Month: August 2017
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The Big Difference Between IITs and MIT (2024)
With a population of 315 million, Indian students would make for the fourth biggest country in the world, nearly touching the US with a population of 318 million. This is a number that gives great hope to us as a country. It is also the right time to bring another number here. According to the…
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4 Mistakes International Freshmen Make at U.S. Colleges
Being a college freshman as an international student is an exciting time in your life. Once you have been accepted, your next taste is to understand the reality of life at a U.S. college. You will get to explore many aspects of life at a U.S. college and it will help you learn about yourself,…
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6 questions to ask yourself before taking the MBA plunge
Choosing whether to go to business school is a big decision. On one hand, an MBA could propel your career or business. But it comes with a hefty price tag in terms of time, tuition and lost wages. Students, alumni and university staff gave us the lowdown on how to make the big decision of…
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The four biggest mistakes students make when applying to college
A rite of fall has arrived college admissions season for this years high-school seniors. As traveled around the country in recent weeks to talk about my new book, There Is Life After College, high-school students and their parents have been asking me plenty of questions about the college search process, completing their admissions applications and…
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The business schools that offer the best bang for your buck
There’s a difference between the best business schools and the best value business schools and since traditional MBA’s cost hundreds of thousands of dollars, it’s wise to consider the potential return on your investment.In a recent report, online lender SoFi finds that while elite business schools such as Columbia and Wharton lead to higher average…
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The 10 college majors that promise the quickest increase in salary
These are the courses with the quickest increase in salary
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Top 10 things colleges value in high school applicants
The admissions process varies and can be subjective to some degree, but here are 10 things that could help your child stand out and score acceptance letters from his or her favorite schools. 1. A challenging high school curriculum A transcript that reflects the students takes on challenges that can put them a step ahead.…
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Sharpen the Focus of an MBA Application
When Komaki Foster applied to MBA programs, she wanted to make sure admissions officers understood her argument for pursuing an MBA and got a well-rounded picture of her personality.So Foster made a list of all the professional and academic qualities she took pride in. She kept going back to that list as she crafted her…