CollegeBound Teen Magazine
Address:1200 South Avenue, Suite 202
Staten Island, NY 10314
USA
Contact: Gina LaGuardia, Editor-in-Chief; Dawn Papandrea, Managing Editor; Robyn Tellefsen, Assistant Editor.
Email Address:
Website: http://www.collegeboundmag.com/
Phone: (718)761-4800
Fax: (718)761-3300
Description of Publication:
75% freelance. College Bound Magazine is written for high school students by college students (or those young at heart) to give them an edge in the college admissions process and beyond. Welcomes new writers. Circ. 90K for regional editions; 725K for biannual national edition. 26 issues/year. Pays within 30 days of publication. Publishes ms 3-4 months after acceptance. Buys first rights. Responds 6-8 weeks. Sample for SASE with $2.21 postage. Subscription controlled (distributed free to high schools); $15 for individuals. Guidelines online at http://www.collegeboundmag.com/contribute.html or by mail with SASE.
Current Needs: We're looking for very specific, well-thought-out ideas and unique angles on college-bound issues including admissions, financial aid, and college life. No general 'how to get into college' pieces, please. Submit cover letter, query and clips or writing samples by mail with SASE.
welcomes new writers
Pay: Pays $100-$125 for features of 800-1200 words; $50-$75 for shorter departmental pieces; depending on length and research required.
Hints: Think teen-friendly, college-bound advice. Take the tone of an older sibling who is giving their younger brother/sister 'straight-up' advice, while also incorporating expert insight.
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