Archive for September, 2007

Parts of a Research Paper

Monday, September 17th, 2007

How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation

Monday, September 17th, 2007

The letter of recommendation is critical to your graduate admissions application, yet is entirely dependent on someone else — your professor. How you request a letter influences professors’ responses and…

Feel Like Throwing Up?

Sunday, September 16th, 2007

For some reason, nothing strikes fear in our hearts like speaking or performing in front of others. Some people get so worked up over meeting college officials or public speaking…

Should You Study for the PSAT?

Saturday, September 15th, 2007

I’m frequently asked whether it’s worth studying for the PSAT, which is administered in October.

For most students, the answer is no….

National Competitions in Science and Math

Wednesday, September 12th, 2007

There are many national competitions for high school students interested in math, science, and engineering. By participating, high schools students have a lot of fun, learn a lot, meet…

Performing and Visual Arts College Fairs

Monday, September 10th, 2007

Nothing inspires students to work hard for their grades like the college fairs that appear in malls and high school gymnasiums in the fall. You may be aware of a…

Top Colleges

Monday, September 10th, 2007

What are some of the nation’s best colleges and universities? We have some lists of top colleges in different categories:

Ten Prestigious Colleges
Best Public Universities
Best Engineering Colleges
Best Undergraduate Business Colleges
Best…