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More College Rankings: Best Global Universities
The Times Higher Education in the UK recently released its rankings of the top 200 universities in the world. Seven out of the top 10
October 13, 2008
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In Defense of Large University Endowments
The Los Angeles Times ran an opinion piece today written by Anthony W. Marx, the president of Amherst College, in which he eloquently defended independent
October 12, 2008
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Dormitory Burns in Abilene (A Simulation)
Abilene Christian University decided to educate students about the dangers of fire in a dormitory. So they constructed a model dorm room in the center
October 9, 2008
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Artist Portfolio Review at National Portfolio Day
My clients who aspire toward a career in fine art know that they need to prepare a portfolio of their work to present to admissions
October 8, 2008
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National Portfolio Day at RMCAD
I spent a beautiful fall day at recently at the Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, located in Lakewood, Colorado. The occasion was National
October 7, 2008
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A Chinese Student’s Story: Accounting at Wyoming
During my recent visit to the University of Wyoming, I met a woman from Suzhou, China, chattering away in Mandarin with a friend. I had
October 6, 2008
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Kaplan Test Prep: An Evaluation
I just finished reading Jeremy Miller’s article in the September issue of Harper’s. It’s entitled, “Tyranny of the Test: One Year as a Kaplan coach
October 5, 2008
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What’s a Nice Girl Like You Doing In WYOMING?
During my recent visit to the University of Wyoming, I came across two women chattering away in Mandarin Chinese. While one was Chinese, the other
October 2, 2008
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Benefits of Attending University of Wyoming
Often when I visit a college campus, I sit down with students to discuss their experiences. Such discussions initially unnerve the students (“Who are you,
October 1, 2008