Introduction:  College!  

College: an institution of higher education that grants degrees, as a bachelor's degree after a four-year course or an associate degree after a two-year course: it is sometimes the undergraduate division of a university

For some of us, it's right around the corner. There are students who are stressing out about SAT scores and AP Exams and then there are those who could care less. Some things people might be thinking about are what colleges they should go to, what majors to study, the cost of living and books, what the campus is like, etc. We know it's a little bit scary and that preparing for college can be a stressful thing to think about, however, we are here to help. This site was developed by our group to give students advice about colleges.

Advice:

Here is a table illustrating some of the questions interviewed in this link: Collected Questions

• Make sure to know all the admission requirements for each college you're thinking about applying to. 
• Always keep transcripts on hand to use for scholarship applications.  
• Keep a folder with copies of transcripts, award letters, recommendation letters, acceptance letters, etc.
• Turn in your necessary financial aid application on time.
• Ask for updated reports from teacher/counselors. 
• Narrow your choices before applying.  
• Research, ask questions, and listen to others' opinions before making your decisions. 
• Visit the campus of the colleges you're interested in. 
• Schedule and be prepared for your interviews with colleges. 
• Make a list of items you will need for college. (Needs/Wants List)
• If possible, get to know your roommate before hand. 
• In college the professors will not babysit anyone, so its important to stay on top of your own homework.
• Most college grades are based on exams and projects rather than daily homework.
• Sit in the front seats of a lecture hall to prevent sleeping, and to get to know the professor better.
• College like high school, provides a lot of extracurricular activities. Join them and stay involved in more than just your studies. 
• DON'T PROCRASTINATE! 

There are many points to consider when applying to college. Don't stress out, get to work early on the applications, and succeed in making it into that dream college. Just remember: Think Logically. 

As 2009 graduate Trang Tran puts it "Do's - Work hard and get involved. Dont's - Don't be [a slacker]." 

Interviews: 

This following link has the complete collection of interviews taken to collect advice on applying and surviving college: Interviews

Some Great Websites That Give Advice:

http://www.collegeboard.com/student/csearch/index.html?s_kwcid=TC-3525-107167389022-S-18453936022- This website not only gives advice about colleges, but gives information on college visits, majors, campus life, and where to start.

http://greatcollegeadvice.com/ This site offers assistance to those applying for college, and it provides advice and sage information on finding "The perfect college." 

http://www.collegeanswer.com/preparing/content/prep_college_advice.jsp - This advice site shares college planning and campus experiences from students just like you. Many students find the stories helpful and informative during their "going-to-college" journey.

http://www.stevepavlina.com/blog/2006/05/10-tips-for-college-students/ - This blog is written by a student who has already been to college.  He gives 10 tips or advice that every student who wants to apply to college should know.

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Members:  

Rebecca Chu

Jessie Bergmann

Eddie Traverso

Ben Wallace

2010 Editors:

Scott Kim

Hannah Bailey

Shalini Ramanan 

Works Cited - This link will take you to the the works cited page.

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