THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO YOUR COLLEGE CAREER
[The Abridged Version]

There’s a lot for students and their parents to think about when it comes to college. Enough to fill a book, or several, as a trip to any Borders or Barnes and Noble will reveal. There are even people who make a career out of guiding others through the process of getting into the right school (and finding out what that right school is). What follows on the next few pages are a few quick stories to get you started thinking about some of the elements that go with preparing for college: admissions, tuition, hot careers, graduate degrees, and – before we get ahead of ourselves – the SAT test.

BACHELOR PADDING
In an ultra-competitive world where the bachelor’s degree is required just for a job interview, graduate school and continual education are increasingly important to career advancement.
By David Titmus

A DIFFICULT ADMISSION
Today’s high school seniors know that getting into a good school isn’t as simple as filling out a form.
By Kate Sheranko

STANDARDIZED STRESSING
Preparing for the SAT.
By Tim McNellie

TUITION 101
The key to paying for college is planning ahead, experts say.
By Rachel Weaver

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Faced with more career options than ever before, high school students are encouraged to research before making a decision.
By Brian Knavish