July 2011
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demith asked: My goodness. Your school had so many people going to Ivies O:
What school are you aiming for?
I cant wait to see the first seniors of my school graduate. c:
What school are you aiming for?
I cant wait to see the first seniors of my school graduate. c:
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Tangled In The Ivy
It all started in Math Club freshman year. With a mother who pushed for me, a film maker, to join Math Club, I ended up in the calculus room with no idea of what was about to hit me: Geniuses.
Because, you see, on our school’s Math Club, three seniors ruled the team. One was a self-defined math lover. Another was a well-rounded scientist who knew everything (and by ‘everything’, I...
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5 Tips For College Freshman
Even though I am only a High Schooler, I have talked to some of my soon-to-be College Sophomores & I have conjured up 5 tips for all you Freshies!
1. Ditch your “Senior Entitlement”
You are now a first-year once again (By the way, that’s the politically correct word for freshman. And you don’t live in dorms, you live in “Residence Halls”). The great thing about college is that everyone is...
That was the welcoming speech for a leadership summit I went to yesterday. I thought it was going to be exciting and it was, at first. We set an owling world record, had a beach ball dance party, massaged people and had a cool panel of CEO’s. The only problem: we didn’t talk about leadership AT ALL. It was all about starting your own non profit business.
I’m in high school, let...
It happens in a moment.
It always does.
In ancient time it was referred to as “ADDO”. Today we simply call it inspiration.
Where does inspiration come from? A friend, a photo, a scene from a movie, words from a song, an unexpected act, a courageous moment? It happens around us everyday. We may be too busy to notice, too jaded to care, too overwhelmed to observe. It can come from...
SPAM IS DONE.
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One More Thing.
Before you decide not to go to a summer program because you think everybody is going to be nerdy: GOOOOO!!
You’ll regret missing out on an opportunity of a lifetime because you thought people would be lame. I seriously have met the GREATEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD at these two programs and you’ll be surprised at how awesome everyone truly is.
Here are the greatest counselors ever!
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YWI
I didn’t really speak about this, but after OLAB at Wabash, I spent another week at a business program (FREE!!!!) at Indiana University.
I’m not sure if you guys are aware but IU’s business school is REALLY good (18 in US) & they have FREEEEEEE summer programs for women (Young Women’s Institute) & minorities. (Junior Executive…) All this info is on the...
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Overall Time At OLAB →
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OMG!
As I lie on my couch and watch Clarissa Explains it All (I love the 90’s Are All That) I just realized. I told you guys to go do summer programs but I barely gave you information about what I enjoyed or what it was really like…GET READY FOR SOME OLAB SPAM…
Click out Unigo.com an AH-MAH-ZING site. →
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The Cold Hard Fact of College Guys.
Two of the most exciting things about college are the possibility of a relationship away from prying parental eyes and a whole new world of college guys to forge your way through. From a high school perspective, college men are like a beacon of hope. Not every boyin the world is an immature loser who burps the alphabet and plays World of Warcraft! But there are worries too: Are guys only looking...
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Facebook DON'Ts in College. Wait--No, This Applies...
Spare yourself. It’s entertaining for everyone but try not to deliver too much content for everyone’s enjoyment. These tips will help stop you from going there. It’s best if you know ahead of time.
1. The Video Post
Okay, this more applies to girls, but this is for the video wall post. So there’s two scenarios: 1. You actually are dressed up and obviously put on make-up and got prepared even...
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should high school friends be college friends?
welcometothedawglife:
I had great friends in high school. For ten years or so, we did everything together, and I loved it. I was totally comfortable with those people, and we knew everything about each other. Each of us is very different, and I think that’s why it worked. Last night, a few of us had some quality Wii and pool time, and I was reminded how much I’ll miss them. Well, not all of...
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5 Things to Do THIS Summer
I am such a hypocrite. I’ve been lounging on my couch all day and now I’m watching Maury. But, I have an excuse I’ve been busy all summer. So don’t follow in my (bad) example and try out some of my innovative tips.
1. Learn to Cook a New Dish
Improve your chef skills! Add to that mundane selection meals you know how to make, which probably include marinara pasta, Mac...
