Archive for November, 2007

5 Tips for a Last-Minute Paper

Thursday, November 29th, 2007

Raise your hand if you’ve ever scrambled together a paper at the last minute.

I admit it: my hand is in the air. What student hasn’t felt the panic of realizing…

My Law School Journey

Thursday, November 29th, 2007

Learn about one student’s journey through law school and how she dealt with dismissal from law school….

All About Recommendation Letters

Wednesday, November 28th, 2007

What is a letter of recommendation and how do you get one to apply to graduate school? …

Courses to Take Before Applying to Medical School

Tuesday, November 27th, 2007

You already know it: Admission to medical school is tough! Take the required science courses for medical school admission to ensure that you fulfill the requirements to get into medical…

Writing Your Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Monday, November 26th, 2007

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…

Retain More With Active Listening

Sunday, November 25th, 2007

Have you ever zoned out during a lecture? We’ve all been there. We look up suddenly fifteen minutes into class and realize we haven’t heard a single word!

And how…

Teamwork Increases Learning

Friday, November 23rd, 2007

A recent study that examined the learning patterns of college students suggests that students learn better when participating in team projects.

This study took place over a two-year period at…