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Feb
28
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, MagicFeb
26
Pass Key to the TOEFL iBT with Audio CDs
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Book Description This shorter version of Barron’s full-size TOEFL iBT test prep manual has also been thoroughly revised to prepare students for the new internet-based test. It presents three model TOEFL iBTs, all with explanations or example answers. The author also provides an overview of the new test format and extensive test-taking advice. The audio CDs present audio prompts for the Listening, Speaking, and Writing Read more
Tags: Audio, Pass, Toefl, WithFeb
26
Cheating Graduate Students
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Cheating Graduate StudentsTuesday October 03rd 2006, 10:07 am Filed under: Graduate School, MBA, Business School
The story of the cheating college student is old news, but, Len Boselovic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article, reported that MBA students and graduate students may be just as bad.
According to the study, done by Professors from Penn State, Washington State and Rutgers University, “recent research showing 56 percent Read more
Tags: Cheating, Graduate, StudentsFeb
26
Sundance Can Significantly Increase Career Trajectory of Film School Grads
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Sundance Can Significantly Increase Career Trajectory of Film School GradsWednesday April 30th 2008, 2:58 pm Filed under: College, Career, Film School
It’s fascinating to watch a new idea morph over time to become something greater, worse, or completely other than that for which it was first conceived. Einstein’s mind-blowing equations are probably the most obvious and jarring illustration of that. E-mail Read more
Tags: Career, Film, Grads, Increase, School, Significantly, Sundance, TrajectoryFeb
26
Outside Knowledge on the VR Section - MCAT
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Outside knowledge is definitely a big no-no on the Verbal Reasoning section, whether on natural science passages or any other type. There have been times when some of my students have known enough about a passage topic to be able to argue the point with the author; don’t do this. For the purpose of the MCAT, go with what the author says, even if you believe that s/he is full of, ahem, excrement. You are being tested on your ability to Read more
Tags: Knowledge, MCAT, Outside, SectionFeb
25
Joe Schmoe, B.S.*, M.S.*, M.D.*, Ph.D.*
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Joe Schmoe, B.S.*, M.S.*, M.D.*, Ph.D.*Friday April 04th 2008, 10:56 am Filed under: College, Graduate School, Research, College Students
There was an article in the NY Times a few weeks ago which I have tried (and have now officially failed) to ignore. Brain-enhancing drugs is the new hot ethical question in academia. The use of performance-enhancing drugs by athletes bothers me, but I didn’t react in quite the same way to hearing about Read more
Tags: SchmoeFeb
25
Usmle Interview Questions
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Why do you wish to join our residency program? What are your strengths and weaknesses? Where do you see yourself in ten years, after your residency? Do you have a standard ECFMG certificate? Do you have any medical research experience? What made you join medicine? From your CV, I notice that you are a foreign medical graduate. Why did you leave your country? Why did you decide to come to America? What made you choose this residency specialty Read more
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25
Preparation for the IELTS Test
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You are a student planning to sit for the IELTS test. Naturally, you want to get the best core you possibly can. What is the most effective preparation for the IELTS test?
First of all, you must be realistic. How good is your English now? A student who currently has a band score of 5 will need about 6 months full-time study to raise it to 6,5, Preparation for the IELTS test — improvement in your level of English — will Read more
Tags: IELTS, Preparation, TestFeb
24
The success principles - Jack Canfield (5 Audio CDs)
If there’s anyone qualified to write a self-help book on success, it’s Jack Canfield, who’s worked his way from scraping by as a teacher to holding a Guinness world record for having seven books simultaneously on The New York Times Best Sellers list. As a coauthor of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series, he’s sold more Read more
Tags: Audio, Canfield, Jack, principles, successFeb
22
IELTS study hints
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Become familiar with the test as early as possible. The skills being tested in the IELTS take a period of time to build up. Cramming is not an effective study technique for IELTS.
Use your study time efficiently. Study when you are fresh and, after you have planned a timetable, make sure that you keep to it. Set goals and ensure that you have adequate breaks. In the IELTS test, each of the four Band Modules Listening, Reading, Writing Read more
Tags: hints, IELTS, study