Category Archives: January 2015
Using the Internet to Research Colleges
Searching for college information? The Internet can be a terrific tool for college research. However, with the dizzying abundance of websites related to college admissions, knowing where to look and which websites to trust is key. Here are some tips … Continue reading
Careers in Design
Gifted with a passion to create, designers use their artistic ability to produce functional items that are visually pleasing. Their influence is seen in the clothes we wear, the physical spaces we inhabit, the merchandise we buy and the print … Continue reading
Financial Matters: Merit Scholarships
Merit scholarships can help families keep college expenditures manageable. While some merit scholarships are tied to a student’s financial need, many do not consider a student’s family’s income or financial situation. Regardless of your family’s financial situation, good college planning … Continue reading
Avoiding Senior Slump
Check for tell-tale spots, or perhaps for a suspicious tan. Recurrent outbreaks of senioritis hit America’s high schools each year, peaking when students return from winter break. After surviving SATs and ACTs, after filling out seemingly endless college applications, after … Continue reading
What Happened to those Lazy Days of Summer?
As competition for selective college admission increases, those lazy days of summer have become a distant memory for many high school students. Some students opt to go to a summer program held on a college campus. Although college-based programs may … Continue reading
