Fall 2009 Issue (PDF - 1.15 Mb) In This Issue - Supporting Your Teen’s College Dreams - Recommended Program of Study for College - Q&A: How Are the SAT® and the ACT Tests Different? - Impress Future Colleges and Employers - Be the Early Bird Who Gets the... Cash - Get In-State Rates for Out-of-State Schools
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2007 Fall 2007 (PDF - 1 Mb) - The Long and Short of Test Prep - Fall/Winter College Planner - Helpful Tips to Choosing a College - How to Build a Strong Academic Record - Financial Aid 101: It Pays to Know - Prep for College Outside the Classroom Spring 2007 (PDF - 1 Mb) - Wondering What to Do this Summer? - How Are the SAT and ACT Tests Different? - Volunteer Opportunities: How Helping Others Can Help You - Service Learning Hours to Increase - Preparing Your Child for Middle School - Spring/Summer College Planner - Make College Decision Making Stress-Free - Forecast Your Future Financial Aid - College Degree Pays Off in Job Market >>back to top
2006 Fall 2006 (PDF - 1 Mb) - Taking the PSAT Offers Early Answers - Making the Most of Campus Visits - Preparing for a College Interview - In Middle School? Challenge Yourself Now - Fall/Winter College Planner - Uncovering the Hidden Costs of College - Parents Can Save for College with 529S - Community College: Is It Right for You? Spring 2006 (PDF - 1 Mb) - An Overview of the PSAT/NMSQT Test - Stand Out From the Crowd When Applying to College - Ten Steps to Help You Plan Your Career - How Summer Jobs Can Work for You - Some Fast Facts about Financial Aid - Recommended Program of Study for College >>back to top
2005 Fall 2005 (PDF - 981 Kb) - 10 Tips for Preparing the College Essay - Price Isn’t the Only Consideration When Choosing a College - Make Your High School Classes Count - How to Jump Start Career Planning: Explore Your Options - Scholarship Sources: The Obvious, and the Not So Obvious Spring 2005 (PDF - 1 Mb) - Approaches to the Essay on the New SAT - Get Your Child a Great Summer Job - Get Ready for High School Assessments - Getting Financial Aid: Myths vs. Realities >>back to top
2004 Fall 2004 (PDF - 280 Kb) - Parental Involvement Equals Success - Fall/Winter College Planner: A Checklist for Juniors and Seniors - Building a Strong Academic Record - So You Want to Be a Better Writer? Spring 2004 (PDF - 460 Kb) - Financial Aid: How Do I Compare Award Packages? - Get Ready for Changes on the SAT - Explore Your Career Interests Early - What Do College Admissions People Consider? >>back to top
2003 Fall 2003 (PDF - 492 Kb) - Organize Your Schedule—and Space - How to Make your Senior Year Count - FAFSA Preparation Tips - How a Career Center Can Work for You Spring 2003 (PDF - 228 Kb) - The Long and Short of Test Prep - Taking Harder Courses Helps You Prepare for College - Financial Aid 101: It Really Pays You to Know the Basics - Tips for Students with Special Needs >>back to top
2002 Fall 2002 (PDF - 248 Kb) - College Board Announces New SAT - MC Launches College Institute at Wootton High School - Choosing the Right College for You - State of Maryland Offers Scholarships to Eligible Residents Spring 2002 (PDF - 244 Kb) - 10 Ways to Jumpstart College Planning - In Plotting a Course Load, the Harder, the Better - New Tax Law Benefits 529 Plans - Helping Grow Maryland’s Teachers >>back to top
2001 Fall 2001 (PDF - 264 Kb) - The Top 10 Must Do’s on a College Visit - Students with Learning Disabilities Make the Grade in College - Reading to Learn - Recommended Program of Study for College Summer 2001 (PDF - 160 Kb) - How Can Parents Help This Summer? - Re-Energize This Summer Spring 2001 (PDF - 288 Kb) - Get Credit for an Early Start on College - Getting Started on the Right Track for College - Preparing for College—Outside the Classroom - Education Commission Report Warns of “Senioritis” >>back to top