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The serenity of the Stanford campus is the embodiment of the light at the end of the application tunnel. While many selective universities have extremely stringent admission processes, the campuses themselves often offer a collaborative environment. Students often admit that admission to college is often the most stressful part.

Pain vs. Pleasure: Strain of application process worth trove of educational benefits?

October 15, 2015

Sexual assaults on college campuses

Sexual assaults on college campuses

October 1, 2015

Seniors stress daily over colleges. They try their best to avoid that denied letter. Having a backup is a must for colleges. Photo by MCT Photo

College reality challenges students

April 29, 2015

Purdue University is a great school for engineers. Students can get their feet wet in engineering by taking a program offered through the university. The school is located in Indiana and gives great aid packages. Image by Max Fritzhand

Facing difficulties after school

March 24, 2015

You also have the option to take online courses. If you plan on graduating early or want to take a course that is not offered here, this is a good choice. Make sure to check with the school to see if the course credit is accepted.

Pick and choose reasonably

January 29, 2015

During the crazy weeks of Nov. 1 and Jan. 1 when the majority of applications were due, students were submitting applications whenever and wherever they could. The November deadline is more challenging for students because they are still in school and juggling other assignments. The January deadline is a little less stressful because students are on break.

Interviews offer new angle to admissions process

January 28, 2015

Seventy three percent of students attend all types of public colleges and universities. One of the fastest growing degrees is in park, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies. During a 10-year period, the number of students earning degrees in this major (31,667) jumped 92 percent.

Students have hard time choosing right college

November 18, 2014

Programs such as Naviance help alert students to college visits, qualifications, average scores and GPAs needed for each college, etc. Sycamore supplies all upperclassmen with a Naviance account. Your life is your choice, and “it ain’t over ‘til it’s over.” You can go to numerous colleges, try numerous courses of study, and have more than one job. College is a necessary evil and a wonderful opportunity at the same time.

College visits: necessary evil

November 14, 2014

Deciding on future plans too early

Deciding on future plans too early

June 2, 2014

Many students use Quizlet rather than traditional flashcards. The sets created are accessible on computers, tablets, and smartphones.

Top 3 study methods for AP exams

April 16, 2014

Top 5 engineering undergraduate schools

Top 5 engineering undergraduate schools

April 13, 2014

College entrance exams; stressful, inaccurate measure of academic success

College entrance exams; stressful, inaccurate measure of academic success

December 6, 2013

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