SCHOLARSHIPS: MAKE PROM OUTFIT OF DUCK TAPE, WIN THOUSAND$
If you are planning to go to the prom this year, you may be interested in the details of this scholarship.
In a nutshell, make prom wear out of "Duck Tape" and attend a school-sanctioned prom in it. Take pictures and send them to the contest.
Prizes will be given to the "best" outfits, as determined by the judges.
The First Place couple will receive $10,000 each and an added $5,000 for the school. Second Place gets $5,000 each and $3,000 for the school. And Third Place wins $3,000 each, with $2,000 for the school.
Seven "Runner-Up" prizes of $500 (per) will also be awarded.
The deadline is June 1, 2015.
Be sure to see the website for all the details and deadlines. CLICK HERE
$50,000 GOOGLE SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE SET
The deadline for the 2015 Google Science Fair, which offers a number of outstanding awards, has been set for May 18, 2015. Here's the info -
Are you a science buff? Are you between the ages of 13 and 18? Would you be interested in competing for numerous, amazing prizes, such as $50,000 in scholarship funding, or a trip to the Galapagos Islands? Then you may want to consider registering for the Google Science Fair.
The Google Science Fair is an online science competition - a BIG-TIME online science competition. Details for the 2015 Fair have now been released.
Get the details and all your questions answered at this FAQ CLICK HERE
For a helpful look at the college admission process, see COLLEGE ADMISSION: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice. CLICK HERE
Are you a science buff? Are you between the ages of 13 and 18? Would you be interested in competing for numerous, amazing prizes, such as $50,000 in scholarship funding, or a trip to the Galapagos Islands? Then you may want to consider registering for the Google Science Fair.
The Google Science Fair is an online science competition - a BIG-TIME online science competition. Details for the 2015 Fair have now been released.
Get the details and all your questions answered at this FAQ CLICK HERE
For a helpful look at the college admission process, see COLLEGE ADMISSION: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice. CLICK HERE
BEST BOOKS ABOUT TEST PREP, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND COLLEGE ADMISSION
Here are popular and helpful books aimed at test preparation, scholarships, and college admission:
Cracking the ACT with 6 Practice Tests by Princeton Review
"Techniques that actually work. Everything you need to know for a high score. Practice your way to perfection."
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
Cracking the SAT with 5 Practice Tests by Princeton Review
""Techniques that actually work. Everything you need to know for a high score. Practice your way to perfection."
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2015: Billions of Dollars in Scholarships, Grants and Prizes by Gen Tanabe and Kelly Tanabe
"Information on 1.5 million scholarships, grants, and prizes is easily accessible in this revised directory with more than 300 new listings that feature awards indexed by career goal, major, academics, public service, talent, athletics, religion, ethnicity, and more."
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
Best Colleges 2015 by U.S. News and World Report
"...Discover the country's best universities, liberal arts colleges, regional colleges and universities, historically black colleges and universities, and undergraduate engineering programs and business programs."
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
College Admission: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice by Dr. Edward Droge
"This book accommodates students of virtually any age or grade, even below high school, who want to know quickly and simply, without excessive fanfare and without an extensive commitment of time and energy, what is required to put together a successful college application. Brief by design, it is jam-packed with valuable information and insight for college-bound students and their parents. What works? What is really important to know? Explanations and descriptions are intentionally kept concise and are written in easy-to-understand, easily accessible language."
$4.99
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
Cracking the ACT with 6 Practice Tests by Princeton Review
"Techniques that actually work. Everything you need to know for a high score. Practice your way to perfection."
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
Cracking the SAT with 5 Practice Tests by Princeton Review
""Techniques that actually work. Everything you need to know for a high score. Practice your way to perfection."
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2015: Billions of Dollars in Scholarships, Grants and Prizes by Gen Tanabe and Kelly Tanabe
"Information on 1.5 million scholarships, grants, and prizes is easily accessible in this revised directory with more than 300 new listings that feature awards indexed by career goal, major, academics, public service, talent, athletics, religion, ethnicity, and more."
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
Best Colleges 2015 by U.S. News and World Report
"...Discover the country's best universities, liberal arts colleges, regional colleges and universities, historically black colleges and universities, and undergraduate engineering programs and business programs."
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
College Admission: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice by Dr. Edward Droge
"This book accommodates students of virtually any age or grade, even below high school, who want to know quickly and simply, without excessive fanfare and without an extensive commitment of time and energy, what is required to put together a successful college application. Brief by design, it is jam-packed with valuable information and insight for college-bound students and their parents. What works? What is really important to know? Explanations and descriptions are intentionally kept concise and are written in easy-to-understand, easily accessible language."
$4.99
(Click the image below to Look Inside.)
JANUARY CHECKLIST
Here are some things to do in January:
If you are seeking financial aid, fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid):
Click Here
Register for the SAT
Click Here
Explore Subject Tests
Click Here
Register for the ACT
Click Here
For a full look at the college admission process, see Dr. Droge's book:
COLLEGE ADMISSION: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice Click Here
If you are seeking financial aid, fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid):
Click Here
Register for the SAT
Click Here
Explore Subject Tests
Click Here
Register for the ACT
Click Here
For a full look at the college admission process, see Dr. Droge's book:
COLLEGE ADMISSION: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice Click Here
GETTING SMARTER FASTER
GETTING SMARTER FASTER
Smart Tools And Tips To Sharpen The Mind And Increase Knowledge Quickly
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Smart Tools And Tips To Sharpen The Mind And Increase Knowledge Quickly
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COLLEGE PRESIDENTS' SALARIES - VERY HIGH AT THE TOP
It may not come as a surprise that presidents of private colleges in the United States are compensated well. But just how well can make one think twice about a career in higher education.
According to an article in the Chronicle of Higher Education, at the top of the heap sits Shirley Ann Jackson of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, who made 7.14 million dollars in 2012, the most recent year available.
Following Jackson are John L. Lahey of Quinnipiac University at $3.75 million and Lee C. Bollinger of Columbia University at $3.38 million.
Rounding out the top five are Amy Gutmann of the University of Pennsylvania at $2.47 million and Charles R. Middleton of Roosevelt University at $1.76 million.
According to an article in the Chronicle of Higher Education, at the top of the heap sits Shirley Ann Jackson of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, who made 7.14 million dollars in 2012, the most recent year available.
Following Jackson are John L. Lahey of Quinnipiac University at $3.75 million and Lee C. Bollinger of Columbia University at $3.38 million.
Rounding out the top five are Amy Gutmann of the University of Pennsylvania at $2.47 million and Charles R. Middleton of Roosevelt University at $1.76 million.
COLLEGE ADMISSION GUIDE
COLLEGE ADMISSION: A Simple, No-Nonsense Guide To Getting Into The College Of Your Choice by Dr. E. Droge Click Here
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