Careers & Colleges articles from September 2004

Careers & Colleges archives from September 2004

Up to the challenge?(Brief Article)(Editorial)
September 1, 2004... If you're a high school student with college on your radar, the flood of mail from schools may already be streaming your way. How do you sort through all the choices? How do you find a college that's right for you and then get in? Or what if...

Early birds flock to admission doors.(this & That)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... In the race to win college admission, those who get an early jump on things are crowding the field. Early applications have risen by 17 percent at Boston College, where 5,200 students applied early, compared to 4,000 the year before. (Boston...

Compare the options.(this & That)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Regular Decision. Through this process, high school students evaluate possible choices through the fall of their senior year and then apply by January 1. Colleges then sift through the piles of applications and send out their decisions in early...

Are you ready for college?(this & That)
September 1, 2004... Did you know that about 25 percent of all freshmen do not return for their second year at four-year colleges? These students are often not prepared for what lies ahead, and it takes the reality of actually being on campus to find out that they...

The AP jumpstart: according to the College Board, each year hundreds of students prepare for the AP exams through their own independent study.
September 1, 2004... Want to get a head start in college? Take AP curses in high school. By taking AP classes, students show colleges that they've challenged themselves, and high enough scores on AP exams may allow students to graduate early and/or take more...

Welcome to resort university.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2004... Tough day at class? Then slip into the Jacuzzi or treat yourself to a massage and let that mid-term exam just drift away for awhile. In the competition to attract top students, colleges have been investing millions of dollars to add country...

College calendar countdown.(Calendar)
September 1, 2004... SEPTEMBER SENIORS * Finalize your college choices with your guidance counselor. If still deciding, attend a college fair, * Collect application materials and keep careful track of all due dates. * Plan to take--or...

Discover your ideal college: to find the right college out of some 4,000 choices, you need to look far and wide at all your options--and inside yourself.
September 1, 2004... It's every parent's mantra: Turn that thing off and do your homework. Playing video games won't get you into college. Mostly it's true. But not for Farid Mokraoui. When he was in high school, thinking about becoming a doctor, he played endless...

How I got into college: sometimes getting in takes more than just being a bright, well-rounded kid.(Cover Story)
September 1, 2004... What's the secret to getting into your dream college? If you answered good grades, challenging classes, great essays, strong test scores, and meaningful extracurricular activities, then you're on the right track. But in today's competitive...

Admission confidential: our Q&A with admission pros gives you the advice you need to apply with confidence.
September 1, 2004... Wouldn't it be great to be a fly on the wall at a meeting of admission counselors? You could really get the inside scoop on what it takes to get into college from the gatekeepers themselves. Recently, CAREERS & COLLEGES did the next best...

Alternate routes: going straight to a four-year school isn't for everyone. Here are four other paths that can lead to rewarding futures.
September 1, 2004... Charlie Livingston's high school years in Middletown, Connecticut, were a blur of regular courses said technical classes--he crammed in as much shop, woodworking, and welding as he could handle. Sometimes he'd even hang out with friends who...

Taking on ... the new SAT: sharpen your No. 2s and prepare to tackle the updated version of the college admission exam.
September 1, 2004... The Scholastic Assessment Test? No sweat. It's just a test, right? You sit down and whip out the old Number 2. Before you know it, you've filled in a snappy pattern of little black circles, guaranteed to give you a perfect score. If only....

Building the perfect application: plus: how to write a winning essay. It's only a few pieces of paper. But when it comes to attending the college of your dreams, those sheets are the most important documents in the universe. It's your college application--your chance to introduce yourself, show your qualifications, and explain what you can contribute to a school.
September 1, 2004... 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 it? It helps to study the application and...

Surviving the college road trip: a guide for students and parents: when you think of a "college road trip," a long car ride with your parents may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But hitting the road with your folks may be the best way to find a school that's right for you.
September 1, 2004... DEAR COLLEGE TOUR DIARY: Now that I'm 17 and a junior, I really didn't think I'd be planning a long car trip with my parents to visit a bunch of different colleges. I have to admit the idea of spending hours on end in a car with Mom and Dad...

Schools that rule: Careers & Colleges gives its picks of underrecognized schools that deserve a closer look.
September 1, 2004... Some colleges and universities get a lot of press while other schools deserve more recognition for the quality education they provide. The editorial staff at CAREERS & COLLEGES is always on the lookout for these schools--many you may not have...

The Ultra-Personal Computer from OQO.(Student Shopper)
September 1, 2004... www.oqo.com $1,900 It may be a little pricey, but this is the smallest Windows XP computer on the market. Weighing less than a pound and measuring under five inches wide, the OQO Ultra Personal Computer functions like your standard laptop...

TI-84 plus silver edition.(Student Shopper)
September 1, 2004... www.ti.com $130 Even brainiacs can use a little electronic lift when it comes to advanced mathematics. The TI features 30 math and science software applications and enough memory to store up to 94 applications. The applications can be...

Smart reads: real life on campus.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
September 1, 2004... Viewbook and Web sites will paint a fairly utopian picture of what life is like at college, but to get the real picture you have to hear from the students themselves. A number of books give you an insider's perspective. College Prowler (A...

Panasonic E-Wear[TM] digital audio players.(Student Shopper)
September 1, 2004... www.panasonic.com $130-$190 For those who like their music to go, Panasonic's new portable digital audio players not only store more than 500 minutes of MP3 music, but they also offer an FM digital synthesizer-tuner plus the ability to...