Archive for May, 2007

What to Do a Few Years After Graduation?

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2007

What do you do when you’re applying to graduate school several years after graduation? Specifically, how do you get those recommendation letters from faculty? Share your thoughts in the Grad…

Breakfast and Test Performance

Sunday, May 20th, 2007

Are you ready for that big science final? If you’re like most teens, you’ll leave out an important part of test preparation, even if you’ve studied the material thoroughly.
What is…

Final Transcript

Thursday, May 17th, 2007

Are you heading for college in the fall? If so, you may need to tie up a loose end before you leave your high school.
Did you know that colleges admit…

The Overachievers: The Secret Lives of Driven Kids

Thursday, May 17th, 2007

I recommend The Overachievers by Alexandra Robbins to anyone interested in learning more about the college admissions process at an elite East Coast high school. The book follows otherwise…

Summer SAT Prep

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007

Studying for standardized tests isn’t your idea of fun, right? If you agree, you’re not alone. To be honest, test prep can be a drag. This is probably why…

Make Research Contacts with Faculty

Tuesday, May 15th, 2007

Graduate admissions committees want applicants with research experience. Getting experience is a matter of making connections with faculty. …

How to Ask for Help

Monday, May 14th, 2007

As the semester closes it may be too late to request assistance from your professor, but these tips can help you next time around. That said, professors are often faced…