Monthly Archives: January 2012

Effective Time Management Tips

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Dave G
TM

It seems like the workload is getting worse this semester. You feel like you are sinking and can no longer keep up. Maybe you are not effectively managing your time. Try following some of our time management strategies. Make a To-Do List Write up a list every night for things that you need to do the next day. Establish the importance of each task and put whatever is most important at the top of your list and complete these tasks first. Then go onto the next task and so on. Once you complete your list, be sure to reward yourself … Continue reading →

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Columbia University

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Compass
Columbia University

NAME: Columbia University SCHOOLS: Architecture, Planning & Preservation, Arts, Barnard College, Business, Columbia College, Continuing Education, Dental Medicine, Engineering, General Studies, International & Public Affairs, Jewish Theological Seminary, Journalism, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Social Work, Teachers College, Union Theological Seminary MEDIAN SAT SCORE: ~2215 (middle 50%) MEDIAN ACT SCORE: ~33 (middle 50%) CLASS RANK: 97% in top ten CAMPUS: 299 acres NUMBER OF FRIENDS YOU CAN MAKE: 7,169 (17,065) WHERE YOU WILL LIVE: On-campus: Carman, Furnald, John Jay, Wallach, Hartley. COST: $57,192  

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Dartmouth University

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Compass
Dartmouth University

NAME: Dartmouth University SCHOOLS: Thayer School of Engineering, economics, government, biology, language, history, psychological, science, music, sociology, religion, theater, MEDIAN SAT SCORE: ~2200 MEDIAN ACT SCORE: ~32 CLASS RANK: 95% in top ten CAMPUS: 31,869 acres NUMBER OF FRIENDS YOU CAN MAKE: 4,196 (1,791 graduates) WHERE YOU WILL LIVE: 42 residential halls: McLaughlin Cluster, The River Cluster, The Russell Sage Cluster, The Choates, East Wheelock, The Fayerweathers, Ripley/Woodward/Smith, Wheeler & Richardson, Massachusetts Row, the Gold Coast and Hitchcock, Topliff/New Hampshire and The Lodge. COST: $55,386  

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How to Avoid the Senior Slump

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Dave G
Senior Slump

Congratulations seniors! The last semester is finally here. You made it this far, but it is far from over. This is not the time to be lazy. Here are some ways to avoid the infamous senior slump. Don’t Be Cocky Sure, you’ve put in your hours and you’ve done all the hard work, and for that you shall be rewarded. But you are not entitled to a free semester of underachievement. Do not forget that colleges do have the power to reject you if they see that you are slipping significantly during your senior year. To them, this raises a … Continue reading →

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What PSAT Scores Make the Cut for National Merit?

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Will
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Now that PSAT scores have been received, the question that most people want answered revolves around the cutoff scores for National Merit Semifinalist standing. In other words: What is the minimum score that will qualify me to be a National Merit Semifinalist? This is certainly an immensely significant cutoff, mainly due to the benefits and scholarships that come with being a National Merit Scholar. As mentioned before here, the 16,000 National Merit Semifinalists from the class of 2013 will be notified sometime in August/September. As you eagerly await this announcement, here is some context for determining how close your score … Continue reading →

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SAT or ACT? Which Exam Do You Take?

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Dave G
Which Test Do I Take?

Having trouble deciding over taking the SAT or the ACT? Not even sure what the difference is? We’re here to point you in the right direction by providing facts about both exams. GENERAL INFO The SAT is divided into ten sections which include: 3 Critical Reading, 3 Math, 3 Writing, and 1 experimental section which is not scored. Each section is scored from 200-800 points. There is one required essay which is scored on a 0-12 scale. Actual testing time without any breaks is 3 hours and 45 minutes. A perfect score on the SAT is a 2400. The ACT … Continue reading →

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Houston Baptist University

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Compass
HBU

NAME: Houston Baptist University SCHOOLS: College of Arts and Humanities, School of Business, School of Education,   School of Nursing and Allied Health, College of Science and Mathematics MEDIAN SAT SCORE: 1010 MEDIAN ACT SCORE: 20 CLASS RANK: 14% of top 10 of high school graduating class CAMPUS: 100 acres NUMBER OF FRIENDS YOU CAN MAKE: 2,200 (367 graduates) WHERE YOU WILL LIVE: On-campus: The Reuben Philips Residence College for Men,  The Rebecca Bates Philips Residence College & MEST Wing for Women, The lake house and Husky village apartments. COST: $32,479  

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What is the 2011 PSAT cutoff Score for National Merit Scholarships?

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Compass
National Merit Cutoffs

A Timetable for Receiving October 2011 PSAT Scores You took the PSAT in October and have probably received your scores back by now. Hopefully, the burning questions in your mind at present are centered around the National Merit Scholarship competition: How well did I do? What is the PSAT cut-off score for National Merit Scholars this year? When will I know what the PSAT cutoff is? The answers to these questions, fortunately, are simple enough, although many require patience. As a start, here is a link to the PSAT Test Dates and Deadlines on the College Board website: http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/psat/deadlines Here … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Compass
MIT

NAME: MIT SCHOOLS: School of Architecture and Planning, School of Engineering, School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences, Sloan School of Management, School of Science, Whitaker College of Health Sciences and Technology MEDIAN SAT SCORE: ~2230 MEDIAN ACT SCORE: ~32 CLASS RANK: 95% in top ten CAMPUS: 168 acres NUMBER OF FRIENDS YOU CAN MAKE: 4,232 (6,152 graduates) WHERE YOU WILL LIVE: On-campus: Rate Chart, Baker House, Bexley Hall, Burton Conner, East Campus, MacGregor House, Maseeh Hall, McCormick Hall, New House, Next House, Random Hall, Senior House, Simmons Hall COST: $55,270

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College Preparation for 2012

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Dave G

Before we completely wash our hands clean of 2011, there are just a few things that we all need to do in order to prepare us for the 2012 semester. Now is the time to shake off our negative habits so we can make way for better positive habits. Now that we are in 2012 here are some things that we want you to take care of in order to guarantee a successful beginning to a new spring semester. Without a single grade level excluded, here they are: FRESHMAN Volunteer Your winter break is not over yet so make the … Continue reading →

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