Hundreds of Heads

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.

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

We're collecting a list of law-school essentials. Help us by contributing your own in our Law School section!

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 - check them out in this section.

Now what?

Great! You've been accepted at medical school. What can you expect? How to best prepare for the challenges ahead? Check it out in this section.

Life after College

Moving Finances and Insurance Finding a Job Job Success Find a Place to Live Buying a Car

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.

Need to Know

Just out of college and looking to start off on the right financial foot? You've come to the right place. Click around for advice on Finances and Insurance.

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.

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 Best City

What's your favorite city?

We put the call out. Check out our forum and share your own thoughts on the best city to live.

Finding a Place to Live

Location is everything ...

Unless you live in a building that should be condemned, with a landlord that should be jailed.

Click around this section for advice on finding a great place to live.

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.

Share and learn on our discussion boards for buying a car.

Relationships

Dating Getting Over a Breakup

The First Date

Planning a first date takes creativity. Or, help from your friends. We've tapped into our head-count asked them to reveal their best dates, conversation ideas, and things you want to avoid.

We Wrote the Book

Dating can be demanding - get some help from (hundreds of) friends! Our top-selling 'How to Survive Dating' packs in helpful tips, too-true advice, unbelievable anecdotes - and even a cautionary tale or two!

How to Break Up?

Breaking up with someone is hard. How do you let them down gently, but still state your case firmly? You can start by reading what others have done.

But Is It This Bad?

To help you get through your troubling breakup, we thought it might help if you read about the breakups of others. Here, we present Worst Breakups Ever.

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.

Motivation Strategies

Having trouble getting started on a diet? You are not alone. We asked others where they found the motivation. Use their stories as inspiration!

Dealing with Food Cravings

We all have them. We all have to deal with them. We asked others what they did when they got a food craving. Enjoy practical strategies like "Eat a pickle," and more.

Personal Growth

Volunteering

Finding Motivation

Whether it's by spending a night in a soup kitchen or helping to build a home for a low-income family, you can change the world.

But where to start? Here's how others took the plunge into community service.

Avoiding Burnout

Saving the world, but need to avoid burning out on all the good you're doing? We asked others how they kept up their momentum. Check out their advice.

For Parents

Surviving Your Teenager Get Your Kid into College Empty Nest

Teen Trials

When dealing with your teen, simple talks can often erupt into much more. We asked parents to tell us the worst thing their teen ever said to them. Read and feel their pain.

Your Teen Resource

As the author of "How to Survive Your Teenager," we have a lot of experience on the subject - and a lot of resources from hundreds of parenting HEADS. Surf the section for answers, and share your wisdom!