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		<title>Studying for ACT may not help</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new study out of Chicago reinforces what I have suggested in the past and that is that spending too much time preparing to take the ACT is not beneficial.  The study found, in part, that studying to much was not beneficial because it took time away from studying the broad content knowledge that [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A new study out of Chicago reinforces what I have suggested in the past and that is that <a title="Don't study too much for ACT" href="http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2008/05/27/39act_web.h27.html?tmp=310059217" target="_blank">spending too much time preparing to take the ACT is not beneficial</a>.  The study found, in part, that studying to much was not beneficial because it took time away from studying the broad content knowledge that students need to know to do well on the ACT.</p>
<p>This is not to say that a student should go in cold to the ACT and just see what happens. At the very least the student should have reviewed the instructions of the exam before taking the test so as to not waste time reading instructions the day of the exam. I also suggest that a student take at least one practice exam just to get some level of comfort with taking this type of test. However, spending a great deal of time in review for the ACT is probably not beneficial.</p>
<p>The SAT is more susceptible to test preparation and I will often recommend that a student do more test preparation for the SAT if they have chosen to take that test. However, this is a point os diminishing return where spending too much time, even on the SAT, is not beneficial.</p>
<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/blog">College Admissions Counseling</a></p>
<p><b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/blog/college-testing/studying-for-act-may-not-help/"> College Planning</a></p>
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		<title>Supply Chain Management Presentation</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2008 06:49:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Supply Chain Management Guide is a Powerpoint   Presentation consisting of 8 chapters and 170 slides:
1. Introduction
1. Key Concepts


Supply Chain
Logistics
Supply Chain Management (2 slides)


2. Principal Issues


Supply Chain (2 slides)
Elements of Logistics
Logistic goal
Logistic steps
Evolution in logistics
Supply Chain Management goal
Supply Chain Management focus
Drivers of Change (2 slides)
Supply Chain Management activities


3. Analysis


Diagram
Understand the customer (2 slides)
Understand the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Supply Chain Management Guide is a <strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Powerpoint   Presentation</span></strong> consisting of 8 chapters and 170 slides:</p>
<p><strong>1. Introduction</strong></p>
<blockquote><p><em>1. Key Concepts</em></p>
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li>Supply Chain</li>
<li>Logistics</li>
<li>Supply Chain Management (2 slides)</li>
</ol>
</blockquote>
<p><em>2. Principal Issues</em></p>
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li>Supply Chain (2 slides)</li>
<li>Elements of Logistics</li>
<li>Logistic goal</li>
<li>Logistic steps</li>
<li>Evolution in logistics</li>
<li>Supply Chain Management goal</li>
<li>Supply Chain Management focus</li>
<li>Drivers of Change (2 slides)</li>
<li>Supply Chain Management activities</li>
</ol>
</blockquote>
<p><em>3. <a name="Analysis">Analysis</a></em></p>
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li>Diagram</li>
<li>Understand the customer (2 slides)</li>
<li>Understand the products</li>
<li>Understand the process</li>
<li>Understand the information flow</li>
</ol>
</blockquote>
<p><em>4. Performance indicators</em></p>
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li>Performance indicators (4 slides)</li>
</ol>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<p><strong>2. Purchasing and <a name="Purchasing">Procurement</a></strong></p>
<blockquote><p><em>1. Key Concepts:  purchasing - procurement</em></p>
<p><em>2. Principal Issues</em></p>
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li>Evolution in purchasing</li>
<li>The procurement process (2 slides)</li>
<li>Elements of Supply Uncertainty</li>
<li>Selecting a supplier</li>
<li>Trends in Purchasing and Procurement (2 slides)</li>
</ol>
</blockquote>
<p><em>3. Analysis</em></p>
<p><em>4. Suggestions</em></p>
<p><em>5. Performance<a name="indicators"> indicators</a></em></p>
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li>Delivery to Schedule</li>
<li>Quality to Specification</li>
</ol>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<p><strong>3. <a name="Sales Forecasting">Sales Forecasting</a></strong></p>
<blockquote><p><em>1. Key Concepts</em></p>
<p><em>2. Principal Issues</em></p>
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li>Elements of demand uncertainty</li>
<li>Components of demand</li>
<li>Sales forecasting methods (5 slides)</li>
<li>Major uses of sales forecasts (3 slides)</li>
<li>Advantages of better forecasting (2 slides)</li>
