Countdown to College Radio

Chris Gruber, Dean of Admission at Davidson College in North Carolina, describes this small liberal arts college with an outstanding record of student success. A vibrant Honor Code, direct instruction in leadership skills, and a commitment to giving back are just a few of the characteristics of this tight-knit college community.
http://www.Davidson.edu

Starting July 1, 2009, college graduates with federal student loans to repay and who meet certain income qualifications can have their monthly loan payments reduced, easing their debt burden in the short term and, in the long term, forgiving any unpaid debt after either 25 years or even in as little as 10 years for those in public service jobs. Hear the details from Edie Irons of the Institute for College Access and Success.
http://www.IBRinfo.org

Canoe Island French Camp program director Justine Robinett describes their two- and three-week overnight camp programs in Washington’s San Juan Island region for 9- to 16-year-olds. Each session focuses on a different theme (such as the French Revolution or the knights of the round table) and offers beginning and advanced French language learners a chance to practice in a semi-immersion environment.
http://www.canoeisland.org

Beth Pickett, host of Countdown to College Radio Show, offers an internet-based technique for methodically searching for and investigating colleges. This four-step method utilizes the College Board.com’s College Matchmaker web site, YOUniversityTV.com’s video-based campus tours, the U.S. News and World Report college database for information on freshman retention and graduation rates, and student reviews from Unigo.com.
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/college