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Reflections of a CCP Grad

Peak Johnson  05.21.2012
So far, Temple has been great. It is challenging at times, but I wouldn't change it. CCP prepared me to know what to expect of college-level...
College Visits and Helicopter Parents: A Bad Combination

College Visits and Helicopter Parents: A Bad Combination

Corey Stern  05. 2.2012
Often, I've seen parents look to impress the student tour guides as if they were the actual admissions officers. The parents seem only...
Tips For Taking The Road Less Traveled With A Gap Year

Tips For Taking The Road Less Traveled With A Gap Year

04.10.2012
By Tricia Taormina Do you get tired just thinking about another year of homework and exams? Are you ready for a new adventure -- but not...
Which Is More Expensive: Getting A College Degree Or Dropping Out?

Which Is More Expensive: Getting A College Degree Or Dropping Out?

04. 2.2012
By Alexandra Churchill We all know how expensive college can be, but according to this report by The Huffington Post, the benefits of...
From 'ABC Parties' To 'Ragers': College Lingo From A-Z

From 'ABC Parties' To 'Ragers': College Lingo From A-Z

03.21.2012
By Emily Grier As most college students will tell you, at some point during your first few days on campus, somebody will say something...
The SAT Detective: Mom on a Mission

The SAT Detective: Mom on a Mission

Nancy Berk, Ph.D.  03. 8.2012
Over the last year, it's been her full-time job to participate in a process that many parents push on their teens, but never truly understand....

The Interview Act

Jennifer Islam  02.28.2012
I felt fake and pressured, which made me stutter a lot in the first few minutes. So I stopped pretending and started being real. There...
Could Community College Be Right For You?

Could Community College Be Right For You?

02.23.2012
From “big (wo)man on campus” to the campus “fresh meat,” the transition to college can be difficult. Adjusting to a new town with...
5 Ways To Stop Stressing Over College Acceptances (Hint: Stop Refreshing Your Email)

5 Ways To Stop Stressing Over College Acceptances (Hint: Stop Refreshing Your Email)

02.17.2012
It's been weeks since you turned in your college applications, meaning chances are you're stressing out again. No matter how drawn-out...
'My Secret Strategy To Getting A Scholarship? Applying!'

'My Secret Strategy To Getting A Scholarship? Applying!'

02.15.2012
About the author: Julianne is a senior at Elk Grove and a reporter for The Mash, a weekly teen publication distributed to Chicagoland high...
TEEN REPORTER: 'Why Ivy League Schools Are Overrated'

TEEN REPORTER: 'Why Ivy League Schools Are Overrated'

02.15.2012
This is a teen-written article from The Saxon Scope, the student-run newspaper of Langley High School in McLean, Virginia. A “good...
TEEN POETRY: 'The Future Comes One Day At A Time'

TEEN POETRY: 'The Future Comes One Day At A Time'

02.14.2012
This is a regular column featuring original poetry by and for high school students, provided by Figment.com, an online community writing...
What You Need To Know About Financial Aid

What You Need To Know About Financial Aid

02. 8.2012
NEW YORK — The mad dash to cobble together college funding will soon be under way. In the weeks ahead, colleges will begin mailing...
The 'Gamification' Of SAT Prep

The 'Gamification' Of SAT Prep

Elizabeth Perle  02. 2.2012
When you're about ready to pull your hair out after hours of studying for SATs and writing essays -- you know, that point where you're...
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