<li>Factors that influence forecast accuracy</li>
</ol>
</blockquote>
<p><em>3. Checklist</em></p>
<p><em>4. Suggestions (4 slides)</em></p>
</blockquote>
<p><strong>4. <a name="Production control">Production planning and  control</a></strong></p>
<blockquote><p><em>1. Key Concepts</em></p>
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li>Production planning and control</li>
</ol>
</blockquote>
<p><em>2. Principal Issues</em></p>
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li>Production as a goal or means (2 slides)</li>
<li>Economies of Scope vs Scale (2 slides)</li>
<li>Order Decoupling Point</li>
<li>Planning hierarchy</li>
<li>Production control systems</li>
</ol>
</blockquote>
<p><em>3. Suggestions</em></p>
</blockquote>
<p><strong>5. <a name="Material Handling">Material Handling</a></strong></p>
<blockquote><p><em>1. Key Concepts</em></p>
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li>Material Handling (2 slides)</li>
</ol>
</blockquote>
<p><em>2. Principal Issues</em></p>
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li>Tasks of a Materials Handling Manager (2 slides)</li>
<li>Material Handling System Design</li>
<li>Material Handling System components (5 slides)</li>
<li>Most cost-effective means of transport (3 slides))</li>
<li>Warehousing (4 slides)</li>
</ol>
</blockquote>
<p><em>3. Suggestions</em></p>
</blockquote>
<p><strong>6. <a name="Inventory Management">Inventory  Management</a></strong></p>
<blockquote><p><em>1. Key Concepts</em></p>
<p><em>2. Principal Issues</em></p>
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li>Types of inventory (2 slides)</li>
<li>Functions of inventory (2 slides)</li>
<li>Elements of inventory (2 slides)</li>
<li>Reasons for holding inventory</li>
<li>Inventory costs (2 slides)</li>
<li>Inventory management (4 slides)</li>
<li>ABC-Analysis (6 slides)</li>
<li>Inventory Management Systems (4 slides)</li>
<li>How much to order (4 slides)</li>
<li>When to order (2 slides)</li>
<li>Safety stock</li>
<li>Excess Inventory</li>
<li><a name="ABC">Inventory Counting Methods (2 slides)</a></li>
</ol>
</blockquote>
<p><em>3. Suggestions</em></p>
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li>6 step Action Plan</li>
<li>Inventory Matrix</li>
<li>Rationalize Products</li>
<li>Reduce Excess</li>
</ol>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<blockquote><p><em>4. Performance indicators (2 slides)</em></p>
</blockquote>
<p><strong>7. <a name="Distribution">Distribution</a></strong></p>
<blockquote><p><em>1. Key Concepts (5 slides) </em></p>
<p><em>2. Principal Issues</em></p>
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li>Functions of Physical Distribution</li>
<li>Distribution Decisions</li>
<li>Transport Modes (7 slides)</li>
<li>Outsourcing</li>
<li>Distribution warehouses</li>
</ol>
</blockquote>
<p><em>3. Performance indicators</em></p>
</blockquote>
<p><strong>8. <a name="Customer Service">Customer Service</a></strong></p>
<blockquote><p><em>1. Key Concepts</em></p>
<p><em>2. Principal Issues</em></p>
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li>What Customers Look For (4 slides)</li>
<li>What Customers Experience (2 slides)</li>
<li>What Customers Want</li>
<li>Customer Service Issues</li>
<li>Service Levels</li>
</ol>
</blockquote>
<p><em>3. Analysis</em></p>
<blockquote>
<ol>
<li>Customer Analysis (3 slides)</li>
<li>Know the Customer</li>
<li>Customer Service Levels</li>
<li>Customer Response</li>
</ol>
</blockquote>
</blockquote>
<blockquote><p><em>4. Suggestions</em></p>
</blockquote>
<blockquote><p><em>5. Performance indicators (5 slides)</em></p>
<p><a title="Supply Chain Management Presentation" href="http://www.managementsupport.com" target="_blank"><strong>Click Here for More Information</strong></a></p>
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		<title>How To Find The Best Disability Lawyer</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2008 06:26:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some tips how to find the best disability lawyer 
When choosing your attorney for whatever reason, spend some time doing this and not just pick the first one that comes up in the list as research has indicated. This is even more important if you need a disability lawyer owing to the highly specialized field of law [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Some tips how to find the best disability lawyer</strong> </p>
<p>When choosing your attorney for whatever reason, spend some time doing this and not just pick the first one that comes up in the list as research has indicated. This is even more important if you need a disability lawyer owing to the highly specialized field of law they are in. Any case that is brought before the court which may involve large organizations will need to have someone specially trained; when a case involves the Social Services Administration for example, their assistance will be invaluable. Disability law is a highly specialized area which means that an attorney dealing with general problems may miss points that a disability lawyer will see immediately; general practice attorneys probably would not be up to the task and because of this they could lose the case.</p>
