AIE — Adventures In Education

Dec 31, 2007 - College: How much is it going to cost? Figuring out what college will cost depends on many things; every case is unique. However, it's possible to get an idea of what college may cost when your turn comes. (Adventures In Education)

Dec 10, 2007 - Five tips for volunteering. Volunteering will help you develop skills, gain work experience, develop knowledge of different career settings, create a network for job finding, discover your hidden strengths and talents, gain self-confidence, find references, and build a sense of independence. (Adventures In Education)

Dec 3, 2007 - Lend a helping hand. You've probably heard about the importance of helping others. Maybe you've even volunteered. But have you thought about how helping others helps you to improve yourself? (Adventures In Education)

Nov 26, 2007 - Develop a study plan. What's the easiest way to learn course content? Read the recommended text passages, attend class regularly, listen intently, and take your own notes. In addition, you might find it helpful to develop a study plan. (Adventures In Education)

Nov 19, 2007 - What's your learning style? The way in which you take in information, sort, retain, retrieve, and reproduce it depends a lot on your style of learning. (Adventures In Education)

Nov 12, 2007 - The basics of college entrance exams. Start getting prepared now to take your college entrance exams. (Adventures In Education)

Nov 5, 2007 - Creating a positive study environment. Making a special place where you can study on a daily basis can help you get your assigned work done faster. (Adventures In Education)

Oct 29, 2007 - How to spot scholarship scams. As you sort through the information you receive about scholarship programs, keep in mind that not every offer is as good as it seems. (Adventures In Education)

Oct 22, 2007 - How to increase your chances with scholarships. When it comes to scholarships, there are many things you can do to improve your chances. (Adventures In Education)

Oct 15, 2007 - Important definitions related to scholarships. As you apply for scholarships, you may find our list of scholarship-related terms helpful. (Adventures In Education)

Oct 8, 2007 - Finding scholarship sources: The obvious and the not so obvious. You know that you should apply for as many scholarships as you can to help finance your college education, but do you know how to find them? (Adventures In Education)

Oct 1, 2007 - Debunking myths: The truth about scholarships. You've probably heard a lot of different myths about scholarships. In this week's issue we discuss some common myths and some of the truths behind those myths. (Adventures In Education)

Sep 26, 2007 - Efforts to Create a Standard Early-Admissions Policy Run Into Trouble. When it comes to college admissions, how early is too early? (The New York Times)

Sep 24, 2007 - All about your college application: part 2. This week's edition features the second part of our college application tips. (Adventures In Education)

Sep 17, 2007 - All about your college application: part 1. This week's edition features the first part of our college application tips. (Adventures In Education)

Sep 10, 2007 - Writing effective essays. In this week's edition, we discuss the significant role that writing will play in the admissions process. (Adventures In Education)

Sep 3, 2007 - Basic parts of a college application. All college applications request the same types of basic information. This week we provide a quick rundown of what you may be expected to provide as you begin applying. (Adventures In Education)

Aug 27, 2007 - Understanding the college admissions process. You should understand the different types of college applications before you begin the process. (Adventures In Education)

Aug 20, 2007 - Getting experience. Learn how to increase the chances of getting a first job by expanding how you think about job experience. (Adventures In Education)

Aug 13, 2007 - Exploring your school options. Help in choosing a college is available from the Web and many other sources. (Adventures In Education)

Aug 13, 2007 - Exploring your school options. Help in choosing a college is available from the Web and many other sources. (Adventures In Education)

Aug 12, 2007 - Joanne Levy-Prewitt is an independent college admissions adviser who works with students throughout the Bay Area / COLLEGE BOUND / A weekly guide to higher education. Question: My daughter is a rising senior. She is bright, athletic and does volunteer work. She has A's in all her classes, very high SAT scores and will graduate high school with eight advanced-placement classes on her transcript. She will apply to small... (SF Gate)

Aug 11, 2007 - Students teach educators about schools. Teens research some of L.A.'s most troubled schools and report to the mayor's team. (Los Angeles Times)

Aug 6, 2007 - Exploring career interests. Some students don't know exactly where to start with exploring their career interests; in this issue we help make it easier. (Adventures In Education)

Aug 2, 2007 - Life Lessons. Using both hands, Darrius Dickerson clenched the sporty coupe's steering wheel as he accelerated into the tight turns at speeds higher than 40 mph. The novice driver couldn't speak, all his focus intent on keeping the Toyota Scion from crashing into traffic cones or spinning out on the soaked... (Washington Post)

Jul 30, 2007 - Learning about music. While you may already know a lot about your favorite type of music, it can be rewarding to expand your horizons and learn about styles you are not as familiar with. (Adventures In Education)

Jul 30, 2007 - Learning about music. High school students already know a lot about their favorite type of music, but it can be rewarding for them to expand their horizons and learn about styles they are not as familiar with. (Adventures In Education)

