Archive for November, 2006

The Ethics of Admissions Essay Help

Thursday, November 30th, 2006

In today’s world, many college applicants receive help with their admissions essay, including from paid admissions consultants. If someone helps you with any part of your admissions essay, you…

Writing a Teaching Statements

Thursday, November 30th, 2006

Links to help you out. …

Back-to-Back Tests

Wednesday, November 29th, 2006

Let’s face it. Midterms and finals are stressful in anybody’s book. But on those unlucky days when you’re scheduled to take two exams back-to-back, you may feel like the odds…

Should you explain a low GPA or poor grades in your personal statement?

Wednesday, November 29th, 2006

How do you handle this sticky subject?…

Should You Try Independent Study?

Tuesday, November 28th, 2006

Sometimes students need more that they can find in their own high schools!
If you have a burning desire to learn about ancient medical techniques, Roman architecture, or Southern folklore,…

Get an Academic Job

Tuesday, November 28th, 2006

Resources to help you in securing an assistant professorship…

Writing Your Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Monday, November 27th, 2006

What is your teaching philosophy? If you’re applying for a faculty position, be prepared to send a statement of teaching philosophy to discuss how you approach teaching because professors’ roles…