AP & CLEP Exams

Earning college credit while still in high school is an effective way to kill two birds with one stone. With the rising costs of tuition, nationwide, it is imperative for college bound students to find ways to save money. Eliminating as many college classes before you step onto a college campus is the most cost effective decision you can make in lessening the tuition burden. Furthermore, the

How many hours should I take in a semester?

Full-time status as a college student requires at least 12 billable hours. Each credit taken usually requires two hours of work outside of class to maintain good grades. Therefore, a student taking 15 credits is already committed to 45 hours (15 hours in class and 30 hours outside of class) of academic work per week. So, the amount of hours you need to take in a semester completely depends on how

Need help with your essays?

There is nothing worse, to me, than hearing that another essay is due by the end of week. I dread writing essays but it’s something that you have to do in high school and college no matter where you go. The following are various sites that can help this writing experience become just a little bit easier.Almanacs are an easy way to gather information quickly because they offer lists, charts, and

Emory University Pre-College Program

The Emory Pre-College Program is a summer academic program for high school students. This program gives juniors and seniors in high school a peek of academic and campus life at Emory University. High school students who participate in this program get the chance to explore many topics with professors who are the leading experts in their fields, enroll in classes with college students, and earn

Carnegie Mellon University Pre-college Program

What are you doing June 25 thru August 5, 2011? Nothing at all? Ok, well let’s change that. Carnegie Mellon University is having a Pre-college program during that time and you should really consider going. The program is open to junior and senior high school students and is a great way to get a head start in college while you are in high school! You can either explore architecture, art & design,

About the High School Summer Science Research Program

The High School Summer Science Research Program (HSSSRP) was established in 1991. Since then, HSSSRP is an annual program that gives high school students hands-on research experience by working on research projects with Baylor University science professors. The director of the program is Dr. Frank Mathis, professor of Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences at Baylor University. Also, Dr.

Summer Programs at Georgetown University

Georgetown University offers a variety of different summer programs for high school students. The Institute is one of the programs that is available through the school that allows the students to engage in five subject areas in just eight-days. This accelerated program gives students an opportunity to explore what interests them and also they get to experience campus life and the big city of

Cornell University: Summer College Programs for High School Students!!

Cornell University offers a wide range of summer programs for high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Their 24 programs cover everything from a "College Success" program to more specific ones like "Veterinary Medicine" Click here for a full list of programs. Cornell's summer programs are not all the same length and many overlap. The dates of programs start in mid-June and some go until

USC Summer Programs

The University of Southern California (USC) Summer Programs are available for high school and middle school students through 4-week, 2-week, and 1-week course options.



The 4-week course (July 3-30, 2011) has options of over twenty courses in ten subjects and the student can receive 3 units of USC elective credit if the course is completed successfully. The 2-week course (July 3-17, 2011) has

UF Young Entrepreneurs for Leadership and Sustainability: This Summer, Change the World

       The UF Young Entrepreneurs for Leadership and Sustainability is a summer program for high school students at the University of Florida. YELS is a 5 week program which allows college-bound high school students the opportunity to work, play, and learn on the university campus. 




       During this program, students have the opportunity to take 2 college courses; ENT4934: Exploring

SAP Student Experience at WINS



Blake Jackson in Washington DC
 Halito! My name is Blake Jackson, and I am a member of the Choctaw Scholarship Advisement Program.  I am currently a junior at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, OK, majoring in Agribusiness/Pre-law and Environmental Studies.  This summer I had the amazing opportunity to take an internship in Washington, DC as part of the Washington Internships

Concurrent Course vs. High School Class

Wondering how to beef up your transcript? I strongly encourage you to enroll in some thought-provoking courses next year, whether that's a concurrent course or a class offered at your high school. Take a class that interests you and that will challenge your abilities. The best way to beat senioritis is to get motivated, engaged, and excited about what you're learning!So, should you take a

What is the CLEP test?

The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is a way to earn college credit by taking an exam. There are over 30 different CLEP exams offered in the following areas: Composition and Literature, Foreign Languages, History and Social Sciences, Science and Mathematics, and Business. If you make a satisfactory score on the exam, you can receive the same amount of credit as you could by spending the

Should students take summer college classes?

Taking a summer class is a good way to get ahead or catch up if you are behind. Some students prefer to space the classes out so they don’t overload themselves during the spring and fall semesters. Summer is a good time to retake a failed class, especially right after the semester you received that failing grade. The subject matter will still be fresh on your mind; and the sooner you can replace