<p>Often these cases are related to benefits that have been withdrawn from a claimant and this is where the proper legal representation really comes into play. Go online and research local and national companies if necessary, to find your lawyer, then follow the link to their website; you should also be able to check the credentials of the company they are working for. Past case histories may also be available to inspect; however, you could always ask friends or work colleagues if they can recommend a reputable lawyer. Consider your recruitment of a suitable disability lawyer the same as choosing your physician; you need to choose one that you feel you can trust.</p>
<p>You want someone with at least five to seven years disability law experience; at least three of those years should have been spent practicing in your state. You need a disability lawyer who specializes in the area required who has experience in social security law or disability insurances and long term disability insurance; with the majority of his or her work in this field of law. A working relationship like this also depends on truthfulness plus regular and complete communication between the parties. At the start you may have to see a few attorneys if you want to have a realistic chance of winning your case because finding one you trust might not happen the first time.</p>
<p>You may wish, if you do not feel confident, asking a friend or relative to go along with you as an unbiased advisor. Although it is not uncommon for attorneys to waive the legal fees on initial consultations, their time is still important and it will be a sign of your respect if you are well prepared for the interview just as they will be. Honesty from the disability lawyer is paramount if it is to proceed so you need to be clear on this point especially when it comes to the chances of success; if the relationship is to work there must be truthfulness between the both of you. Whilst it may seem like a drawn out process, it is necessary if you want to find the right attorney so good luck.</p>
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<p><b>Source:</b> <a href="http://interesting-facts-about.com/?p=25">How/How to &#8230;</a></p>
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		<title>Colleges that still have space</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 13:45:57 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This time of year I get many phone calls from parents and students who are panicking because the student didn&#8217;t get accepted to any colleges or can&#8217;t afford any college to which they were accepted. Usually this results from having applied only to colleges that were a reach or without fully understood college financial aid. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This time of year I get many phone calls from parents and students who are panicking because the student didn&#8217;t get accepted to any colleges or can&#8217;t afford any college to which they were accepted. Usually this results from having applied only to colleges that were a reach or without fully understood college financial aid. Either way, the question is, what do we do now?</p>
<p>One resource that I refer families to is the <a title="NACAC space availability surgey" href="http://www.nacacnet.org/MemberPortal/spaceavailabilityresults.htm" target="_blank">NACAC space availability survey</a> that each year lists the colleges that are still accepting applications at this time of year. The student can search by state to find what colleges in a particular state might still have room for them to attend. While this is a great resource for the student who hasn&#8217;t been accepted any where else, financial aid at many of these schools is very limited and paying for college can still be a challenge.</p>
<p>I generally advise families to look at all options if there is no acceptable college choice at this time of year. Students might consider taking a <a title="Taking a gap year before college" href="http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/blog/gap-year-becoming-more-popular-option/" target="_blank">gap year</a> if they have a strong academic record but just aimed too high in this competitive college market. For students with a less stellar academic record, attending a community college may be a good option to establish the student&#8217;s ability to engage in college level work. There are also options for a post graduate program which is basically an additional year of high school to give the student a chance to improve their academic record or focus on a more realistic list of colleges to which to apply.</p>
<p>The options for next year for students seeking a college at this time are not always as attractive as they might have been with more planning, but there are almost always options for a student to consider.</p>
<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/blog">College Admissions Counseling</a></p>
<p><b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/blog/colleges-that-still-have-space/">college admissions counseling</a></p>
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		<title>An Associate Degree Online - Part 2</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2008 06:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here is part 2 in our series on online associate degrees.
