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ABOUT US
About Making It Count

GENERAL
Terms Of Service

Contact Us

PRIVACY
Privacy Policy

 

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Scholarships

Winning Characteristics Scholarship

OVERVIEW
About the Scholarship

Overview

ELIGIBILITY
2006-2007 Eligibility

FINALISTS
2005-2006 Finalists

 

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Students

High School Life

LIFE IN THE HALLS
Decide Where You Want to Go in Life…You’ll Get There Faster!

Make the Most of High School

Rollercoaster of Change

Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda, But No One Ever Told Me

Freshmen Follies

Things I Wish I'd Known

Junior Year: It's Worth The Wait

Senior Year: Beating The Strain

Making Your Own Footprints Count

Stepping Up To The Plate

Saving Sophomore Year

Financial $ense

Preventing Banking Fees 

MAKING THE GRADES
Choosing Classes? Learn From My Mistakes

College Prep Specifics

Tackling Mediocrity

Paper Writing Panic

Study Skills

College Planning Timeline: A Year-by-Year Guide to Preparing for College

What To Do In Class

What To Do If You Slide

Why Care?

Learning Style Quiz

Public Speaking With Confidence

Essay Tips

Math Testing Tips

GETTING INVOLVED
Forget About Stage Fright

Confessions of a Band Geek

So You Want To Play College Sports...

DECA

Who Says You Can't Do It All

Finding Part-time Jobs

Get Involved In Politics

Twenty Job Ideas for High School Students

Making A Difference

Making The Cut

Of Orchestra and Aerosmith

The New SADD: Students Against Destructive Decisions

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Off to College

FINDING THE RIGHT COLLEGE
Going To An All-Women's College

The Ins And Outs Of The Campus Tour

The Importance Of Class Size

So You Want To Play College Sports...

Parents And College: A Dangerous Mix

Don't Ignore A School Just Because It's Close To Home

Life At A Huge School

Making It My School

Private vs. Public

Academic Reputation And Rankings

Resource Wise

Safety First!

Tough Questions to Ask On A Campus Visit

Campus Visit Checklist

Help! I'm Stuck Between Two Schools!

The Value Of The Visit

My College Picks

Chill Maxims for the College Search

Managing Mail from Colleges

10 Rules for All Students Applying to College

GETTING IN
Admission Impossible: 11 Applications In 48 Hours

The Application Process

20 Rules Of The Application Road

Clueless About College

The College Essay

CRITERIA

Down To The Wire

Unraveling The Early Application Process

Navigating The Interview Waters

That Special Something

Standardized Tests

Standardized Test Preparation

The Dos and Don’ts of Requesting College Recommendations

Every Transcript Tells a Story

Behind Closed Doors

Making Your College Applications Count






 

 

PAYING FOR IT
Avoiding Scholarship Scams

Dollars & Sense

Winning Characteristics Scholarship

FastWeb

MCFPC E-Learning

FastWeb’s Five-Minute FAFSA Video

PACKING YOUR BAGS
Cheer Without Fear

Dispatches From Orientation

Orientation Experiences

Reality Check

At the Corner of Cap & Gown
What To Take To College

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College Life

LIFE ON CAMPUS
Decide Where You Want to Go in Life…You’ll Get There Faster!

Moving On, Starting Over, and Dealing with Homesickness

A Few Minor Adjustments

Advice To Avoid, From Students Who Got It

Avoiding The Credit Card Monster

The Root Of A Whole Lot Of Evil

First-Year Follies

Eight Supposedly Cool Things I'll Never Try Again

Eight Amazing Things I Think You Should Try

Stay On Campus Freshman Year

On Campus vs. Off Campus

Midterm Must-Haves, Really

Roomates 101

Rooming With A Friend: A Dream Or A Nightmare?

Staying Safe On Campus

Feng Shui Your Room

At the Corner of Cap & Gown

Year One: A College Blog
Preventing Banking Fees

MAKING THE GRADES
It's Not The 13th Grade

Grades Are Important, But They're Not Everything

12 Tips for Acing Finals

5 Tips For A Fast Start

When I Grow Up, I Want To Be A...

Picking A Major

Term-By-Term Tips

Public Speaking With Confidence

Essay Tips

GETTING INVOLVED
Entrepreneurial Ideas

Volunteering At Your School

Juggling Classes

Membership Recruitment

The Many Benefits Of Research

Time Management

Great Study Habits and Time Management Tips

More Than Just A "Warm & Fuzzy Feeling"

 

 

 

 

 

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Career

FINDING THE RIGHT ONE
Entrepreneurial Ideas

One Entrepreneur Builds Her Business

Finding Part-Time Jobs

Major To Career Converter

Check Out The Job Market

What Should I Do?

Temping Can Be Tempting

20 Cool Careers

Beyond Coffee

Job Research On Campus

Monster.com

MonsterTRAK

HOW TO GET IT
Internships for High School Students

Student Activities For Career Prep

Critical Thinking

Finding The Perfect Internship

Winning Characteristics For Success

Interviewing

Interviewing 101

References: A Handy Field Guide

YOU'VE GOT THE JOB, NOW WHAT?
Top Ten Ways To Make The Most Of Part-Time Jobs

 

 

 

 

 

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Steals & Deals

Great Deals!
Dell University

FastWeb Scholarship Opportunities!

Navy Life Accelerator

Mead Map

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Parents

Our Programs
Programs Overview

Helping Your Student
Overview

Working With Your Students' Counselor

A Senior's Advice To Parents

Finding Somewhereland

Chill Maxims for the College Search

Campus Visit Checklist

Tough Questions To Ask

20 Rules Of The Application Road

Year By Year Timeline

My College Picks

My College Style & All About Me Reports

Finding Money For College Overview

Frequently Asked Financial Aid Questions

Glossary Of Financial Aid Terms

College Financing Web Resources

Calculate your EFC

View a Making College Financial Planning Count Presentation

FastWeb’s Five-Minute FAFSA Video

 

 

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Educators

Our Programs - High School
Program For Freshmen

Program For Juniors

Program For Seniors

Evening College Financial Planning Program For Parents

Financial Literacy Program for Juniors and Seniors

Evening ROTC Leadership Program For Parents

Program Sign-Up Form

Our Programs - College
The Ultimate Road Trip (URT) Overview

URT Frequently Asked Questions

URT Rave Reviews

URT Participating Schools

URT Promotional Supplies

Request Information About URT

Ultimate Money Skills Overview

UMS Promotional Supplies

Company Overview
Company Overview

Educator Advisory Board

Student Advisory Council

The Making It Count 10 Year Club

Tools For You & Your Student
Take Your Public Speaking from Good to Great

Link to Making It Count Resources

Winning Characteristics Scholarship

Growing Better Test-Takers

Tips to Better Manage Your Time

Getting Involved & Managing It All

Campus Visit Checklist

Tough Questions To Ask

Pearls Of Wisdom From Student Oysters

Finding Somewhereland

My College Picks

My College Style & All About Me Reports

Writing Letters of Recommendation

Plan Your Financial Aid Night

Educators...Get Involved!

FastWeb’s Five-Minute FAFSA Video

Understanding Millenials

Making the Most of Your Summer

 

 

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