Archive for June 2009

Law School Makeovers-

Law schools are growing further away from the legal practice every year.  Professional schools should  be close to their respective field like medical and business schools.  A move towards more adjunct professors will increase the level of practical experience and lower costs.  This will have the effect of lower tuition and a smaller debt load for students to carry.  A smaller debt load is crucial for new graduates in the current legal market.  Hiring needs are expected to decline over the next few years.

To read the AmLaw Daily article, please click here:

Law School Makeover

Brainteasers -

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the National Institute of Health have a great kids page.  One of the highlights is the Brainteasers and Riddles page.  Some of the brainteasers are worth it for adults to take a shot at answering.  The games and activities pages are also a solid destination for the young.

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Brainteasers

School Rankings -

If you haven’t made a final decision on schools for the fall you should check out these sets of rankings.  Also, if you’re getting a head start on next year it is still worth a look.  Business Week has strong reviews of undergrad and graduate business programs.  Scholars Edge is geared towards MBA and Law school programs.  Vault provides information on many types of programs as does US News.  Forbes is focused on Undergraduate programs and takes the view of the students into account.

To view the rankings, just click on the links:

Business Week

Scholars Edge Law

Scholars Edge MBA

Vault

US News

Forbes

Jim Sutliff

Career Guides –

Two websites that provide career advice for recent graduates are WetFeet and Vault.  The websites offer articles on office etiquette, job searches, and overall career advice.  Vault also has career guides that industry specific for graduates as well as laterals.  WetFeet is geared towards business majors but is worth checking out for all job seekers.

To visit the websites, please click the links:

WetFeet

Vault

Jim Sutliff

Homeschooling -

If you are currently homeschooling your children or considering the possibility it is important to gather resources.  A good starting point would be the About.com page for Homeschooling.  It covers scheduling, teaching methods, special needs, and a great deal more.  It is a fairly comprehensive guide for those starting the process.

To check out the web page, please click here:

Homeschooling

Jim Sutliff

Waitlist Strategies –

More waitlist strategies can be found in a recent article on the Business Week blog “Getting In”.  The post provides quick pieces of advice from the admission staff at Darden, Columbia, UCLA, & Chicago.  One of the more important issues relating to the waitlist is the letter asking the school to remain on the list.  The letter is briefly discussed in the article. 

To read the Business Week post, please click here:

Waitlist Strategy

Jim Sutliff

Delayed Job Offers-

Business Week reports that recent MBA graduates are facing delayed start dates of three to six months.  The business school community is no stranger to this type of employment environment.  The graduating classes of 2001 and 2002 were dealt the same hand with job offers.  Some advice provided in Business Week for those with delayed start dates include an assumption that there will not be an eventual job.  Therefore, continue your job search as though you do not have a position.

Recent graduates should also attend networking events in their chosen fields on a regular basis.  Building a network one of the most important things a new graduate can accomplish.  If a delayed start turns into a rescinded offer it will help them land on their feet.

To read the Business Week article, please click here:

Delayed Start

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