Many of the classes you take in your first two years of college are your foundational courses. This is true whether you are pursuing an online Christian degree or a degree from a community college. These foundational courses, such as English 101, History 101, etc. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here is part 2 in our series on online associate degrees.</p>
<p>Many of the classes you take in your first two years of college are your foundational courses. This is true whether you are pursuing an online Christian degree or a degree from a community college. These foundational courses, such as English 101, History 101, etc. carry the same weight no matter where you earn them. If your goal is a master&#039;s degree, you will want to spend some time in a traditional classroom, but you can begin online.  For basics, however, an associate degree online can be a really good idea. An online degree is not for everyone, and you will need to have a few things certain qualities to be successful. You need to be a self-starter, an independent learner, and someone with the intellectual resources to figure things out without a lot of help. In other words, an associate degree online isn&#039;t the right choice for everyone. You should be honest with yourself and figure out if it is right for you. Otherwise, you are just simply wasting time and money.</p>
<p>Part 3 will be out in a few days.</p>
<div class="related_entries" style="margin-top: 1.5em;">
<p><strong>Related Entries</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://inetdegree.com/3/associate-degree-online/">An Associate Degree Online - Part 1</a></li>
<li><a href="http://inetdegree.com/5/associate-degree-online/">An Associate Degree Online - Part 3</a></li>
<li><a href="http://inetdegree.com/19/accredited-degrees/">Enroll in Programs that Offer Accredited Online Degrees</a></li>
<li><a href="http://inetdegree.com/8/online-masters-degree/">Earning a Masters Degree Online</a></li>
<li><a href="http://inetdegree.com/28/christian-colleges/">Taking an Online Course at a Christian College</a></li>
</ul>
</div>
<p><b>Source:</b> <a href="http://inetdegree.com/4/associate-degree-online/">Online Degrees</a></p>
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		<title>When should you start thinking about college admissions?</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 11:44:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the issues that often comes up when I am talking with parents is when their son or daughter should start the college admissions process. Of course the answer varies but students generally should start thinking about the first stages of the process as high school freshman. As freshman, students need to be aware [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the issues that often comes up when I am talking with parents is when their son or daughter should start the college admissions process. Of course the answer varies but students generally should start thinking about the first stages of the process as high school freshman. As freshman, students need to be aware of the courses they are taking in high school and be aware that most colleges consider grades from all four years of high school.</p>
<p>Most colleges look at the academic courses taken in high school as the <a title="Factors college consider in admitting students" href="http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/what_colleges_want.htm" target="_blank">biggest factor in deciding who will be admitted</a>.  Ideally, students should consider taking four years of classes in the five academic areas of English, math, social studies, science and foreign languages. In deciding which classes to take in each of these areas the student should try to challenge themselves while being reasonable in their capabilities. If a student is not as strong in math, for instance, pushing to get through calculus may not be necessary.  On the other hand, if the student is an aspiring engineer, not having calculus will be a serious impediment to that goal.</p>
<p>Since colleges prefer to see four years of the study in the academic subjects, planning your course work as  an incoming freshman is necessary. For those students who may be considering a selective college, it is even more important to have four years of study in each of the five academic subjects.</p>
<p>Students considering selective colleges should also be considering whether they should be taking <a title="SAT Subject Tests" href="http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/sat_subject_tests.htm" target="_blank">SAT Subject Tests</a> and if so when.  If your high school offers biology as a freshman then taking one of the Biology Subject Tests may be appropriate at the end of freshman year.</p>
<p>Now if you are a sophomore or junior that haven&#8217;t thought about any of the issues surrounding college admissions, don&#8217;t panic. But because there are many issues that should be considered to make sure you <a title="Finding the right college" href="http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/find_the_right_college.htm" target="_blank">find the right college</a> for your needs, now would be a good time to start getting involved.</p>
