College Board –

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

For a breakdown of college majors and career profiles pay a visit to CollegeBoard.com in the near future.  College Board can even help with the initial search for a school.

To visit the college Board site, please click here,

College Board

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Law School Makeovers-

Posted on June 28, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

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

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Brainteasers –

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

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.

To view the links, please click here:

Brainteasers

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School Rankings –

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

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

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Career Guides —

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

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

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Homeschooling –

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

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

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Waitlist Strategies —

Posted on June 14, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

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

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Delayed Job Offers-

Posted on June 6, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

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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Career Advice For Graduates-

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

The Forbes Investment Panel has advice for recent graduates who are starting their careers in the recession.  Most agree that the current economic climate is not the best way to begin a career.  Forbes provides some quick points on how to make a down job market a bit better.  The article is worth a read but it does not solve all concerns.

To read the Forbes article, please click here:

Career Advice For Graduates

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Getting Off Waitlist-

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

Getting off the waitlist at the school of your choice is a priority of every applicant.  Forbes has an article covering this topic in relation to B-school applications.  The advice is transferable to other programs at the graduate and undergraduate level.

To read the Forbes article, please click here:

Getting Off Waitlist

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US News Law School Rankings –

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Jim Sutliff

US News & World Report surveyed 184 law school programs for their annual rankings.   The legal field is suffering an economic downturn and prospective students look at ranking statistics more than ever before.  The report also has tuition costs for in-state and out-of-state residents where applicable.

To view the rankings, please click here:

US News Rankings

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Forbes College Rankings-

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Forbes has started to rank colleges and it looks more comprehensive than other magazine rankings.  The report ranks 569 undergraduate institutions with a focus on student acheivement and quality of education.  Princeton was ranked in the number one spot with California Institute of Technology coming in second and Harvard finishing third.

To view the article and rankings, please click here:

Forbes Rankings 

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AICPA Financial Literacy Program-

Posted on August 10, 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) has been active in the area of financial literacy.  Recently, they started to hold events concerning children’s financial literacy.  Their program has mainly targeted 25-34 year olds and details can be found at the link listed below.  The name of their program is “Feed The Pig”.

http://www.feedthepig.org/

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Jump$tart Coalition-

Posted on August 5, 2008 by Jim Sutliff

Jumpstart coalition has been a strong advocate for personal financial literacy since it was founded in 1995.  Their website has a guide for national standards, web links, as well as other important information.

To visit the website, please click here:

Jump$tart Coalition

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U.S. Mint-

Posted on July 24, 2008 by Jim Sutliff

The United States Mint has one of the best websites for children as well as teachers.  The site provides games, information, and lesson plans.  A three cent nickel is the current star in the coin of the month category.  The 3-cent Nickel was produced in the mid 1800s.

To view the site, please click here:

U.S. Mint

To view the Coin Of The Month:

Coin Of The Month

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