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Peak Johnson: Reflections of a CCP Grad

2012-05-21T10:13:36Z

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 work and how to best tackle it.

Read more: College Prep, College Admissions, Education, College, College News

Corey Stern: College Visits and Helicopter Parents: A Bad Combination

2012-05-02T09:20:06Z

Often, I've seen parents look to impress the student tour guides as if they were the actual admissions officers. The parents seem only interested in making it clear how amazing they think their kids are.

Read more: College Admissions, College Visits, College Admissions Craze, College Prep, Helicopter Parents, Teen News

9 Questions You Should Ask On College Tours

2012-04-28T13:09:48Z

By Jessenia Martinez

Jessenia is a senior at Benito Juarez High School. She’s a reporter for The Mash, a weekly teen publication distributed to C...

Read more: College Tours, The Mash, College Prep, College Advice, College Admission, Campus Tours, Teen News, Teen News

'Will I Be Weird If I Don't Drink In College?'

2012-04-24T18:15:12Z

High school juniors and seniors: We hear you. Over the past few months, you've been overloaded with unsolicited college advice from parents, teachers...

Read more: Video, College Uncensored, College Prep, College Advice, Unigo, Advice From College Students, Drinking in College, Slidepollajax, Teen News

'I Crumbled Under The Pressure Of College Admissions'

2012-04-23T22:16:47Z

This is a teen-written article from our friends at Youth Communication, a nonprofit organization that helps marginalized youth develop their full pote...

Read more: Youthcomm, College Admissions, Yc Teen, Standardized Testing, College Prep, College Anxiety, College Tuition, High School News, Teen News, Teen News

Tips For Taking The Road Less Traveled With A Gap Year

2012-04-10T18:07:18Z

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 the kind t...

Read more: Video, College Tips, Gap Year, Hercampus, Study Abroad, College Prep, College Acceptance, Teen News, Teen News

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

2012-04-02T09:12:41Z

By Alexandra Churchill

We all know how expensive college can be, but according to this report by The Huffington Post, the benefits of having a coll...

Read more: Video, College Costs, Dropping Out, Cost College Dropouts, College Prep, College Tuition, College Tuition Hikes, College Dropouts, Student Loans, Student Loan Debt, Her Campus, Teen News

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

2012-03-21T22:32:47Z

By Emily Grier

As most college students will tell you, at some point during your first few days on campus, somebody will say something to you and m...

Read more: ABC Party, College Tips, College 101, Hercampus, Big-Little-Week, College Language, College Prep, College Advice, Dormcest, College Lingo, Frat Parties, Teen News

Nancy Berk, Ph.D.: The SAT Detective: Mom on a Mission

2012-03-08T13:50:37Z

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. And guess what? Times have changed. This isn't your 1979 SAT experience.

Read more: College Admissions, Dr Nancy Berk, Sat Prep, Teens, Debbie Stier, Sat, College Prep, College, Parents, Parents News

Jennifer Islam: The Interview Act

2012-02-28T00:00:42Z

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 was nothing to be afraid of.

Read more: College Prep, College Admissions, Mission Accepted, Alumni-Interview, College Interviews, Teen News

Could Community College Be Right For You?

2012-02-23T17:43:29Z

From “big (wo)man on campus” to the campus “fresh meat,” the transition to college can be difficult. Adjusting to a new town with new friends ...

Read more: College Tuition Costs, College Costs, College Prep, College Tuition, Community Colleges, College Tuition Hikes, College Debt, Student Loan Debt, College Applications, Video, High School News

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

2012-02-15T13:07:11Z

About the author: Julianne is a senior at Elk Grove and a reporter for The Mash, a weekly teen publication distributed to Chicagoland high schools.

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Read more: The Mash, College Prep, Financial Aid, Scholarships, College Advice, College Scholarships, College Admission, High School News, College Application, Video, High School News

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

2012-02-17T11:19:33Z

It's been weeks since you turned in your college applications, meaning chances are you're stressing out again. No matter how drawn-out your wait to he...

Read more: College Rejection, College Rejection Letters, College Prep, College Admissions, College Letters, High School Seniors, College Acceptance, Video, High School News

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

2012-02-14T22:02:04Z

This is a regular column featuring original poetry by and for high school students, provided by Figment.com, an online community writing site for youn...

