4-year colleges sound off on the admissions process
     As more students apply to college, admissions has become cutthroat
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Community colleges becoming increasingly popular choice
2-year programs gaining respect as gateway to 4-year schools
BY COLLEEN LUTOLF Staff Writer
     As college-application deadlines loom, many New Jersey high school seniors will visit four-year schools, send out expensive applications and scramble to write that perfect college essay — but many others will not.
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Application process proves juggling act
Senior tries to find time for college essays, sports & class president duties
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer
     The most difficult part of the college application process for one Freehold High School student has been getting started.
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Clock ticking for senior applying for early decision
Writing essays, getting recommendations add to the stress
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer
     It’s the deadlines that are making one Howell High School senior feel stressed.
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Volunteer hours spark career, college choice
Student-athlete Ashley Alliano to study speech pathology at Stockton
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer
     Senior year of high school is supposed to be one of the most enjoyable years of a young person’s life, when most students’ hard work is rewarded by spending time with friends and relaxing before the rigors of college begin.
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Hoops prowess puts ball in Calhoun’s court
Coaches pursue Raritan H.S. star as he works to improve academically
BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer
     We’ve all been guilty of seeing a really tall person and thinking, “Yup, he plays basketball.”
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Junior year plays key role in admissions process
Advisers: Goals should be clubs, community service and good grades
BY ADAM RIBACK Correspondent
     Junior year in high school is the most important year to rack up the points for extracurricular activities, community service and acceptable grades, according to Helene Unger, an educational consultant from Manalapan. Junior year is the year to impress colleges by showing long-term commitments and l
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Holmdel student strives for the Ivy League
Early decision at U Penn will simplify the college application process
BY MICHELLE ROSENBERG Staff Writer
     Most students who maintain a 4.65 cumulative grade-point average and score 1510 on the SAT would be pretty confident they could get into the college of their choice, but Holmdel High School senior James Riley is a bit nervous.
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The Hole in the Wall Gang hangs a picture
     linch Are We There Yet? When my parents bought a new house, my father forbade my mother from putting any nails into the new and unblemished walls. He even went so far as to hide the nails and remove all the hammers from the house.
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