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AIEmail is a weekly e-newsletter published by Adventures In Education. Its mission is to provide students and their parents with the tools and strategies needed to succeed in their education and career dreams. Subscribe now!

Issue	Featured article
May 12, 2008	The keys to a strong job interview First Impressions: Body language and attitude - Make sure your body language during a job interview projects a professional image.
May 5, 2008	Writing a resume When going to a job fair or interview, it is important to take a resume with you. This will show the potential employer that you are serious about the position and have initiative.
Apr 28, 2008	Get the money to get you through college - it's worth it! Continuing your education past high school is one of the biggest challenges you will face in your life. For many, finding a way to finance the journey is the first, and most difficult, challenge.
Apr 21, 2008	How to succeed with year-end studying While school is almost over for the year, most students still have final exams to take. If you have kept up with your studies throughout the year, you should have already learned the material. What remains to be done now is to review your coursework and brush up on any items you may have forgotten or are unclear about.
Apr 14, 2008	Making use of helpful study techniques When you read your textbook, take advantage of the organization. Read the table of contents for your assignment first, then read the introduction and conclusion. Next, read the core assignment, paying attention to sidebars, items in bold, and other items. Go over the review questions at the end of each section.
Apr 7, 2008	Learning and meeting your teachers' expectations One of the easiest ways to improve your grades is to follow some basic steps to determine your teachers' expectations. Follow these closely, and you'll be well on your way.
Mar 31, 2008	Study habits Although studying can be a challenge, it must be done if you want to achieve academic success. Studying improves your grades, makes attending class more pleasant, and can even help you make new friends.
Mar 24, 2008	Service to America Volunteering is a great way to make a difference in your community and a good way to get a taste of the work environment. Not only that, but time spent volunteering looks great on a college application.
Mar 17, 2008	Explore your interests Do you know what kind of career you are interested in, or are you still learning about different fields? With the end of the school year fast approaching, now is the time to start searching for a summer job that will give you a taste of the working world. Besides putting cash in your pocket, exploring career options looks good on a college application.
Mar 10, 2008	Leadership and college admissions When you're looking for activities to get involved in, find ones that interest you. In addition, activities that give you the chance to take on leadership roles can show the college admissions counselors at the colleges you're applying to that you're a top candidate.
Feb 25, 2008	Get involved. Getting involved with your school is a fun way to try new things, meet people, and get more out of your free time.
Feb 18, 2008	Excuses, excuses. Read through the top excuses that high school students have given for not continuing their education after high school.
Feb 11, 2008	Start planning for college. Where do you picture yourself after high school?
Feb 4, 2008	Who's your competition? Have you ever stopped to wonder who will be your competition for jobs once you enter the job market?
Jan 28, 2008	Types of financial aid. Although there is need-based financial aid that may not be available to the wealthiest students, the truth is that there are many forms of aid that are not determined by financial need at all.
Jan 21, 2008	Ten steps to financial aid. Know Before You Go™ reveals the ten steps to applying for college financial aid.
Jan 14, 2008	Scholarship scams. There isn't a fool-proof method for determining scholarship scams, but some warning signs include guarantees of winning, implying that anyone is eligible, or pressure tactics.
Jan 7, 2008	What's a FAFSA? The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, usually the first step in seeking financial aid for your higher education.
Dec 31, 2007	College: How much is it going to cost? Figuring out what college will cost depends on many things; every case is unique. However, it's possible to get an idea of what college may cost when your turn comes.
Dec 10, 2007	Five tips for volunteering. Volunteering will help you develop skills, gain work experience, develop knowledge of different career settings, create a network for job finding, discover your hidden strengths and talents, gain self-confidence, find references, and build a sense of independence.
Dec 3, 2007	Lend a helping hand. You've probably heard about the importance of helping others. Maybe you've even volunteered. But have you thought about how helping others helps you to improve yourself?
Nov 26, 2007	Develop a study plan. What's the easiest way to learn course content? Read the recommended text passages, attend class regularly, listen intently, and take your own notes. In addition, you might find it helpful to develop a study plan.
Nov 19, 2007	What's your learning style? The way in which you take in information, sort, retain, retrieve, and reproduce it depends a lot on your style of learning.
Nov 12, 2007	The basics of college entrance exams. Start getting prepared now to take your college entrance exams.
Nov 5, 2007	Creating a positive study environment. Making a special place where you can study on a daily basis can help you get your assigned work done faster.
Oct 29, 2007	How to spot scholarship scams. As you sort through the information you receive about scholarship programs, keep in mind that not every offer is as good as it seems.
Oct 22, 2007	How to increase your chances with scholarships. When it comes to scholarships, there are many things you can do to improve your chances.
Oct 15, 2007	Important definitions related to scholarships. As you apply for scholarships, you may find our list of scholarship-related terms helpful.
Oct 8, 2007	Finding scholarship sources: The obvious and the not so obvious. You know that you should apply for as many scholarships as you can to help finance your college education, but do you know how to find them?
Oct 1, 2007	Debunking myths: The truth about scholarships. You've probably heard a lot of different myths about scholarships. In this week's issue we discuss some common myths and some of the truths behind those myths.
Sep 24, 2007	All about your college application: part 2. This week's edition features the second part of our college application tips.
Sep 17, 2007	All about your college application: part 1. This week's edition features the first part of our college application tips.
Sep 10, 2007	Writing effective essays. In this week's edition, we discuss the significant role that writing will play in the admissions process.
Sep 3, 2007	Basic parts of a college application. All college applications request the same types of basic information. This week we provide a quick rundown of what you may be expected to provide as you begin applying.
Aug 27, 2007	Understanding the college admissions process. You should understand the different types of college applications before you begin the process.
Aug 20, 2007	Getting experience. Learn how to increase the chances of getting a first job by expanding how you think about job experience.
Aug 13, 2007	Exploring your school options. Help in choosing a college is available from the Web and many other sources.
Aug 6, 2007	Exploring career interests. Some students don't know exactly where to start with exploring their career interests; in this issue we help make it easier.
Jul 30, 2007	Learning about music. While you may already know a lot about your favorite type of music, it can be rewarding to expand your horizons and learn about styles you are not as familiar with.
Jul 23, 2007	Learning about history. If you are going on a vacation this summer, do a bit of research to learn about the history of the place you are visiting.
Jul 16, 2007	Learning about art. The visual arts can provide inspiration for just about anyone.
Jul 9, 2007	Learning about science. Get some good ideas on how to improve your science knowledge this summer.
Jul 2, 2007	Gain a different perspective. By understanding where other people are coming from and stepping out of your comfort zone, you can begin to see things in a different light.
Jun 25, 2007	Avoiding debt and saving for the future. As you gain financial independence, keep in mind that you are the only person who can keep an eye on your money.
Jun 18, 2007	Learning to increase income and decrease expenses. Look at ways to increase your income, decrease your expenses, and put your plans to work.
Jun 11, 2007	Spending smarts: Wants and needs. As you venture forward, more financial responsibilities will become yours to manage.
Jun 4, 2007	Income and expenses: A balancing act. Have you ever sat down to compare what you ''make'' with what you ''spend?''
May 28, 2007	A college representative on the importance of work experience. AIE chats with Brother Victor Monette, associate director for student financial services at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas.
May 21, 2007	Beating summer boredom. Before things slow down too much, consider taking on some of the summer projects on our list.
May 14, 2007	First impressions. You've applied for the perfect job, and the organization calls to schedule an interview. Now what?
May 7, 2007	The high school student resume. A resume gives you the ability to sell yourself, to include and highlight the information that you want potential employers to focus on.

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