College seems to be the default choice after high school. In fact, most high school guidance counselors push their students towards the direction of a formal four-year academic institution. However, it's important for students - as well as the counselors and parents - to realize that a traditional university might […]
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How Do Junior Tennis Tournaments Work?
If you are a parent whose child is skilled in tennis and who wants to build on the skills he acquired, you can enter him in the United States Tennis Association’s Junior Tournaments. The Junior Tournaments are offered in these categories; individual, team, elimination and non-elimination. There are also wheelchair […]
Steps to Becoming a Doctor in the U.S.
Becoming a doctor in the U.S. requires many years of education. If you’re serious about your career, you may be able to find a medical magnet program while you’re still in high school. If there is no magnet program, let your guidance counselor know that you want to study to […]
Medical School 101: The First Two Years
Transitioning into medical school can be both exhilarating and intimidating. It feels like the start of a life-changing experience - and it is. You’ll learn more than you thought possible in an impossibly short period of time. You’ll learn, maybe for the first time ever, what failure feels like. And […]
Advantages of Applying to Caribbean Medical Schools
Getting into a U.S. medical school can be a nightmare. Limited admissions make acceptance rates exceptionally low. Maybe that’s why so many students choose to attend Caribbean medical schools each year. Here 10 reasons you should consider heading offshore. 1. Acceptance rates. It’s tough to get accepted in American medical […]
Principals Say the Darndest Things: But Not to Your Face
“Reader’s Digest” recently interviewed principals from all parts of the country, and what they said may shock you. There are things that your child’s principal wants you to know but, for one reason or another, simply can’t tell you. Here are just some examples of what the principal may be […]
How Can Teachers Enhance Collaborative Learning?
Henry Ford once said, "If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself." Collaborative learning embraces this idea by relying on groups to work towards an academic goal together. Students in collaborative environments maintain individual accountability but have the responsibility of listening to, not just "hearing", each member of […]
What to Consider When Choosing a Cooking School
How do you choose the best cooking schools? There are ten things to consider ensuring that you choose the one that is going to help you pursue the career of your dreams within the culinary industry. #1: What Does the School Offer? The top culinary schools are going to offer […]
The Most Expensive College Degrees
There are many expenses incurred with going to college. From tuition bills to material costs, the list goes on and on. So, is going to college worth it? Yes, indeed. In fact, students who graduate from college with a degree tend to make one million dollars more throughout their lifetime […]
How to Make the Right Career Choice for You
When it comes to finding that perfect career, the average person faces a number of obstacles. Completing schooling, rising above the competition, gaining experience - all of these things play a role. And if the economy is in one of its famous downswings, then the odds of finding a high-paying […]
What to Consider when Relocating for a Job Abroad
Excited about that job offer in a distant country? Well, it is certainly a life changing event! Leaving behind your familiar surroundings, friends and family is definitely not going to be easy, but at the same time it presents a new challenge and a chance to advance your career. Follow […]
The Great Loop: A Tour Of America’s Rivers And Oceans
Everyone should take a tour of America at least once in their lives. The wide-open spaces, incredibly different ecosystems, and the relative homogeneity across it all is truly a thing to behold. The most obvious way to see the land of the free and the home of the brave is […]