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Best Friends and Those You Think are Your Best Friends
"Is it 'uncool' to play with dolls at my age?"
"Real Black People"
$ensible summer employment
Your summer paycheck doesn’t have to be blown before September. Here are 10 ways to have fun at work and hold on to your cash
10 ways to manage your money
Save a bit, Spend a bit, and Still come out on top
3*2*1 Contact
Networking is important now — and when you are looking for a career.
5 cures for summer boredom
Our ideas will make your last summer in high school fun and productive
5 Ps 12 steps
Land the best job ever!
5 ways smoking kills
Learn the lesser-known health risks of smoking, and you’ll never, ever want to start
8 holiday spending tips
Spent all your cash mid-fall? Here’s how to give generously this season without emptying your pocketbook
A book a day works wonders
Senior year diary
A labor of love
Working for others gave me a new appreciation for life
A swimming success
This Singaporean is now setting records in the States
ACNE : My teenage burden
Acne's problems not lifelong
Adolecsent Liars
Adopted!
Adult Image of the Perfect Girl
Ahead of the class
One way to spend your summer is to take community college classes
AJ
Am I having too much fun?
An unusual transfer
Not every transfer is cookie-cutter perfect, but there is help
Anger
Anorexia
Are Girls Smarter Than Boys?
Are we in for a scientist boom?
A new study finds surprising career-change information from students post-Sept. 11. How do you compare?
Art and Life
Ask Matt
He's been there and his ready to give advice!
Beating the odds
I've survived it before; I know I can beat cancer again
Being a Teen
Being a Teen
Being A Teen
Being A Teen
Being Hmong
Being Judgmental
Being The Best I Can Be
Best Friends and Those You Think are Your Best Friends
Betraying Yourself
Bewilderment: The Goings-On in the Life of Me and Meditations on the Future
Black Knowledge
Body Image in America
Boyfriends and Girlfriends
Brother To A Star
Brothers & Sisters
Building teen confidence
How to help teens understand themselves and others
Building Your Character
Bullies and Being Gay
Bullying
California Super Teens
Campus Safety
Your students can stay safe at college as long as they’re aware
Can you afford a car?
Can you hear me now?
Not everyone can handle a long-distance relationship. But if your sweetie is really The One, here’s how to deal
Career Conundrum
Celebrating Life
Change
Change
Change for the better
Changing places
Coping with divorce
Charging ahead
Debt can pull you down even before you get started
Chasing Sunsets
Chasing That Cloud
Cheating
Child Hood Trauma
Child's Play
Choices of Life
Choose Your Friends Wisely
Choosing a college in your hometown
In my shoes...
Choosing Friends
Club alert: Exploring
Columbia Coffee Beans
Coming to America
Communication is Key
Competitive Swimming
Controlling Your CASH
Tips on college budgeting
Cookie-Cutter Life
Coping with Worry
How to deal when your teen enlists
Corporate matchmaker
Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda!
Taking risks in college will help you have few regrets later in life
Crime and Violence
Criminal America: A Modern Lifestyle Modern America
Crossing Cultural Boundaries
Tips for guiding bicultural and bilingual students
Crushed Dreams
Cultural Diversity in School and Life
Cut a rug
Bonding with your roommates may happen over the silliest task
Dare to dream
Never sacrifice money for happiness, reminds this Ontario student
Day camp
Shoutout winner...
Declaring Freedom
Defining Determination
Does the size of your college matter?
Be aware of how a big or small school can affect your college experience
Dogs, Culturally Speaking
Don't Judge Unless You Want to Be Judged
Drinking decisions
Abusing alcohol can cost you your degree, your paycheck and your life
Dying to drink
I drank more in three hours than I should have all semester—and almost didn’t live to see sophomore year
Earn a Congressional Award!
You can get recognized for your commitment to self-development
Eating your life away
Know the difference between dieting and going too far
Education- One of The Most Important Things a Child can Have
Effects of Music on Mood
Eighteen
Emily and the Important People
English Paintball
Entering High School
Escape From Reality
Essential "Zzzzz"
Falling Out of Love
Keeping a relationship past high school takes more than love. It takes dedication, regular visits and growing together.
Fear
Feelingless me
Feelings
Fighting Back
Fighting for a Chance
Find your match
Take this quiz to learn what kind of person your perfect roommate will be
First semester, part 2
The lowdown on living with others while making time for yourself
Florida Super Teens
Freshmen fitness
Use these ideas to stay healthy on your own.
Friends for life?
Here’s how you can keep in touch with your old pals once you leave for college
Gen-Y
Georgia Super Teens
Get involved now
I waited until junior year to join organizations at my high school, and now I wished I’d done it earlier
Get Involved!
Get organized
Practice staying organized as a senior, and you’ll be more successful when college comes
Get organized - quick!
Organize your life with these sure-fire tips
Get Smart
This decision-making process will help you choose a career
Getting Ahead in the Game
Getting Involved
Getting Ready to Leave
Getting what you want
Setting goals can help you plan your future one step at a time
Giving back
Volunteers deserve rewards for the brightness they bring
Global Citizen
Going crazy?
Beat those high school stresses with a load of laughs
Going far from home?
If you’re thinking about going out of state for college, don’t fret—plenty of us do
Good stuff to know
As you lay out your college plan, take this advice from students who’ve already been there
Goodbye, high school!
Don't worry so much about life in college
GOOOAAALLL!
If you can picture your success, you’ll reach your goal
Grab it when you can
Opportunities are available, but only if you take the time to see them
Grace and Me
Grade report
Taking time to play is important, but I learned the hard way that studying really does come first
Great Lakes Super Teens
Group project
Meeting and working with others isn’t difficult if you keep an open mind
Growing Up
Growing Up
Growing up too Fast
By Noemi from North Shore Senior High in Texas
High School Exit Exam
Homes Sweet Homes
How busy is too busy?