Jul 23, 2007 - Learning about history. If you are going on a vacation this summer, do a bit of research to learn about the history of the place you are visiting. (Adventures In Education)

Jul 16, 2007 - Learning about art. The visual arts can provide inspiration for just about anyone. (Adventures In Education)

Jul 16, 2007 - Viking ship attempts sea crossing. A replica Viking ship heads across the North Sea as it tries to recreate the voyages of early Norsemen. (BBC News)

Jul 15, 2007 - Give yourself a pop quiz on geography site. For the inner nerd in all of us, I discovered http://www.iliketolearn.com , a fun interactive site from a teacher that can help improve your geographical knowledge. (Los Angeles Times)

Jul 9, 2007 - Learning about science. Get some good ideas on how to improve your science knowledge this summer. (Adventures In Education)

Jul 2, 2007 - Gain a different perspective. By understanding where other people are coming from and stepping out of your comfort zone, you can begin to see things in a different light. (Adventures In Education)

Jun 26, 2007 - Artificial skin 'cuts scarring'. A prototype artificial skin which can be used to heal wounds has been developed by British researchers. (BBC News)

Jun 26, 2007 - Tropical giant penguin discovered. Scientists find the fossil of a giant penguin which lived 36 million years ago in the tropics of what is now Peru. (BBC News)

Jun 25, 2007 - Avoiding debt and saving for the future. As you gain financial independence, keep in mind that you are the only person who can keep an eye on your money. (Adventures In Education)

Jun 18, 2007 - Learning to increase income and decrease expenses. Look at ways to increase your income, decrease your expenses, and put your plans to work. (Adventures In Education)

Jun 12, 2007 - Scholars' hard work earns rewards. A trio of high school students in Paramount, near Downey, are recipients of Gates Millennium Scholarships. (Los Angeles Times)

Jun 11, 2007 - Private Loans Deepen a Crisis in Student Debt. As tuition has soared past the limits on federal aid, more students are relying on barely regulated private loans. (The New York Times)

Jun 11, 2007 - Spending smarts: Wants and needs. As you venture forward, more financial responsibilities will become yours to manage. (Adventures In Education)

Jun 4, 2007 - Income and expenses: A balancing act. Have you ever sat down to compare what you ''make'' with what you ''spend?'' (Adventures In Education)

Jun 4, 2007 - Income and expenses: A balancing act. Have your students ever sat down to compare what they ''make'' with what they ''spend?'' (Adventures In Education)

May 28, 2007 - A college representative on the importance of work experience. AIE chats with Brother Victor Monette, associate director for student financial services at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas. (Adventures In Education)

May 21, 2007 - Beating summer boredom. Before things slow down too much, consider taking on some of the summer projects on our list. (Adventures In Education)

May 14, 2007 - First impressions. You've applied for the perfect job, and the organization calls to schedule an interview. Now what? (Adventures In Education)

May 7, 2007 - The high school student resume. A resume gives you the ability to sell yourself, to include and highlight the information that you want potential employers to focus on. (Adventures In Education)

Apr 30, 2007 - Find your next job at a job fair. Follow our simple guidelines to make the most of your job fair experience. (Adventures In Education)

Apr 30, 2007 - How'd You Do In School Today? At the beginning of this semester, Laura Iriarte Miguel switched anatomy classes. (Washington Post)

Apr 30, 2007 - Lone tortoise 'not last of kind'. A giant Galapagos tortoise, thought to be the last of its kind, is not so alone after all. (BBC News)

Apr 29, 2007 - Parenting: Young, Gifted, and Not Getting Into Harvard. It used to upset him that many kids he interviewed would not get into Harvard, but no longer. (The New York Times)

Apr 28, 2007 - A Day in the Life: Career Options in Library and Information Science. by Priscilla Shontz and Richard Murray - "Many people, not just those new to the field of Library and Information Science, are curious about their career options. The editors of LIScareer.com have assembled 95 authors, each of whom describes a "typical" workday or work routine, sharing joys, sorrows, and annoyances in refreshingly candid fashion..." (Peter Scott's Library Blog)

Apr 23, 2007 - Year-end study success As you begin your end-of-semester review, our checklist may come in handy. (Adventures In Education)

Apr 20, 2007 - 'Pipe organ' plays above the Sun. Immense coils of hot plasma on the atmosphere of the Sun behave like a musical instrument, scientists say. (BBC News)

Apr 19, 2007 - Tiny fossils reveal ice history. Microscopic fossils discovered deep under the ocean floor reveal new details about Antarctica's warmer past. (BBC News)

Apr 17, 2007 - Persistence pays on high school exit exam. Nearly half who failed the high school test are back at the books, and pass rates are climbing. (Los Angeles Times)

Apr 16, 2007 - Making use of helpful study techniques. Get ahead with these study time tips and tricks. (Adventures In Education)

Apr 9, 2007 - Figuring out your teachers' expectations. One of the easiest ways to improve your grades is to follow some basic steps to determine your teachers' expectations. (Adventures In Education)

Apr 2, 2007 - My space, my time: How to study. Although studying can be a challenge, it must be done if you want to achieve academic success. (Adventures In Education)

Mar 27, 2007 - Ticket to UCLA rides on bigger picture. A rare peek into the new 'holistic' admissions process shows that personal factors are no longer reviewed separately from academics. (Los Angeles Times)

Mar 26, 2007 - Explore your interests. With the end of the school year fast approaching, now is the time to start searching for a summer job that will give you a taste of the working world. (Adventures In Education)

Mar 19, 2007 - Leadership and college admissions. Activities that give you the chance to take on leadership roles can show the admissions counselors at the colleges you're applying to that you're a top candidate. (Adventures In Education)

Mar 12, 2007 - Service to America. With time off from classes, spring break is an ideal time to contribute service to the community. (Adventures In Education)

Mar 6, 2007 - Baltimore Students Join JROTC to Improve Lives. Some students trying to improve their lives at Northwestern High School in Baltimore are turning to the military. They're joining the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps, to learn discipline and hard work at a school that struggles with high absenteeism and low test scores. (NPR)

Mar 5, 2007 - Smart volunteering. One way to get involved is to volunteer in your community. But how can you get started, and more importantly, why should you do it? (Adventures In Education)

Mar 5, 2007 - Student wins trip to Africa in contest. Saratoga middle-school student Jocelyn Takahashi entered a National Geographic Kids magazine contest in November because it was a fun way to earn bonus points for science class. (MercuryNews.com)

Feb 26, 2007 - Get involved. Getting involved with school is a fun way for students to try new things, meet people, and get more out of their free time. (Adventures In Education)

Feb 19, 2007 - Excuses, excuses. Read through the top excuses that high school students have given for not continuing their education after high school. (Adventures In Education)

Feb 12, 2007 - Start planning for college. Where do you picture yourself after high school? (Adventures In Education)

Feb 7, 2007 - Study looks at longer day for public schools. There are many approaches to improving education in urban districts. But maybe students just need to spend more time in school? A new study examines the trend toward extending the public-school day. (NPR)

Feb 5, 2007 - Who's your competition? Have you ever stopped to wonder who will be your competition for jobs once you enter the job market? (Adventures In Education)

Jan 29, 2007 - Pushing back at bullying. An anti-bias program provides a forum for teenagers where voices are heard and tears and apologies flow. (The New York Times)

Jan 28, 2007 - Forget Yale — Go State. College sophomore Carli McGoff could have attended the University of Maryland directly from high school, but she opted instead to attend Montgomery College on a merit scholarship for two years and live at home. (Washington Post)

Jan 22, 2007 - Ten steps to financial aid. Know Before You Go™ reveals the ten steps to applying for college financial aid. (Adventures In Education)

Jan 15, 2007 - Scholarship scams. There isn't a fool-proof method for determining scholarship scams, but some warning signs include guarantees of winning, implying that anyone is eligible, or pressure tactics. (Adventures In Education)

Jan 14, 2007 - Students' federal aid gets boost. Students who will be attending college in 2007-08 should start filling out the federal government's financial aid form, even if they filled it out last year and were denied assistance. (SF Gate)

Jan 11, 2007 - Apply now for financial aid for 2007-08 academic year. As the season for college students to apply for financial aid gets under way, Secretary Spellings encouraged all students to file for a share of the more than $80 billion in federal grants, loans and work-study assistance to help pay for postsecondary education. (U.S. Department of Education)

Jan 8, 2007 - What's a FAFSA? The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, usually the first step in seeking financial aid for your higher education. (Adventures In Education)

Jan 7, 2007 - COLLEGE BOUND / A weekly guide to higher education. Now that the rush of college applications and essays for high school seniors has ended, the focus of college preparation is on juniors, and that means attention from college admissions offices. In coming months, juniors are very likely to be inundated... (SF Gate)

Jan 6, 2007 - SAT: Why memorize what you can rock? There's a new way to study for the SATs. Rather than a cursory glance at a vocabulary list, this study guide sets words to music and also offers humorous definitions. (NPR)

Jan 2, 2007 - On the Web, ''Dear Diary'' becomes ''Dear World.'' Emily Butler used to keep a pen-and-paper diary. But after her mother found it, the Arlington teenager started pouring out her feelings online. (Washington Post)

Jan 1, 2007 - Video resumes are taking off. Job seekers who may be long on enthusiasm but short on experience can use this technique to get an edge on the competition. (CollegeJournal)

Jan 1, 2007 - College: How much is it going to cost? Figuring out what college will cost depends on many things; every case is unique. However, it's possible for students to get an idea of what college may cost when their turn comes. (Adventures In Education)