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College Trivia: Round 6

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Jessie
Ivy League Logo

Question: Which 8 colleges make up the “Ivy League?” Answer: Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Penn, Princeton, and Yale. The term Ivy League refers to 8, east-coast universities highly regarded for their academic rigor, impressive standards, and history. These schools are some of the oldest universities in the nation, and they got their Ivy title from a New York Herald Tribune sports writer, as they all competed in the same athletic conference. The term stuck, and today high school students everywhere aspire to enter the gates of these esteemed institutions – but for their academics and not their athletics.

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College Trivia: Round 3

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Jessie
freshman 15

Question: The average freshman gains how many pounds during their first year? Answer: Between 4-8 Many freshmen do gain weight during their first year of college, but it may not be as much as the popular term “Freshman 15” indicates. The cliché “Freshman 15” refers to the phenomenon of how students gain weight due to drastic life style changes. While some students may gain the full 15, most students pack on about 4-8 pounds. Why, you might ask? Freshmen are under a lot of stress (and out from their parents’ watch full eyes) as they adjust from life at home … Continue reading →

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College Trivia: Round 2

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Jessie
Cochrane Dining Hall; West End Market; chef with lobster platter

Question: At which university can you pick out a lobster from a tank and have it cooked fresh to order?   Answer: Virginia Tech Hardly the options of your average college campus, lobster dishes and London broil can be ordered in Virginia Tech’s West End Market. Gourmet pizzas along with signature burgers can also be found on the plates of VT’s college students. Mouth watering, yet? So if you’re into fine dining and have expensive taste, Virginia Tech’s options beat out the normal meatloaf surprise of most college cafeterias. To check out the Top 10 College Dining Halls, visit http://www.hercampus.com/life/top-10-college-dining-halls. … Continue reading →

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College Trivia: Round 1

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Jessie

Question: What Ivy League university is the only school in the nation to require students to pass a swim test before earning their diploma?

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A Brief History Of The PSAT/NMSQT

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Compass

A Brief History of the PSAT/NMSQT: Money Makes the World Go ‘Round. Okay, so that would be too brief. If you’re still reading, you probably want the full scoop, so here goes…  The PSAT/NMSQT is no ordinary standardized test. As the qualifying exam for the National Merit Scholarship, the PSAT/NMSQT is the Cerberus that guards the gates to a $2500 scholarship prize and a slew of other desirable benefits — a leg up in the admissions process, the prestige of being a National Merit Scholar, and sometimes even full scholarships to certain universities. When money is involved, the rules are different; … Continue reading →

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How To Make The Most Out Of Your Summer Vacation

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Jessica
This hummingbird certainly isn't thinking about college applications during summer vacation.

Summer Vacation: words filled with all kinds of meanings for different people. For some, summer is a virtual continuation of the school year, with a rigid summer school schedule and little free time. For others, it’s a trip to the beach or endless boredom. The common thread that holds all of this together is the new freedom and responsibility which come naturally when teachers no longer spend half their time making sure you aren’t “out of designated area,” and, of course, the ability to forget anything you may have inadvertantly learned over the course of the year. At least, that is how I’d describe all my … Continue reading →

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The Most Fun-Filled Fact Post About The SAT Ever

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Compass
Californication

The SAT: Fun Facts - Seems like an oxymoron, doesn’t it?  But really, the SAT can be fun!  Well, no, that’s a lie, but let’s pretend it’s true while we read these cool facts! Fun Fact #1: The SAT Stands For… …nothing!  The SAT is a pseudo-acronym.  Like its brethren “KFC” and the “A&M” in Texas A&M University, “SAT” appears to be an acronym, but, officially, it no longer stands for anything.  Originally, “SAT” stood for “Scholastic Aptitude Test,” but it was changed in 1990 to mean “Scholastic Assessment Test” in order to appease critics, who claimed that it was not … Continue reading →

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