Anyone who teaches or supervises students will eventually be asked to write a letter of recommendation for a job, internship, practicum, or even graduate study. Asking for a letter of…

Is school performance affected by self-confidence levels? You bet it is!
Have you ever failed to raise your hand in class to answer a question because you were too shy or…

As you visit college campuses this spring, don’t forget to consider opportunities you’ll have around the world. Today’s New York Times featured an article on the rush by universities to…

Which gets more attention: your studies or your family? Trick question? Your professors expect that your studies come first, whereas your family - especially your children rightly expect that they…

There’s a new technology coming to classrooms that might make test review day a little more enjoyable. The New York Times reports that a “clicker” tool has emerged and is…

Right about now many applicants to graduate programs are receiving invitations to interview. Don’t throw in the towel if you have not yet received an invitation because not all disciplines…

There is some confusion when it comes to writing a book review in Turabian format. That’s because the typical format that many history teachers and professors like to assign isn’t…