College and Career Corner

The College and Career Corner will consist of various website links and books that can be helpful when searching for and choosing colleges, as well as preparing for the career world. 

Links:

“Helping Your Teen Make the Right College Choice”

"For Students, a Waiting List Is Scant Hope" by Jacques Steinberg for the New York Times

This article discusses the uncertainty of how many applicants will accept admission offers and how many colleges are placing more on waiting lists.

"Taking a Gap Year" by Howard Greene & Associates

This article discusses the increased interest and popularity of taking a "gap year," or a break between high shool and college.  

Scholarship Opportunity - Kikkoman Scholarship

Kikkoman companies in the United States announced the establishment of a $100,000 scholarship fund to benefit the families of the victims of the September 11th Pentagon and Pennsylvania tragedies.

Books:

Presenting Yourself Successfully to Colleges - Howard R. Greene and Matthew W. Greene, Ph.D

Get Into Any College  - Gen and Kelly Tanabe

Colleges That Change Lives  - Lauren Pope

Paying for College - Howard R. Greene and Matthew W. Greene, Ph.D

Majoring In The Rest Of Your Life  -Carol Carter

Getting From College To Career - Lindsey Pollak