The Takeaway Wk of 8/10

HomeCurated ArticlesThe Takeaway Wk of 8/10This page may contain affiliate links.Aug 16, 2015Here’s a summary of important articles  from the past week  that may give you more insight into the world of college life, admissions, financing, and parenting.   Scholarships with August and September Deadlines The R2C Takeaway:  Those student who are looking for money to pay for college will be happy to know that there are still scholarships with August and September 2015 deadlines. The 18 on this list are top-notch, but time is running out, so dont wait to apply. The 10 Types of Roommates Youll Meet in College The  R2C  Takeaway:  Whether youve shared a room with someone before or not, having a college roommate is quite a different animal, and a good piece of advice is to expect just about anything. Amongst the most common are the ones roommates may encounter are: those who will never be there, those who will never leave the room, the sharers, the party animals, and those whose sleeping schedules are topsy-turvy. Learning how to deal with all the different personalities is a good life lesson, and this how-to will be helpful. The Science of the Teenage Brain: The  R2C  Takeaway:  Attributing adolescent behavior to adolescence is, according to scientists, wrong. The teenage brain is constantly in flux, pruning away parts and growing others. It is up to adults to help them with that growth and steer it in the right direction. Teaching them about Emotional Intelligence is one way in which adults can make a major difference in their lives. Finding a Career Track in LinkedIn Profiles The  R2C  Takeaway:  LinkedIn has made a concerted effort to reach out to younger users and many universities are partnering with the platform to encourage students to use their site as well. Students must not think of college as merely a weigh station in life; those years should be used for exploration and research in terms of finding a career path. Checking LinkedIn contacts can give someone a good idea of how they got where they are now and help qnswer questions like: What jobs are available in a particular occupation? What type of experiences do I need to get a job in those professions? What did people who have those jobs study in college? Road2College Road2College is dedicated to providing families with trustworthy information about college admissions and paying for college. We recognize the two processes are intertwined and our goal is to educate families on all aspects of admissions and funding so they can make smarter college financial decisions. View all posts CATEGORIES Curated Articles TAGS Career PrepDorm livingMental healthScholarshipsNEWER POSTReview of College Search Websites: Should You Use Collegedata.com?OLDER POSTThe Takeaway Wk of 7/26