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What advice do you have for college bound high school students?

From the lens College Information for High School Students.

  • ACTTestTutor Dec 12, 2011 @ 8:35 am | delete
    Get a high score on the ACT test and qualify for more scholarships....
  • EducationInfo4U Nov 1, 2011 @ 4:51 pm | delete
    Awesome lens! I remember going to college and having so many questions, but the above pointers are very helpful to new college students. I recommend for students to do stay motivated in college, enjoy, learn, make connections, and have a balanced lifestyle. Thanks for sharing :)
  • CruiseReady Sep 24, 2011 @ 3:14 am | delete
    Paying for college these days is quite a challenge. That UPfromise programs is really neat!
  • bechand Aug 13, 2011 @ 1:52 pm | delete
    got some good info here - i am sure it would be helpful to new students ! I am still working on paying off my loans ... got about 3 more years - graduated in 97 with masters degree... seems like been payin forever !
  • Tipi Aug 7, 2011 @ 7:54 pm | delete
    Excellent resources for those with college in their future. By the sounds of the rising costs for college, its good to leap in as soon as possible. A community college is a good place to start for many with smaller classes and more access to instructors as well as perhaps a little less cost, particularly if you can live at home rather than having housing costs added in.
  • Resjes Jul 14, 2011 @ 3:20 pm | delete
    If you can, apply to as many colleges as you can. Keep your head up - someone will accept you. :)
  • Teddi14 Jul 2, 2011 @ 10:12 am | delete
    Due Diligence! Ask for help and advice from others who have recently finished college.
  • lobrieng Jun 29, 2011 @ 12:33 pm | delete
    Research is very important in determining your "College List" and this site has great suggestions for research engines. Use the internet wisely and try to visit colleges once you narrow down your list of best fit schools for you!
  • lasertek May 6, 2011 @ 10:23 pm | delete
    choose a course that your really, really like. btw, awesome lens.
  • COUNTRYLUTHIER Mar 13, 2011 @ 4:52 pm | delete
    Send letters to every school that sends you a letter. You will stand out and it may lead to further invitations.
  • Steph Feb 3, 2011 @ 3:33 pm | delete
    Visit www.collegetakefive.com for useful info!
  • AdrianaCopaceanu Jan 7, 2011 @ 6:44 am | delete
    No advice yet, but this lens is very helpful. My daughter is heading to college in a couple of year and this is great information.
  • lizziebeth Nov 29, 2010 @ 4:04 pm | delete
    My advice would be: Make sure to think about what would make you happy, vs. what just makes money when it comes to selecting a future job. This is a neat lens with lots of information!
  • LabKitty Nov 5, 2010 @ 6:09 pm | delete
    Lots of good info here. Well done. And we collected some advice on our college and grad student lenses, gleaned from our years in the meat grinder, if anyone would like to have a gander. Cheers.
  • brittzy Oct 18, 2010 @ 3:45 pm | delete
    another great site that I use is Zinch.com . i am getting ready for college and have found that website super helpful as it matches me up with scholarships, and helps me find colleges.
  • polymathlv Oct 8, 2010 @ 12:27 am | delete
    I didn't realize there were so many great websites that compared colleges! I just went to the government's site you mentioned in the lens:
    http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
    Who knew the government could produce something useful like that? :)
  • donnyg18 Sep 28, 2010 @ 7:42 am | delete
    This is definitely a great scholarship resource that I can reference back to when applying for scholarships for college. There are plenty of scholarships available and must students don't even consider applying for them.
  • Student Loans Jun 4, 2010 @ 4:16 am | delete
    No, money comes from people.
    Priority should be given to Student Loans, because education is an investment in the success of its society. While I am 100% for health care reform in the states, the funds needed are pure cost with no real investment in the society as a whole.
    People without a college education are less important than those with one? The people within the debt collection business provide a valuable and necessary service.
    People who invest in lenders who then in turn provide loans to people with expectation the loans will be repaid. The repayment provides income for the lender as well as a return for investors.
    It’s not glamorous, but there are hundreds of thousands of hard working people who provide for their family by filling that need.
  • Ramkitten Mar 26, 2010 @ 4:13 pm | delete
    Very good resource. Thank you for adding it (and the other lenses) to my "Squidoo Lenses That Don't Sell a Thing."
  • alohaitsaj Jan 1, 2010 @ 10:35 pm | delete
    Awesome lens! If you get a chance, check out mine on personal finance tips for college students.
  • adam Aug 5, 2009 @ 9:52 am | delete
    Great Lens ... all information is nearly complete. Please come to my Top Us Colleges page to see more info around US Colleges.
  • KimGiancaterino May 31, 2009 @ 8:52 am | delete
    Great information, and timely too, as everyone looks for ways to save money on education! Blessed by a Squid Angel.
  • Michael_Toth Mar 9, 2009 @ 4:01 pm | delete
    This is an excellent Lens! Great List of resources for college admissions!
  • chefkeem Jan 11, 2009 @ 2:28 pm | delete
    Great resource lens. I blessed it. :)
  • TheInfamous7 Jan 11, 2009 @ 1:39 pm | delete
    An Excellent Lens!!..Great Work!
    Blessed!
  • TheLeftFitz Dec 10, 2008 @ 3:15 pm | delete
    Wow. This is a seriously fantastic lens. Welcome to the College & Universities group!

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