Graduate with style—and possibly an iPad—with StacheTATS’ ‘Stache the Grad’ contest.

Posted on May 24, 2013 by College Prowler & StacheTATS Leave a comment

It’s officially graduation photo season, a time when relatives and parents will stop at nothing to snap that perfect photo of their favorite graduate as he or she crosses the commencement stage.

But what if your graduation photo could win you an iPad or an iPad mini?

StacheTATS’ “Stache the Grad” contest is offering you a chance to win one or the other just by posing in one of its temporary mustache tattoos and your cap and gown.

  • Just fill out the contact form on this page to receive a free pack of StacheTATS.
  • Take a picture in the tattoo (be as creative as possible).
  • “Like” StacheTATS on Facebook and upload/tag your photo to the FB page.
  • Finally, make sure you write, “I Stached The Grad with StacheTATS” in the photo description.

The contestant with the most Facebook “likes” on his or her photo by July 31 will be the grand prize winner, receiving a 128 gig iPad (Retina display) and $1,000 in Stache Cash; second place gets an iPad mini and $500 in Stache Cash.

We may not be graduating this season, but the College Prowler team is also in on the StacheTAT fun. Check out some of our Stache pics below.

Students Whisper about the ‘Best Overall Experience’ ranking. What schools do students rate at the top?

Posted on May 23, 2013 by College Prowler & Whisper Leave a comment

Many schools are known for certain attributes. Maybe the weather is especially nice at one school, while the academics are particularly stellar at another. But what about the schools that are just all-around amazing, where students like everything about it? Based on our Best Overall Experience ranking, that’s what students are talking about on Whisper, the app and website that makes public secrets.

Did your school make the list? If not, take a College Prowler survey or make a Whisper to make it known why your college is just overall. . .great!

PS Android users—Whisper is now available to you on Google Play, so get sharing!

Whatyougonnado with THAT major? Noodle has 4 secrets to branding a ‘useless’ degree.

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Noodle Leave a comment

After four years of studying hard and late nights cramming for exams, many college students will be graduating and entering the real world this spring. However, some of them will also be graduating with “useless degrees.”

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Noodle analyzes the Harvard Business Review article, “How to Brand a Useless Degree,” breaking it down into four key ideas.

>>>>>>To access the entire article, click here to go to Noodle’s Noodling blog.<<<<<<<

Noodle Education created the first and only life-long education search engine in the world. Noodle.org enables users to find the right school, college, tutor, instruction video, or any other education resource — and it’s free. Headquartered in New York City, Noodle was created in 2011 by a powerhouse team of education innovators from The Princeton Review, 2U, Kaplan, Kumon and Colloquy. The company has been recognized by Forbes Magazine, as “one of the 6 fastest growing tech companies” and hailed by Mashable, as “one of the 5 startups transforming online education.”

Summer’s almost here! Zinch has 8 scholarships for the season.

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Zinch Leave a comment

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Whether you’ve been on summer vacation for two weeks and counting—or you’re counting down for it to start in two weeks—the last thing you want to do is write another essay or fill out another application. But the raw truth is that students need cash! So in between sips of fresh lemonade and dives into your swimming pool, take some time to apply for these scholarships this summer. We promise they’re sweeter than said lemonade.

Speaking of which, care to pass a pitcher of that lemonade?

>>>>>>>To read the rest of the post, visit More Than A Test Score.<<<<<<<

Whatever you do—don’t bring up ‘The Golden Girls’ at St. Olaf College.

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Megan Leave a comment

There are some things that are off limits at particular colleges. Some schools have restrictions regarding residence life, others regarding academics.

At St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn., don’t bring up TV’s “The Golden Girls” or you’re going to get a dirty look. According to students, it’s one of the top 10 worst things about the school.

What’s so bad about TGG? Well, because Betty White’s character Rose is from the fictional town of “St. Olaf, Minnesota,” outsiders just assume that “St. Olaf” is “that town from ‘The Golden Girls.’” And Rose will say some crazy things about her hometown on the show, not necessarily stuff students and residents would want to be associated with.

