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College Advice from John Green
Image from Fishing Boat Proceeds. In addition to being the author of New York Times Bestseller The Fault in Our Stars, John Green is also one half of the amazing YouTube Channel duo Vlogbrothers, which...
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So You Didn’t Win President, Now What?
Image from The Desert Review. One of the big “check boxes” when you’re putting your applications together is “leadership.” Having officer positions in your clubs seems like a no brainer. But getting...
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The Real Deal: Mental Health, Counseling Centers, and College
From The Daily Sheeple. College is often an amazing experience filled with memories, friendship, learning, and fun, but for many, there are roadblocks that get in the way. While academics should be...
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More Options Than Ever: Test Optional Schools
Image from Education News. One challenge. One test. One ridiculously difficult task that more or less determines your future. Some have been preparing for years; some are dragged in hoping for the...
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Leaving the Comfort Zone: Emily’s Year of Theatre in London
My sister Emily Feinstein insisted she never wanted to go abroad. Loudly. Often. Whenever our parents brought it up. “I love Barnard College so much and I don’t want to miss any time there” was her...
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Dorm Room Dining: Teriyaki Chicken, Steamed Broccoli, and Brownies
What we’re making today First off, welcome to The Prospect’s Unofficial Orientation Series! It’s here to give you the lowdown on all things college life for all your incoming frosh. You’ll read...
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The Pitfall of Similar Interests
Image from Posh24. It’s the start of a new school year. You’ve packed up the car, purchased your textbooks, and are ready for a year of fun. What’s better is that you’ve found your roommate (more like...
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Your Alcohol Edu Study Guide
Image from Brown. Before you even embark on your freshman year of college, you’re going to have to take at least one last class: Alcohol Edu. Though every school has their own version of this online...
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A Cautionary Tale: The Freshman Negative 15
Image from Metro Parent. Writer’s Disclaimer: So this article was originally going to be a fun story about weight loss in college, but it sort of turned into a warning tale. There are tips scattered...
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What TO Wear: Summer College Tour/Interview Edition
You’ve prepared, researched, and practiced, and you’re ready to rock your interviews. But the night before your interview/tour, you’re standing in front of your closet and panicking! What are you...
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Pitch Perfect: College A Capella
Image from hellobeautiful. College has some unique activities. But one of the one’s that will really get your toes tapping is a capella. Brought into the spotlight by shows like The Sing Off and movies...
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How to Be a Pro at Combating Test Anxiety
Image from Tryhypnosisnow If you went through the public school system in the US, you probably took your fair share of standardized tests. And classroom tests. And state tests. And college entrance...
View ArticleCollege Matchmaking for Dummies
When you’re applying to school, the first step is the biggest one. Creating a running college list seems like an endless search, because where should I apply!? is not the easiest question to answer....
View ArticleMore Isn’t Always Better (When It Comes to Your College List)
One of the biggest application questions a prospective student will have is “How many schools should I apply to?” Unfortunately there’s not a clear cut answer. Eric wrote a great post about some of...
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For-Profit Universities: Financial and Educational Crazy Town
From In The Capital A few days ago while I was running on the elliptical, I noticed something. An ad was on the TV for one of those “technical” online schools. The fine print one line caught my eye:...
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A Chat about Sorority Recruitment
When you start college, you are going to look at a lot of different activities. You might even start thinking about Greek Life. Greek Life has a lot of hidden benefits and it really helped me adjust...
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TP’s 10 Roommate Commandments
We here at TP are all about making your life a little easier. So, why not clearly spell out the blunt/actually important rules of being a roommate? 1. Thou Shalt Not Be A D*ck. A general rule of life....
View ArticleHappy CommonApp Week! Now Let’s Write Some Supplements…
While we’ve had the essay prompts for months, college supplements are now starting to trickle out. The last of the stragglers will be coming out over the course of the next month. Supplements are...
View ArticleHow to Sexile With Class
Okay, we get it, Sexiling your roommate can be a super awkward thing to do. But there is a way to go about sexiling with respect, courtesy, and class. A classy sexile has 4 parts: 1. Agreement: Set up...
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What TO Wear: Theme Party Edition
So I just got back from quite a party filled weekend. On Saturday night I went to a superhero themed party (there were 4 different Supermans) and on Sunday I went to this amazing 1920s themed picnic,...
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