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College Lingo Defined
If you’re starting college in the fall, do yourself a favor and print this out right now. Print out one for you and one for your roommate … and your BFF … and her roommate … and maybe one for your neighbor … and your neighbor’s neighbor, too. At some point during your first few days on campus, somebody will say something to you and might as well be talking in Finnish....
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College Stereotypes & How to Avoid Them
You might think you left the world of catty stereotypes behind you when you walked across the podium at high school graduation, but think again! College may give you fewer rules, more free time and harder classes, but you still have to be careful of your image.
As human beings, it is in our nature to stereotype others because it is easier to make a one-sided judgment than to develop a...
slendrrr asked: You're blog is so helpful! (: Thanks :D
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3 Study Skill Tips
High school can feel a lot like prison. Every minute is scheduled and structured. College is much more free. Which is great but it also means that you have to make yourself be disciplined about getting everything done. For better or for worse no one is going to remind you to take your online quiz or make you stay in study hall until your math homework is done. Some high school grads struggle with...
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School Spirit!
School spirit literally brings a college to life. Tell your friends that aren’t “into school spirit” that they’re missing out. Or some version of that while you’re pulling them off the couch to go to the game with you.
What does school spirit represent? It means students are proud of the school they go to. They’re proud if it’s image and accomplishments, and their ability to contribute to it as...
skeletalelegance-deactivated201 asked: i'm literally crying under the pressure of college applications and making my parents proud. i feel like i'm not good enough for them in anything i do, but i really love them and i just want to make them happy. i've started drafting my general essay and i really want to show it to my mom and make her proud but she has such a quick temper and is a very hard judge of my work, and...
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Random Roommate Assignments: Freshman Year Worries
Everyone always hears the horror stories of somebody’s freshman year roommate who was a total ____________ (fill in the blank with an expletive or description of a strange person). It’s freaky to think that it could happen to you. Yes, about a month before roommate assignments are released, panic sets in. You think, “Just my luck, I’m going to get a roommate that is the complete opposite of me.”...
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Habits You Should/Will Pick Up In College
These habits are part of living the college life. If you don’t have them now, you might as well start practicing. If not, then you’re bound to pick them up later. So don’t fight it.
COFFEE, COFFEE, COFFEE!
A habit must! First of all, it’s a social thing. It’s a place to go to talk with friends. And actually, it’s a common thing to do with acquaintances. You will see a lot of people in a coffee...
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Diversity in College
Diversity is not defined by one category. It is not just race, or gender, or citizenship or ethnicity. It’s both physical and abstract. Its all of them together, plus ideas. It’s not just campus, but community, world.
Many people believe college is not for the courses you take, but for the non-academic lessons. Years later, people remember the college experience and what it taught them, not...
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3 College Epic Fails
Don’t find yourself devastated, updating your tweets and statuses with things like, “I want to die”, “My life is over” or “Crying…somebody bring me food.” It’s really very depressing for the rest of us. Plus, how are we supposed to react, other than ‘liking’ it. These college mistakes are 98% preventable.
1. Not backing up your computer
You’ve got tons of music, documents, and photos, not to...
Anonymous asked: A few weeks ago, you posted two websites that could help you find a college. I've been scrolling through your page and I can't seem to find them. Could you remind me what they were?
mysterytome asked: How much of a role do you think GPA plays in college admissions? I have a pretty low GPA at 3.25, but I have reasonably good test scores (1890 on the SAT and 31 on the ACT) and only one strong extracurricular. I'm worried that my low GPA and high test scores will just make me look like a bright but lazy student. Some of the colleges I'm really falling in love with are big ones like...
OLAB
First I want to say sorry for not blogging as much as I should. I don’t know of you guys knew, but I was at a summer business camp.
Going into the camp I thought I was going to end out at one of those lame camps where everyone was a nerdy nerd person.
Boy was I wrong. This past week was the best week I’ve had in my life. It was filled with tons of stress and hard work but it paid...
