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A special thanks to Dean Barbara Beckman for participating in our Admissions Spotlight Series. Dean Beckman is currently serving as the Associate Dean of Admissions at Tulane University School of Medicine. > read more

Preparing for the Big Day

Published on 2012-04-23 19:21:12

Seize the Day: How to Give Your Best on College Test Day Summer, and the dreaded college applications, tests and exam season might not seem too close yet, but they’re coming. For sure. By now, you’ll probably be starting to think about your revision program. However, in all that frenzy of work, have you thoughts about how you will cope with the big day itself? Sitting that college test, interview or exam? Failure to prepare for the actual day when you will be sitting the college [..] > read more

Jock and Philosophical Colleges

Published on 2012-04-11 18:23:00

Jock NE Boston College The city of Boston loves its sports teams, so it’s no surprise that Boston College students also love their sports, both varsity level and intramural. So many students participate in intramural sports that there are often lines to sign up. Varsity sports also thrive as students love to attend as many games as possible. Cornell University Cornell University is surprisingly very athletic, especially for an Ivy League school. The men’s hockey team is among the best [..] > read more

Super Diverse and Plush Colleges

Published on 2012-04-09 17:22:00

Super Diverse NE Cornell University Cornell University is full of some of the brightest minds from around the world. It is a very diverse place with many of its classes and organizations dedicated to individual cultures and peoples. Almost every ethnicity is represented in the student body at Cornell. The Cornell motto embraces "any person in any study." Stony Brook University Stony Brook University takes pride in having a diverse student body. It has exchange programs with other countri [..] > read more

Math, Science, and Late Bloomer Colleges

Published on 2012-04-07 18:21:00

Math and Science NE Carnegie Mellon Carnegie Mellon is a tech student’s dream. It houses its own school of computer science, school of science, institute of technology, and school of business, among its liberal arts departments. Carnegie Mellon has one of the best computer science programs in the world. Coast Guard The Coast Guard Academy is divided into 5 departments and 3 of them are engineering, mathematics, and science. A student studying with the coast guard will pay $0 in tuition [..] > read more

Top 10 College Degrees

Published on 2012-02-22 02:40:02

The unemployment rate in America is more than 8 percent, yet the cost of a college degree continues to increase. This presents a problem because students are reluctant to work for a college degree that won’t pay for itself. There are jobs that have good job growth predicted, so it makes sense to find one of those jobs and choose a college major based on that choice.1. Those who earn biomedical engineering degrees should have a good chance at finding jobs. This job is expected to see a grow [..] > read more

Admissions Officer Tells Secrets

Published on 2012-02-11 14:48:54

As an Admissions Counselor, what are your day-to-day responsibilities? Meeting 1-on-1 with prospective students and their families through our admissions interview process, follow-up with students, parents, coaches, campus constituents, etc. through email, mail, phone correspondence, first-year application review (400+ applicants in my territory), closing calls to admitted students who receive a financial aid package, admissions recruitment travel (college fairs, high school visits, clas [..] > read more

Region and Interest College Matcher

Published on 2012-02-10 16:57:41

Welcome to the TeenCollegeEducation College Matcher! We have worked tirelessly to bring you this list of colleges that will help find the right fit for you. This is by no means a comprehensive guide, but a starting point with what we considered to be the most striking colleges and universities in each field. We divided the country into 4 regions: Northeast (NE), South (S), Midwest (MW), and West (W). We then categorized many schools into one of nine sub categories. These categories are Strictnes [..] > read more

Avoiding Scholarship Scams

Published on 2012-02-02 22:26:02

As one college counselor put it, “I actually hate this question because I want to believe that good people are doing good work…” However, 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. “What are the most common scholarship scams? How do I avoid them?” — Samantha Davis, Queens, NYSee all 21 answers to this week’s question A: The One Thing Never to Do [..] > read more

The Value of AP Classes

Published on 2012-01-31 10:26:50

Almost everyone hates AP classes. Parents hate them, students hate them, schools hate them, even colleges are wary of them. In high school, these AP classes add a significant amount of work to the regular student schedule. Active students who play sports and are involved in their community are often forced to sacrifice leisure time or hours otherwise spend sleeping in order to finish their AP work. Then the AP test comes in May, and the last 2 or 3 weeks in April are an endless cramming session. [..] > read more

Sowing the Seeds of a Digital Education

Published on 2012-01-24 22:23:33

An Apple for Teacher: Sowing the Seeds of Learning. Imagine a world where you can earn an advanced physics degree without ever opening a textbook. The rise of tablet computers and e-books is making this a growing possibility. The technology innovator Apple is at the cusp of this change, poised to take the education market by storm by entering the world of digital textbooks. On Thursday, January 19, Apple held an event at the Guggenheim Museum in New York to discuss its goals in the educational s [..] > read more

Answering the Question "Why Do You Want to go to our College?"

Published on 2011-11-10 16:08:33

If you have just started applying for college, you may have noticed that many college applications ask similar types of questions in their application essays. A question that many colleges ask is "why do you want to go to our college?" This may seem like a complicated question to answer. Why are they asking you this? Why do they care? What kind of answers are they looking for? If you say the wrong things, will they reject your application? If all of these stressful concerns are running through [..] > read more

Retaking the SAT: Should You Take the SAT Again?

