Archive for May, 2007

Writing a Letter of Recommendation: Getting Started

Wednesday, May 30th, 2007

Like most new instructors, I was pretty clueless when I wrote my first letter of recommendation. After all, it’s a huge responsiblity! That letter plays a big role in whether…

Dig a Dinosaur Vacation?

Tuesday, May 29th, 2007

Is your family looking for an educational experience this summer? If so, and if you are a budding paleontologist, you might want to work a dinosaur dig into your summer…

Online SAT Courses

Tuesday, May 29th, 2007

For those without the time, money, or flexibility to take a live SAT course, there are now an unprecedented number of online SAT courses. These range from quality free…

Tips for the LSAT

Tuesday, May 29th, 2007

Your LSAT score is critical to your admission to law school, so consider these preparation tips…

Wrong Word Quiz

Sunday, May 27th, 2007

It’s embarrassing when we suddenly realize we’ve often used the wrong word in our writing or speaking. There are many sets of words that we confuse because they are similar…

Standardized Testing Timeline

Friday, May 25th, 2007

Wondering when to start studying for the SAT, or when you should first take the test? Here’s a suggested standardized testing timeline….

Bad Grades Coming?

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2007

Communicate and Recover

You just got a preview of the report card, and the news isn’t good.
If you find yourself in this situation, you know how stressful it can…