Careers & Colleges articles from September 2008

Careers & Colleges archives from September 2008

Get out the vote: OneVote.com.(THE BUZZ: FUN FACTS: COOL STUFF: TRENDS)(Brief article)
September 22, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Studies show that barely 40% of American teenagers are up to speed on U.S. politics. Prove them wrong! Who would you choose to be the next president and why? What would you do to fight global warming?...

Scholarship scoop.(THE BUZZ: FUN FACTS: COOL STUFF: TRENDS)(Ebony Robinson)(Brief article)
September 22, 2008... As a high school student in Memphis, Tennessee, Ebony Robinson worked at McDonald's to help support her family. The aspiring artist couldn't afford art supplies, so she used whatever materials she could find--including grocery bags and wall...

Artists, writers: compete!(THE BUZZ: FUN FACTS: COOL STUFF: TRENDS)(Alliance for Young Artists and Writers)(Brief article)
September 22, 2008... The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers invites creative teenagers in grades 7-12 to submit their best works to The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards of 2009. This contest has discovered many talented teens who have gone on to greatness,...

Breathing easier: asthma awards.(THE BUZZ: FUN FACTS: COOL STUFF: TRENDS)(Brief article)
September 22, 2008... High school seniors afflicted with asthma are eligible to win a $5,000 scholarship in the Schering-Plough "Will to Win" contest. All applicants must have asthma, along with a GPA between 3.5 and 4. For more information, visit...

A promising scholarship.(THE BUZZ: FUN FACTS: COOL STUFF: TRENDS)(Brief article)
September 22, 2008... In 2008, Upromise launched a scholarship program providing $250,000 to eligible students. Created with various retailer partners, the program offers about 100 grants of $2,500 each to eligible students demonstrating financial need and hard...

Colleges go green.(THE BUZZ: FUN FACTS: COOL STUFF: TRENDS)(Brief article)
September 22, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Princeton Review now gives a "green rating" in its college evaluations because campuses from coast to coast are actively recycling, cutting waste and pollution, and using sustainable energy. Here are some...

Hack the SAT.(Smart Reads)(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
September 22, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Hack the SAT by Eliot Schrefer (Gotham Books, http://us.penguin. group.com, $15). After five years working as a private SAT tutor on Manhattan's Upper East Side, Eliot Schrefar has learned a thing or two about how to...

Don't Miss Out.(Smart Reads)(Brief article)(Book review)
September 22, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Don't Miss Out by Anna Leider (Octameron Associates, www.octameron.com, $13). You probably wouldn't think a book on financial aid would be a fun read. But Anna Leider's guide is a clearly written, often humorous...

How to Make Colleges Want You.(Smart Reads)(Young adult review)(Brief article)(Book review)
September 22, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] How to Make Colleges Want You by Mike Moyer (Sourcebooks. www.sourcebooks.corn, $12.95). You don't need to be valedictorian or student body president to get into a college that's right for you. Moyer's book presents...

Wanted: part-time bookworm.(THE BUZZ: FUN FACTS: COOL STUFF: TRENDS)(Clayton Thomas)(Brief article)
September 22, 2008... Clayton Thomas is now a junior at Texas Christian University, but he used to be a worm. Sponsored by the local Half Price Books bookstore, he would visit school libraries, bookstores, and festivals dressed in a bright green bookworm suit to...

A runner's spirit.(THE BUZZ: FUN FACTS: COOL STUFF: TRENDS)(Stevie Baum of Messiah College)(Brief article)
September 22, 2008... Stevie Baum, a junior at Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania, competes every year in her college track team's 200-, 400-, and 800-meter races. While Stevie has never won, she has beaten her personal best every year since high school. She...

A sweet deal at UConn.(THE BUZZ: FUN FACTS: COOL STUFF: TRENDS)(University of Connecticut)(Brief article)
September 22, 2008... What's the buzz at the University of Connecticut? About 100,000 bees that are churning out honey for the dining halls on the Storrs campus. Uconn students consume about 1,000 pounds of honey a year, and dining hall assistant manager Steven J....

KnowHow2Go.org.(THE BUZZ: FUN FACTS: COOL STUFF: TRENDS)(Website overview)(Brief article)
September 22, 2008... KnowHow2Go.org helps low-income and other underrepresented students find the local resources they need to turn college dreams into reality The site is easy to navigate and is packed with advice, success stories, and resources for students of...

Whats hot on campus.
September 22, 2008... Students from Northwest Nazarene University, Lynn University, and Michigan State University sound off on Batman, The Office, Chris Brown, Batman, UGG boots, and oh yes--Batman [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Lacey Smith Northwest Nazarene...

The real cost of college most students don't pay the full sticker price for a college education--especially if they actively seek financial aid.
September 22, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Jonathan Johnson of Riverside, California, had his heart set on going to a top private college, but he knew his family couldn't afford the cost. So starting in his sophomore year of high school, Jonathan set his mind...

Scholarship secrets: stressed about college costs? Don't panic--scholarship money is out there, you've just got to know where to find it. Here's how to start your search.
September 22, 2008... Let's face it: College is expensive. Maybe your parents can help, or maybe you have a piggy bank full of savings waiting to be hammered open. If you're an exceptionally talented scholar, athlete, or artist, you might get a free ride. But...

Time is on your side: here's how to get it done--and still have time for fun!
September 22, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Six a.m. You sprint through the shower, grab a quick bite on your way out the door, and the daily marathon begins. Sound familiar? If you're like many high school students, your days are a dizzying blur of...

College calendar checklist.(List)
September 22, 2008... SEPTEMBER [] Finalize the list of colleges you plan to apply to and review them with your guidance counselor. For more college information and advice, visit our website at www.careersandcolleges.com. [] Collect application materials...

8 essential essay tips: do you have essay anxiety?
September 22, 2008... You're not alone. For most students, writing the essay, or personal statement, is the most dreaded part of the college application process. Relax. According to admissions experts, some of the best essays are about ordinary student...

The top 10 admission mistakes: avoiding these gaffes can boost your chance of getting into your top-choice college.
September 22, 2008... 1 SUB-PAR SPELLING Perhaps the number one complaint cited by college officials about the applications they receive is poor spelling. "Spell check is your friend," says Brett Carguello, senior assistant director of admissions at...

The chance to make a difference: more and more students are making community service a part of their education through gap years, alternative breaks, and other programs.
September 22, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Last spring, thousands of college students across the country jetted off to the beach for traditional spring break revelry. But a group of students from Vanderbilt University headed for Saguaro National Park in...

Campus style.(Buyers guide)(Brief article)
September 22, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. Dakine Tribeca Wallet * evogear.com $14.95 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 2. Turquoise & Marcasite ring * amazon.com $18.99 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 3. Jewels satin scarf * forever21.com $5.80 ...