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$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 has become a rite of passage in which I am not able to accept. Numerous teens go through this phase, but unfortunately for me and other teens it is not an adolescent phase at all.

Acne's problems not lifelong
Two Faces of Future Stares from the right. Stares from the left. By the end of my junior year in high school, I was getting use to the oblivious glares. At times I would run out of words when people started ...

Adolecsent Liars
Liars My parents and many others alike can never accept truth from teenagers....because in their eyes, we're just all tall tales and short stories that never end.

Adopted!
When I was nine, the thought sunk in. I realized I wasn't all I thought I was. I wasn't even what I wished I was. I felt lost and forgotten. My self confidence was zero and my trust for other, nonexistent.

Ahead of the class
One way to spend your summer is to take community college classes

Am I having too much fun?
Going to college has been such a new experience for me. Everything is so much different than from when I was in high school: the way people interact, the way classes are scheduled, and the extra freedom ...

An unusual transfer
Not every transfer is cookie-cutter perfect, but there is help

Anger
My fists are boulders, heavy, powerful. My arms as tense as tightened rubber bands, ready to snap. My feet are stuck to the ground, old trees with thick roots, they burrow under the dirt, so deep. Eyes, ...

Are we in for a scientist boom?
A new study finds surprising career-change information from students post-Sept. 11. How do you compare?

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

California Super Teens
The Next Step Magazine wanted the best. Scratch that—we wanted the best of the best. So we asked your guidance counselors, parents and friends to nominate the best teen volunteers, students, ...

Campus Safety
Your students can stay safe at college as long as they’re aware

Can you afford a car?
There’s definitely a plus side to owning a car: the freedom to go anywhere, to take friends along, to come and go as you please. But that freedom comes at a high cost. The average new domestic ...

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

Celebrating Life
Without having to say a single word to each other, we simultaneously sit down on the hard concrete at the edge of the lake. She pulls out a cigarette, I take a bite of my apple and minutes go by without ...

Change for the better
It’s been quite a transformation for me coming from a small town to a university in the middle of a gigantic city. First of all, the people here are all different in relation to personality, style ...

Charging ahead
Debt can pull you down even before you get started

Choosing a college in your hometown
In my shoes...

Club alert: Exploring
Do you know what you want to do after high school? What about after college? Do you think you know what it’s really like in the career field you’re interested in? If you answered no to any ...

Controlling Your CASH
Tips on college budgeting

Coping with Worry
How to deal when your teen enlists

Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda!
Taking risks in college will help you have few regrets later in 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...

Does the size of your college matter?
Be aware of how a big or small school can affect your college experience

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

Falling Out of Love
Keeping a relationship past high school takes more than love. It takes dedication, regular visits and growing together.

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
The Next Step Magazine wanted the best. Scratch that—we wanted the best of the best. So we asked your guidance counselors, parents and friends to nominate the best teen volunteers, students, ...

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

Georgia Super Teens
The Next Step Magazine wanted the best. Scratch that—we wanted the best of the best. So we asked your guidance counselors, parents and friends to nominate the best teen volunteers, students, ...

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 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 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

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

Grade report
Taking time to play is important, but I learned the hard way that studying really does come first

Great Lakes Super Teens
The Next Step Magazine wanted the best. Scratch that—we wanted the best of the best. So we asked your guidance counselors, parents and friends to nominate the best teen volunteers, students, ...

Group project
Meeting and working with others isn’t difficult if you keep an open mind

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?
High school sweethearts must face the hard decision of staying together for a long-distance relationship or calling it quits before heading to college or university. There are many issues that can determine ...

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
One of the greatest stresses high school students (and their parents) face relates to the question of “What am I going to do after high school?” From my extensive experience in ...

Life after dorms
From the front line

Life at a HBCU
Historically black colleges and universities can be a good choice for transfer students

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?

Mid-Atlantic Super Teens
The Next Step Magazine wanted the best. Scratch that—we wanted the best of the best. So we asked your guidance counselors, parents and friends to nominate the best teen volunteers, students, ...

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
The Next Step Magazine wanted the best. Scratch that—we wanted the best of the best. So we asked your guidance counselors, parents and friends to nominate the best teen volunteers, students, ...

New Jersey/Pennsylvania Super Teens
The Next Step Magazine wanted the best. Scratch that—we wanted the best of the best. So we asked your guidance counselors, parents and friends to nominate the best teen volunteers, students, ...

New Year's resolutions
20 ways to make 2002 your best school year yet

New York Super Teens
The Next Step Magazine wanted the best. Scratch that—we wanted the best of the best. So we asked your guidance counselors, parents and friends to nominate the best teen volunteers, students, ...

North Carolina Super Teens
  The Next Step Magazine wanted the best. Scratch that—we wanted the best of the best. So we asked your guidance counselors, parents and friends to nominate the best teen volunteers, students, ...

Ohio/Indiana Super Teens
The Next Step Magazine wanted the best. Scratch that—we wanted the best of the best. So we asked your guidance counselors, parents and friends to nominate the best teen volunteers, students, ...

Other-worldly endeavors
The Peace Corps allows you to make a difference abroad. Here’s what you should know before you sign up

Patience With Parents
In my 20 years as an admissions professional, I’ve become more patient with the parents in the process. I expect much of this has to do with the fact that my oldest daughter is a junior in high ...

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?
The things that you learn in high school are fundamental to doing well in college. You can’t build a roof without building walls first. How much have you learned in high school? Take this quiz to ...

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

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
NSM asked teens from all over the world what high school is like for them. The goal is to see how similar (or different) life is for teens around the world. Where will NSM go next? See the contest at ...

Rolling Hills or Big Apple?
Which college environment is right for you?

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. Learn from my mistake

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
The Next Step Magazine wanted the best. Scratch that—we wanted the best of the best. So we asked your guidance counselors, parents and friends to nominate the best teen volunteers, students, ...

South Central Super Teens
The Next Step Magazine wanted the best. Scratch that—we wanted the best of the best. So we asked your guidance counselors, parents and friends to nominate the best teen volunteers, students, ...

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
A parent’s guide to helping teens avoid credit card debt

Strapped teens
A parent’s guide to helping teens avoid credit card debt

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?
When you first think about applying to the transfer school of your dreams, you tend to think, “This will be my home for the next four years!” But why only have one home for the next few years? ...

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 Next Step Magazine wanted the best. Scratch that—we wanted the best of the best. So we asked your guidance counselors, parents and friends to nominate the best teen volunteers, students, ...

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 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 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
Transferring to another college is a process that can sometimes discourage community-college students. Well, I’m here to save the day and get all you first-time transfer students on the right path.

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
For most of us, the words “test” and “relax” do not belong in the same sentence. Even just thinking about taking a test can make us break out in a cold sweat or get an upset stomach ...

Unplug!
Staying in contact is important, but disconnect for real relationship building

What are you doing this summer?
You’ve waited all year for it—the bell on the last day of school. For some, this sound signals the onset of days at the beach, road trips and summer parties. However, many teens are using ...

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.