Use Your Time Wisely

This article is for seniors who are waiting to hear about their college applications.

http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/education/x1017441895/Campus-Bound-Be-productive-while-you-wait-for-college-letters

Safety School

With the continuing economic crisis, applying to a state school as your safety school may not be the comfort zone that it once was. More students are applying to state schools. This results in more competition for the spots at the state schools. Also, keep in mind that many states are cutting the budgets for higher education institutions. Thus, the squeeze gets even tighter.

http://www.examiner.com/x-766-College-Admissions-Examiner~y2009m1d15-State-schoolsafety-school-Maybe-not-in-this-economy

College Fairs

In order to get the most out of attending a college fair there is some pre-planning that you should do. Read the following to get started--

http://www.examiner.com/x-766-College-Admissions-Examiner~y2009m1d28-College-Admissions-09-Getting-the-most-out-of-a-college-fair

Financial Aid

Who should apply for financial aid? According to this article the answer is EVERYONE!

http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/columnist/block/2009-01-12-college-student-loan_N.htm

Best Value Colleges 2009

Watch this video clip to get an idea of what amazing opportunities are out there for some wondeful colleges. The Princeton Review and USA Today have partnered to present this information.

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/28548647/

Athletes Are They Equals?

The following link discusses the large gap in academic abilities between athletes and others in the student bodies. At what point are these athletes able to attain academic success and not be exploited only for their physical abilities?

http://www.usnews.com/blogs/paper-trail/2008/12/30/athletes-show-huge-gaps-in-sat-scores.html

Athletic Scholarships

Here are several articles that lay it on the line regarding athletic scholarships. Those hours of practice, sweat, and sacrifice may not yield what you think!

http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps/36076579.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aULPQL7PQLanchO7DiUsX

Part II

http://www.startribune.com/sports/preps/36200564.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aULPQL7PQLanchO7DiUss