AP Program Grows

February 22, 2010 - 07:29PM

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The Advance Placement program is increasing in high schools throughout the nation, bringing more opportunities to students, according to The New York Times. The A.P. program was originally created to allow top students to take college-level classes and earn college credit. Most high schools offer A.P. classes in a variety of different subjects. A.P. students take the A.P. exam, and they can earn college credit at most institutions with a passing score of 3, 4, or 5. The exam is scored 1-5, with 5 as the highest possible score. The higher one scores, the more credit he/she can earn. The A.P. expansion is allowing more students to take A.P. read more...

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Fear Not The Dorm

February 19, 2010 - 06:47PM

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The thought of college elicits no response stronger than that of the dorms, and for incoming college students that response can be a fear of uncertainty. The inevitable questions will line up with roommates, space, cleanliness, bathrooms and other floor mates. However, in reality, don’t stress yourself out about the dorms. You could be worrying about what could potentially be the best year of your life. We will have another article dedicated solely to roommates. You will be able to view your dorm’s size before college. Your college’s website should list every dorm room’s amenities and size. Most of the dorms are read more...

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College Dining

February 17, 2010 - 07:10PM

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The college dining halls will be one of the biggest differences from your life at home. However, different does not always live up to its awful connotation. Dining halls are not exactly filled with retired chefs and grandmas who love you, and sometimes the food is not good. However, it is part of the college experience, and it is something you will be able to overlook. Allergies can be an issue in the dining halls. Essentially, you will not know what is possibly in whatever they may be making; so tell the workers your allergies because they will know. That is one of the most important aspects to remember about the dining halls. Dining ha read more...

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Failing Is An Option

February 14, 2010 - 08:59PM

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"Failure is the mother of success" - Chinese sayingThink back on your own schooling, and you'll realize that most classroom environments are meant to stifle failures. If you're currently a student, you well know the embarassment that comes if you raise your hand and offer an incorrect answer. Students become boxed in, afraid to stretch their thinking beyond the confines that teachers have established. However, research, and anecdotal evidence, is showing that accepting failures as part of the learning process can lead to more creative individuals who are able to apply problem solving skills to new problems. The December issue of WIRED magazine read more...

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Five SAT Test Prep Tips

February 11, 2010 - 08:04PM

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The next SAT test date is only a month away! 1. Practice, practice, practice. Just like learning how to ride a bike, you get better at the SAT by practicing. Staring at the questions won't get you far. Dive in and do some practice questions. You'll not only learn the format of the questions, you'll also learn how The College Board (makers of the SAT) likes to word questions. 2. Use The Official SAT Study Guide. What better way to practice than by using actual SAT test questions? This book is published by The College Board, and contains a whopping 10 full length practice tests. In addition, the book contains test-taking approaches and reviews read more...

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