PUNCH NEWSLETTER May 2012

Talkin' Smack-a-demic
Ah, summer. That magical time when students, administrators, and parents unwind after a hectic school year and start looking forward to fun in the sun! This month, Punch helps seniors keep their wits through the last (looooong) days of high school and begin planning for the big shift to college. We’ve also got great advice for juniors jumpstarting the college search process, and tips to help parents hang tough through it all.

• Cheating Student’s Father Sues School
• Six College Essentials You Won’t Find in a Brochure
• Colleges Grow Their Waitlists, Leaving More Students in Limbo
  
  

• Seniors
• Happens to the Best of Us: Tips for Coping with College Rejection
• Accepted Seniors: Don’t Get Kicked Out Before College Starts
• Were You the Victim of Financial Aid Bait-and-Switch?
  
  
• Juniors
• Juniors: Beware Scholarship Scams
• Trod the Sod: Getting a Jump on Campus Visits
• Save Money on Out-of-State Schools with Tuition Reciprocity
  
  

• Beating Parental Angst
• Home Again, Home Again: Will Your Babies Boomerang?
• Stop Telling Students to Study for Exams

• Discussion: What Should I Bring to My Dorm?
• Stay Fit on Campus with “Accidental” Exercise Tips
• Living Green on Campus

• College Visit Must-Ask Questions
• SuperMatch Makes it SuperEasy to Search and Visit Colleges
• Top-Notch Campus Visit Reports and Videos are on College Vibe!

Ask the Dean

Does Son Qualify for Dartmouth “Legacy” Even if Alumni Dad Isn’t Around?
My son will be applying as a legacy and is a good fit for Dartmouth; however, his (alumni) father has chosen not to be a part of his life. Once my son begins the admissions process, will they contact his dad?

Find out what the dean said…

Admit This

Are Internships Worth the Effort?
Would you be willing to work for nothing to gain an advantage in getting paid employment? That seems to be the case for some college students (and even graduates) who have come head to head with the realities of today’s job market. I’m talking about internships here.

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