‘College’ Archives
How to be the perfect roommate
Getting along with a college roommate can be a challenge. [Read More]
Colleges investigate Facebook profiles
The top five things students should not post on Facebook. [Read More]
Unsure which college to choose? Try visiting
Senior Veronica Seawall was in search of a very specific major. Animal behavior, to be specific. She visited Eastern Kentucky University, the only school in the entire Midwest that offers that major. [Read More]
Community college attendence rises
The economy is worrying senior Sarah Edwards about college. “I may not get to go to the college I want because of the economy. College costs a lot, and my family can’t afford it,” Edwards said. [Read More]
Post-grad: living and learning in college
Most seniors can’t wait to move on to college. [Read More]
College success 101: how to survive the first year
As they count down the final days of high school, most seniors can’t wait to move on to college. Yet college brings new challenges—so much so that 32 percent of students drop out during their freshmen year alone, and nearly 60 percent do not graduate within four years, [Read More]
We should follow our dreams, no matter what
It was junior year and my class was looking up colleges we planned to apply to. [Read More]
Applying sooner than later: why colleges want you send in your applications now
Elaine Cannell, Editor Seniors float around in peaceful hakuna matata bubbles starting their very first day—until, mere hours into the new school year, the “apply early for college” anvil is dropped onto all of the seniors’ heads. Wait—colleges want [Read More]
Letters of recommendation can improve college resumes
With college tuition higher than ever, college-bound students look for scholarships and grants to help cover costs. A simple way to increase the chances of receiving that scholarship is to get a letter of recommendation. [Read More]