Monthly Archives: March 2011
Books…Books…Book$
College is expensive. Tuition, room and board, furnishing a dorm room, school supplies, late night food runs… etc… it adds up! But no expense is more shocking than buying your first set of textbooks. Since when did books become so … Continue reading
Colleges with the Best… Libraries Part 1
Although heading to the library might not necessarily be the most fun part of your college experience it will definitely be a place where you will spend a good amount of time, especially during finals! Here are some of the … Continue reading
Classes Every College Student Should Take…Part 1
Regardless of what career field or major you choose, there are certain skills that are beneficial for everyone to have in college and in the work force. Learning some of these basic skills can give you an advantage for acing … Continue reading
School Spotlight: Occidental College
Occidental College is one of the first liberal arts colleges on the west coast founded in 1887. The campus is now located in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles, but what many don’t know is that it was actually … Continue reading
Colleges with the best… Housing
There are rankings for everything relating to college, most beautiful campus, nicest dorms, most academically challenging, and of course . . . best food. If after carefully reviewing all your acceptances and award packages you still cannot choose which school … Continue reading
What happens next?
What happens after I receive a decision letter? You’ve been waiting and worrying and agonizing. Are you going to be accepted? Are you going to be denied? Will you end up on a waitlist? The memories of all the classes, … Continue reading
Parent and Senior Conference Call Recap 3.9.11
Here is a recap of the conference call regarding acceptance and award letters in case you missed it. For links and emails mentioned refer back to the email. ***Update: We have removed the audio recap for the parent conference call. If … Continue reading
Building a Resume Part 2
Colleges aren’t just looking for students with good grades and test scores; to be accepted you’ll need to show admissions officers that you’ve been productive and taken the initiative during high school. Academic Honors: If you’re very good at a … Continue reading
How much is too much?
In the recent years attending 4 year college institution has become more and more difficult. Students are more pressured to be extraordinary, to achieve impossible levels of excellence to be able to compete for the most coveted spots in the … Continue reading
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