US News Rankings: National Universities –

Posted on August 17, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The US News has released the much anticipated best colleges 2011 rankings.  Harvard has recaptured the number one ranking and Princeton has fallen into second place.  Yale still finished a very strong third with a score five points higher than number fourth ranked Columbia.  Stanford University and the University of Pennsylvania were tied for fifth place.  The University of Pennsylvania had the highest acceptance rate of the top six schools at 18% of applicants.

To view the US News rankings, please click here:

http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/national-universities-rankings

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Dell Streak –

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Wall Street Journal has an article on the Dell Streak that was written by Walter Mossberg.  Mossberg writes the personal technology column for the Wall Street Journal.  Mossberg takes a critical look at the Dell tablet and how it matches up to the iPad from Apple.  Readers that are in the market for a new computer or combination device should take a quick look at the Journal article.

To read the Wall Street Journal article, please click here:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704901104575423352577429196.html?KEYWORDS=dell+streak

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Forbes: Best Colleges 2010 Rankings –

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Forbes came out with their latest rankings of America’s best colleges.  The 2010 rankings are done from the perspective of the student with the students experiences and their level of achievement being incorporated into the rankings.  The top school was Williams College and Princeton came in second.  Harvard sat in eigth place on the list with Yale finishing tenth.  Swarthmore College which is always well regarded came in seventh place. 

To read the Forbes Best Colleges article and to view the rankings, please click here:

http://www.forbes.com/2010/08/11/best-colleges-universities-rating-ranking-opinions-best-colleges-10_land.html?boxes=Homepagelighttop

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Entrepreneurial Programs –

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

 US News has an article on new entrepreneurial programs at business schools.  Interest in courses relating to entrepreneurship has risen significantly in recent years.  Babson has been ranked as the top entrepreneurship program for the last 17 years.  Some other highly ranked programs are Stanford, MIT, Harvard and Wharton. 

To read the US News article, please click here:

http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/best-business-schools/2010/07/21/schools-add-new-entrepreneur-programs-for-mba-students.html

To view the US News Entrepreneurial MBA Rankings, pleas click here:

http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-business-schools/entrepreneurship

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Kindle Fires Back –

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Amazon has two new models in the e-reader space that are intended to defend market share from competitors like the iPad.  The price of their base Kindle model is only $139 and the higher end model with 3G technology is $189.  Both e-readers have wi-fi capabilities to download books.  The lower price is hoped to increase adoption rates of e-readers and build a wider customer base.  Amazon has already taken the step of offering bestselling e-books at low prices to Kindle readers.  

To read a related Bloomberg article, please click here:

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-07-28/amazon-introduces-139-kindle-with-wi-fi-as-it-competes-with-apple-s-ipad.html

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Top Paying College Degrees –

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Recently, CNN Money had an article on top paying college degrees as measured by mid-career salaries.  The top five schools should be of little surprise to readers with Harvey Mudd sitting in the number one spot on the list.  Harvey Mudd alum earned an average mid-level salary of $126,000 per year.  Dartmouth and Princeton finished second and third with $123,000.  Harvard grads earned $121,000 and the California Institute of Technology finished fifth with $120,000.

To read the CNN Money article, please clcik here:

http://money.cnn.com/2010/07/22/pf/college/highest_paying_college_majors/index.htm

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GMAT Changes –

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The Graduate Management Admission Council announced that there will be changes to the GMAT in June 2012.  The new test will take the same amount of time to complete but one of the writing sections will be replaced with an intergrated reasoning section.  The integrated reasoning section questions will be similar to the data sufficiency questions that already appear on the GMAT.

To read a related US News article, please click here:

http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/best-business-schools/2010/07/09/how-changes-to-the-gmat-will-affect-you.html

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Federal Jobs & Internships –

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Job seekers should visit Making The Difference if they are considering a federal job or internship.  Making The Difference was created by a joint initiative between the Partnership For Public Service and the U.S. Office of Personel Management (OPM).  The site has news on career fairs, federal hiring plans, internship directories, and too many things to mention in this post.  This is one of the best sites on the internet for federal jobs and provides solid career advice.  The advice on filling out the KSA (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities) portion of a job application is essential for applicants.   

