10 Tips for College-Bound Teens Using Social Media
1. Use common sense. Don’t friend college admissions counselors or professors, as this is considered unethical and frowned upon.
2. Look the part. More and more high school teens are creating new email addresses and profiles specifically for college admissions purposes. Consider creating a professional email address to be used only for college applications and ensure that any content used on that page is appropriate and deemed professional.
3. Privacy is key. Set all of your social networking accounts to private and maintain your privacy settings. This includes any accounts on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, and any other social networking site you may use.
4. Don’t look guilty by association. Even if you maintain a private online account, your friends could be saying inappropriate things about you, posting embarrassing photos, or wreaking digital havoc on your future.
5. Stop sharing unsuitable content. Avoid posting inappropriate media to any photo or video sharing website like YouTube. Even if you use a different username on these sites, there are ways people can trace them back to your email address, so your best bet is to avoid posting things there all together.
6. Avoid oversharing. Don’t say anything you wouldn’t normally share with a college admissions counselor. Any strong thoughts about politics, religion, etc. could rub somebody the wrong way and potentially smear your online reputation.
7. Do your research. Examine the honor codes of whatever colleges you are interested in attending. Make sure your online persona does not violate anything written within these honor codes because your online reputation can have a negative effect on their admissions decision.
8. Google yourself. This is probably the first thing an admissions counselor will do if they want to find information about you online, so why not be a step ahead of them? By doing a quick online search, you can find some (note: not all) information publically available. The faster you take care of any questionable content, the better.
9. Generate positive content. Experts agree that the best way to counteract negative content is by generating positive information that will rank high on search engines like Google. Sites like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter all rank high in Google searches.
10. Use Google/Profiles. The search engine’s latest tool allows users to create a personal profile to literally control what people see about them. Visit www.google.com/profiles for more information.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
TIP OF THE WEEK - JUNE 20, 2011
Memorization Techniques
Memorization Techniques are helpful in many situations. For high school and college students, learning these techniques will help you to get ahead and stay ahead in your class work and studies.
Learning a new skill, language or even trying to remember a grocery list does not have to be difficult when you use these tips and techniques that are used to commit something to memory. Easily committing terms to memory can be achieved, if only you are using the proper techniques to learn terms and other aspects of lists and information.
Here are some of the most popular memorization techniques that can be used when trying to commit anything to memory.
Create an acronym for the list
Associating a list or a concept with a certain word that can be used as an acronym to remember the terms which must be recalled is an effective way to commit something to memory. Chances are that once you have associated a certain word with the list to be memorized; you will be able to recall this list for years to come.
Sing it
As silly as this may sound, singing something that you have to remember is an essential way to learn a set of words, phone numbers and even a grocery list. The song can be silly and funny – as the sillier and funnier the song, the more likely that you are going to remember it.
Practice, Practice and Practice some more
This is one of the oldest techniques of memorization which will include practice and repetition to remember the items which are on the list or the concepts which are an effective way to commit these terms to memory. If you are able to spend up to fifteen minutes practicing these items, saying them aloud and reading over the items it can be simple to remember the items in the case that they need to be recalled.
Remember by Using flash cards
Flash cards are an effective way to learn a large amount of information in a short period of time. Flash cards can be used to learn complex concepts by developing words which are associated with the concepts. Flash cards are also known to improve the memory and learn concepts as they can be used to learn terms which are associated with learning a new language, or learning something new in class. Flash cards are cheap and effective and can be used whenever you have five minutes to learn. Studies have shown that the majority of students use this method to learn information for classes.
Creating sentences with the terms
Create sentences with the terms that are required to commit to memory with new words, using the first letter of each word. This way, when you are trying to remember a list of terms, the sentence can be used to remember all of the terms and easily recall what can be remembered.
Chunking
Chunking is used most often to remember long term groups of numbers. This way, the memorizer can remember from five to eight numbers at one time, which can be completed in three to four sets of a longer number which must be recalled through the memory.
Use Patterns to remember sets of words or numbers
Are there any patterns within the words that are being memorized? Finding these patterns can help to remember more, as well as help to associated words with another. This way, rather than focusing on remembering one word – the person trying to remember can make use of remembering one word, rather than remember three to four words. The first word can jog the memory and remind the person trying to remember the other three terms which are associated with the first.
