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Education

What to Look for in a Skilled Trade Education

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 […]

Sport

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 […]

Education

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 […]

Education

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 […]

Education

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 […]

Education

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 […]

Education

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 […]

Leadership

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 […]