Graduates who manage to thrive in a difficult economy are those who create opportunities for themselves. Recently I witnessed an example of this kind of graduate ingenuity from a former employee, Jordan Austin. (more…)
Whether you’re applying to college or grad school, the purpose for letters of reference is to increase your chances of being admitted. A 2001 survey of college admissions officers by the National Association of College Admission Counseling showed that more than 60 percent considered recommendations from teachers and guidance counselors of “moderate or considerable importance.”
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Applying to graduate school is like applying to college, only harder. And that’s the point. Grad schools want to weed out people who aren’t serious. Which gives a clue about one of the best reasons to earn a graduate degree: You have a real, deep love of learning. (more…)
