Freshman College Schedules, Ease In #Collegeplanning, #Freshmanyear We overheard some students planning their freshman college schedule. “I got a 5 on the AP Bio exam, so I’m placing out of Bio 100 and am taking a harder class.” “I crushed the math placement test and am jumping ahead to take the most advanced Calc class […]
College class planning, college planning, Freshman college schedules, Freshman year, Law School Admissions, Medical School Admissions“I’m so bored!!” My daughter whisper complained to me during the third hour of the business school Admitted Student Day presentation. She was much more interested in what her college experience would be like outside of the classroom. Would she fit in? Could she see herself among the students? What was the social life like? […]
Most high school and college students think of LinkedIn as the “nerd” of the social media options according to Joanna Stern in the Wall Street Journal. But, in fact, it’s exactly the nerd who succeeds on the job front. Her article Ignoring LinkedIn Is Hurting Your Career is a must read for everyone looking to boost job […]
Getting a job with linked in, Getting job out of college, Killer LInkedIn profile, LinkedIn, Social Media for Job huntingGreat article explaining the importance of experiential learning, internships, and interdisciplinary study. Click here for article.
Best Majors, College education, critical thinking skills matter, Social Media for Job huntingTensions run high. A single look can generate screams, cries or outbursts. Every post on Facebook creates anxiety and the lingering question: “When will I find out? I just want to know already!!!!” Does this sound familiar? If so you must have or be a senior waiting to hear from his or her Early Decision […]
Written by Lisa Bleich The process you started of identifying your strengths, talents and skills when you applied to college continues as you begin looking for an internship or job. You have an opportunity to build your personal brand around your interests and unique personality. This ability has become increasingly important in establishing credibility as […]
LinkedIn, Personal brand, Personal mission statement, Pinteret, TwitterWritten By Lisa Bleich Last month, I attended a talk by Allen Sepinwall, the TV writer for the Star Ledger, and Author of the book TV Revolution,.. It was a fascinating discussion about television dramas and the evolution of the anti-hero, starting with Tony Soprano and he had been gainfully employed as a writer throughout […]
Becoming a JournalistFinance and consulting are alluring professions for recent college graduates and business schools graduates due to their prestige and high paychecks. But, the competition is fierce and the top companies look for articulate, highly analytical problem solvers who can think through complex business situations as well as crunch the numbers. I asked some of my […]
interview tips for finance jbs, landing a job in financial or consulting industry“So, I just got back from career services and they basically told me that my resume sucks and there is no way I’m going to get an internship in what I want to do.” My daughter, Rebecca, said with a catch in her voice. “What do you mean?” I countered. “Well, the woman in career […]
The new MCAT will launch in 2015 and there will be significant changes. In particular, the test will include a section on psychology and sociology and the overall test will increase from four hours of testing to six and a quarter hours of testing. Below is a snapshot of what to expect. Sections: Biochemistry: 65 […]
