Working with a School Counselor Jun 29, 2009
The following are some questions that students can ask their school counselors about planning for college. What High School Courses Should Students Take to Prepare for College. (Suite101.com)
Fewer U.S. Teens Report Being Sexually Active Jun 2, 2009
Studies have shown that adolescents who are looking forward to the future -- for example, planning for college and anticipating a career -- are less likely to have sex early and become teen parents, she said. "I think there's a lot parents can do.". (MEDLINEplus)
Zeta youth groups grow though team building Apr 29, 2009
The young ladies were engaged in sessions that included planning for college, improving service learning opportunities in their communities, and building leadership skills. As a result, four of the ladies were nominated and chosen to serve in state leadership positions. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Fresno middle-schoolers commit to going to college Mar 21, 2009
It'll be years before they even graduate from high school, but 54 Fresno middle school students already are planning for college. They took pen to paper Friday at Terronez Middle School in southeast Fresno and signed college-attendance pledges, part of Fresno Unified School District's kickoff to the "Save Me a Spot in College" campaign -- a statewide effort aimed at steering middle school students toward higher education. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
SEARK SCHOOL PLANS COLLEGE WEEK Feb 8, 2009
Prospective students may visit SEARK from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for guidance in planning for college. A campus tour will be available from 4 to 5 p.m.. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
High Cost of Senior School Year Mar 25, 2008
Planning for college. These costs do not include the expense of tuition, books or room and board for the following freshman year. (Suite101.com)
Speaking out for the kids' sake--Audrey Miller Mar 15, 2008
That student is now finishing high school and planning for college. Thank God no one cut his "support staff." Seriously evaluate your spending. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Cal State reaches out to black students Feb 14, 2008
"At Super Sunday, thousands of students and their families learn that planning for college starts in the sixth grade," Reed said in a statement. "We hope to make communities aware of the steps that students need to complete each year to get to college.". (East Bay Business Times, CA)
Eng able to repeat as best in District Dec 28, 2007
"I thought about not playing this year because of planning for college and everything else going on my senior year, but I started going to the (Modesto Fitness et) Club and started running into my friends," Eng said. "When I began hitting balls with them, I remembered how much I enjoyed tennis.". (Modesto Bee, CA)
Central Christian president honored Dec 2, 2007
During his first year in that capacity, he completed his dissertation, and his research is currently being used in strategic planning for college development. Prior to joining Central Christian College, reimer served as director of Academic Affairs at the Hawaii Campus of University of Phoenix, capping a 15-year career as an instructor and college chair. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Biden to Discuss Education at UNI's Presidential-Candidate Forums Nov 24, 2007
He would address college affordability by providing a $3,000 College ACCESS refundable tax credit, increasing the minimum Pell Grant to $6,000, expanding assistance to low-income students and beginning financial planning for college with students in the eighth grade. He would also increase teacher pay, implement bonus, incentive and loan- repayment programs for educators and create a nationwide initiative to reduce class sizes by hiring 100,000 new teachers across the country. (PR Newswire)
The Alternative to Working through College Nov 12, 2007
(ARA) - Planning for college can be a complex task. Moving to a new area, learning your way around campus, managing your school schedule and juggling expenses can all be challenges. (Pekin Times, IL)
Blythe gets special delivery for some special kids Nov 3, 2007
Junior Night, a chance for parents and students to discuss preparing for their senior year, graduation requirements and financial planning for college, is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 29, 6:30-8 p.m. in the auditorium. Call the school at 980-343-5988 for more information. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Far from typical Oct 26, 2007
With books titled Planning for College and Financing Your Future stacked on John Mikelson's office bookshelves, people could assume the 47-year-old UI veterans adviser was just mapping out school for his four children - but he needs these books for himself, too. Mikelson completed three semesters at the UI in the late 1970s, then joined the Army. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Scene and Herd: Town offers full slate of fall fun Oct 2, 2007
Planning for college for high school students includes not only S.A.T. Preparation, and Kaplan SAT Preparation but also Writing Your College Essay Tips for Students and, also, Finding the Right Fit: the College Admissions Process. Another nifty course is Career Explorations for Women. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Family calendar Sep 30, 2007
