Careers & Colleges articles from September 2003

Careers & Colleges archives from September 2003

Your future is up to you: but here's help.(How To Get Into College)
September 1, 2003... We refer to CAREERS & COLLEGES magazine as "your guide to a successful future" with good reason. The team that puts it together spends countless hours researching the latest information that you need to know about topics that will have a...

Will the sun set on: early decision?(The Scoop)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... In the never-ending quest to increase admission odds, high school seniors are sending off more early applications than ever. For the freshman class of 2003, Columbia University in New York City reported a 12 percent increase of its early...

College calendar checklist.
September 1, 2003... SEPTEMBER SENIORS * Review your college choices with your guidance counselor. * Collect application materials and keep careful track of all due dates. * Plan to take the SAT I or ACT. JUNIORS * Get involved in...

To be (late) or not to be (late) ...(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Putting off college applications? You'll fit right in with college undergraduates. According to a study by Questia Media, 95 percent of college students say they procrastinate "very frequently" or "somewhat frequently." Instead of writing...

Here's to our C&C sweepstakes winners'.(The Kaleidoscope Profile)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... In every issue of CAREERS & COLLEGES, you'll find a survey card that gives you a chance to voice your opinions on the magazine and win prizes ranging from a $1,000 scholarship to a trip for two to Europe. (Don't miss out on your chance to win a...

College fairs.(The Kaleidoscope Profile)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... COLLEGE FAIRS To research a lot of colleges at once, head to a college fair near you. Log on to www.nacac.com for more information. CITY DATE(S) LOCATION Atlantic City, NJ November 13 Atlantic City...

Graduation by the numbers.(The Kaleidoscope Profile)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... As a way of preparing incoming freshmen for the seriousness and rigors of college life, admission counselors have been known to say to groups of students: "Look to your left. Now look to your right. One of these people will not be sitting with...

Stressed for success?(The Kaleidoscope Profile)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Full day of college prep classes. Field hockey practice. National Honor Society meeting to plan car wash fund raiser. Study for SATs. Calculus homework. Crash into bed. Repeat. If this grueling schedule sounds familiar, you're not alone. In...

TI-83 plus calculator, Silver Edition.(Student Shopper)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... www.ti.com $129.95 Ken Meehan, a math teacher at Fordham Preparatory in the Bronx, NY, and good friend of ours here at Careers & Colleges, swears by the TI-83 when it comes to teaching his 10th graders analytic geometry. The Silver Edition...

Up Your Score.(Student Shopper)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... www.workman.com $10.95 With a title that may have a couple interpretations, "Up Your Score: The Underground Guide to the SAT" (Workman Publishing, 2003) claims to be the only test-prep book written by students for students. (This year's...

How to prepare for the CLEP.(Student Shopper)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... www.barronseduc.com $14.95 About 2,900 colleges grant credit or advanced standing for those who perform well in College-Level Examination Programs. You may not be familiar with the CLEP now, but these exams are widely used by students...

Procrastinator's guides to SAT and ACT.(Student Shopper)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... www.kaplan.com $12.00 It's no surprise that many students put off preparing for the SAT, but Kaplan's new "Procrastinator's Guide" (Simon & Schuster, 2003) is designed to help with time-saving strategies, targeted review, and realistic...

Kodak EasyShare CX6200 digital camera.(Student Shopper)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... www.kodak.com/go/EasyShare $129 If you're in your senior year of high school, this is your last chance to capture some high school memories on film, and Kodak's latest digital camera may be just the tool for the job. Priced at less than...

Acer America's travelmate C110 tablet PC.(Student Shopper)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... www.acer.com $1,899 Doing homework at college can be a lot easier when you're comfortable--say sitting in a cafe with a latte or reclining on the quad under the perfect tree. Acer's new light-weight tablet PC (it weighs just over 3...

Test dates 2002-2003.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... SAT (www.collegeboard.org) Test Date Registration Late Registration October 12 September 10 September 14 November 2 September 27 October 9 December 7 November 1 November 13 January 25 ...

Choosing the right college for you: to find the right college out of nearly 4,000 choices, you have to really know what you want, and then carefully weigh what schools have to offer.(Selecting A School)
September 1, 2003... Simmi Mehta approached her college search from a meteorological perspective. It's not that she had her heart set on a career with The Weather Channel. It's just that she was in the market for a campus with plenty of sunshine. "I'm from San...

Are liberal arts dead? Far from it. In fact, liberal arts grads are in high demand in the corporate world.(Selecting A School)
September 1, 2003... When Michelle Schuh graduated from the University of California, Davis, in 1997, she had no idea what she wanted to do. As an American studies major, she had a broad background in culture and history. At first, she worked as a substitute...

Mapping out your campus visit: use these 10 steps to plot out a complete college tour.
September 1, 2003... #1 PLAN AHEAD Contact the admission office to schedule a visit--preferably when school is in session. Avoid weekends, holidays, and semester breaks. If possible, ask the admission staff to arrange for you to stay overnight in a dorm room. Try...

College close-ups.
September 1, 2003... Here's your opportunity to take a quick look at schools that might be of interest to you. To get more information on these schools, use the contest entry and survey form to the right. Question 8 lets you check the schools you'd like to know...

How I got into college: 5 students share their secrets: sometimes getting in takes more than just being a bright well-rounded kid.(Achieving Your Goals)
September 1, 2003... Are you a BWRK (the admission slang for bright well-rounded kid)? You've done everything right in high school--you have 1350 on your SATs, you're in the top 10 percent of your class, you're captain of volleyball, and president of debate? ...

4 alternatives to a 4-year degree: if the college route isn't for you, explore these other paths to a rewarding career.(Achieving Your Goals)
September 1, 2003... All through high school in his hometown of Huxley, Iowa, A. J. Sabers played drums in bands dedicated to the music of Metallica and Pantera. He also learned to play guitar, and soon he expanded his musical tastes to include jazz and blues. When...

SAT/ACT survival guide: boost your scores by being prepared. Here's the scoop on what to expect from the big tests.(Strategies For Success)
September 1, 2003... Your hand quivers as you clutch your No. 2 pencil. Sweat pours down your temple. And then, before you've filled in a single bubble, you hear the two most dreaded words of your high school career: "Time's up." As the season of standardized...

Building the perfect application: it's only a couple pieces of paper. But when it comes to attending the college of your dreams, those few sheets are the most important documents in the universe. It's your college application--your chance to introduce yourself, show your qualifications, and relate what you can contribute to a school.(Strategies For Success)
September 1, 2003... PLUS: How to write a winning essay. At a typical university, a handful of admission officers may be responsible for reading thousands of applications. That means you may have only 15 or 20 minutes to make a good impression. How can you do...

Cool schools: the author of the best 345 colleges (The Princeton Review) picks his top 20 underrated gems.(Selecting A School)
September 1, 2003... Some colleges get a lot of press while other quality schools fly under the radar. Robert Franek of The Princeton Review has selected 20 great schools that don't always grab the headlines but are definitely worth checking out. Whether it's a...