ing to College
March 18, 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. To have your questions answered visit www.unigo.com/expertquestions “Can what I post on Facebook affect my... Read more »
Ranking Colleges
March 13, 2011
Filed under College Corner
Mercury is happy to inform our readers that we have teamed up with the Unigo Expert Network to provide information and articles for our “College Corner” column. Come back weekly to learn more about how to get into the college that’s right for you! The Unigo Expert Network is a group... Read more »
Assignments Are Due !
March 10, 2011 • Jim Tosto
Filed under College Corner
When I look around our school at this time of year, I see many students handing things in late in an attempt to save their grades. Usually in our school, the saying ” Better late than never,” holds up. But, I recently heard two stories that show that this is in NOT true in college. My niece... Read more »
Finding a College that “Fits”
February 25, 2011
Filed under College Corner
It will start soon, if it has not happened already. Seniors will be getting acceptance letters from the schools they applied to, and they will have to decide where they will go in September. For all students, this is a big decision, for many, it is the biggest decision they have ever made. Deciding which... Read more »
Rejected !
February 13, 2011
Filed under College Corner
Facing rejection is tough. Nobody likes to hear the word ” No”, but when you have your heart set on something, it makes it even worse. Waiting to hear back from the colleges you applied to is nerve racking. So try to prepare yourself, rejection is a part of life. Here are what some experts... Read more »
College Applications
December 8, 2010 • Derek Johnson (Class of 2011)
Filed under Advice, College Corner
All Seniors know the process all too well by now but there is always something you don’t know. As the due dates for most college applications draws ever closer there are a few things you should go over, if you have not done so already. Make sure you have all of your teacher recommendations in... Read more »
College Visits
November 22, 2010 • Paige Hill and Sade Salley
Filed under College Corner
Freshmen don’t usually start thinking about college, but what we dont realize is that it is going to come sooner than we think. On Wednesday November 10th, teams A, C, and E went on college trips to Concordia, Purchase, Lehman, Manhattanville,and Mercy college. We went to Mercy and saw... Read more »
