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Applying to College
Choosing the Right College
Paying For College
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College Life
Preparing
Freshman Year
College 201
Academic Success
Grad School
Law School
Business School
Med School
Life after College
Moving
Find a Place to Live
Finding a Job
Job Success
Buying a Car
Finances and Insurance
Relationships
Dating
Getting Over a Breakup
Marriage
For Parents
Surviving Your Teenager
Get Your Kid into College
Empty Nest
College Health
STD's
Diabetes
Diet
Personal Growth
Volunteering
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Getting into College
Taking the SAT/ACT
Applying to College
Choosing the Right College
Paying For College
Parents' Guide
The Most Important Test of Your Life
Don't
let the SAT or ACT ruin your semester.
Alternatives
to an SAT review course
The difference
between the SAT and ACT
Test-day tips
How to Score Well on the Writing Section
Not a great writer
? Have no fear.
Hundreds of Heads Expert Jay Brody shares a little
wisdom on the SAT Writing section
that will ensure you a
better score
.
Your Personal Advisor
How to
stay organized
Writing a
winning essay
How to build
your hit list
Choosing the
right
summer activities
Why Is It So Competitive These Days?
It's not your Mom and Dad's application process. Getting into college
is harder than ever.
But it helps to
know why
. Check out
the obstacles you face
, and you'll know what you need to clear them.
The next four years of your life
Choosing the right school for you:
How to make the most of your college visits
Are these your type of students
?
What makes a college great
?
How to keep from making the wrong choice?
Every year,
thousands of college students discover that the school they're attending is not for them. Transfers - and lots of
red tape - follow.
But there are ways to avoid this. Expert Rachel Korn
gives students strategic tips
.
Financial Aid Tips
Newflash: College is expensive. Which is why so many students (and their parents) turn to financial aid to help them through.
If you're taking the first steps into looking at financial aid,
here are a few tips
to get your started.
On Scholarships
From academic to obscure, scholarships abound. Find out where others are searching for
money at the end of the rainbow
.
Playing Coach
We know: Every parent has trouble getting their teen out of bed - let alone getting them to apply to Harvard.
8 things a helpful parent will do
Big 3 Issues on choosing a college
On
letting go
Busy Teens
Getting your teen to sit down and concentrate on their future can be a challenge ...
... but there are ways to make it happen.
See what other parents
are doing to overcome this obstacle.
College Life
Preparing
Freshman Year
College 201
Academic Success
Are you ready?
It's not just
classes and parties. It's probably the
first time you will live on your own.
So, what do you
need to bring
? What's
one thing you should do
before you leave home? Check out our advice from those already
living the college life
.
If you could only bring one thing ...
We asked college students what they would bring to college ... if they could only bring
one thing.
Check out these recommendations
, and the reasoning behind them. Then start packing!
Welcome, Freshmen!
Freshman Year: It's one of life's most challenging and rewarding transitions. Check out our advice on:
New friends
.
College classes
.
Parties
.
Studying.
Hooking up
.
Pledging.
Dorm life
.
Dealing with your
parents
.
Improving study skills
You're not in high school anymore. That's clear when you sit in a
400-person class
and the
professor doesn't even know your name ... let alone care whether or not you "get" the material.
Fran Northcutt, our resident adviser, discusses how to adjust to the
higher-education lifestyle
.
Need to know
How to balance
academic success
with
parties
and
road trips
?
You don't need an advanced degree ... just some advice from those who have
been there,
done that.
Choosing a major
Not that you care right now, but what are you going to do when you get out of college? It's time to choose your major, in other words - but that doesn't mean you have to sell your soul to a specific career.
Find out how others
made the choice, changed their minds, and found their calling
.
Successful Studying
The top priority for every college student should be getting good grades. But it takes an organized effort to overcome college's
academic obstacles. In this section:
Winning note-taking tips
Coping with failure
How to read effectively
And more!
4 Ways to Cope with Test Anxiety
Want to make the grade?
Hundreds of Heads expert Fran Northcutt gives
the inside line
on how to calm yourself before a test, and score your best.
Grad School
Law School
Business School
Med School
Do You Have What It Takes?
Yes, you will be called on by your grizzled professor. No, a flashy suit alone won't impress him.
Here are the skills you need to make the grade in law school.
Law School Essentials
Don't show up to class without these essentials ...
Focusing on Objectives
College was fun. But now it's time to buckle down and begin the first steps to a promising business career.
Check out how others got started ...
Top Business School Mistakes
Sure, you got into business school.
But if you want to make the most of your experience, you'll avoid these top five mistakes made by other students.
Getting In
The sure-fire ways to improve your chances of acceptance at your top-choice medical school.
Now what?
Great! You've been accepted at medical school.
What can you expect? How to best prepare for the challenges ahead?