<p>Here is a <a title="College Admissions Time Line" href="http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/admissions_timeline.htm" target="_blank">college admissions time line</a> for helping students plan what needs to be completed to keep on track for a successful application to college.</p>
<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/blog">College Admissions Counseling</a></p>
<p><b>Source:</b> <a href="http://www.collegeadmissionspartners.com/blog/when-should-you-start-thinking-about-college-admissions/">College Admissions Counseling</a></p>
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		<title>Improve Medical Care Online Education Using Evidence Based Methodology</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 05:05:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Current medical profession challenges that hinder patient education:
    * time constraints
    * insurance carriers
    * low reimbursement rates
    * medical malpractice risk
    * need to market
    * growing competition
    * time consuming education seminars
 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Current medical profession challenges that hinder patient education:</p>
<p>    * time constraints</p>
<p>    * insurance carriers</p>
<p>    * low reimbursement rates</p>
<p>    * medical malpractice risk</p>
<p>    * need to market</p>
<p>    * growing competition</p>
<p>    * time consuming education seminars</p>
<p>    * heavy schedules</p>
<p>    * increasing demand on staff</p>
<p>and more.</p>
<p>These pressures affect patient care and treatment outcomes. Patient Education Systems were developed to overcome these challenges and help health care specialists provide better care for their patients.</p>
<p>Research studies assert the need of convenient and effective web-based educational platforms for patients</p>
<p>Health specialists need methods to provide education to their patients. The best proven solution is a web-based educational platform that produces consistently high levels of learning retention. Listed below are just a few research excerpts that demonstrate the advantages of using this advanced educational approach.</p>
<p>Computer-based patient education has been shown to be very effective in improving knowledge and clinical outcomes.</p>
<p>Lewis, D. Computers in Patient Education, Computers , Informatics, Nursing 21(2):88-96, 2003</p>
<p>50% of research participants reported that using the internet made them feel more satisfied with their treatments.</p>
<p>Leaffer, T, Gonda, B. The Internet: An underutilized tool in patient education. Comput Nurs 1996; 14:235-238</p>
<p>69% of patients admitted to not reading the consent form before signing it.</p>
<p>Lavelle-Jones, C. Factors affecting quality of informed consent. BMJ 1993;306:885-890</p>
<p>50% of U.S. adults or 90 million Americans have difficulty understanding health information.</p>
<p>The Institute of Health&#8217;s statistics</p>
<p>Four rock solid benefits of online patient education</p>
<p>    * Save money and time: requires minimal staff time, allows reallocation of valuable resources, reduces the frequency of marketing seminars, decreases the first office visit length, reduces the number of patient revisits</p>
<p>    * Enhance patient satisfaction: serves your patients well, engages your patients into the health process, provides tailored, comprehensive educational courses, better manages your rapidly increasing number of patient records</p>
<p>    * Improve risk management: reduces exposure to frivolous litigation, assesses patient comprehension, tracks patient participation, enhances informed consent process</p>
<p>    * Expand business reach: captures new patients from a wider geographic area, qualifies your prospective patients, personalizes and deliver your marketing messages, promotes your services online, optimizes the competitiveness of your website</p>
<p>Who can benefit?</p>
<p>Surgical practices of single and multiple surgeons, medical groups, hospitals, insurance carriers, and other entities in the medical field.</p>
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		<title>Seven Tips for Successfully Completing Your Masters Degrees</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations! You have been accepted to the program of your choice! You future looks bright! But what will it take to successfully complete your master&#8217;s degree? Let us break this down into eight important steps. But heading back to school can be a long-term commitment, and often entails months and months of effort. There are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Congratulations! You have been accepted to the program of your choice! You future looks bright! But what will it take to successfully complete your master&#8217;s degree? Let us break this down into eight important steps. But heading back to school can be a long-term commitment, and often entails months and months of effort. There are some things you can do to make your time in school more worthwhile, rewarding, and expedited.</p>