Using these tips, it can be simple to recall everything that you need to. Finding the right method for you can enable you to determine which methods work best for your learning style. Whether you are a visual learner and auditory learner or a tactile learner – there are memory techniques which have been developed for you. One of the best apart about these techniques is they can be adapted for each learning style, so it doesn’t matter which type of learner that you are.
Memorization Techniques are helpful in many situations. For high school and college students, learning these techniques will help you to get ahead and stay ahead in your class work and studies.
Learning a new skill, language or even trying to remember a grocery list does not have to be difficult when you use these tips and techniques that are used to commit something to memory. Easily committing terms to memory can be achieved, if only you are using the proper techniques to learn terms and other aspects of lists and information.
Here are some of the most popular memorization techniques that can be used when trying to commit anything to memory.
Create an acronym for the list
Associating a list or a concept with a certain word that can be used as an acronym to remember the terms which must be recalled is an effective way to commit something to memory. Chances are that once you have associated a certain word with the list to be memorized; you will be able to recall this list for years to come.
Sing it
As silly as this may sound, singing something that you have to remember is an essential way to learn a set of words, phone numbers and even a grocery list. The song can be silly and funny – as the sillier and funnier the song, the more likely that you are going to remember it.
Practice, Practice and Practice some more
This is one of the oldest techniques of memorization which will include practice and repetition to remember the items which are on the list or the concepts which are an effective way to commit these terms to memory. If you are able to spend up to fifteen minutes practicing these items, saying them aloud and reading over the items it can be simple to remember the items in the case that they need to be recalled.
Remember by Using flash cards
Flash cards are an effective way to learn a large amount of information in a short period of time. Flash cards can be used to learn complex concepts by developing words which are associated with the concepts. Flash cards are also known to improve the memory and learn concepts as they can be used to learn terms which are associated with learning a new language, or learning something new in class. Flash cards are cheap and effective and can be used whenever you have five minutes to learn. Studies have shown that the majority of students use this method to learn information for classes.
Creating sentences with the terms
Create sentences with the terms that are required to commit to memory with new words, using the first letter of each word. This way, when you are trying to remember a list of terms, the sentence can be used to remember all of the terms and easily recall what can be remembered.
Chunking
Chunking is used most often to remember long term groups of numbers. This way, the memorizer can remember from five to eight numbers at one time, which can be completed in three to four sets of a longer number which must be recalled through the memory.
Use Patterns to remember sets of words or numbers
Are there any patterns within the words that are being memorized? Finding these patterns can help to remember more, as well as help to associated words with another. This way, rather than focusing on remembering one word – the person trying to remember can make use of remembering one word, rather than remember three to four words. The first word can jog the memory and remind the person trying to remember the other three terms which are associated with the first.
Using these tips, it can be simple to recall everything that you need to. Finding the right method for you can enable you to determine which methods work best for your learning style. Whether you are a visual learner and auditory learner or a tactile learner – there are memory techniques which have been developed for you. One of the best apart about these techniques is they can be adapted for each learning style, so it doesn’t matter which type of learner that you are.
Monday, June 13, 2011
TIP OF THE WEEK - JUNE 13, 2011
Summertime Preparation Can Be Fun!
Now that summer is here, remember to stay motivated in your college planning activities before the school year starts up again. Here are some ways to stay on top of your college to do list and have some summertime fun. Remember anything you do that reflects service, leadership or being a part of a group can be added to your list of activities on you resume.
1. Do community service work - Pick up litter in a park, work in a shelter serving food, or contact someone to find out where they would need help that the whole family could get involved in.
2. Visit the elderly in homes; make cards for them and fresh cookies.
3. Visit Colleges – summer visits can be very enjoyable when added to a family trip. Make sure to contact the admissions department to see if they can meet with you. It will help the admissions representative put a face with your name when you decide to apply. Also, stop into the financial aid department to ask any questions you have about funding and scholarships.
4. If you are heading off to college this year or transferring schools, you may want to connect with your new roommate before the school year begins. If you live close enough- try to meet up.
You will be creating fond memories, keeping focused and also enjoying the summer!
Now that summer is here, remember to stay motivated in your college planning activities before the school year starts up again. Here are some ways to stay on top of your college to do list and have some summertime fun. Remember anything you do that reflects service, leadership or being a part of a group can be added to your list of activities on you resume.
