Posted on Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 under High School, Student Life

When students first enter college, they’re often puzzled by the differences in expectations between college essay writing and high school essay writing.
Essays that were getting perfect grades in high school are often criticized in college.
Don’t panic! Your writing hasn’t changed. College writing requirements are simply different than those of high school writing. We’ll tell you how.
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Posted on Friday, March 26th, 2010 under College Classes, High School
When you’re in your junior and senior year, you have a great opportunity to earn college credit in high school. Why, you ask?
In this economy, you can’t afford to miss the chance to earn college credit in high school for free. And with so many options, why would you want to?
There are several ways in which you can jump-start your college career and save some money.
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Posted on Friday, February 26th, 2010 under High School, Student Life
Under 21 nightlife can seem somewhat limited. With no access to clubs or bars, underage students are often left wondering what they can do on a Friday or Saturday night.
You don’t necessarily have to be at a place that serves alcohol to have fun! There are plenty of under 21 nightlife ideas that are just as fun and entertaining.
If you enjoy the company you’re with, you’re not likely to get bored. Here are some under 21 nightlife ideas to try with your friends!
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Posted on Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 under High School, Paying for College
Early college programs used to only be available to affluent, overachieving students who needed a greater challenge than high school could provide. That, however, is changing.
A new early college program is being offered in high schools in N.C., allowing students to earn both their high school diploma and up to two years of college credits.
The best part is–it’s completely free!
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Posted on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 under Applying to College, High School
Application deadlines vary from college to college, so know the deadlines for the schools you’re applying to well ahead of time.
The early and regular deadlines for these 25 top schools will let you know when to have your application ready to go.
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