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Make Your Grad School Application Stronger with 5 Tips
8-30-2010
You’ve decided that going back to school makes sense for your future career goals. You’ve looked into programs and selected a few schools to apply to. Now you just have to get in. The grad school application is your opportunity to present an accurate and compelling picture of who you are, why you’ve decided to go back to school, and what you want to accomplish in your future career. Check out five tips to help you prepare a kick-butt grad school application.
(Read more...)Organize and Manage Your To-Do List to Get More Done
8-09-2010
Does your to-do list seem to grow by three items before you can cross off one? If you’re like most over achieving young professionals, your to-do list is out of control at work and perhaps even in your personal life. Traditional time management seminars offered by corporations may give you a few tips that serve as a time management band-aid, but it’s going to take a larger overhaul to get organized and maximize your productivity. Check out six steps to help you get and stay organized.
(Read more...)Prepare for the GMAT in 5 Steps
3-07-2010
Imagine yourself sitting in a classroom full of fifty other young professionals in an MBA program, discussing interesting topics like marketing strategy and entrepreneurship while you’re earning an advanced degree and opening doors for a new job or higher pay. But wait! Before you can get there, you’ll need to take the GMAT as part of the application process. No one likes standardized testing, but it’s one of those necessary evils. Here are five steps to help you prepare for the GMAT.
(Read more...)Planning a Move
2-25-2010
You have a job offer in hand – the only problem is that it’s 1,000 miles away. Planning a cross-country move can be exhilarating, frightening, and everything in between. Between finding an apartment long distance and figuring out how to get your stuff to your new home, moving can become a full-time job. Read on for What College Forgot’s simple tips for making a major move as seamless as possible.
(Read more...)Tax and Legal Questions for Starting a Business
2-06-2010
Starting a business requires some knowledge of tax and legal issues. This article covers the following questions: Should I hire a lawyer and/or accountant? What type of entity status should my business have? What kind of effort is necessary to set up each entity type? What liability protection do I get with each entity type? How is each entity taxed? Should I incorporate as an LLC or S-corporation? Should I incorporate in another state? What tax forms will I need to file annually?
(Read more...)Creating a Personal Development Plan in 3 Steps
1-27-2010
Success isn’t created solely by what you do during the work day. What you choose to do outside of your normal work hours is what will separate you from your peers and open the door for new opportunities. If going to a happy hour and watching television for three hours a night is your typical weekday evening, you’re missing out on many opportunities to advance yourself personally and professionally. This article challenges you to further your after-hours personal development in three quick steps.
(Read more...)Going Back to School – the Basics of Getting an Advanced Degree
12-02-2009
You spent four grueling years getting your college degree. You swore you’d never set foot in a university again, but now what should you do with your life? You may be struggling to determine your next career move – whether you’re a recent college graduate or you’ve been in the workforce for a couple of years. Grad school may seem like the gleaming light at the end of the tunnel, but is it? Should you really go back to grad school?
(Read more...)Preparing for and Taking Graduate School Entrance Exams
8-15-2009
Taking a graduate school entrance exam is an important part of preparing for most graduate programs. At most graduate schools, your performance on one or more of these exams significantly affects your acceptance into a graduate program. For this reason, the thought of taking a graduate entrance exam can seem intimidating, but if you’re well prepared, taking the test can be a painless process. This article helps you learn how to successfully prepare for and take a graduate school entrance exam.
(Read more...)How to Choose a Health Insurance Plan
7-20-2009
Choosing a health insurance plan can seem like a daunting task. You need health insurance to protect you financially when an unexpected injury or health problem arises, but choosing the right policy involves research and comparison shopping. There are endless options at a number of price points from dozens of companies. This article helps you better understand health insurance and how to choose the best health care plan for you.
(Read more...)How Do I Start a Business?
7-05-2009
Half of all start-ups fail within the first five years according to the Small Business Administration. While there are no fail-proof ways to ensure your start-up’s success, you can arm yourself with information and resources to give your business a fighting chance. To help you think about the right things before you start a business, this article offers basics, steps, and tips for starting a business.
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