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Zach Braff.Shmoozin' With
Zach Braff
Star of NBC's "Scrubs" and the writer/director/star of award-winning romantic quirky comedy "Garden State," is the poster boy for multi-talented Jewish guys in the entertainment industry. Find out what he has to say about being Jewish, working in show business and marketing musical mezuzahs.
In One Ear.
Thoughts or Actions: What makes a person "Good"? - Can a person who thinks naughty thoughts but does good deeds be considered a decent Jew? Do actions matter more than words? JVibe, the magazine for Jewish Teens explores Jewish and personal perspectives of good versus evil.

Social Justice and the College Application - Social justice, tzedek, service learning or tikkun olam; Whatever you call it, community service has become an addition to many high school resumes in order for college-bound students to stand out among fellow applicants.
Dean's List.
Rutgers University Senior Danielle Josephs has been the driving force behind the Middle East Coexistance Project. From Aspiring Dancer to Inspiring Change - Danielle Josephs went to college to become a star. And she has. But not in the way she intended.

Josephs, now a senior at Douglass College of Rutgers University, was named one of Glamour Magazine's Top 10 College Women and, in late September, her work was featured on mtvU, MTV’s 24-hour college network.

It all started with a pair of dancing tights at age two.

After studying ballet, modern, jazz, hip-hop, Irish dancing and Latin ballroom dancing since childhood, Josephs decided to pursue her dream of a career in dance. She applied early decision to the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts at New York University and was accepted.

It seemed the dream of this Teaneck, N.J., native would be fulfilled. However, like with many aspiring college students, finances threatened to cut that dream short.

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College Prep.
College Video Tours from Princeton Review and theU - The Princeton Review has partnered with theU to bring you MTV-style college video tours. theU’s videos were created by students, for students to give an uncensored behind the scenes look at some of the most popular colleges in the United States.

Check out the special offer for Chai Wire subscribers from The Princeton Review: $100 off Princeton Review classroom or online test preparation courses for the SAT or ACT.
Hillel’s Guide to Jewish Life on Campus
Reform Judaism Magazine counts down eight reasons why it is important to consider attending a Jewish-friendly university. The RJ Insider’s Guide to COLLEGE: Eight Great Reasons to Choose a Jewish-Friendly U

Also, the 60 universities with the largest Jewish population in North America!
Making the Most of Junior Year - Junior year of high school is a crucial time to gear up for the college admission process. Not sure of what to do? Here are suggested steps you can take to make the most of this penultimate year.
Hillel Campus Report, Hillel's free monthly eNewsletter highlighting Jewish Life on Campus.  
Counselor's Office.
Inside Higher Ed: Silver Spoon Admissions - Wealth, fame and connections are helping some students to gain college admissions that they might not qualify for, according to a new book by Wall Street Journal reporter Dan Golden. Are these students crowding out better applicants?

Have a question about the college admissions process? Let us know and we will give you the answers from experts in the field, right here in the Counselor’s Office.


pop rocks.
Dennis Leary blasts Mel Gibson (video) during a guest broadcast at an August Boston Red Sox vs Detroit Tigers game.
Darfur is Dying
(The Game) -
Reebok Human Rights Foundation, the International Crisis Group and mtvU launched Darfur is Dying, a simulation where the user negotiates forces that threaten the survival of his or her refugee camp.