If an Ivy League school rejects you, don’t spend your time worrying about it. According to the article,A Prestigious Degree Doesn’t Always Equal Success, studies show that students attending smaller colleges do equally well, or better, than Ivy Leaguers on advanced exams. Additionally, more liberal-arts students go on to earn a Ph.D. than their counterparts. Read the rest of this entry »
Focusing on Real-World Skills
Despite some employers expressing concern over the preparedness of new grads (see my blog, Are People Forgetting the People Skills?), a new study indicates many find graduates are “coming out well-positioned.†The Association of American Colleges and Universities reports that 65 percent of surveyed employers believe graduates have the necessary skills to succeed (Mixed Grades for Grads and Assessment). Read the rest of this entry »
Freshman Concerns
With the economy headed for a recession and world markets investing heavily in US concerns, it is not surprising that college student are job-focused when it comes to their education, as the article Freshmen’s Concerns About Quality, Cost at 35-Year High discusses. Read the rest of this entry »
Are People Forgetting the People Skills?
There is no doubt that students need technological skills to be successful in today’s world.
Colleges have accommodated this need by implementing courses taught in computer labs, as well as online classes and assignments. Both high school and college students are repeatedly reminded that the future of job security lies within these parameters, as does economic stability. A new survey from the Association of American Colleges suggests that despite 21st century teaching methods, tests evaluating student achievement may be closer to early 1900 tactics. Read the rest of this entry »
Helping Students Help Themselves
I think a lot about the differences between students who succeed and those who fail.
This is obviously an in-depth subject that merits much exploration. I came across an article suggesting one key factor in a college student’s success is the attention, or lack thereof, they receive from advisors. Read the rest of this entry »
Ten Steps to Landing a Summer College Internship
With snow just starting to fly in most parts of the country, summer may seem a long way off. But if you’re a college student on winter break, now is the ideal time to begin looking for an internship. There are at least two compelling reasons to pursue intern work, even if you don’t need one for a college requirement. Read the rest of this entry »
Make Your Learning Disability Work for You
Some of the most successful people have learning disabilities because of their determination to persevere. If you or your child has a learning disability there are ways to manage it and turn it into an advantage. Read the rest of this entry »
Ten Steps to Secure a Letter of Reference
Whether you’re applying to college or grad school, the purpose for letters of reference is to increase your chances of being admitted. A 2001 survey of college admissions officers by the National Association of College Admission Counseling showed that more than 60 percent considered recommendations from teachers and guidance counselors of “moderate or considerable importance.â€
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