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Nov
29
IELTS test modules
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There are two IELTS test modules available - the Academic Module and the General Training Module. The results of the Academic Module may be used to determine a candidate’s suitability for study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. The General Training Module is suitable for candidates wishing to continue their studies at diploma level only. The General Training Module is also used for immigration purposes to Australia or New Zealand, Read more
Tags: IELTS, modules, TestNov
27
Useful MCAT Links
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AAMC Links
-AAMC MCAT Webpage
-AAMC Student Manual (look here for what topics to study for the science sections)
-Practice Writing Sample Prompts (use these to practice for the WS)
-AAMC Practice Tests (these can ONLY be bought from the AAMC; please do not attempt to buy or sell bootleg copies of AAMC tests on SDN)
-AAMC Computer-Based Test (CBT) MCAT Webpage (go here to read more about Read more
Tags: links, MCAT, UsefulNov
24
Educational Video Games
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Educational Video GamesMonday June 09th 2008, 2:32 pm Filed under: Technology, Education
The AMD Foundation has come up with an awesome way to teach middle and high school kids the skills they’ll need to successfully graduate from high school and go on to college: creating video games. What kid doesn’t love gaming? The program’s official name is AMD Changing the Game.
Along with their partner Read more
Tags: educational, Games, VideoNov
24
“Финансирование, кредитование и страхование малого бизнеса” - Все кредиты России
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ООО "МЦК "Onсonference" представляет IV Московский Бизнес-форум "Финансирование, кредитование и страхование малого бизнеса", который состоится 25 июня 2008 года в Москве, в Центральном доме предпринимателя.
Данное мероприятие является уже девятым Read more
Tags: бизнеса, кредитование, кредиты, малого, России, страхование, ФинансированиеNov
24
‘Altruism Meets a Weak Job Market’
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‘Altruism Meets a Weak Job Market’Friday July 04th 2008, 4:08 pm Filed under: Life, Post-College
According to the Wall Street Journal, recent college grads are giving up on trying to find a decent job in the currently crappy job market, and are opting instead to spend a year or two working and/or volunteering for one of the following world-improvement organizations:
Peace CorpsAmeriCorpsTeach Read more
Tags: 8216, 8217, Altruism, Market, Meets, WeakNov
23
USMLE Biochemistry Mnemonics
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Nice mnemonic is for remembering what a southern, northern and western blot are; the mnem is "snowdrop"… S…(Southern)………D….(DNA) N…(Northern)……….R….(RNA) OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO W…(Western)……….P….(Protein)
CADET for movement of the hemoglobin curve to the right C = Increase in carbon dioxide A = Acidosis (low ph) D = Increase in 2.3,DPG Read more
Tags: Biochemistry, Mnemonics, UsmleNov
23
529 College-Savings Plans
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529 College-Savings PlansThursday April 17th 2008, 4:00 pm Filed under: College, Tuition
The Wall Street Journal had an informative article yesterday about the 529 college-savings plans and how best to take advantage of them when saving for the college educations of your progeny. The 529 plans were a bit murky for a few years—confusion as well as unsettling rumors about ‘bad’ 529 plans that would end up being Read more
Tags: College, Plans, SavingsNov
23
iPod Magic
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iPod MagicMonday July 02nd 2007, 1:47 pm Filed under: College, SAT
Just as the American Medicial Association is debating whether video game addiction is a bonafide disorder, a leading test preparation company has come out with tutoring via iPod.
In the 1990s companies like Kaplan and Princeton Review started coming out with CDs, which was far more exciting than simply using the standard books to study. The CDs contained computerized Read more
Tags: iPod, MagicNov
23
Extremely Useful Guidance For The Newly Salaried
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Extremely Useful Guidance For The Newly SalariedWednesday June 25th 2008, 2:24 pm Filed under: Work, Life, Post-College, Advice
This exquisitely informative article in the NY Times will help to lessen the shocking dose of reality that might otherwise paralyze the newly graduated twenty-somethings who’ve recently been unleashed on the job market. It sucks to have finally figured out the bureaucratic red tape that is student Read more
Tags: Extremely, Guidance, Newly, Salaried, UsefulNov
23
One Last Mommy Bit
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One Last Mommy BitMonday February 25th 2008, 2:15 pm Filed under: Tips, Work, Gender, Career, Resources
I know this has been The Week of the Mommy, but here’s one more bit to ponder and then I promise to be done. This article lays out nicely how difficult it is to find work-life balance. It’s important for melting down parents to read about how everyone else is having an out-of-control moment/day/week/life. Because when you haven’t Read more
Tags: last, Mommy