AdmissionsQuest is thrilled to host this edition of the Carnival of College Admission.

We first hosted way back when the Carnival was just getting started. Now look at it… it’s has exploded in size.

Congrats to Mark Montgomery over at Great College Advice for building the CCA into a real powerhouse of blog posts.

So, lets go ahead and get started. Below is a running list of this edition’s participants:

Barbara Bellesi presents Nervous about School? So Are Your Teachers posted at College – U. Got It?, saying, “Cut your college profs some slack. If you think answering a question in class is tough, imagine trying to sound intelligent in front of a group of people day after day?”

Linda Jones offers 25 Cutting-Edge Wolfram Alpha Tips for Serious Students posted at Online Universities Weblog.

Lisa Taylor presents The Problems of Implementing ICT in Secondary Education posted at Accredited Online PHD Universities.

Lynn O’Shaughnessy presents Finding the Best Colleges posted at The College Solution Blog by Lynn O’Shaughnessy, saying, “When evaluating a college or university, it’s important to ask the right questions. You can start with the ones I suggest in my blog post.”

Carolyn Friedman presents Online Degree Education or Experience – Which is More Valuable? posted at Online Degree.net.

Boarding Schools

Emma Taylor wrote 100 Useful Tools for Special Needs Students & Educators posted at Teaching Tips.

Choosing the Right College

Elizabeth Kraus features College Majors: Passion Vs. Practicality posted at myUsearch blog, saying, “Career expert Lynn Mattoon shares her thoughts on whether it’s better to follow your passion or pursue “practicality” when choosing a degree program or college major.”

Shannon Wills presents How to Turn Knowledge into Performance posted at Christian College.

Suzane Smith presents Pinching Pennies? Improve Your Home on a Budget posted at Construction Management Schools.

Shannon Wills presents MATLAB in Forensic Image Processing posted at Drafting School.

Alvina Lopez presents 100 Best Blogs for Tech-Savvy Teachers posted at Online Courses.org.

Edwin Choi presents Deciding Between a Trade School and a University posted at DegreeGo Blog, saying, “Whether you are a non-traditional student who is looking to switch careers; a student seeking to gain some new skills; or a recent high school graduate wondering about your path immediately out of high school, there are some important decisions to make that may affect the outcome of your future. Prospective students are looking hard at both trade schools and full-fledged universities. Both carry inherent advantages.”

Gil Rogers presents College Search Central, It begins again … posted at College Search Central.

Emma Taylor presents 100 Innovative Blogs for Architecture Students posted at online classes.org.

College Life

Nate Desmond wrote 42 Bite-Sized Tips for College Freshmen posted at Debt-free Scholar.

Emma Taylor presents 100 Personal Finance Tools for Your Post-College Life posted at AccreditedOnlineColleges.org.

Dawn Papandrea presents Decoding Emerging College Majors posted at CollegeSurfing Insider, saying, “Some of the new up-and-coming college majors are fascinating, once you learn what they’re really all about.”

Linda Jones presents 52 Tips to Read Faster and Remember More posted at Online Best Colleges.com.

Anne Simone offers 100 Best Blogs for Real World Advice and Education posted at Online Schools.

Susan White presents 50 Fascinating Lectures All About Your Brain posted at Associate Degree Blog.

Lisa Taylor published 4 Crime Fiction Writers Worth Reading posted at Forensic Science Schools.

Mary Jones presents 5 Golden Tenets You Must Follow When in College posted at Online Accredited Degrees.

Sheldon Louis presents Top 10 Teachers to Follow on Twitter posted at Online University Reviews.

Damion Calvert highlights Top 10 Health Experts to Follow on Twitter posted at Masters in Health Care.

Bennie Shih presents Top 10 Leadership Experts to Follow on Twitter posted at Masters in Health Administration.

Adjoa Barnard authored Top 10 Nurses to Follow on Twitter posted at Masters in Health Education.

Jim presents 40 Money Tips for College Students posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity.

Rosella Habowski features Top 10 Scientists to Follow on Twitter posted at masters in health science.

Daren Bass published Top 10 Statisticians to follow on Twitter posted at Masters in Health Informatics.

Abeni Banvard presents Top 10 Nutrition Experts to Follow on Twitter posted at Online Masters in Health.