OLAB
So if you’re wondering why it seems like I’ve fallen off the face of the earth, it’s because I am no longer in my state of Georgia & now in the cornfield state of Indiana!
I am going to be here for two weeks. One week at one program & the next for another.
The first program is called OLAB (opportunities to learn about business) & I arrived at like 9:50 & so far...
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A High School Senior's Advice On Picking the Right...
Jessica Iori
Jessica Iori, a senior at Poly Prep Country Day School in Brooklyn, N.Y., must be feeling a wee bit overwhelmed right now. She applied to 15 schools (and dropped more than $1,000 in the process) and so far has heard back from 10. The verdict: Eight acceptances and two deferrals. And those are mostly from the schools she applied to through early or rolling admissions. She will start...
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Advice for Campus Visits
It’s that time year again—the beginning of the marathon of college campus visits with mom and dad. With prospective students and their families filling their breaks with one or more college visits per day, it can be difficult to keep all of the facts about the different college campuses straight. So here are important questions you should ask in order to learn the most about each school on...
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Campus Visits & How to Stand Out in A Lecture...
So, I got back from a college visit at The University of Georgia, and let me say IT WAS GREAT! I liked the school, but didn’t really like it, like it, so this trip definitely changed my view of the school for the better.
So if you’re doing nothing, check out the schools that you are applying to and see if they have campus tours and information sessions. The sessions allow you to...
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College Application Checklist
Go to: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/apply/the-application/8435.html for a College Application Checklist.
Thought it would be SUPER helpful for all the people—such as myself—that’ll be applying for college in the fall.
Even though you can’t start an official application until August, remember to start looking online for the essays. Even if it is a horrible draft...
PLEASE...SOMEONE CLICK ON THIS LINK! →
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Transitioning From High School to College
College is one of those rites of passage that is up there with marriage and having kids. Students that catch on early to the latent lessons transition much more smoothly. Other contributing factors though are already determined: choice of institution and maturity level.
Free At Last!
Most high school graduates have never been on their own, so freshman year is a double-edged sword. It’s a chance...
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10 Highest Paying Jobs Out of College
10. Information Sciences & Systems $54,038 annually
Is the Job for Me?
Ever wondered how to become an expert on the world’s cutting-edge technology? With jobs in the information sciences and systems fields, you can apply your passion for technology to an eclectic variety of positions, including network engineer, systems analyst, database administrator, interface specialist and computer...
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A Look At College Athletics & How to Choose Your...
There are over 400,000 athletes in 1,200 colleges and universities across the United States, according to the governing body of college sports, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). If you’re a high school athlete, you are faced with the decision to play or not to play sports in college. For some, this choice is clear-cut. For others, however, it can be more complicated. There are...
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Dealing With Internship Issues
You’re Always Assigned Tasks—That a Monkey Could Do
Whether it’s the clichéd coffee-run or endless envelope-stuffing, it’s the rare internship that’s made of of basic administrative (or even custodial) tasks. But this doesn’t mean that the majority of your time should be spent making copies or restocking the office pen supply.
If this is the case, first weather the internship for at least a...
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How to Beat Procrastination
I’m probably THE worst procrastinator of all time. I’ll clean the dishes, scrub the kitchen, clean out my room, go through old notes, photographs, and basically empty out the memory box on my floor. I’ll go through old files on my computer and read through old stories or articles saved on my desktop. I’ll go on Facebook and change my “about me” or decide that it’s time to do laundry. Before I...
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Worst Thing to Do During an Interview
Allow me to set the scene: you’ve got an interview, and you’re nervous. You’re unsure how to answer that horrible ‘what’s your biggest weakness?’ question, and you have a habit of wetting yourself when you’re stressed. At breakfast you mention your unease to your parents – and they, in a criminally overeager attempt to prevent you from experiencing even a moment’s discomfort, offer to attend...
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3 Things to Prepare for College Applications
When applying to colleges, the college application is what the colleges will be evaluating to determine whether or not they would like you to attend their college or university. As years have gone by, the competition to get into a college is getting more competitive. Students should focus on three main items to prepare for their college applications:
1) Essays
Admissions officers read...
