September 29, 2010 at Bryant University, Smithfield, RI

October 5, 2010 at Roxbury Community College, Roxbury, MA

Fashion in a Can: The Clothes you can Spray On

Well, I usually like to keep my blogs more pressing and pertinent topics, but on this rainy Friday afternoon this piece in Forbes about sprayable clothes better held my attention than the more timely article about “How the ACTs have caught up with the SATs”.

Just the idea of “spray and go” clothing makes me smile – no more worrying if the pants are too snug, the skirt too short, ... more >>

Research Suggests a 'Gap Year' Motivates Students

We are finding that the college seniors we work with are increasingly interested in taking a gap year before they go off to college. Recognizing either that they really aren’t ready to take full advantage of their college experience or that this is a once in lifetime opportunity not to be missed, they are exploring possibilities from traveling around the country to volunteering abroad to working at the local pizza shop to save ... more >>

Does being "President of the Lady Gaga Fan Club" belong on your college resume?

High school students are encouraged to join clubs, take on leadership roles, be involved in community service – not just because these are wonderful opportunities for growth, but because they “look good” on the college resume. But where to draw to draw the line between a real experience and a whimsical hobby? If it is something the student is genuinely committed to, has been involved ... more >>

Top 25 Recruiter Picks

Everyone seems to like a list – so if you’re interested in a career in business, accounting, engineering or the like, here’s a list of the college campuses from which recruiters draw heavily.

Tufts Students Learn to Numbers Crunch

At Tufts University, students are learning how to figure out credit card debt, decide whether it makes better sense to lease or to buy their new car, and even how to balance their checkbook. Designed for those non-math types, this seems like a course that would be valuable to anyone.

What\'s the Problem with Quiet Students?

In the days when I was teaching high school English, I put considerable effort into making sure that my students were actively participating in my classes. It was what I was encouraged to do – students had to be joining in class discussions, offering their ideas and opions, to be engaged in their learning. Over time, it occured to me that this might not be the case for every student. Certainly there are ... more >>

10 Steps to Writing Your Best Personal Statement

The Personal Statement demands a lot of the college applicant – to present themselves fairly but favorably, to articulate to those things that inspire them, to capture their character and personality, and to do it all in 500 carefully chosen words. No wonder so many find this to be a painful exercise. But with enough time, introspection, and careful editing, students sometimes learn as much about themselves as the reader does.

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