Posted on 27 October 2008
E-learning has been touted as the easiest, fastest way to get a degree. However, does it really live up to the hype? Will taking online courses help you advance in the workplace? Many people think e-learning is the way to boost their resumes and paychecks. Recent statistics show that more than [...]
Posted on 20 September 2008
Online education offers working professionals the convenience of sharpening their skills and adding to their credentials without ever having to leave the office.
Institutions on the Web offer programs ranging from accredited degrees (Masters of Business Administration, for example) to seminars on marketing techniques. New Media learning challenges traditional classroom instruction by delivering lectures that are [...]
Posted on 27 August 2008
The phrase “a year off” passes through the lips of almost every graduate considering grad school, at one point or another. What’s the right choice for you?
There is a fog that generally hangs over many a recent grad, resulting from the need to take that first real step after 16+ years of preparative schooling. Some [...]
Posted on 24 August 2008
Here are a few things to think about:
Can you afford the price tag without going into too much debt?
If finances dictate prolonged part-time or night-class enrollment, have you the patience and stamina to follow through?
Will the possible increase in future salary garnered through an advanced [...]
Posted on 23 August 2008
After creating pro-and-con lists, consulting counselors, and engaging in some serious soul-searching, you’ve finally decided that legal academe is the next step on your career path. You know that a law school education teaches students how to acquire and analyze information, solve problems, and effectively articulate ideas. But did you know that in this time [...]
Tags: Admission
Posted on 22 August 2008
No matter which grad school test you plan on taking, you can always use a leg up. Here’s a list of practical tips to increase mental acuity while keeping unwanted stress to a minumum.
Test Day Tips
Leave early, leaving yourself plenty of time. Read something to warm up your brain; you don’t want the test to [...]
Tags: Test
Posted on 13 August 2008
There are many spelling rules that can be remembered with mnemonics. One that most of you probably know is: i before e, except after c. Here are some more that will help you:
1) For words that end in -ould: O U Lucky Duck
2) For words that end in -ight: I Go Home Today
3) For remembering [...]
Tags: mnemonics