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Get the Scoop: Inside College
One of the latest websites to join the ranks of online college guides is InsideCollege, which helps students research campuses by publishing a wide range of “college lists.” From more serious topics like looking for an honors program at a public university or knowing which schools offer a loan-free education to low-income students to finding

It’s Good To Be Stingy
Stingy gets a bad rap, unless, of course, you are referring to the new campus resource website StingyCampus. On the site students can buy and sell textbooks, find housing near campus, browse for class notes, search for jobs and internships, and connect with other students at your school. Seems kinda like Craigslist - university style.

Take the President’s Challenge!
On Sept. 21 the U.S. Department of Education launched the video contest “I Am What I Learn,” challenging students across America to imagine how an education can help them realize their dreams. For the chance to win $1000, submit a video answering the question, “Why is your education important to fulfilling your dreams?”  Let your voice be heard in our nation’s capitol, and maybe, just maybe, you’ll help inspire others to believe in the power of education. Deadline for submissions is November 2nd and winners will be announced in December. For more information about rules and

College Counseling At Your Fingertips
It’s officially fall (although the 88 degree weather outside would beg to differ) and the college admissions marathon is in high-gear. There’s a lot to stay on top of no matter what year of high school you’re in, but senior year is especially hectic with looming application deadlines, tests to be taken, recommendations to get written, and last minute-college visits.  To help you stay organized and on top of everything, check out the FREE college admissions counseling program My College Calendar. My favorite feature is that once you log-in and create an account, you can upload your own school calendar and

Guitar Hero 101
And you thought video games were just extra-curricular activities.  Well, next time your parents guilt you for spending too much time gaming, just tell them you’re preparing for college. This fall New York University debuts a new course “Guitar Heroes (and Heroines): Music, Video Games and the Nature of Human Cognition” which aims to tackle the topic of why human beings invest so much time into playing video games, according to the New York Post. The class, which according to its instructor will focus primarily on the effect of video games and human cognition, proved to be so popular it reportedly already has a waiting list