Not Your Mama’s College Application Process
College is more competitive than ever. It’s not like it was when our parents were young.
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Twins Pulled Apart By College Apps
Both my twin sister and I are both in the midst of applying to college. For two people who’ve grown up together, college applications are pulling us apart.
What’s It Like To Be A College Freshman? Try Broke
Nearly 70 percent of college freshmen said they had “some” or “major” concerns about having enough funds to complete school.
Asthma as a Disability: A Family’s Struggle With Chronic Illness
About one in 12 Americans suffer from asthma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For black youth, that rate doubles to one in six. Diamond Eugene is more than just a statistic. This is her story.
Why do high school students do drugs?
What are some underlying reasons for student drug use? A high school counselor and the people of Oakland give their thoughts and experiences.
Teen Relationships Aren’t Always Healthy
Some can be very bad. At that time I felt sympathy, and fear. That is when I realized that there are two sides to a person.
Stressing During Testing
Here are some tips that can help you overcome stress and complete your test in a calm and collective manner.
Being First-Generation American and Self-Expression
Teens deal with many worries, but I talk particularly about pressures of being a first-generation American. My form of self-expression is done through writing and I discuss why I love writing.
Teens Say Looks Can Be Liberating Despite Fashion Police
For some people, picking out an outfit is as simple as throwing on a shirt and putting on a pair of jeans. But 16-year-old Youth Radio Reporter Dani Tarver is not one of them. By 5 o’clock in the morning, she’s already “late” for her daily routine getting ready for school.