Category Archives: College

Law School Job Market –

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The job market for law school graduates is considered to be the worst in recent memory.  The Wall Street Journal has an article that discusses the situation and the overall decline in job offers.  There are still over 40,000 law degrees … Continue reading →

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MFA Rankings –

Posted on March 28, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Poets & Writers magazine have compiled their rankings of MFA programs.  The top 50 programs are listed and they provide a separate ranking for poetry, fiction, and non-fiction.  The University of Iowa top top honors and placed first in all … Continue reading →

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MIT Open Courseware –

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

Open Courseware can be one the best ways to explore new topics.  The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has one of the best sites for open courseware.  They provide lecture notes, exams, and videos on their website.  Course subjects range from … Continue reading →

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B & N e-book Reader –

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The Nook is now available from Barnes & Noble and it is listed at $249 dollars.  A good price point with many features makes it strong competition for the Kindle.  Even in a down economy the sales should be strong … Continue reading →

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Compaq Ultra-Cheap Laptops –

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

HP is pumping some life back into the Compaq brand and offering “ultra-cheap” laptops.  The price is in the neighborhood of $399 and the machines have decent specs.  This appears to be a move directed at the rising netbook market … Continue reading →

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Fins.Com —

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

FINS is part of the Wall Street Journal digital network and provides information on finance, resources and career news.  The section for managing your career is worth a visit if you are looking to move between firms or just starting … Continue reading →

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Accelerated MBA Programs —

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The Wall Street Journal took a look at accelerated MBA programs and provided a quick set of rankings.  Accelerated MBA programs are good for those who do not want to be out of the work force for two full years.  … Continue reading →

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NetBooks & E-Book Readers —

Posted on September 7, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

NetBooks have enjoyed a great deal of market support and are likely to conitniue being popular.  One of the best netbooks for school and business travel is made by Asus.  Asus has a strong line of back to school products … Continue reading →

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Harvard & Princeton Hike Tuition –

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

Bloomberg has an article on tuition hikes at Princeton and Harvard University.  The article mentions British economist Robert Giffen who observed that demand can rise for products despite the increase of prices.  This would indicate that Princeton and Harvard educations … Continue reading →

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Student Debt Load —

Posted on September 3, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The levels of student loan debt are gaining more and more attention in the media.  The Wall Street Journal recently did a piece on the rising student debt load and how it is effecting future decisions in life.  The topic has … Continue reading →

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College Board –

Posted on August 30, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

College Board is a good site to visit if you are planning to go to college in the near future or starting school this fall.  It has tools to help you find a college and a good deal of information … Continue reading →

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Endowment Losses-

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

A recent Bloomberg article discusses the potential effects that endowment losses will have on financial aid packages.  Some top schools may be forced to cut no-loan packages for future students.   The article mentions undergraduate programs but losses are likely to also effect … Continue reading →

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Out Of Whack Tuition —

Posted on August 23, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan was recently on the television program “Political Capital With Al Hunt”.  On the program he discussed the rising costs of education and the need for private colleges to keep tuition down.  He said that parents … Continue reading →

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US News College Rankings —

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The latest college rankings by U.S. News & World Report have been released and Harvard sits at the top tied with Princeton.  Third place is held by Yale and there is a four way tie for the number four slot … Continue reading →

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Forbes College Rankings –

Posted on August 9, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

Forbes came out with updated college rankings last week.  The rankings are calculated with the students point of view taken into account.  The United States Military Academy ranked number one and Princeton came in second. To view the rankings and … Continue reading →

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