Life after College
Moving
Find a Place to Live
Finding a Job
Job Success
Buying a Car
Finances and Insurance
40 million people move each year
Did you know? Moving is the
third most stressful life experience, after death and divorce. It doesn't have to be. Check out advice from others on:
moving a fish
avoiding injury
saying goodbye
and more!
What to throw away
Still wondering if you should keep that box of old junk that hasn't been opened since your last move?
You might think about selling what's inside.
Here's how
.
The Best City for Young People 2007
Young, unattached, and ready for adventure in the urban jungle?
Our annual survey of hundreds of urban dwellers lists the top cities for 20-somethings.
Finding a Great Apartment
Location is everything ...
Unless you live in a building that should be condemned, with a landlord that should be jailed.
Here's how to find a great place to live, within your budget.
First steps toward success
Ready to start making your mark in the world? You've come to the right place. Check in with advice from hundreds on:
Building your network
.
Preparing for an interview
.
Interview etiquette
.
Dealing with offers
.
And more
!
Informational Interviewing
Do you really have to put yourself through so-called informational interviewing? What is it, anyway
?
Job search expert Ricki Frankel tells us it's a valuable and productive way to start your career.
Here's how
.
Climbing the Ladder
Email etiquette
.
Organization
.
Getting to know the boss
.
These issues and more, tackled by the masses in our
Job Success
section.
Don't Send That Email!
Ever endure an email mishap? Sent a message to the boss when it was meant for a co-worker? Know someone who got a little too frisky online?
You're not alone.
Share your email nightmares here
.
The Right Car
New or used? Lease or buy? SUV or economy?
Check out this section to determine which car is the right fit for your lifestyle.
Don't Get Suckered
The Internet offers a million reasons to not get stiffed at the car dealership.
In other words, the information on how to get a great deal is out there ...
Need to Know
Just out of college and looking to start off on the right financial foot? You've come to the right place.
Read and share need-to-know advice on portfolio basics.
Insurance Coverage
Health, dental, life, car, apartment - are you covered? And what do you really need in your 20s?
These questions and more answered in this section.
Relationships
Dating
Getting Over a Breakup
Marriage
Finding Love
Where to find that special someone?
We're gathering a list of the best spots. Test them out,
right here
.
Rachel's Rules of Romance
We all need structure - even in dating.
Our relationship expert, Rachel Pomerance, provides it with her
Rules of Romance
.
Your Support Network
Breaking up, f
eeling down?
Sounds like you need
a little help from (hundreds of)
friends.
Worst break-ups ever
Beating the break-up blues
How to know the relationship is over
Ice Cream and Movies?
Getting over a
really bad heartbreak?
Check out
25 sure-fire ways to take away the blues ... at least, temporarily.
Secret to Marriage
What's the secret to a happy marriage? Every successful couple has a unique answer.
We asked hundreds of couples to give advice on marriage. Check it out.
Best Vacations for Married Couples
What's the best place to take a vacation with your spouse?
We asked, you answered.
For Parents
Surviving Your Teenager
Get Your Kid into College
Empty Nest
'You won't believe what my teen did'
True stories from the front lines of parenting:
Sneaking out after curfew
Taking the family car
'My teen is experimenting'
What about college?
How to Say No
Your teen demands freedom. You demand respect of your rules.
Here's how to say no to your teen, while still giving them a say in what they can and can't do.
Playing Coach
We know: Every parent has trouble getting their teen out of bed ... let alone getting them to apply to Harvard. But there's help:
Ways to motivate your child
Tips on school visits
On
letting go
Writing the Essay
The
college admissions essay is an important part of process ...
... so important that some parents feel the need to write it. Here's how to
help your kids, without actually doing their task for them.
Where to Begin?
Finally, after all these years, the house is yours!
Need some ideas on what to do? Here's how other 'graduated' parents had fun with their newfound freedom.
My Child Won't Leave the Nest
Got a grown kid that keeps hanging on to the good life (i.e., free rent at your house, your home-cooked meals)?
Here's how other parents overcame similar situations.
College Health
STD's
Diabetes
Diet
Safe Sex
College can be fun, in many ways. But you should also be safe, particularly when between the sheets.
Check out this section to read how others are finding the right balance.
Top Risks
There's no shortage of risks when it comes to casual hook-ups. Click on this section to find out (and share!) what to watch for, and how to avoid putting yourself in a compromising position.
Diabetes in College
For many students, college is the first time they are challenged to maintain their diabetes on their own.
Check out this section for advice, and stories from others about how they are overcoming the challenge.
Finding Help
Colleges are prepared for most health-related issues - including diabetes.
Find out where to go on your campus to receive disease-management counseling and medical help.
Freshman 15
The Freshman 15 is not a myth. But that doesn't mean you need to make it a part of your college experience.
From late-night pizza to fattening cafeteria food, learn about what foods to avoid.
Healthy Snacks
Got a favorite healthy snack that's perfect for dorm life? Share your culinary expertise in this section - and get snack ideas from others!