Read more: Teen Fiction, College Story, Teen Poetry, College Anxiety, College Prep, Fun Stuff, Figment Fiction, Video, High School News

TEEN REPORTER: 'Why Ivy League Schools Are Overrated'

2012-02-15T11:02:33Z

This is a teen-written article from The Saxon Scope, the student-run newspaper of Langley High School in McLean, Virginia.

A “good college” sh...

Read more: College Admissions, Video, College Reputations, Brand-Name Colleges, Ivy League, College Admissions Craze, College Prep, College Rejection, Ivy League Schools, College Acceptance, High School News

What You Need To Know About Financial Aid

2012-02-08T13:15:39Z

NEW YORK — The mad dash to cobble together college funding will soon be under way.

In the weeks ahead, colleges will begin mailing out their mu...

Read more: College Admissions, Video, College Tuition Costs, Student Financial Aid, College Prep, Financial Aid, College Tuition, College Acceptance, High School News

The 'Gamification' Of SAT Prep

2012-02-02T09:40:41Z

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 not sure wheth...

Read more: Video, Word Dynamo, Sat Prep, dictionary.com, Cliffsnotes, Act Prep, Writing Dynamo, College Prep, Unigo, High School News

Unigo: Unigo Expert Network: Most Common Scholarship Scams

2012-01-31T15:09:53Z

The sad reality is that college scholarship scams are real. This week, our experts weigh in on the most common types of scholarship scams and the best ways for you to avoid them.

Read more: Unigo, College Scholarships, College, Scholarship Scams, College Prep, Financial Aid, College Scholarship Scams, College Financial Aid, High School News

5 Ways To Ruin A College Visit (Hint: Leave Your BFFs At Home!)

2012-01-31T11:50:17Z

You've finally narrowed down a few of your favorite colleges, and after stacking your desk high with college brochures, you're ready to take the next ...

Read more: Campus-Tours, College Visits, College Prep, College Visit Tips, College-Selection, College-Visits-Parents, Video, High School News

Get Ahead! 5 Internships Open To High School Students

2012-01-18T10:14:21Z

Looking to get some experience in a subject you love but frustrated that all the internships you find are meant for college students? Don’t give up ...

Read more: Internships, High-School-Internships, Social Media Internships, Sports Journalism Internships, Communications Internships, College Prep, Marketing Internships, Internships for High School Students, Summer Internships, High School News, Her Campus, High School News

Jennifer Openshaw: Janitorial Jobs & the Presidential Candidates

2012-01-17T13:35:39Z

As parents and as Americans, we need to instill the values of hard work, commitment, and follow-through. Now more than ever, though, we need to also teach valuable, real-world business skills.

Read more: Jobs Crisis, Newt Gingrich 2012, Kids Jobs, Jennifer Openshaw, South Carolina Debate, College Prep, Jobs, Presidential Debates, Newt Gingrich, College and Career Readiness, Education News

Nada, Zip, Zilch! What Most Freshmen Know About Picking A Major

2012-01-15T23:32:00Z

Nia is a senior at Rich Central High School in Chicago and is a student contributor for The Mash, a weekly teen publication distributed to Chicagoland...

Read more: The Mash, College Admissions, Undecided Major, College Prep, The Chicago Tribune, College Freshman Advice, College Major, College Applications, High School News

5 Surprising People To Ask For College Advice

2012-01-11T12:49:06Z

It’s easy to think that the only people you can talk to about where to go to college are your parents and your college counselor. But there are so m...

Read more: College Visits, College Admissions, College Prep, Video, College-Decisions, Making-a-College-Decision, High School Seniors, Her Campus, High School News

'Coming Home From College Made Me Realize How Much I Changed'

2012-01-05T13:53:47Z

Christian is a student at Northwestern University and a college contributor to The Mash, a weekly teen publication distributed to Chicagoland high sch...

Read more: College Students, Coming Home From College First Time, College Prep, College, Coming Home From College, High School Seniors, Thanksgiving Break, Video, High School News

Done With College Apps? 7 Ways To Celebrate

2012-01-03T13:37:12Z

Setting up a Common App account comes with the territory of being a high school senior, but as exciting as the prospect of college is, filling in lit...

Read more: College Prep, Fun Stuff, High School Seniors, College Applications, High School News