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GET IT DONE IN MAY: Use the summer to keep on the hunt for scholarships. Juniors: ask teachers, coaches, or counselors for letters of recommendation. Plan some campus road trips for this summer. Get your "act" together: the next ACT is on June 10. New Rules for Student Loans in 2006 The rules have changed for federal student loans issued after July 1, 2006. If you or your parents are going to be borrowing to pay your tuition bill, there are some things you need to know. Full Story » Find a Summer Job Landing a summer job that will put cash in your pocket and dress up your resume is a bit harder than it used to be. To increase your chances for success, you have to launch an organized, targeted job search — and the sooner you get started, the better. Full Story » Surviving the College Admission Process Throughout high school, the college admission process gets more and more intense. How do you maintain your sanity, put the process in perspective, and find your path? Full Story » Going to College in the U.S. International Students: The opportunity to choose from a wide range of institutions and programs is one of the greatest advantages of the U.S. educational system. Schools range from large research institutions with more than 30,000 students to those with fewer than 1,000. Find out what it's like to study in the U.S. Full Story »     Want to know what the ACT is really like? Prep with the official guide from the makers of the test. Get writing help from the world's premier editing service. Use coupon code NL506 and save $10. ROCK THE TEST! Vocab Rock gives you musical prep for standardized tests. Enter part/all of name Advanced Search » What is the best way to succeed in college? Find Out » Summer Financial Aid Preparation — Expert advice about what you can do to prepare this summer for getting financial aid. Listen Now » The June 3 SAT is your last chance to take the test until next school year. Get Ready » Peterson's College Consultants include former deans of admission. Learn More »

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