Tag Archives: college

College Fair assists Boulder High students with broadening their horizons as they consider attending in-state colleges

Posted on September 29, 2012 by

By Chandler Baker, staff writer The Boulder Valley School District counselors sponsored an In-State College Fair on Sept. 19 from 6-8 p.m. at Centaurus High School. It was a great opportunity for students to research programs at various schools across … Continue reading →

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Counselors prepare junior class for college application process while introducing them to ins, outs of Naviance

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

By Eliot Meade, staff writer Today, many students stress about college.  The amount of emphasis that has been put on which college students attend has greatly increased, and many high school students feel the pressure of choosing the right school.  … Continue reading →

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With PSAT, Boulder High students prepare for college entrance exams, hope to qualify for National Merit Scholarship

Posted on October 30, 2011 by

By Loic Guegan, staff writer   Many Boulder High sophomores and juniors took the PSAT/NMSQT for the first time on Oct. 15. For many of these Boulder High students, it was their first experience taking any standardized tests in high … Continue reading →

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Opinion: College visits help the rich, exclude the poor

Posted on January 19, 2011 by

By Benn Myers, commentary editor When filling out my college applications, there is less variation than a person would think. While essay questions vary slightly and the information requested can differ from school to school, for the most part all … Continue reading →

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Opinion: College essay writers miss the point

Posted on November 29, 2010 by

By Benn Myers, commentary editor I’ve read countless college essays over the past few weeks.  I’ve dug through mountains of sample essays, diligently trying to mimic their ideas and style.  I’ve edited what seems like hundreds of my friends’ essays, … Continue reading →

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Opinion: The dangers of college resumes

Posted on November 6, 2010 by

By Benn Myers, commentary editor Almost all of us have been raised to be awed and intimidated by the prospect of college. Almost all of us have been told that the college we get into will affect what kind of … Continue reading →

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