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Feb 20, 2012
CAT 2011 topper shares his success mantra!
For Vidit, a civil engineer from BIT Mesra, it was his third try for CAT, an entrance exam for qualifying to IIMs and other top B-Schools. Two self-study attempts had not yielded the desired result, so the 24-year old took no chances for the final. He joined a coaching centre in a bid to get professional guidance, while keeping his full-time work. A planned study strategy also helped. Vidit scored 100... read more
Jan 27, 2012
TAFE – a practical alternative to university study in Australia
While University study can broaden an individual’s education and provide valuable credentials for a future career path, often commiting years to completing a university degree may prove impractical or inappropriate for every individual. In addition to being time-consuming and lengthy in duration, many university courses are academia based and provide little practical preparation for the... read more
Dec 19, 2011
What are the credentials awarded to students at Masters level in UK?
Graduate study in the UK is intensive, so Masters degree programs can be relatively shorter than those offered in other countries. A master’s degree is a qualification of academic study. It can be research based, a taught course, or a mixture of both, and will take at least 12 months of full-time study to complete. Taught courses The Taught Masters degrees can be categorized into three types: •... read more
Nov 30, 2011
Studying ‘practical’ degrees may not be the best option
For many students choosing a course is incredibly daunting, with such a massive array of subjects and disciplines to study, and an even greater choice of careers to aim for, choosing the correct course and place to study can seem almost like a visit to the casino leaving you overwhelmed by the sheer amount of options available and your head spinning like a roulette wheel. Studying abroad is for many... read more
Nov 29, 2011
Popular Courses in UK – Where to Study in UK?
A student’s decision to study in UK rests on the high reputation of the country as one of the leading education providers of the world. The internationally recognized degrees coupled with sound work place training make for an impressive resume for an international student! If you are planning to pursue a course from UK but confused about where to go then read on. Here is the list of five of the most... read more
Nov 28, 2011
College degrees that don’t pay (5/9)
Interior Design Dan Mazzarini lucked out with a job as a director of store design for Ralph Lauren. Median starting pay: $34,400 Median mid-career pay: $56,600 Pursuing a career in interior design is not always glamorous. Decorating living rooms, designing stage sets or putting together store displays requires working long hours, often for little pay.”Going into the major, it was made very... read more
Nov 21, 2011
College Costs: Tuition Is Just the Beginning
Before sending her daughter off to college in Virginia, Sharon Pohlmann knew she’d have to budget for flights between Columbus, Ohio, and Richmond. But the $60 taxi rides to and from the airport were an unavoidable surprise. Her daughter would wear a University of Richmond sweatshirt on the plane in hopes of finding someone to split the cost of a taxi ride back to school, Ms. Pohlmann says. It worked... read more
Nov 19, 2011
Find the Best Job for Your Personality
Get matched with careers that fit your personality. Character traits can go a long way in determining how successful and satisfied you’ll be on the job. “Your personality type affects your satisfaction with the job, your productivity in it, and the likelihood that you will persist in this type of work,” write Farr and Shatkin in their book “Best Jobs for Your... read more
Nov 18, 2011
Degrees With High Earning Potential
You don’t have to attend an Ivy League school to boost your earning potential. Lately it seems like everyone is talking about schools that lead to big paychecks. PayScale, for example, in their 2010-2011 College Salary Report on the “Best Ivy League Schools By Salary Potential”, put Princeton, Dartmouth, and Harvard at the top in terms of earning potential after graduation. But does that... read more
