How would you like to buy a house, create a new college, and control your own family? What if you could do all of this while playing a video game in the popular Sims’ series? You could even play it with your devoted little brother: me!

Nisreen Deeb, age 25, is not your average University of Indianapolis senior. A native of Israel, Deeb was adopted at age 13 by her uncle in Florida so she could remain in the United States. After studying at the University of Haifa in Israel for a year, Deeb came back to the United States to major in international business. Furthermore, she considers herself Palestinian and is a Maronite Christian

"Yes, because you'll get a better education and a better career." April Keller, 11 Wanamaker Elementary Indianapolis "Yes, because you'll get to accomplish more things in life." Nicole Box, 12 George Rogers Clark School Vincennes "I think college is important so you can get an education and go somewhere in life. You can get a PhD and become a doctor." Brett Addy, 11 Moores Hill

If you're not in high school yet, you probably think you are too young to be thinking about college. However, some college administrators say it is never too early to start. We recently talked to a group of middle school students about how much they are preparing for college. WHAT IS COLLEGE? BEN, 13: My idea of college is education, where you learn to get a job and you learn to do a certain j

For many of us, planning for college can be a frightening thought. Each choice we make seems to add another sharp turn on the road to our future. However, we always wonder if we are headed in the right direction. Take Barbara and Walter, two fictitious high school juniors. Barbara wants to be a registered nurse but isn't sure if her grades are high enough for the college of her choice. Walter

The stereotype among many job-hungry college students is that looking for a career in Indiana is going nowhere fast. Unfortunately, some recent trends indicate that this line of thinking might hold some merit. According to a study sponsored by the Indiana Human Capital Retention Project, Indiana ranks 50th, dead last, in the creation of new white-collar jobs, especially those in information-relate

F or some students, the decision of which college to attend is based on more than just academics and extracurricular activities; it's centered on faith. Y-Press interviewed students from Indiana Bible College, Brigham Young University and Taylor University. All had attended a public high school; they discussed their experiences at a religious college and the differences between it and a secular sc

With more than 40 colleges and universities in Indiana alone, simply deciding where to apply to college can be challenging. Visiting campuses, attending interviews, filling out forms and writing a decent essay can be even more daunting. Add to that a search for scholarships and financial aid, and many students decide the admissions process is more trouble than it's worth. Y-Press spoke with seven

C ollege is a dream that many people have for themselves and for their children. But how does that dream translate into reality? With the rising costs of higher education, the college application process can cause many sleepless nights for students and their families. Peter Carey, a North Central High School graduate, thought he was lucky -- his parents had started a trust fund for him when he was

In the hit movie "Legally Blonde," Elle Woods, a preppy, blond sorority girl, gets accepted to the prestigious Harvard Law School because she submits a quirky video starring herself -- adorned in a bikini. Applying for college wasn't nearly so simple for Ryan Gates, a senior at Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School.

Thinking about applying to college? Here are 10 commandments from one high school senior.