EN Extra Archive
Collected features from the EN Extra section.
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Part 3: Don’t Act a Fool
Not everyone will remember what you wear to prom, but everyone will definitely remember any social crimes you commit. In an effort to save you from public humiliation, we have a few tips to keep you from "acting a fool" at prom. |
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Dear Babs: College info on high school transcripts
I got into my top choice college, early action, but this year I'm not doing too well in calculus. Do you think they will rescind my offer? |
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Part 2: Prom To-Do’s for Guys and Girls
So there's only one month until prom, and you still don't have the slightest idea what you are doing after prom, much less worked out the details with your date. For all you lazy, clueless, or confused prom goers out there, we have a to-do list to help with your planning. |
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Dear Babs: How can I make sure my application stands out?
What's the one part of my application that I should focus on the most? Obviously, my grades and my test scores are what they are, and there is nothing that I can do to change them. I know the essay is crucial, but is it more important than the extracurricular activities or recommendations? |
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Part 1: What Not to Wear
Finding the perfect dress for prom can be a time-consuming and sometimes harrowing experience. Even if desperation sets in, though, there are some fashion lines that simply shouldn't be crossed. You know your dress is a bad choice if... |
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Dear Babs: Can I search for colleges without a major?
I have many interests, including premed, literature, classics, mathematics and history. How will this affect my college search? |
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Dear Babs: What if I look at my recommendation letters?
Is it OK to open the envelopes that my teacher's college recommendation letters are in? I'd really be interested to see what they had to say. |
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Dear Babs: College information brochures — bonus or bogus?
At this time of year, is it normal to be slammed with college brochures? I'm a high school junior, and I haven't even started to apply to college yet! Should I take these colleges seriously? |
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Dear Babs: How can I translate my love of fashion to a college education?
I love fashion and film. Being a celebrity stylist or a publicist sound like so much fun. What kind of degree should I get? Is there a school that specializes in that sort of thing? How do I get my foot in the door? |
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Dear Babs: Should I transfer colleges?
Even though I'm involved and like my studies, I'm miserable... I don't want to call it quits, but I feel so lonely and isolated. What should I do? |