To visit the Making The Difference website, please click here:

http://www.makingthedifference.org/index.shtml

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College Application Tips –

Posted on July 10, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The college application season is just around the corner and Forbes has an article on how you can improve your chances of admission.   There are many valuable tips on the application process and some are also appropriate for graduate school applications.  The tips cover essay advice, recommendations, and improving the overall applicant profile.  This article should be required reading for students with an application process on the horizon.  

To read the Forbes article, please click here:

http://www.forbes.com/2010/06/30/college-application-tips-lifestyle-education-admissions.html

To view 21 tips from college admission experts, please click here:

http://www.forbes.com/2010/06/30/college-application-tips-lifestyle-education-admissions_slide_2.html

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Office Of Financial Literacy –

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

A recent Wall Street Journal article detailed the efforts to create an Office of Financial Literacy.  The financial reform bill in Congress includes the creation of the financial literacy office that will help to educate consumers on savings, debt, and credit score issues.  The last iniative in 2003 established the Financial Literacy and Education Commission and led to the creation of www.mymoney.gov .

To read The Wall Street Journal article, please click here:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703280004575309143171720002.html?mod=WSJ_PersonalFinance_PF4

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Hybrid MBA –

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Hybrid MBA programs are growing in number and popular.  The combination of online insruction and brief on campus coursework is very appealing to prospective students.  It is also appealing to the universities that  receive a boost in revenue from the program.  Brand name MBA programs are having more success attracting students and are more likely to provide career advantages.  Duke is one school that has developed a solid hybrid MBA. 

To read a related Wall Street Journal article, please click here:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703964104575335043893110422.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_sections_careerjournal

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E-Reader Price Cuts –

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

The iPad has driven down prices of e-readers that view the Apple product as competition.  Recently, Barnes & Noble lowered the price of Nook to $199  and a wifi only model to $149.  Almost immediately Amazon responded with a price cut on the Kindle bringing the price tag to $189.  It has been estimated that almost 6.6 million e-readers will be sold in America this year.

To read a related Wall Street Journal article, please click here:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704895204575320662842012510.html?mod=WSJ_Tech_LEFTTopNews

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StartUpHire –

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

StartUpHire lists positions with start-up companies and has search agents which match new jobs to your criteria.  The site is in partnership with the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) as well as law firms and venture capital firms.  Many of these hard to find jobs are not posted on other career sites so it would be a good idea to add StartUpHire to your career links.   

To visit the StartUpHire site, please click here:

http://www.startuphire.com/

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Checking Out Schools –

Posted on June 11, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

When you want to check out a prospective school there are a number of ways to do research.  Some of the best ways are to speak to the students and check out their facilities.  A visit to the dining hall and the student union was a top 5 suggestion in a recent US News article.  The article also suggested taking a tour of the community and sitting in on a class.  It might not be a bad idea to pay the gym a visit and talk to some students in that type of setting.  Spending a little time in the library on your visit would also be a good idea for a prospective student.  The gym and the library are two places on campus that students are likely to end up spending a great deal of time.

To read the US News article, please click here:

http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/best-colleges/2010/06/10/5-ways-to-get-a-feel-for-a-college-on-your-own.html

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Vault –

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Jim Sutliff

Vault is a great site if you are researching schools or careers.  Prospective students can view sample admission essays, school statistics, student reviews, and much more.  The site covers college, graduate school, MBA, medical, and law programs.  There is even a section dedicated to continuing education which has some featured programs.  The career portion of the site is helpful to students as well as individuals that are already working in the fields.  Vault produces career guides that are very high quality and cover many fields. 

To visit the Vault site, please click here:

http://www.vault.com/wps/portal/usa

Jim Sutliff

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