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Career minded 9 Publisher’s letter 7 Going the distance 19 Book review 35 30 Get it together 22 Advertiser index 38 School profiles 36 college careers life Making the most of your 5 common myths about How to find friends in 10 college investment 9 career exploration 16 college By Cathy Keller Brown By Patricia Phillips By Sarah Nagel Not a major decision Ask the right questions to The balancing act find the perfect career fit 14 By Sade Grandberry 12 23 How to handle being a full-time By Burt Nadler student with a part-time job. How to save big on your By Bryn Durgin 20 college books Community service and By Liz Funk 18 volunteerism Let’s get organized How helping others can help you. 32 By Sara Rowe Graduate on time By Anne Chaconas 21 Be aware of common traps that can Intern insights Careers in the US Armed extend your college stay. 34 Short-term experiences lead to By Laura Wilkins 26 Forces long-term gains. By Jonathan Peters By Diana Hallare Cut college costs now 22 How to approach the financial aid Which US Military branch process. 27 should I join? By Burt Nadler By Kate Oczypok Preparing for a gap year 28 By Danai Kadzere 5 ways to use your new 29 college library By Coleen Meyers Martin College search: Take 2! 30 Prepare to transfer and find the join uS! we’re perfect school. By Katie Barry PINNING! www.Pinterest.com/ Dorm iDeas The power of the meeting nextStepu 33 Face time is key to success in college and beyond. 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