College Blog

The world of college admissions changes constantly, and this blog will help you keep up with those changes. Stay current on information about colleges, financial aid, college student loans, adult education, college applications, SATs, ACTs, college life and housing, scholarships, graduate school tests and applications.

Ivy League Colleges and Universities

Ivy League Colleges, eight of the most pretigious iniversities in the world.

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SATs or ACTs Not Required for College Admission

SATS, ACTs not required at certain colleges. Bad test scores and still want to go to a four year college? Check here for a list of schools not reuqiring the SATs or ACT.

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SATs

SATs,Free SAT tests, Learn about the tests, study for ifor the test, strategies and tips, SAT essays, samples of questions and answers, sign up to take the test.

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The ACTs

ACTs, Why it's the most popular test, free sample exam, how to study for the ACTs, compare with SATs, who should take it.

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Academic (Teacher) Recommendations

Here is your "how to" for letters of recommendation, academic recommendations, teacher recommendations.

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Apply: Admission Websites for All Public Universities in U.S.

APPLY HERE: ADMISSIONS, ALL U.S. PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

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Personal Relationships

You are involved with someone, or married, adn the relationship is violent. Do you know what to do, where to go?

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Paying for College

How are you going to pay for college in these tough economic times? A complete guide to all you o need to know and do. Financial aid, scholarships, save money, free money.

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Nea beach colleges with surfing, sand, and sun

Near beach colleges offer the same sun, sand and surf and surfing as schools on the beach, but the surf is not hitting the classroom doors. You have to actually go to the beach.

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Adult Education

Adult Education, going to college: applications, programs, money, credit, graduate, scholarships.

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Apply California: Admissions Web Pages for Public Colleges and Universities

Apply-California: Admissions Web Sites for California Public Colleges and Universities.

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Writing the College Application Essays

Information about writing the application essays, formating, tips, and common essay topics.

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East Bay, San Francisco Bay Area

College Consulting, San Francisco East Bay, Consulting for students and parents in complete college admission process

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SELF DEFENSE FOR WOMEN

SElf Defense for Women:Women of all ages are primary targets for rape, assualt, verbal and physical abuse. Protect yourself against abuse and threats of any kind.

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College Admission Statistics

Assess your chances at your schools of choice. Admission Statistics

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Apply New York: Admissions Sites for all Public Colleges and Universities

Apply New York: Admissions Sites for all Public Colleges and Universities

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College Admissions: a step-by-step resource for high school and college students

College Admissions: Find your college, get in, appy process, SATs/ACTs, degrees, colleges searches, prep, applications, acceptance, grad school, financial aid.

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New Pages

Newest/latest pages on our site. Keep up with latest collegeinformation.

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Ski at College

Ski Schools: Colleges offering ski majors, ski teams, snowboarding, or close proximity to the slopes.

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California Colleges and Universities

California colleges and universities, high school juniors, register on web sites of schools of interest.

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Junior Year Roadmap

A roadmap for your junior year in high school. Keep on track with college planning and preparation.

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529 College Savings Plans: Tax deferred Investments

Save for college, the 529 College Savings Plan, tax deferred investment plans to pay for college for your children or grandchildren.

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Apply Massachusetts: Admission Sites for all Public Colleges and Universities

Apply Massachusetts: Admission Sites for all Public Colleges and Universities

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Free College Textbooks

Resource for free college textbooks, downloading textbooks, great books, other literature.

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California Private Colleges S - Z

California Private Colleges with names starting with S to Z.

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SAT and ACT Essays

The Sat and ACT Essays, how to write killer essays with writing tips, strategies.

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SATs and ACTs, College Admissions Testing

SATs and ACTs, college tests, SAT IIs, complete information, how to study, and links

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Actual College Board SAT Essay Prompts

The SAT Essay Prompts

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College Applications, Getting your portfolio together.

College Applications as a part of the college admissions portfolio, filling them out, the essays, showing yourself in your best light.

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College Planning for Homeschooled

College for homeschooled students, links and information, minorities

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Rapd, What Should You Do?

Rape: You are in your dorm, your apartment, your camus, or at home, what do you do?

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Minority Students

Minority students: check out college admissions resources- Hispanics, African-Americans, Asians, Native-Americans, financial aid, scholarships, education, affirmative action.

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Safe Running and Self Defense

Tips for staying safe while running or walking outdoors, in cities and in less populated areas. Be safe.

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Dating and Danger. Warning Signs

Warning signs about your date, what to watch for, creating safe dating.

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Social Networking - Facebook, MySpace...

What about Facebook, MYSpace, all those networking sites

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Apply Montana. Admissions Sites for all Public Colleges and Universities

Admissions Sites for all Public Colleges and Universities in Montana

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Colleges for B Students

Colleges for B Students: Lots of them, and good ones too.

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Beach Colleges,and Beach Sports Equipment, Online

Everything about College at the ocean, Online Beach Store

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International Students Coming the the U.S. for College

Complete resource for international/foreign students planning to come to the U.S. for college.

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Water Sports Store: SCUBA, Snorkeling,Boards

Online Beach Sports Store: all gear and equipment for ocean sports

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What Do I Do First? Adults.

Adult education, what do I do first? get into college: testing, applications, options, extra college credit, .

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HINI

The HINI flu. Practices recommended for safety.

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Public Colleges and Universities in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico, Public Colleges and Universities in American Territories

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Colleges and Universities in the American (Insular)Territories

Colleges in U.S. Territories, called Insular Colleges)

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Protect Yourself Against Identity-Theft

Identity -Theft: Protect yourself, what to do, sources to contact if your identiy (ID) is stolen. Happens in college too.

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Foreign Students

Foreign Students

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Colleges in Canada

Colleges in Canada, Information for Americans about selecting, applying and attending Canadian colleges.

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Beach Schools, Colleges on the Beach

Beach Colleges: What qualifies? Where are they? Find lists, links, and info about U.S. colleges on the beach.

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Beach Colleges, and Near Beach Colleges, Amer. Territories

beach Colleges, near beach colleges in the American Territories, including Puerto Rico.

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Near Beach Colleges: Florida, Georgia

Close, but no on, the beach collegesBeach Colleges: Florida, Georgia

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