College

Williams College–Forbes #1 College

Established in 1793 with funds bequeathed by Colonel Ephraim Williams, the college is private, residential, and liberal arts, with graduate programs in the history of art and in development economics. The undergraduate enrollment is approximately 2,000 students. Williams admits U.S. students without regard to their ability to pay, and offers a generous financial aid program [...]

Microsoft and Boeing Pledging $25 Million in Scholarship Programs

SEATTLE — June 6, 2011 — The Boeing Company and Microsoft Corp. today announced a joint commitment to support efforts to increase the number of Washington students earning bachelor’s degrees. The state’s two largest private employers are pledging $25 million apiece over the next five years to the new public-private Washington Opportunity Scholarship program and [...]

Harvard’s Guide to Preparing for College

Preparing for College Intended to guide students and their families when selecting high school courses, Choosing Courses to Prepare for College was produced by a Faculty committee. Choosing Courses offers our best advice for students preparing for liberal arts colleges with high academic demands. This pamphlet is not intended to provide a formula for admission [...]

Training

Improve your game – HockeyShot Professional Shooting Pad

HockeyShot Professional Shooting Pad – 30”x60”x3/16” Product Features: Measures 30" by 60" by 3/16". Slicker than the regular puckboard used by some manufacturers. Will not break with slapshots or hard stick abuse like plexiglass. Simulates real on-ice puck action. 3/16" thick material provides a heavy duty surface for players of all ages. Bevelled edge makes [...]

Swim Longer with SwiMP3’s waterproof MP3

The SwiMP3 waterproof MP3 player provides the highest quality underwater sound without ear buds, thanks to the revolutionary Bone Conduction audio transmission. With 1GB of storage, aquatic athletes can listen to music, audio books, podcasts and more, all with incredible sound. The SwiMP3 attaches securely to goggle straps, resting on the cheekbones and does not [...]

Ask The Doctor – Head Injury (Concussion) Prevention

Concussion injuries are on the rise in all sports, but it may be the worst in football, ice hockey and soccer. There are a number of valid theories as to why we are seeing more concussions such as: • Coaches are recognizing and reporting concussion injuries. • The game is being played at a faster [...]

Understanding NCAA

NCAA DII–Partial-Scholarship Model

Division II relies on a partial-scholarship model to administer athletics-based financial aid.  Most Division II student-athletes finance their education through a combination of scholarship money, grants, student loans and employment earnings. In 2008, Division II commissioned the consulting firm of Hardwick-Day to assess the benefits of the partial-scholarship model unique to Division II.  The Hardwick-Day [...]

Northwestern University – Exceptional Academics & Big 10 Athletics

Northwestern University combines innovative teaching and pioneering research in a highly collaborative environment that transcends traditional academic boundaries. It provides students and faculty exceptional opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth in a setting enhanced by the richness of Chicago. History Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, [...]

Tufts University – Top Ranked By US News & World Report

Tufts University – As legend has it, when a relative asked Charles Tufts what he would do with his inherited land, and more particularly with "that bleak hill over in Medford," Tufts replied, "I will put a light on it." Founded in 1962, the Beelzebubs, an all-male a cappella group, is one of the oldest [...]