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Social Media and Your College Experience Facebook. Twitter. Digg. Flickr. No, they're not in the dictionary yet, but chances are you didn't blink at these names. As a high school student, you probably have an account on one or more.The Right Fit - Apply to Schools That Are Right for You Some schools will fit you better than others. Consider the following tips as you determine which colleges you should apply to.More Choice, Less Stress - You Decide Which ACT/SAT Scores Colleges See In 2009, the College Board, the company that administers the SAT, implemented a new policy called Score Choice. What does this mean for you?Eco-centric - Students Nationwide Explore Human Impact on the Environment At colleges and universities across the country, students are flocking to environmental studies programs, which focus on human interaction with the earth.Showing a College How Much You Want it Could Help You Get In If you're interested in a school, let the admissions office know it.Beyond the Box - The New Faces of Dorm Living In the 21st century, opportunities are aplenty for a more comfortable (or at least more interesting) dorm experience, so check out these options when you’re deciding on colleges.A Healthy Choice - Health Care Professionals Stay Busy in an Unhealthy Economy To you, a crowded waiting room may be distressing, but to doctors, physical therapists and other health care providers, it's a visible sign of success.Explore the World (and Earn College Credit) Do you wish you could experience life in another country? If so, you should consider studying abroad during college -- and getting a head start on your future. Between the state of the economy and the state of the planet, it's never been more important to lend a helping hand to others.You Majored in WHAT? - Unusual Degrees That Could Be Right Up Your Alley You might be surprised to learn that there are plenty of specialized college degrees just underneath the academic surface, waiting to be discovered. One of the following extra-unique majors might be just what you've been looking for.Admissions Terms You Need To Know Understanding a whole new set of terms for college. By now you've probably heard a million different messages about financial aid for college. Its available; its not available; apply early; don’t worry; don’t bother.Discover the World of Engineering The realm of engineering continues to explode into many fields where new ideas are encouraged and needed.Fact or Fiction - Our Handy Guide Busts Some All-too-common Myths About College As you get closer to college-age, you've no doubt been subjected to hints and horror stories about what its really like. But how do you separate fact from fiction so you're not blindsided once you arrive on campus?Fine Arts Design and Media Careers Art is expanding like never before -- in new and exciting directions. Some of the fastest-growing art careers are in "nontraditional" fields like fashion design, gaming and multimedia design.Lead On - Develop Leadership Skills for Life When most people hear the word "leader," they associate it with a position or title: boss, CEO, or team captain. But leadership doesn't have to be official, and you don't have to be an outgoing extrovert to lead.Student Wins $68,814 Writing Award Don't let anyone tell you that writing can't be lucrative, even in today's economy. If anyone knows differently, it's 21-year-old William Bruce, a recent graduate of Washington College. As you think ahead to college, you probably have a million questions, not just about classes and professors, but also about dorm life, student activities and managing your money.Girls Rule - Women's College Remain A Viable Option Womens colleges were founded in the mid-1800s to prepare girls for their future roles as wives and mothers. Young women who enrolled in some of these early schools studied dancing, literature, singing and religion.Precollege Summer Programs - Get a Jump on Your Career or College Life With a little research and planning, you could spend next summer immersed in learning about the environment, gaining hands-on journalism experience, or meeting movers and shakers on Capitol Hill. |
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