Summer just got interesting. Summer programs offer wonderful opportunities to explore the world, make new friends, and prepare for college while you're still in high school. But finding and getting into the right summer program is not always easy. The "Yale Daily News Guide to Summer Programs" helps you find the programs that match your individual needs and goals, setting you on the road to your best summer ever! * Helpful information on specific types of programs: Academics, Study Abroad and International Travel, Community Service, Outdoor Adventure and Travel, Athletics, Arts, and Leadership programs. * Expert advice on researching your options, applying, and interviewing, plus tips on using your summer experience to enhance your college applications. * More than 500 detailed program listings indexed by subject, cost, location, and duration. * Fun lists of websites, books, and movies related to various summer program topics and activities.

Describes the experiences of past interns, giving student-to-student advice and tips on how to make the most of internships. Contains a special internet section outlining the ins and out of finding internships on the Web. Includes a comprehensive list of thousands of internships in the fields of business, entertainment, finance, public policy, technology, and more.

The staff of the "Yale Daily News" continues to help students distinguish themselves academically and socially with the latest advice about which summer programs have the best reputations--and why. Charts and photos.

From the highly regarded team of student writers at the "Yale Daily News" comes an invaluable insider's guide to the internships that pay off--with valuable experience, networking connections, and a direct line to the best jobs after graduation. Diagrams.

Going to college is one of life's great adventures...Make sure you make the most of it! THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO A REWARDING COLLEGE EXPERIENCE. Written from a student perspective, this book combines academic tips from top students around the country with insightful commentary on the myriad other ingredients for a successful college experience. It's the essential guide to surviving and excelling in college. GET THE INSIDE STORY WITH TOPICS INCLUDING: Tactics for academic success, from writing research papers to working with professors. Dating, alcohol, and drugs -- handling the social scene responsibly. Incorporating extracurricular activities into your college experience. Plus -- the minority experience on campus, roommate etiquette, campus safety, and much more.

With this new edition, The Insider's Guide to the Colleges has been, for 41 years, the most relied-upon resource for high school students looking for honest reports on colleges straight from the college students themselves. Having interviewed hundreds of their peers on more than 330 campuses and by getting the inside scoop on everything from the nightlife and professors to the newest dorms and wildest student organizations, the reporters at the Yale Daily News have created the most candid college guide ever. In addition to the in-depth profiles, this edition has been updated to include: * Essential statistics for every school, from acceptance rates to popular majors * A "College Finder" to help students zero in on the perfect school * All-new FYI sections with student opinions and outrageous advice The Insider's Guide to the Colleges cuts through the glossy Web sites and brochures to uncover the things that matter most to students, and by staying on top of trends, it gives both students and their parents the straightforward information they need to choose the school that's right for them.

Features only the most useful and best-funded fellowships and grants. Includes valuable advice from successful students on eligibility requirements, applications, interviews, and essays.

Listings of well-known--and less publicized--fellowships and grants are presented as well as expert advice and tips for students on how to navigate the application process successfully. Diagrams.

Here's something worth learning: Studying doesn't have to be a chore! This fun and accessible resource provides the tools you need to develop better study habits, boost your grades, and position yourself for academic success. Educational consultant Cynthia Clumeck Muchnick uses a wide range of ideas taken from hundreds of students to help you find a unique, effective method suited for your individual learning style. You'll improve transcripts for college applications, ace standardized tests, and become a better student at any level of education. This indispensable guide shows you how to: Get the most out of class time Use the best strategies for note-taking and memorizing Improve writing skills Prepare completely for tests Safely and effectively conduct online research Use Skype, iChat, or social media to form study groups With this guide in your backpack, you'll be able to balance school and activities, avoid pre-test panic, and achieve consistently better results.

Only "The Insider's Guide" is written by current students who know firsthand what really makes or breaks a college experience. Student journalists at Yale interviewed hundreds of undergrads to compile these detailed profiles of the top 300 schools in the U.S. and Canada.