In recent years, a growing shortage of physicians has become a concern. A Fall 2007 survey of medical schools reveals that enrollment is expected to increase 21% by 2012, from…

The Cooper Union isn’t typical of the schools I’ll be spotlighting, for it frequently does appear on national lists of top engineering schools. Still, I’m always suprised by how many…

One of the best things you can do for yourself this summer is to keep a journal of your thoughts and activities. This is a good idea for a few…

Recently a reader wrote me with a question about applying to graduate school:

“I have been out of college for 17 years, so I do not think I could use my…

The SAT can cause a lot of anxiety for college applicants, especially those reaching for some of the country’s top colleges and universities. But as The New York Times recently…

Some graduates already have their future mapped out. Most graduates don’t. Is graduate school in the future for you? Only you can know if it is right for you. …

I don’t know about you, but I get a dose of nerd-thrill when I accomplish something on the computer that seems difficult but really isn’t. It’s especially satisfying when this…