18 May Isn’t the admissions essay bad enough?
The traditional welcome packet, replete with tri-fold brochures about campus safety, has a new addition this year: a cotton swab. Now, colleges are asking for their students' DNA...
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18 May You + college = $$$
You often hear that college is overrated. A recent article in the New York Times laid out the case. But, don't pack your duffel bag for that backpacking trip...
18 May Time for you to Manage Up
It's a friggin' outtacontrol busy time of year. But it’s the perfect time to embrace the practice of “managing up”. Just wait a minute, though. I can hear you...
17 May When students use their talents…
...amazing things happen. Case in point: this very cool, very well done video from the kids at Calvin College. http://vimeo.com/11201881 Hey, it's Monday. Take a break for a minute and enjoy the...
17 May Diplomas are great but how about a job?
Ever since the Millennials hit us big time there has been a switch from "hey, look at me, I got into college!" to "what kind of job will I...
16 May I’ve heard it all before…
Attention all copywriters for print or web: watch your use of cliches. A study recently put together a list of the most stilted, hackneyed, overused sayings. Take a...