About Today: Getting Ready for College

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Today No snark zone: These articles are primarily aimed at the ones going to college (or applying to college). I really suggest reading these over and passing along to your children if you think they'd find them helpful. I'm reading them again and sorta counting my lucky stars my kids aren't old enough for this yet. Getting Prepared and Staying Organized Every step counts, from the start of high school all the way through senior year. Every grade in every class matters. There is simply not enough money in the world to get me to repeat high school again. Not with this kind of pressure. Are My SAT Scores Good Enough? What's An Extracurricular Activity? Do Middle Schoolers Have to Prepare? See More About:  college admissions timelines  high school record  standardized tests Choosing the Perfect College I bet I did more research on my last TV purchase than I did on my college choice. In fact, I think I only picked my college because my guidance counselor recommended it. Three cheers for Mrs. Jackobi for being far wiser than me. Tips for a Good College Visit Virtual Tours See More About:  choosing a college  college short lists  liberal arts colleges Nail These Interview Questions Oh, man. Am I ever grateful I didn't have to have an interview when going to college. Between the sweating and the "umms" and "ahhs," I'da never gotten in. Also, the crying. Practice These 20 Questions Common College Interview Mistakes See More About:  college interviews  college applications  What's Out There to Help Pay for College Hey, congratulations on getting in. It was a lot of hard work, but you did it. Now let's figure out how to pay for it all. Paying for College in a Tough Economy Scholarship Tips See More About:  federal student aid  pell college grants  federal student loans Today Ads College Courses College Education Community College College Nursing College Featured Articles Waitlisted? What Now? Can I Appeal a College Admission Decision? What If No Acceptance Letters Come? Why Size Matters Getting a Letter of Recommendation Personal Essay Tips   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement