http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:39:24 -0700 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:15:52 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m11d13-College-search-dont-be-an-elitist---the-Ivy-League-has-its-flaws?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner Many students this time of year are frantically narrowing down their list of colleges. As with any important decision, they must consider many factors before making the important decision of where you spend the next two-to-four years of their young a... admissions advice Ivy League Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:15:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m11d13-College-search-dont-be-an-elitist---the-Ivy-League-has-its-flaws?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Tips-to-help-stay-focused-when-writing-the-essay-for-college-applications?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner The “Why (this college)?” Question College admissions officers recruit students who demonstrate sincere interest in attending their college. Your essay about the college must include details that convey your passion about the school. Mak... College Applications admissions advice Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:12:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m11d10-Tips-to-help-stay-focused-when-writing-the-essay-for-college-applications?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Accepted-who-will-be-the-chosen-few-this-year?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner The Anticipation of College Admissionscreated in photoshopOver the past few months, emails that share a common theme have inundated students' inboxes -ways for students to take advantage of  "the next best thing" - a way... College Applications technology Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:47:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Accepted-who-will-be-the-chosen-few-this-year?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Los-Angeles-Area-College-Visits-for-Applicants?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner The following are upcoming events in the Los Angeles area for high school seniors who want to learn more about colleges before making a decision.An Evening with Princeton, University of Virginia, and HarvardThursday, October 8 at 7:30 p.m.Renaissance... College Applications College Information Sessions Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:51:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Los-Angeles-Area-College-Visits-for-Applicants?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m9d14-One-cost-saving-measure-for-college-students-open-source-textbooks-from-Flat-World-Knowledge?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner According to the Educational Network, students at more than 400 colleges can take advantage of one way to cut down on costs: purchase textbooks from Flat World Knowledge, a leading maker of digital textbooks.After testing the program in college ... academics Alternative Education gadgets technology Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:50:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m9d14-One-cost-saving-measure-for-college-students-open-source-textbooks-from-Flat-World-Knowledge?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Back-to-school-tools-for-the-classroom-that-allows-college-students-to-keep-up-with-professor?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner As students freshman begin their college experience this month some may find that high school did not quite prepare them as much as they thought for taking notes. Professors do not slow down their lectures for students trying to keep up with notetaki... academics gadgets back to school Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:50:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Back-to-school-tools-for-the-classroom-that-allows-college-students-to-keep-up-with-professor?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m9d12-University-of-California-tuition-increases-compared-with-the-cost-of-smaller-private-colleges?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner As most high school students - especially seniors in California - are aware, the UC System may be implementing some significant tuition increases. With that in mind, perhaps it would be interesting to compare the UC costs to some of the most expensiv... Colleges Admissions College Planning economy Sat, 12 Sep 2009 22:38:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m9d12-University-of-California-tuition-increases-compared-with-the-cost-of-smaller-private-colleges?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m9d11-University-of-California-plans-tuition-increase-among-the-rising-costs-of-colleges-everywhere?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner While many predicted and expected the inevitable tuition hikes at California's prestigious university system, hope still loomed on the horizon.The San Francisco Chronicle reported today that the UC President, Mark Yudof, plans to propose a tuiti... University of California economy Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m9d11-University-of-California-plans-tuition-increase-among-the-rising-costs-of-colleges-everywhere?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Back-to-school-students-can-use-tools-from-the-web-to-maximize-their-academic-potential?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner Students are returning to school in droves this week, rounding out the “back to school” weeks. With that, students will have advantages that technology provides. Following is a list of various websites they can visit – hopefully as ... social networking academics back to school Fri, 11 Sep 2009 22:47:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Back-to-school-students-can-use-tools-from-the-web-to-maximize-their-academic-potential?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m9d4-In-California-transferring-from-city-or-community-colleges-not-so-simple-anymore?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner Traditionally California has been a haven for those seeking higher education. However, a report by the Institute for Higher Education Leadership and Policy at Cal State Sacramento  sheds light on the process and asserts that not nearly... University of California transferring colleges Research California State University Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:16:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m9d4-In-California-transferring-from-city-or-community-colleges-not-so-simple-anymore?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Junior-year-The-best-time-to-start-preparing-for-the-college-admissions-process?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner As students begin the school year, high school juniors may start becoming more aware of colleges, choices and college rankings. Here are some tips to for students to make the most of their junior year:1) Standardized TestsThe best advice anyone can g... admissions advice College Planning back to school Fri, 04 Sep 2009 03:20:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m9d4-Junior-year-The-best-time-to-start-preparing-for-the-college-admissions-process?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Education-quote-from-Thoreau-that-is-as-relevant-today-as-when-he-wrote-it?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams.Live the life you've imagined."  Henry David Thoreau  Most of us have heard the overused expression, "High school is the best time of your life!" Often the speake... Education Quotes Education Quotations quotes about education back to school Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:08:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m8d3-Education-quote-from-Thoreau-that-is-as-relevant-today-as-when-he-wrote-it?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m8d2-College-Boards?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner Most of us do not live in the make beleive world of  "Gossip Girl" or “NYC Prep” (a show that reminds us that money really does not buy happiness) or even the highly acclaimed film Legally Blonde. While some&... University of California Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:43:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m8d2-College-Boards?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Jobs-in-teaching-are-considred-recession-proof-even-amidst-the-severe-budget-cuts-in-education?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner The confusion about today's job environment abounds as some media outlets claim the country is nearing the end of the recession, while other tell citizens that the country has to endure the economic downturn for the unforseeable future. One example o... Attention Teachers Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:40:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Jobs-in-teaching-are-considred-recession-proof-even-amidst-the-severe-budget-cuts-in-education?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Teachers-serve-as-the-connection-to-higher-education-and-can-change-the-lives-of-students?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner Bill Gates, the Chairman of Microsoft Corporation, made a speech to The National Governors Association in February 2005 in which he identified the quality of teachers as the catalyst to students' future success. In his speech Gates asserted that... Attention Teachers Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:47:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Teachers-serve-as-the-connection-to-higher-education-and-can-change-the-lives-of-students?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Community-colleges-serve-as-a-reflection-of-the-nations-economic-woes-but-are-they-the-answer?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner Enrollment at community colleges throughout the country is on the rise. Some of the fresh applicants are part time workers who seek to improve their skills. Others are adults who find themselves out of work altogether and want to make a career c... Education College Applications University of California economy California State University Community Colleges Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:39:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m7d16-Community-colleges-serve-as-a-reflection-of-the-nations-economic-woes-but-are-they-the-answer?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Sotomayor-one-of-many-in-a-long-line-of-Ivy-League-graduates-but-also-a-symbol-of-hope?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner Just like moons and suns, With Certainty of tides, Just like hopes springing high, Still I'll rise." Maya Angelou    As Sonia Sotomayor awaits the decision of those who sit in judgment of her, the time offers an opportunity for... Education academics Education Quotes Education Quotations Sotomayor Supreme Court Ivy League Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:47:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Sotomayor-one-of-many-in-a-long-line-of-Ivy-League-graduates-but-also-a-symbol-of-hope?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m7d13-In-education-as-in-life-the-road-to-success-must-be-paved-with-conviction-and-determination?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner   Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated dereli... Education Quotes Education Quotations Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:19:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m7d13-In-education-as-in-life-the-road-to-success-must-be-paved-with-conviction-and-determination?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m7d13-California-State-University-system-announces-admissions-freeze-thanks-to-budget-cuts?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner In California the "go-to" colleges, the ones students could depend on for a seat (at a discounted price) in a classroom of higher education, have locked their doors to new students.The California State Universities were reliable stand-... Education University of California Colleges Admissions economy Cal States California State University Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:08:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m7d13-California-State-University-system-announces-admissions-freeze-thanks-to-budget-cuts?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Teachers-search-for-work-as-jobs-in-education-dwindle-changing-teacher-appreciation-of-summer?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner Most teachers aspire to careers in education in order to make a difference and all have one thing in common: a few months of freedom each summer to use as they wish.This summer, prospects for teachers differ from years in the not so distant... Jobs in Education Higher Education Jobs Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:16:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5453-LA-College-Bound-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Teachers-search-for-work-as-jobs-in-education-dwindle-changing-teacher-appreciation-of-summer?cid=exrss-LA-College-Bound-Examiner