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The Don’ts of Writing to College Coaches
Are you a high school student interested in playing a sport in college? Well, here's some advice about how to start the whole recruiting process. Last week, I talked about the Do's of writing to college coaches, so here is a continuation of that advice, highlighting things to avoid. Writing to college coaches can be really stressful, but here's some solid advice to make the process a little more manageable.
Continue reading...Recipe for Success – College Dinner
Mon, Jun 21, 2010 by intern
Planning for your first year of college, or a returning sophomore, junior, or senior? Healthy eating should be one of your main priorities. Planning is key when thinking about college cooking. You may only have a microwave at your disposal, and Ramen noodles get old. Fast. Here are some great college recipes that anyone can [...]
Continue reading...Recipe for Success – College Lunch
Fri, Jun 18, 2010 by intern
Planning for your first year of college, or a returning sophomore, junior, or senior? Healthy eating should be one of your main priorities. Planning is key when thinking about college cooking. You may only have a microwave at your disposal, and Ramen noodles get old. Fast. Here are some great college recipes that anyone can [...]
Continue reading...Scheduling Time: wait, people still go to classes these days??
Thu, Jun 17, 2010 by katieh
Contrary to popular belief (and Hollywood), classes are an important part of a college education. On the one hand, it seems silly to point out that a college student should spend time in classrooms, but on the other hand, I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a student on TV or in a movie studying or [...]
Continue reading...Making the Grade: Where the Nation’s Hottest Girls Go To School
Wed, Jun 16, 2010 by intern
Part of what makes college an enjoyable experience is meeting new people, and if you’re a guy, you probably want to meet new girls. Hot girls. Friendly girls. So where are they? College Prowler has graded the females at every school we review, and we’re sharing the results with you! Just so you know that this [...]
Continue reading...Recipe for Success – College Breakfasts
Tue, Jun 15, 2010 by intern
Planning for your first year of college, or a returning sophomore, junior, or senior? Healthy eating should be one of your main priorities. Planning is key when thinking about college cooking. You may only have a microwave at your disposal, and Ramen noodles get old. Fast. Here are some great college recipes that anyone can [...]
Continue reading...Making the Grade: The Best College Transportation
Mon, Jun 14, 2010 by intern
Transportation needs are often overlooked when picking a college. Academics, athletics, and facilities all usually rank higher. But don’t underestimate the availability of good transportation. When you’re late to class, you want to know you can find a bus pronto! Luckily, the College Prowler has a staff of experienced students who can rank their campus’s transportation. [...]
Continue reading...Making the Grade: Weather Watch. Colleges in the Sunniest Cities
Tue, Jun 8, 2010 by intern
Weather plays a huge part in college life. Walking to class in the middle of a downpour isn’t exactly desirable. Neither is slipping on ice, freezing outside, getting a sunburn, or sweating while walking around. So, picking a college where the weather is tolerable is always a good choice. Now, everyone’s weather preferences differ. Some [...]
Continue reading...Majors 101: Languages and Linguistics
Mon, Jun 7, 2010 by intern
Picking a college is hard enough, but for all you “undecideds” out there, picking a major might be even harder. Most students enter college at 18, and how are you supposed to know what you want to do with your life at that age? There are forty-year-olds who still don’t know what they want to [...]
Continue reading...This mysterious thing called college sports: good, bad, or just ugly?
Sun, Jun 6, 2010 by katieh
When I started looking at colleges, an important factor for me was athletics because I wanted to play a varsity sport in college. With over 40,600 NCAA student-athletes participating in college sports, it would seem that my situation was not out of the ordinary. But it’s certainly a lot harder to find the right fit [...]
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Fri, Jul 23, 2010 by katieh
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