June 2011
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Staying Sane in School: Tips to Reduce Stress
Despite the inevitable pressures of classes, exams, grades, internships, and post-grad plans, there are some easy and effective ways to alleviate that stress.
Here are a few suggestions from my own playbook:
Meditation – ditch the stereotypes; it’s not just for the Dalai Lama anymore. Neuroscience is finally expounding the physiological benefits of regular meditation, and nearly 10% of Americans...
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Top 5 Intern Resume Mistakes
5. High School is Over
Unless you cured cancer or negotiated some kind of cease-fire, nothing you did in high school is relevant. If they read that your greatest accomplishments came as Captain of the Babysitter’s Club, they will laugh, cry, and burn your resume, not necessarily in that order. Focus on college, where a 3.5 GPA actually means something.
4. Useless Padding
Speaking of irrelevant,...
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Things to Know Before Going Away to College
Before you head off to college, you may be nervous, excited, or a mess and mix of emotions you’ve never felt before. You’re heading off to (what seems like) a completely different world from the one you experienced in high school. And most of the time, it is a little bit different. Or a lot. Whatever your college experience, you’re bound to learn more about yourself, your friends and life in...
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What to Do Instead of a Summer Internship
I know this article might be a bit late since most of you are probably already out of school for the summer. Still, I’m guessing that some of you are still hoping to secure a 6-week July/August internship to help pad that two-page monument — otherwise called a resume. But before you go down that dark and lonely road, take a moment to consider this: at this point, your parents are probably...
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SAT vs ACT
No one likes taking tests. You’re given a bubble sheet with tiny print. You’re stuck in a crowded room with people you don’t know or don’t like. The questions where written to try to trip you up. If that wasn’t unpleasant enough you have to pay. It’s no wonder that standardized or college placement exams are some of student’ least favorite tasks on the college check list.
But like it or not...
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How to Get an Internship While Still In High...
You’re ambitious, you want to work, but you’re only 16. While colleges want more impressive resumes than ever, it seems impossible to get an internship when you haven’t even graduated high school. However, it is possible and countless high school students have found internships. When I was in high school, I interned with a congressman and in other places. It’s nowhere near as hard as you think....
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Transitioning From High School to College
People often refer to the transition from high school to college as the beginning of a new chapter in your life, but it is a task that requires much more effort than the simple turning of a page. From choosing the right roommate and dorm room decorations to planning out your first semester schedule, there is plenty to stress about. But, by following a few simple tips, the process does not need to...
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How To Get Into An Ivy League School
You’ve worked hard your entire life. You’ve studied hard and made the grades. You’re president of 10 clubs and your teachers love you. But these days the chances of getting into a competitive Ivy League school is almost as hard as winning a game of blackjack. So what do you need to know to give yourself the edge? Here’s what you need to do to make yourself more competitive this application...
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Reasons to Attend a Traditional College
One of the most important considerations to make before even applying to schools is whether you prefer to go to a college in the city or a traditional college with its own campus. Here are some of the top reasons to choose a traditional campus school.
1. More Space: One of the huge perks to going to school at a traditional campus college instead of a city school is all of the space. City schools...
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5 Best Summer Jobs For High School Students
Deciding where to spend your summer working is difficult, especially when you’re in high school. As a young person, there are only so many jobs you’re qualified to do or have access to, yet there are still several solid options. Having a summer job is important to gain real-world experience as well as start building a resume with references. Even though the options are somewhat limited, here are...
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To AP or Not AP
You are choosing classes in high school, and you have the option of taking regular, honors, and Advanced Placement (AP). So what do you do? There is pressure coming from every direction to take the AP version of the course: “it looks good on your college application,” “you should challenge yourself,” “come on, we can have a class together” are only a few things you could possibly be hearing.
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20 Things to Know While in High School
1. Ask for help
If you seem to be struggling with something, and you just can’t find a way out – ask for help. It may be awkward, but it’s better that someone assists you with your task than falling into a hole where you get stuck.
2. Don’t fret your grades
Your grades may be important to get into college, but the world won’t end if you get a B. You will get into college with B’s, I promise.
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Sitting In the Front of the Classroom
In high school, if you sat in the front of the class, it might have meant – stereotypically – that you were nerdy and that you most likely got straight A’s and stayed out of trouble; while the students who sat in the back of the class passed notes and dozed off. Here are the pros and cons about sitting in front of the class room. You decide, is it worth it?
Pros
1) You’ll have to pay...
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From High School to College: Avoiding the Drama
One thing you can’t wait to leave behind in high school: drama. Too many arguments, with “he said, she said” and misunderstandings that leave friendships shattered. But avoiding it in the future is the thing you can definitely learn from high school.
Keeping your nose out of other people’s business is one way to keep yourself drama free. Why poke into something that doesn’t involve you and can...
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4 Reasons Why Community College May Be For You
College might seem daunting— moving away from home, piles of student debt, for a four-year degree. For some students, attending a community college may be a better option. Here are four reasons community college may be right up your alley:
1. It’s cheaper
Community college is significantly cheaper than public and private schools. The College Board estimates that the average community college...
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Put Something In My Ask Box, I don't Bite.
Unless asked.
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How Your Body Language Is Keeping You Single
Let’s face it—being single isn’t always easy. When you’re out with the girls, eyeing that cute guy at the mall, he stares back but then quickly returns to shopping. And that guy you always flirt with in your chemistry class—he still hasn’t asked you out. You’re pretty, intelligent, and have a lot to offer—any man would be lucky to have you. Men are interested in you, but they never go any further...
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Making the Most of the Summer Before College
High school graduation means saying goodbye to teachers, tests, and 6:30 A.M. wakeup calls to make sure you get to homeroom on time. But while you say goodbye to some of the negatives of high school when you throw your cap in the air, you still have an entire summer of fun times with your friends before you each head off to your separate college campuses. Make the most of your time and create...
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Financial Aid 101
You’ve found the college of your dreams. The academic programs are a great fit for your career interests, the campus is just the right distance from home, and the social life is definitely your scene. Even better, there’s a good chance you’ll be admitted. There’s just one problem: the price tag.
Between applying for college itself and everything else going on in a busy high school senior’s...