However, despite the nagging pop culture reference, students and the College have also embraced the connection. When the series was still on the air, the school would send St. Olaf merchandise to White to wear on the show. In 1992, Betty White made her second visit to the school and reported that she received a warm welcome, despite worrying that the community would reject her for her character’s bumbling cluelessness that often gets linked to the school. So while students claim to hate the association, they also seem to not-so-secretly love it.

What are students saying about the Best Dorm Atmosphere on Whisper?

Posted on May 16, 2013 by College Prowler & Whisper Leave a comment

The idea of living on campus can be pretty exhilarating because, for many college freshmen, it’s the first time in their lives they are living on their own. No parents, more freedom—meaning they can even create pillow forts with their hallmates and friends if they wanted to, like Troy and Abed from NBC’s “Community.”

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One of the coolest aspects of dorm life is living in a dorm atmosphere that’s conducive for making friends and socializing. Hall events, contests, and meetings are common in residence halls across the country, but according to students, some dorms are more social and fun than others.

Based on the College Prowler ranking Best Dorm Atmosphere, students are sounding off on Whisper, the app and website dedicated to public secrets, sharing their favorite aspects about their college’s dorm life.

Zinch has tips on how to make Senior Night the best night ever.

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Zinch Leave a comment

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As summer approaches, road trips are being planned, college roommates are being assigned, and hopeful senior couples are setting up Skype accounts. Every senior is so eager and prepared to leave! A few of us will be returning of course, either as lonely college freshmen or even later as lonelier high school teachers. But for most of us, this is the sad ending of a long four years we’ve spent outgrowing our addiction to cartoons, learning to be responsible adult citizens, and becoming acquainted with the “real world.” Now that I mention it, personally I’m not so sure any of those things have happened yet.

Nevertheless, along with the many things to look forward to, there’s a lot to look back on and appreciate before moving on. Taking a chance to remember all of your memorable experiences in high school—good and bad—is what Senior Night is all about. Here are a few helpful tips you might consider to help make one of your class’s last times together as special and memorable as possible.

>>>>>>>To read the entire Zinch article, go to the More Than a Test Score blog.>>>>>>>

Noodle provides some insight into Above the Law’s Top 50 Law School list

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Noodle Leave a comment

Law students can’t all be as lucky as Elle Woods, especially since the fictional character attended Harvard Law back when legal sector jobs were more secure. In 2012, 44 percent of law grads did not find jobs in law.

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That’s why it’s important to take a look at law school rankings, like Above the Law’s Top 50 Law Schools. What schools will give law students the best shots at having employment and a career?

>>>>>>>To read the entire article, click here for the full post on Noodlings.>>>>>>>

Noodle Education created the first and only life-long education search engine in the world. Noodle.org enables users to find the right school, college, tutor, instruction video, or any other education resource — and it’s free. Headquartered in New York City, Noodle was created in 2011 by a powerhouse team of education innovators from The Princeton Review, 2U, Kaplan, Kumon and Colloquy. The company has been recognized by Forbes Magazine, as “one of the 6 fastest growing tech companies” and hailed by Mashable, as “one of the 5 startups transforming online education.”

April Scholarship Winners

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Zach Leave a comment

Congratulations to all April Scholarship winners and applicants! Remember, there is still time to apply to the May scholarships – submit your entry here!

Did You Know? College Prowler gives out more than $50,000 in scholarships every year to current and prospective students.

$2,000
“No Essay” Scholarship
April winner:
Victoria Stauffer
 Apply now »
Next deadline:
May 31, 2013
Scholarship March Winner Next deadline
$1,000 Survey Scholarship Monica Gardner May 31, 2013 Apply now »
$1,000 Pay It Forward Scholarship Derick Ebert May 31, 2013 Apply now »
$500 Facebook Scholarship Becky Argeroplos Sept 1, 2013 Apply now »
$1,000 Review Your
HS Scholarship		 Hannah Kridler May 31, 2013 Apply now »