Careers & Colleges articles from September 2005

Careers & Colleges archives from September 2005

Top 10 most popular majors.(the BUZZ)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... According to the Job Outlook 2005 Survey from the National Association of Colleges and Employers, the top 10 most in-demand college majors are: 1. Accounting 2. Electrical engineering 3. Mechanical engineering 4. Business...

What's hot on campus.(the BUZZ)
September 1, 2005... We asked three of our college field reporters to find out some of the latest trends among their classmates. Here's what they say is "in." > EAST COAST Abercrombie & Fitch * TV shows The Family Guy, 24, and The Surreal Life * movies...

Homer is just a click away.(the BUZZ)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Doh! Next time you make a mistake at your computer, you can take some comfort knowing that Homer Simpson is at your fingertips to share in your goof-up. This two-button Homer Simpson mouse (www.usbgeek.com, $17) with scroll roll fits PCs and...

Consider college honors.(the BUZZ)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Looking for small classes, in-depth discussions, and more interaction with professors? Then you might want to take a college honors program. About 780 colleges and universities currently offer academically challenging honors options. For more...

One application does it all.(the BUZZ)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The Common Application is now used for admission by 277 selective colleges and universities. Students simply complete one Common Application, photocopy it, and send it to the schools of their choice. Find out more at www. commonapp.org.

That cell phone just slapped me!(the BUZZ)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Who says gadgets can't have feelings? This sleek new Samsung SCH-N330 Cell Phone (www.samsung.com, $69.99) comes equipped with VibeTonz, which lets the user feel "the action" when playing games on it--the "thud" of a club and the thwack" of a...

Scholarship scoop: go army medical awards.(the BUZZ)
September 1, 2005... Students interested in serving their country and training for a career in medicine or dentistry should look into the F. Edward Hebert Armed Forces Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP). HPSP scholarships pay 100% of tuition at one- to...

Fast facts.(the BUZZ)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... * 78% of college students work a paid job. * College students earn an average of $789 a month. Source: 2005 Alloy College Explorer Study

Test prep rocks!(Defined Mind Inc's Pop Vocabulary Accelerator CD)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Want to crank up your SAT scores while cranking up your stereo? Defined Mind thinks they have the answer: a CD of rock, hip-hop, and R&B songs loaded with SAT-level vocabulary words. Pop Vocabulary Accelerator (www.defmind. com, $25) in your...

Student-athletes win with Wendy's.(the BUZZ)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... High school athletes can give their schools a financial lift with Wendy's High School Heisman (WHSH) Award, which recognizes the country's top high school citizen-scholar-athletes. Each school can nominate two seniors (one male, one female) who...

Community college fast facts.(the BUZZ)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... * 46% of all U.S. undergraduates are in community college. *58% are women, and 42% are men. * Best of all, annual tuition averages $2,076. Source: The American Association of Community Colleges

Lava is still cool.(the BUZZ)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... The lava lamp is celebrating its birthday this year, and even though it's 40 years old, the amp, filled with hot oil and colorful wax blobs, maintains its coolness. To stay fresh, Lava Brand has updated versions of the classic, including...

Dancing the dream: at 18, Adam Rogers is a lot like you: he hangs out at the mall with his friends, watches The OC, and listens to Missy Elliot. He's also a professional ballet dancer.(Cover Story)(Biography)
September 1, 2005... That dream was to be a dancer. And when Adam, a recent high school graduate from East Orange, New Jersey, auditioned for and was accepted to the second company of Pennsylvania Ballet in Philadelphia, his dream came true. But how does an...

The right college the right fit: is the perfect college out there waiting for you? Absolutely! But you need to do your research. Get introspective, check your facts, then go out and find it.
September 1, 2005... When it comes to choosing a college, it's all about you--finding the school at fits who you are and what you want to do with the next four years and beyond. "It's so important that you look at what your personal priorities are," says Kelly...

Admissions confidential: looking for the inside story? Four admission professionals discuss the various factors that affect their acceptance decisions.(Panel Discussion)
September 1, 2005... Recently, CAREERS AND COLLEGES sat down with four admission counselors and asked them to share their candid advice on the admission process and what students can do to get into the school of their choice. We hope their "insider" tips and...

