Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Up to Speed - Review of Posts from January-June 2011

This post will also include some of the websites and books referred to.

January 8, 2011
Discussion of how students should use their PSAT results and prepare for the SAT. Websites of interest - www.collegeboard.org, www.grockit.com. SAT study guides are available at www.amazon.com.

January 19, 2011
Discussion of how to use www.collegeboard.org

January 26, 2011
Discussion of whether to choose a two or four year program

February 2, 2011
Information on NJ Boys and Girls State Programs www.boysandgirlsstate.org

February 16, 2011
Discussion of features of www.unigo.com, specifically College Match

March 2, 2011
Choosing a College, continued. The book, The Best 373 Colleges,
is featured.

March 16, 2011
Discussion of "feeder schools", undergraduate schools from which many graduate programs accept students

March 30, 2011
Virtual campus tours, college rep visits and college fairs www.campustour.com

April 13, 2011
College admission and the Naviance guidance delivery system www.naviance.com

April 27, 2011
Suggestions for how to get the most out of a campus visit
College Visit Checklist available at www.unigo.com

May 11, 2011
Campus Safety www.neighborhoodscout.com

May 25, 2011
Intellectual freedom on campus www.theFIRE.org
Closing of the American Mind

June 8, 2011
What juniors should do during summer vacation to prepare for senior year. Good review for those who need to catch up!

June 22, 2011
Writing the college application essay www.commonap.org, www.englishclub.com

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