Step into the Maze

Been There Should Have Done……

Beth — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:24:59 +0000

Every day I hear from students and families about things they wish they could change so they were better prepared for college. So here are some of the recommendations that I have made or others are recommending so you do not make the same mistakes.

1. Save copies of your US History essays because you can use them as essay starters for your freshmen history class. Keep any notes that you used to write the paper because even if you never learned how to cite you will have to in college.
2. Complete your portfolio – even the Essential Skills because I used two of them for my English Essay requirements.
3. “I went to preschool, kindergarten, elementary school, middle school and high school with the same kids. I played sports, went to the parties, and joined clubs because all my friends did them. I did not know what I really liked to do to fit in or what kinds of things drove me nuts until I went to college.”

Recommendation: Meet and greet a wide variety of people during school so that you know where you really fit in. It will help during orientation week and when you are building new relationships with your roommates, suitemates, and floor mates.

4. “The hardest thing I had to learn was how to do things by myself – go to eat a meal, go to class without someone to walk with like I could in high school, go to study. It is really hard to get used to being on your own.

Recommendation: Do not go back to your dorm room after class, go to the cafeteria, student union build, go work out in the gym, go to the library, sign up for tutoring anything to stay busy. It also helps when you are trying to meet new people.

5. “Its hard to meet people. I am so used to everyone knowing who I am and wanting to be my friend, I did not know how to make new friends.”

Recommendation: Even if you are not a jock, participate in sports – intramural, dorm teams, sign up for a “gym” class. It is a great way to meet new people.

Got another recommendation or words of wisdom add them to our list.

FAFSA Pin Registration

Beth — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:09:43 +0000

Seniors and Parents,

You need to register for a Pin Number in order to file your Federal Financial Aid Forms. If you are planning on attending one of the Financial Aid Workshops in February. Each student needs a separate pin and one for the parents.

SAT Math Review

Beth — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:24:03 +0000

Need help preparing for the Math Section of the SAT, Check out this interactive website. Kahn Academy will provide a video demonstration to solve math problems step by step, so you can follow the questions to make sure you know how to answer actual SAT test questions.

Best Values in Public Colleges, 2012

Jason — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:25:46 +0000

Best Values in Public Colleges, 2012.

Profile of Excellence

Jason — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:45:26 +0000

Need Money to Pay for College?
Need help finding the RIGHT college?
What if I do not know what I want to do when I go to college?
Do I really need community service hours?
How do I get leadership opportunities?
When should I start planning for college?
ANSWERS TO THESE QUESTIONS AND MORE ARE ANSWERED WHEN YOU “STEP INTO THE MAZE”

Scholarship Information

Jason — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:43:57 +0000

2011 Total Scholarship Awards for our Mazers
(Includes renewable awards for up to 4 years)
$376,000

2011 Average Scholarship Award per student
National Average: $6,500
Mazer’s Average: $15,000

National Scholarship Databases:
www.scholarship.com
www.fastweb.com