You don’t have to be frazzled to be involved. Here’s our advice on where to draw the line
How to avoid a horror roommate!
Compromise and consideration are the keys to living with someone else
How to deal with it all
From the front line
How to not graduate
Four years later, I’m still working on my bachelor’s degree
How to relieve stress
At least you’re not the only one!
I need money blues
From the Front Lines
I said no to peer pressure
Many of us give in to or walk away from peer pressure every day
Intern!
Internships will help you stand out from a crowd, no matter what your next step is!
Is all this stress normal?!
They say junior year’s the worst, but you can make it go smoothly
Is the greek life for you?
What you should consider before pledging a sortority or fraternity
Keep learning? Keep earning!
Put your brain on warp speed in order to succeed
Lasting love?
Leading the way to college
For us who are the oldest in our families, planning for college means paving the way for our younger brothers and sisters!
Lessons From the unemployed
Life after dorms
From the front line
Little fish
After floundering a couple of semesters, I finally feel like I made the right choice
Little fish, big pond
Keeping your head above water is possible, even as a freshman
Live to Dream and Dream to Live
It’s funny. Every time I find myself writing, I write about how I feel and how I wish everything could change
Looking in all the right places
Making friends to last a lifetime can take no time at all
Managing Money
How does this college senior plan to graduate without debt?
Mean people stink!
Do you know any bullies? You’re part of the problem unless you work to stop them
Mid-Atlantic Super Teens
Moving on
Leaving friends behind can be hard to do—but it can work out just fine
Music moves you
More than just notes on a page, music has the power to influence
My new life at college
I’ve learned so much at college, and I’ve only been here a few months!
New England Super Teens
New Jersey/Pennsylvania Super Teens
New Year’s Resolutions
New York Super Teens
North Carolina Super Teens
Ohio/Indiana Super Teens
Other-worldly endeavors
The Peace Corps allows you to make a difference abroad. Here’s what you should know before you sign up
Plan not to worry
Stressing about college won’t do any good
Playing against the clock
Number one on your to-do list: Learn to manage the time.
Playing sports in college
In my shoes...
QUIZ: Are you smart enough?
The things you learn in high school will help you succeed in college. Test your knowledge with this quiz!
QUIZ: How smart are you?
QUIZ: Will your love last?
Take this quiz to find out if you and your sweetie should stay together even when you’re miles apart
Race lost, lesson learned
It took a bad swim to realize that swimming didn’t have to define who I am
Racial Harmony
Read this…later
Everyone does it occasionally, but procrastination doesn’t have to consume you
Reason #15,607 to avoid credit cards
Like you need another reason to just say no
Reflections on great high school memories
I’m about to be the new kid in school again. Only this time, it will be at college
Remember to Breathe!
Prepare yourself to handle stress at school
Rise to the challenge
Taking honors classes in high school could get you recognition at college
Roadtrip:Taiwan
Rolling Hills or Big Apple?
Which college environment is right for you?
Searching for Truth
Teen writing contest winner
Senior year Stresses
It’s your future. Take a deep breath and never give up
Shared experience
Sept. 11 taught us that we’re not all that different from each other
Snubbing out my cigarettes
I never should have started smoking. Here’s how to help your kids avoid making the mistake I did
South Carolina Super Teens
South Central Super Teens
Speak in public like a pro!
Public speaking isn't as scary as you think
Speeding to a ticket
I may have earned my first speeding ticket, but without it, I could have died
Strapped teens
A parent’s guide to helping teens avoid credit card debt
Striving for Justice
Study Abroad!
Hoping to study abroad in college? Read this for what to expect
Summer success
The well-rounded student is out. Here’s what you need to do this summer to catch a college rep’s eye
Summertime transfers?
Take an interest inventory
Ask yourself these important questions in your search for a college, university or major
Taking life for granted
I thought I had a right to be upset about my mom’s decision, but it turned out to be the right thing
Talk to Me
With a little effort, the words you choose can be valuable persuasive tools
Teen Poll
Here's what your friends are saying out the tough questions we ask!
Texas Super Teens
The apartment life
Planning a move away from home? Consider these tips
The credit-card conundrum
Don't let plastic mask as free money
The credit-card conundrum
Like bad cafeteria food and overpriced textbooks, credit card solicitations are the norm at many college campuses
The experience of a lifetime
Bulk up your resume and jumpstart your career by doing an internship in your field of choice
The Key to Confidence
The right mental attitude can make the difference
The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign’s Parenting Skills to Keep Your Children Healthy and Safe.
The Parent’s role
What exactly is your role in the college admissions process?
The wonderful world of transferring
To protect and serve
As a page in the House of Representatives, I learned about politics and about reaching my goals
To thine ownself be true
Dating rule no. 1: be yourself (and don’t make any stupid mistakes).
Transfer students get anxious, too
Unplug!
Staying in contact is important, but disconnect for real relationship building
What are you doing this summer?
What I Wish I’d Known
These college students and recent grads give their advice to those just beginning the college-planning process
When kids leave home
Reconnecting with your spouse and helping your teen keep postsecondary school in perspective can help you deal with an empty nest
Where your mom left off
We know you’re tired of getting advice from any and everyone, but this book’s tips are worth the read
Why do you sleep so much?
Learn the secrets of shut-eye to make sure you’re getting enough!
You are the leaders of tomorrow!
To grow as a leader, you have to develop these traits!
You will succeed
Shout Out
Your Own Independence Day
Keep rooted while exploring your new college-induced freedom.
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