Mirles Tamra presents Top 10 Law Enforcement Professionals to Follow on Twitter posted at Online Masters in Criminal Justice.

Geneva Elazisi presents Top 10 Career Experts to Follow on Twitter posted at Masters of Nursing.

Financial Aid

Michael wrote How To Request Scholarship Information | School Scholarships posted at School Scholarships, saying, “How to request scholarship information to pay for upcoming college costs.”

Patrick @ Cash Money Life highlights Best Student Credit Cards posted at Cash Money Life, saying, “Tips for learning how to start using credit cards responsibly and a list of the best credit cards for students.”

Lynn O’Shaughnessy published How to Negotiate for a Better Financial Aid Package | The College Solution Blog by Lynn O’Shaughnessy posted at The College Solution Blog by Lynn O’Shaughnessy, saying, “Parents don’t realize that they often don’t have to settle for the first financial aid package their teenager receives. They can negotiate for a more generous financial aid package.”

Getting Admitted

Linda Abraham presents Personal Statement Tip: Too many topics, too many words posted at Accepted Admissions Almanac.

Emily Moser presents 9 Tips for Being a Lifelong Learner posted at Accredited Online Universities.

Mike presents College Prep Timeline posted at AidScholar Blog – Thoughts on scholarships, school, and starting up., saying, “Timeline for the college preparation process”

Todd Johnson presents The Well Rounded Student posted at College Admissions Counseling, saying, “Contrary to popular believe, most selective colleges are no longer looking for the well rounded students. What do they want? Read “The Well Rounded” student by Todd Johnson to find out.”

Lynn O’Shaughnessy presents The Latest ACT Test Scores and Comparing SAT and ACT Scores posted at The College Solution Blog by Lynn O’Shaughnessy, saying, “It’s the season for the ACT and SAT, but do you know what scores are good and which are simply average?”

Lynn O’Shaughnessy wrote Is Harvard Going Broke? – CBS MoneyWatch.com posted at The College Solution Blog RSS | MoneyWatch.

Faith Allen presents How to Meet Transfer Requirements and Successful Transfer to a University of Your Choice | eHow.com posted at FaithAllen.

Linda Abraham presents Personal Statement Tip: Story Time (Part 1) posted at Accepted Admissions Almanac.

James Maroney authored What Not to Write About in the College Essay posted at AdmissionHook College Essay Blog, saying, “A short article sharing some common sense tips about what not to write about for your common application essay, using actual examples from interviews with admissions officers.”

Graduate Schools

Emily Moser presents Top 100 Drafting Blogs posted at Drafting School.

Adam Markus wrote Harvard Law School LL.M. Essay Questions for Fall 2010 posted at Adam Markus: Graduate Admissions Guru, saying, “A detailed analysis of the application essay questions for Harvard Law School’s Masters of Law Program, which defines the standard by which all other LL.M. essays are measured.”

Other Cool Stuff

O. Daille Nation-Ashley authored Heading to College posted at CEOmum, saying, “Ok he got admitted, he accepted and now the fun begins.”

Lynn Mattoon wrote College Majors: Passion Vs. Practicality posted at myUsearch blog.

Cora Fernande presents Top 10 professors to follow on Twitter posted at Online University Rankings.

Scholarships

Carolyn Friedman presents 100 Free Tips, Tools, and Tutorials to Become a Speed Reader posted at Accredited Online Universities.

Kate Hopkins highlights Top 100 Science Professor Blogs posted at Online Universities Weblog.

Elizabeth Kraus published Scholarships, Grants, Loans, and Fellowships Available to International and Undocumented Students | myUsearch blog posted at myUsearch blog, saying, “Scholarships for international and undocumented students who want to study in the US are hard to find. Check out these great resources to help foreign students pay for a US education.”

Test Prep

Mark Truman wrote September 12, 2009 ACT – What We Saw posted at Omniac Attack!, saying, “Want to know what the last ACT was like? Mark Truman, Premier Tutor at Omniac Education, gives you the lowdown on the September 12th, 2009 ACT in their exclusive “What We Saw” report.”

nissim ziv published Teaching Assistant Interview Questions posted at Job Interview Guide, saying, “A teaching assistant’s job is well fitted for the individuals who are looking for a part time job – namely undergraduate and graduate students. These students are normally hired to assist the teachers in their teaching profession.”

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