<p><strong>Step 1:</strong> Create a Program of study early in your program. Many masters programs required at least 36 credit hours but double check with your university. Most schools will also have a program of study available for you to fill out. Be sure to also take at least the minimum number of credit hours or some programs may automatically drop your enrollment thinking you have elected to discontinue. Look at the projected course offerings so that you can plan ahead.<br />
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Step 2. </strong>Complete your course work. And plan your course load carefully! Don&#8217;t take on more than you think you can handle. Your advisor will be there to assist you in the course of the program. It is good practice to meet with your advisor at least once each term to examine your progress and to plan ahead.</p>
<p><strong>Step 3:</strong> Choose a committee if it your program requires a thesis, or a master&#8217;s research project. The committee will guide you in completing your program successfully.</p>
<p><strong>Step 4:</strong> Learn more about your new career: While in the program, learn more about the new profession or career you will be embarking on. This could be in the form of internships, research assistant, through your courses, or conducting your own research.</p>
<p><strong>Step 5:</strong> Write and defend a thesis. This is where your committee will work with you to develop a quality product. It&#8217;s a challenging task but also one that is rewarding. Start out by outlining your proposed topic, methods, theory, and procedures for the completing the thesis. Some programs may require you to write a comprehensive exam in lieu of or in addition to the thesis. Be sure to study for that as well.</p>
<p><strong>Step 6:</strong> Start looking at job postings. Prepare your portfolio, which can include your resume, artifacts, credentials and other examples that showcase your best self. It is never to early to start looking. Keep a list of potential jobs and ensure that you are receiving the skills and knowledge from your program. Don&#8217;t wait till after graduation to start applying for jobs. After all, that&#8217;s why you started the master&#8217;s degree, right?</p>
<p><strong>Step 7:</strong> Apply for graduation. At some point during your program of study, apply for graduation. Be sure to check the deadlines. Some come up very early in the program, and you certainly do not want to miss that.</p>
<p>Some options to consider are accelerated and online programs options that are especially important for adults with families and jobs, non-traditional scheduling, possibility of transferring credits. Although completing your degree quickly may be important to you, be sure to check the quality of the school you are planning to attend. Be sure it is accredited. At the end of the journey, there soon will be a light at the end of the tunnel!</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Education can make people perfect. By good education people can do anything for their family, their country, and for whole world also depends on there education. We are one education portal we provide many education course at our center. There are in 30 countries our centers are available. You can study from our any education [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Education can make people perfect. By good education people can do anything for their family, their country, and for whole world also depends on there education. We are one education portal we provide many education course at our center. There are in 30 countries our centers are available. You can study from our any education center as per your requirement.</p>
<p>We provide school level course to master degree courses from our educations portal. In provide computer related courses, commerce related courses, science related course, software related courses and many more. We also provide external courses for employee also. You don’t have to come at our center for any class; you can just give exam and do your study as per your interest.  We provide more facilities to our student like well furnished class rooms, fully WIFI zone for internet access for all students. There are neat and clean class rooms, cafeteria and practical lab for students. We have also one library where student can read the books and also they can do there project work. </p>
<p>We have expert teachers staff that are ready any time to help for students. Our teaching staff are all time available for all students to solve their queries and give them proper guidelines for education related and also for journal life. We are organizing many extra activities in our colleges like musical competitions, dance competition, speech competition, and other talent competitions to bring confident that they can also do some thing more with education and also they get enjoyment by these activities. By these types of activities student can get refreshed when they are getting bored with study or they are worried about some topics. If they are enough fresh then they can concentrate on there study and doing best in study, so these activities are very useful for education also. </p>
<p>Our educations portal provides you this all facility with good study atmosphere at where you can become your future bright. We are also providing some scholarship to those students who are talented but they are not afford educations cost. We are giving free of books to those students from our library and we also give some relaxation for their fees.</p>