1. Do community service work - Pick up litter in a park, work in a shelter serving food, or contact someone to find out where they would need help that the whole family could get involved in.
2. Visit the elderly in homes; make cards for them and fresh cookies.
3. Visit Colleges – summer visits can be very enjoyable when added to a family trip. Make sure to contact the admissions department to see if they can meet with you. It will help the admissions representative put a face with your name when you decide to apply. Also, stop into the financial aid department to ask any questions you have about funding and scholarships.
4. If you are heading off to college this year or transferring schools, you may want to connect with your new roommate before the school year begins. If you live close enough- try to meet up.
You will be creating fond memories, keeping focused and also enjoying the summer!
Monday, June 6, 2011
TIP OF THE WEEK - June 6, 2011
Career Tips for Students
Figuring out what to do for work is a process that happens over time, rather than a single one-time decision. Career Planning is a developmental, thought-provoking process. You must examine yourself: your interests, your temperament, and your values. You then need to think about what you want in a job.
1. Establish Tentative Personal/Career Goals
Write them in terms of short range and long range objectives, with an emphasis on what you plan to do after high school. Remember, you must continue your education and training beyond high school in order to support the life style you want.
2. Discuss Your Career Goals With Counselors, Teachers, & Family
Ask their advice, and encourage their input so you can evaluate their suggestions and ideas along with your own.
3. Explore Occupations and Gather Career Information
Store your collection of materials, articles, and pamphlets in a loose leaf binder or scrapbook. Find out what education or additional training will be required to pursue the careers of your choice.
4. Conduct Informational Interviews
Talk with people who are working in occupations that interest you. Consider using a tape recorder to take notes. Ask your counselors or parents to assist you in arranging field trips to see various work environments.
5. Develop a Resume of Activities, Honors, and Achievements
This can be used later when you apply for part-time jobs and volunteer to work in community and civic activities.
6. Assemble a List of Admission Requirements and Qualifications
This list will assist you in determining how competitive you are. Two and four-year colleges, military organizations, and trade schools have entrance requirements. Collect college catalogs and other brochures. Ask about open house activities.
7. Visit Colleges or Other Education/Training Sites
Talk to professors and administrators, interview students, sit in on classes, tour facilities, read the bulletin boards and get copies of its newspapers. Develop a list of questions to be answered, and names, addresses and phone numbers of key contacts. Make sure that the institutions offer the type of education and/or training you will need to pursue your career choices. Inquire about the placement of their graduates.
Figuring out what to do for work is a process that happens over time, rather than a single one-time decision. Career Planning is a developmental, thought-provoking process. You must examine yourself: your interests, your temperament, and your values. You then need to think about what you want in a job.
1. Establish Tentative Personal/Career Goals
Write them in terms of short range and long range objectives, with an emphasis on what you plan to do after high school. Remember, you must continue your education and training beyond high school in order to support the life style you want.
2. Discuss Your Career Goals With Counselors, Teachers, & Family
Ask their advice, and encourage their input so you can evaluate their suggestions and ideas along with your own.
3. Explore Occupations and Gather Career Information
Store your collection of materials, articles, and pamphlets in a loose leaf binder or scrapbook. Find out what education or additional training will be required to pursue the careers of your choice.
4. Conduct Informational Interviews
Talk with people who are working in occupations that interest you. Consider using a tape recorder to take notes. Ask your counselors or parents to assist you in arranging field trips to see various work environments.
5. Develop a Resume of Activities, Honors, and Achievements
This can be used later when you apply for part-time jobs and volunteer to work in community and civic activities.
6. Assemble a List of Admission Requirements and Qualifications
This list will assist you in determining how competitive you are. Two and four-year colleges, military organizations, and trade schools have entrance requirements. Collect college catalogs and other brochures. Ask about open house activities.
7. Visit Colleges or Other Education/Training Sites
Talk to professors and administrators, interview students, sit in on classes, tour facilities, read the bulletin boards and get copies of its newspapers. Develop a list of questions to be answered, and names, addresses and phone numbers of key contacts. Make sure that the institutions offer the type of education and/or training you will need to pursue your career choices. Inquire about the placement of their graduates.
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