Start Planning for College NOW. workshop, 6:30 to 8 p.m., Family Resources, 1500 Green Bay St., registration required, free, (608) 784-8125. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Mental Growth Doesn't Just Happen Sep 19, 2007
I have crystal-clear memories of attending classes, planning for college, and looking forward to how good it would feel to have a calm, assured, grown-up voice in my head instead of the uncertain explorer who lived there. Somehow, I had the illusion that I could reliably plan on occasional upgrades to my mental voice. (Nebraska Statepaper)
Kids go back to school Aug 25, 2007
"We're already planning for college night, and looking at ways to get the community involved. We're looking at ways to (have these things trickle down ) to the elementary school kids, because it's not just secondary students who need the attention, it's a process.". Another thing to watch out for is the many school zones throughout the Pasadena area that protect children who attend the over-45 schools in the city. (Pasadena Citizen, TX)
Mother Load: Group helps moms of multiples find support Aug 24, 2007
The logistics of everything from what kind of vehicle the family would need to planning for college - and everything in between - began to consume them. "It was just one thing after another," Wells said. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
U.S. Marine Wins $10,000 from Bid4Prizes! Aug 16, 2007
23-Year Old Lance Corporal Ending Second Tour of Duty in Iraq & Planning for College; Also Won $500 Gift Certificate to Tiffany's. IRVINE, Calif. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Incoming freshmen plan for education Jul 24, 2007
Logan Kramer is about to start high school this fall, but Monday already was planning for college. He signed the Wisconsin Covenant, which guarantees if he maintains a B average in high school and stays out of trouble he ll have a place and financial aid to attend college in Wisconsin. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Sree Advice on College Tours Jul 24, 2007
com (look for the "Pursue an Education" section): Lots of articles and tips on planning for college, including how to make the most of your college tours. A Pocket Guide for Choosing a College: This free PDF guide, is from the National Survey of Student Engagement and has questions you can ask everyone you meet on your college tour. (WNBC.com, NY)
Children and Domestic Violence Jul 2, 2007
Thousands of survivors of domestic violence sit in classrooms each day; are learning to take their first steps, or planning for college. They are children. (Suite101.com)
Amid loan scandal, tips on paying for college May 14, 2007
If you're planning for college further down the line, the Education Department's Web site has a new FAFSA calculator that will estimate what kind of federal aid you're eligible for. Q: What kind of loans will I be offered. (CNN)
Freshman fixed tuition rate goes up 15 percent May 3, 2007
Chancellor Erroll Davis said the fixed plan gives parents and students more predictability in planning for college expenses and offers a financial incentive to graduate on time. Students who take longer to finish face steep hikes after their four-year fixed plan is up. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
High tuition is pricing students out of higher education Apr 24, 2007
Financial planning for college can become burdensome when tuition is raised: Some prospective students who are unable to obtain private loans are unsure about how they will cope with the financial burdens stemming from the consistent rising cost of public higher education. Minnesota tuition exceeds many other states tuitions, and currently there haven t been any policies that prohibit large increases of tuition rates. (Winona Daily News, MN)
To Close Gaps, Schools Focus on Black Boys Apr 9, 2007
The boys also meet black role models, while their parents attend workshops on planning for college. Motivation is emphasized throughout. (Herald-Tribune)
Financial Planners Apr 6, 2007
Planning for college tuition. Estate Planning or transfer. (IntranetJournal)
ACT deadline is March 9 Mar 6, 2007
Other editions of Prep Talk cover topics such as taking the right courses for college, preparing for the ACT, visiting a college campus and planning for college. To hear the podcast, go to. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Colleges Regroup After Voters Ban Race Preferences Jan 27, 2007
Ohio State University, for example, has started a magnet high school with a focus on math and science, to help prepare potential applicants, and sends educators into poor and low-performing middle and elementary schools to encourage children, and their parents, to start planning for college. Officials across the country have a sense of urgency about the issue in part because Ward Connerly, the black California businessman behind such initiatives in California and Michigan, is planning a kind of... (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Don't Get Scuttled by Life's Events Jan 21, 2007
Start planning for college. College expenses have been rising at an average of 7 percent a year and are showing no signs of slowing, said Jason Jonczak with Edward Jones Investments in Cary, N.C.. (The Ledger)
Your Money: Taking life's curves Jan 14, 2007
3 Start planning for college. College expenses have been rising at an average of 7 percent a year and are showing no signs of slowing, said Jason Jonczak with Edward Jones Investments in Cary, N.C.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