You can go your own way: community college, apprenticeships in the trades, the military--so many routes to explore in advancing your education besides a four-year degree.
September 1, 2005... Many high school students choose college because they don t think there's anything else, or they think adults don't want to hear any other ideas, according to Ken Gray, author of Other Ways to Win: Creating Alternatives for High School...

You can see your future from here.(Arcadia University)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Do you know how the dollar affects the economies of far-off lands? Or how laws governing intellectual property rights in China affect CD prices in North Carolina? We know. And when you enter a field of study at Arcadia University, you...

Taking on the new SAT: sharpen your Number 2 pencils and prepare to tackle the updated version of the college admission exam.(Scholastic Assessment Test)
September 1, 2005... 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....

Roger Williams University.(ADVERTORIAL)(Advertisement)
September 1, 2005... Roger Williams University is a regional leader in the liberal arts strengthened by professional schools. Its modern, secure campus stands on a breathtaking coastal peninsula in historic Bristol, Rhode Island, nestled among New England's...

Building the perfect application: it's only a few pieces of paper. But when it comes to attending your dream college, those sheets are the most important documents in the universe.
September 1, 2005... At a typical university, admission officers may read thousands of applications each year. 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 know what colleges look...

How I got into college: four college students reveal how they stood out from the crowd and tipped the admission scales in their favor.
September 1, 2005... 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 the right track. "In fact, the single best...

Surviving the campus visit: visiting your "top picks" is key to making your final choice, and flying or driving for days with one or both of your parents is part of the whole process.
September 1, 2005... Big changes are ahead. You're choosing your new "home away from home." You--and your parents--are making one of the biggest decisions of your life. Organizing the itinerary and driving to multiple campuses can be pretty intense. This decision...

College countdown calendar.(Calendar)
September 1, 2005... September SENIORS * Finalize your college choices with your guidance counselor. If you're still deciding, attend a college fair. * Collect application materials and keep careful track of all due dates. * Plan to take--or...

What to do if ... you can't visit the colleges you're considering: watching a movie about skiing is far different from actually "schussing" down the slopes--the wind in your face, your fingertips numb with cold. And reading a magazine article about surfing just isn't the same as tasting the ocean spray as your board goes under.
September 1, 2005... Likewise, reading about a college or visiting a website isn't nearly as helpful as visiting the campus. Admissions officials agree that the campus visit is really important: without seeing a college or university, it's difficult to judge the...

5 wonderful websites: check out these practical, clever, and just plain fun websites.(more BUZZ)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2005... 1. Periodic Table of Comic Books www.uky.edu/projects/chemcomics The Department of Chemistry at the University of Kentucky in Lexington makes learning the elements entertaining by showing a comic book reference to (almost) every...

Pocket-size snapshots.(more BUZZ)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Many of today's digital cameras are losing weight, and some are downright wafer thin. The Canon Powershot SD400 (www.canon.com, $449) is one of the best new slender cameras, boasting five megapixels, a powerful flash, 3x optical zoom,...

Smart reads.(The Unofficial, Unbiased Guide to the 331 Most Interesting Colleges)(Acing the College Application)(more BUZZ)(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review)
September 1, 2005... Although you learn a lot from CAREERS AND COLLEGES, you have to read more to find your path to success. Here are a couple of our suggested books: The Unofficial, Unbiased Guide to the 331 Most Interesting Colleges by Kaplan (Simon and...

Reality TV flash: seniors compete for college cash.(more BUZZ)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Fear Factor may be frightening for the average TV viewer, but for high school seniors, affording four years of college may be the scariest thing of all. (Some bachelor's degrees cost more than $160,000.) This past summer, ABC's The Scholar...

Small & mighty: a compact but powerful computer.(more BUZZ)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2005... Weighing in at just under three pounds and measuring 6.5 square inches, the new Mac Mini (www.apple.com, $499) is super compact but still carries a G4 processor to handle Mac OS X and a suite of software for printing digital photos, editing...