Published on 2011-10-26 09:54:29

“1,597,329 million college-bound seniors in the class of 2010 took the SAT.”Resource: 2010 College-Bound Seniors Profile Report issued by the College Board. Despite the impressive number of participants, the standardized college testing experience is very personal. Results are commonly used in higher education admissions decision-making processes, as well as determining eligibility and awarding of scholarships. Each student who takes the SAT is directly impacted by the scores achieved on t [..] > read more

2012 College Rankings

Published on 2011-09-28 12:35:36

It is that time of year again, the time to start worrying about college. US News and World Report released their 2012 college rankings a few weeks ago, and for anyone who follows the admissions game, this is a big deal. Colleges often compete with one another to improve their rankings and become even more exclusive. This results in more students applying to top notch universities, creating a larger pool of applicants. The university then gets to reject a larger number of applicants, lowering ac [..] > read more

How to Avoid Overbearing Parents

Published on 2011-08-08 03:00:14

“How can parents help students with the college search and application process?”—Vanessa K., Boise, ID. A: Five things parents can do to help with college admissionsIt’s not easy for parents to know if they are doing too much or too little regarding their child’s college admissions. A little advice about testing is a good start. 1) Become educated about the various tests. 2) Remind your student about test registration deadlines and test dates; put them on a visible family calendar. 3) [..] > read more

3 Admissions Mistakes You Can Avoid

Published on 2011-08-06 15:11:31

The Unigo Expert Network is a group of top education experts from across the US answering questions submitted by students and parents about college admissions and succeeding after high school. “In your experience, what are three of the most significant and avoidable mistakes students make throughout the admissions process?”—Elizabeth R., Omaha, NE. A: Fit, follow-up and follyFIT: Students must do the self-analysis necessary to determine what kind of school will be the best m [..] > read more

The Costs of Being a College Student

Published on 2011-06-27 22:02:38

Extra Curriculars: What is the Right Amount?

Published on 2011-06-20 13:47:37

Learning in Large Classes

Published on 2011-05-30 04:00:06

SAT and ACT Secret Guides

Published on 2011-05-05 19:14:30

Do you want to know the Secrets to score well on the SAT or ACT? There is no question that the SAT/ ACT is the most important test that a student will take during his or her career in high school. Both of these tests are important in college applicat > read more

Deciphering your Financial Aid Package

Published on 2011-05-05 19:02:06

How to Pick the Right College

Published on 2011-04-29 18:53:46

Each year, high school seniors take the SAT’s. They visit colleges around the nation. Then, they apply to the colleges that seem like the best fit academically, socially and financially. If these students are lucky enough, they get accepted to m > read more

Finding Scholarships for College

Published on 2011-04-25 13:45:30

Getting Ready For Senior Year

Published on 2011-04-18 19:00:05

Is it Better to Buy Textbooks or Rent Them?

Published on 2011-04-15 02:23:02

This is a guest post from bookace: Is it better to buy textbooks or rent them? Although a student might at first enjoy the idea of going to college, this soon changes when they have to buy textbooks; most to-be college students looking to buy > read more

College Admission Specialists and Facebook

Published on 2011-03-21 18:16:00

A Background in Chemistry Opens Many Doors

Published on 2011-02-15 21:48:36

As the economy is only beginning to recover, many college students are seeking ways to distinguish themselves in one of the most difficult job markets ever. To look more attractive to employees, college students may want to consider a degree in > read more

Teens Educating Others About Politics

Published on 2010-12-22 16:06:40

Read about what some teens are doing to educate other students about politics. These teens are TeenCollegeEducation approved. NewPolity.com "A non-partisan website designed by two politically active teens to engage and inform the next generation of > read more

October, the Hardest Month for Seniors

Published on 2010-10-10 20:43:38

Right now seniors across the country are feeling the stress of college full force. It is a force to be reckoned with, and it's bad. The SAT was on Saturday the 9th, most schools have their homecoming games and dances in a few weeks, early decision co > read more

College Admissions Programs that Work

Published on 2010-09-26 17:18:58

So there are a lot of people out there starting companies and websites that promise to help you get into college. They each have their own secrets and tips that claim to get you into the college of your choice. Some are more useful than others, but m > read more

What is a good SAT score?

Published on 2010-09-12 01:25:23

Do you know what a good score is? Everyone wants to know what a good SAT score is. Is 1800 good? is 1980 good? Is 2100 good? The answer is yes, each of these scores has the potential to be good. (Although, you can never go wrong with a 2100.) W > read more

The Secret to Get Work Done in School

Published on 2010-09-12 01:23:51

Do you want to get all of your school work done and still have time to RELAX? It is impossibly hard to get all of the work done that students get in high school. There is always some sort of project, essay, reading, studying, bookwork, or other > read more

How to Pick the Right Classes and Enjoy High School

Published on 2010-09-12 01:22:34

Do you need help picking classes for high school next year? It is that time of year again; time to pick classes for next year. High school students are faced with hundreds of potential classes that they can take, ranging from college prep/regul > read more

The Secrets to Writing a College Essay

Published on 2010-09-12 01:22:00

Do You Want to Write a Killer Admission Essay? Who doesn't?? Everyone needs to write a college essay as part of the application. This is in addition to the grades and test scores that all colleges request. The essay is very important because it > read more

Passing That AP Test

Published on 2010-09-12 01:20:57

The Secrets to Getting a 5 on Your AP Test AP tests are upon us. There is very little time between now and test day, so it is time to make the most of it. There also happens to be another SAT on May 1st which is great for any AP students who are also > read more

Our Society of Grades

Published on 2010-09-12 01:19:25

What Have We Come To? I absolutely hate to say it, but our society right now is focused on grades and grades alone. Grades on report cards, grades on essays, grades on attitude, grades on standardized tests, just grades. If something does not have a > read more

Tips To Help You Get Into College (part 4)

Published on 2010-09-12 01:18:25

Continuing from Tips to Help You Get Into College (part 3), today we have tips 7 and 8. Last time I discussed standardized tests and college visits (in part 3) so tips 7 and 8 have to do with being organized and showing interest in colleges. 7 > read more

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