Archive for September, 2008

Use a Proofreading Partner

Thursday, September 18th, 2008

People who write a lot of papers know that proofreading is not easy–especially when it comes to reading our own work. For some reason, our brains will often read what…

The To-Do List is Your Friend

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

Quick: What do you need to get done today? What’s due tomorrow? Next week? What do you need to do over the next 3 days to ensure that you don’t…

Bad Time for Business School?

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

Wharton School
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The recent bad news on Wall Street is also bad news for the country’s business majors. As a recent Newsweek article discussed, the floundering…

Cell Phones for Time Management

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008

Cell phones have been banned from schools around the
world, as educators express frustration and concern
about the distractions they cause. But one recent study from Science Daily suggests that…

Keep Track of the Balls to Ensure Your Success

Monday, September 15th, 2008

Life is all about keeping the various balls in the air - class, friends, family, and life. It’s never to late to get a better grip on the balls. By…

I Always Have Trouble With That Word!

Saturday, September 13th, 2008

I have a confession to make. Even after about eight years of college, there are a few words that I stumble over every time I attempt to spell them. “License”…

Why the Graduate Admissions Essay?

Friday, September 12th, 2008

There are many parts to the graduate school application: forms, test scores, transcripts, letters, and the admissions essay, also known as a personal statement. Most students find writing the admissions…