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

Scholarship Search

This article reinforces one of my primary themes. If you want scholarship money--START EARLY!!!

http://www.buffalonews.com/410/story/523602.html

Admissions Questions with the Gatekeepers

The following link is an article that contains questions submitted to four admissions officers of various colleges. There are a varied list of topics covered. This is definitely worth looking at--

http://questions.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/12/17/qa-college-admissions/?ref=education