<p>Educations portal is not here for making money, we are just here for making your future bright and for give you best education in whole world. For more information come and visit our any educations portal’s any branch you can experience yourself also.</p>
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		<title>Mastering the Art of Business at Wharton Business School</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wharton Business School in the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is one of the best and most recognized schools of business in the United States.  It is, in fact, the very first American business school to be developed.  Wharton is a highly respected academic institution for would-be businessmen and entrepreneurs-in-training.  It is also the institution [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wharton Business School in the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is one of the best and most recognized schools of business in the United States.  It is, in fact, the very first American business school to be developed.  Wharton is a highly respected academic institution for would-be businessmen and entrepreneurs-in-training.  It is also the institution of choice for many beginners in business who want to learn from some of the best instructors in the world.</p>
<p><strong>Early history</strong><br />
Wharton Business School began as The Wharton School of Finance and Economy in 1881, actually the first school of business in the world.  It was founded by Joseph Wharton, a philanthropist and industrialist in Philadelphia.  Wharton had built his empire focusing on industrial metallurgy, running both the Bethlehem Steel Corporation and the American Nickel Company.</p>
<p>Wharton had dreamt of building a school that will educate and develop students for future jobs as leaders in both business and the government.  As an academic institution, the Wharton School was the very first to publish textbooks in business, the first to establish an entrepreneurship center, the first to create a program for students in international management, the first to establish a Master&#8217;s program in real estate and healthcare, the first to develop a program for executive development and the first to establish a research center.</p>
<p>The Wharton School symbol, the anvil, is a homage to its founder&#8217;s contributions to the industry of metal and metal works.</p>
<p><strong>Wharton Business School academics</strong></p>
<p>The academic programs available in the Wharton Business School include:</p>
<p><strong>Undergraduate Program</strong></p>
<p>The four-year undergraduate program has a total of 37 courses, all of which allow a student to earn a degree in Bachelor of Science in Economics.  The courses include, among others, subjects in accounting, finance, informational management and marketing.</p>
<p><strong>MBA Program</strong><br />
The MBA Program at Wharton is one of the most famous in the U.S. and around the world.  It is one of the few masteral in business programs that allow students to create their own major, individualized according to their desired courses of study and preferences.  All they have to do is complete a core curriculum for their first year and then proceed to complete the master&#8217;s program according to their goals and interests.</p>
<p>The highest honor in the MBA Program is called the Palmer Scholar, which is conferred to the graduating class&#8217; top 5%.  Students who complete the first year of their MBA program with the highest cumulative GPA are given the Ford Fellowship.</p>
<p><strong>Doctoral Program</strong><br />
The Doctoral Program at Wharton Business School offers 12 fields of specialization.  This program is full-time and awards successful students with a PhD instead of a DBA that other programs offer.  The program will require at least 4 years to complete and includes specializations such as Business &amp; Public Policy, Statistics, Real Estate, Insurance &amp; Risk Management, Finance and Ethics &amp; Legal Studies, among others.  Students entering the Doctoral Program are funded.</p>
<p><strong>Students and Alumnae</strong><br />
The Wharton Alumni network boasts of over 81,000 members spread across more than 140 countries.  To date, there are 82 alumni clubs often participating in the annual reunion, along with Global Alumni Forums.  Some of the more famous Wharton Business School graduates include many of the presidents, CEOs and chairman of the top companies in the world, business and political leaders around the world and academic pioneers.</p>
<p><strong>Admissions</strong><br />
The admissions policy at Wharton is one of the toughest and most selective.  Student applicants will be required to have excellent scores in GMAT, high GPA and a list of credentials usually considered essential for admission.</p>
<p>Generally, applications to Wharton Business School are accepted using two methods: the paper format and online through www.wharton.upenn.edu.  Application requirements to different programs may vary.</p>
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