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| You may just associate "hidden costs" with shady car dealers, but surprise, surprise -- college is no exception.Think of it this way: if an online dating service were to create a list of key factors for bachelors such as "number of serious relationships," "how hot girls think he is," and "comedic aptitude test score" and then rank order them to generate a list of "America's Best Bachelors," how reliable and relevant do you think that information would be for your personal relationship needs?
From choosing a school to writing your essay to preparing for an admissions interview, applying to college is a process that can leave you with more questions than answers. That's where CollegeBound comes in - we'll get you started on the basics and show you where you can find out more. It's hard to stay healthy and fit when you are a busy college student, but it's not impossible, thanks to free apps and inexpensive gadgets that can help you achieve your goals. |
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| College: U. Got It? |
Here’s the scene I saw recently at a public university: Students spread out with laptops perched on tables or their knees, reviewing course material, doing online research, and of course, logging onto Facebook. It may not be much different than what you see in the halls of your high school or at libraries or coffee [...] [View the story "#CollegeBound Recap: 1/23/12: Preparing for Tomorrow TODAY (Internships, Jobs, etc.)" on Storify] View the complete transcript here. Recently, 23 universities were awarded a total of $150 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Education and private donors who want these innovative programs to help millions of students. We took a look at the list of recipients in the 2011 Investing in Innovation (i3) Fund competition. There are some cool efforts that [...] The special guest panelist for the 1/23/12 installment of #CollegeBound chat is Mark Babbitt, CEO and founder of YouTern.com (@YouTern) where emerging talent connects with high-quality internships and mentorship at entrepreneur-driven start-ups, dynamic businesses, and non-profits. Through YouTern, and their blog “The Savvy Intern,” college students, recent graduates and young professionals gain the experience and [...] |
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