About Business School: Changes to GMAT Test, MBA Admissions, and More

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Business School Business School Admissions Careers Business School Life From Karen Schweitzer, your Guide to Business School This edition of the Business School Newsletter offers details on the changes that are being made to the GMAT test, information about Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, an interview with a Johnson admissions rep, a list of free online business courses, and much more. Enjoy! Spotlight on Fuqua Duke University's Fuqua School of Business is well known for their student driven environment and their dedication to offering a well balanced education. The school provides fast-paced programs that emphasize... Read more Changes to the GMAT Test The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), the standardized test taken by most MBA applicants, will be seeing some changes very soon. A new section is being added to the test in 2012.... Read more Johnson Admissions Christine E. Sneva, Assistant Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at the Johnson School at Cornell University, recently took time to answer a few questions about MBA admissions at Johnson.... Read more Free Business Courses Free business courses are a great way to learn new skills or prepare for business school. There are a number of top colleges, universities, and educational websites that offer free business courses online. The articles in this section provide a list of schools with free business courses and give you the opportunity to search for courses by subject. Business School Ads MBA Schools MBA Project MBA Program Spain MBA Guide MBA Faculty Featured Articles School Supplies for Business School Students Foreign Students MBA Programs and Rankings Choosing a School B-School Profiles Business Degree Program Options   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Karen Schweitzer Business School Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Business School newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Business Majors 101 Applying to Business School Admissions Interviews B-School Recommendations Business School Grants Advertisement

About Distance Learning: Online Classes Gone Bad

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Distance Learning Distance Learning Online College Online High School Free Classes From Jamie Littlefield, your Guide to Distance Learning Welcome to this week's edition of the distance learning newsletter. Happy studying! Online Classes Gone Bad Faulty technology or an unprepared professor can make an online class a miserable experience. Almost every online student has had to deal with at least one "bad apple" class. Commiserate with your peers by sharing the dirt on the worst online class you've taken. Or just read about the no-good classes others encountered... New: How to Succeed as an Online High School Student Successful online high school students have two traits in common: they know how to stay focused on their studies and they always plan ahead. Without the face-to-face encouragement offered in traditional schools, some students struggle with distance learning. But, resolving to earn an online high school diploma isn't too difficult if you know what steps to take. The seven tips in this article can help... Online Colleges Offering Open Enrollment Want to skip the application essays, recommendation letters, and grade evaluations required by most online degree programs? Choose a school with an open admissions policy. The online degree programs in this list offer open enrollment to all students with English language proficiency and a high school diploma or GED... Free Online OpenCourseWare The summer is the perfect time to brush up on your skills for fall or learn something new just for fun... Read more Distance Learning Ads Doctorate Degrees Theology Degrees Is Masters Degrees Distance Graduate Programs Degree Featured Articles Online High School Free Courses Online Teaching Paying for School Study Skills Online Resources   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Jamie Littlefield Distance Learning Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Distance Learning newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Find an Online College Find an Online High School How to Get Bargain Textbooks Teaching Online Online Law Schools Advertisement

About Secondary Education: Holding Classroom Debates

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Secondary Education Secondary Education Teaching 101 Lesson Plans Educational Issues From Melissa Kelly, your Guide to Secondary Education Holding Classroom Debates In cities across America tomorrow, citizens will be casting votes for new governors, representatives, senators, mayors, and other public officials. In honor of this, here is a great class debate... Read more What is Your Teacher Personality Type? Want something to do on that long summer day? Find out what your teacher personality is. This fun and definitely unscientific quiz can help you find out whether you're a... Read more Fire Drills Fire drills are a part of every teacher's life. In order for a fire drill to be effective while causing the least headaches for you, you will want to make... Read more Teacher Education and Enrichment Aspiring teachers, novice teachers, and experienced teachers alike should find these resources useful as they provide details for not only becoming a teacher but also continuing education. Secondary Education Ads Teacher Education Teacher Lesson Plans Classroom Routines Classroom Decoration Teaching Education More about Secondary Education Teaching Tips and Strategies Issues in Education Educational Restructuring and Reform Resources for Teachers Administration and Guidance Special Education   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Melissa Kelly Secondary Education Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Secondary Education newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Why Teach? What Teachers Do Top 10 Discipline Tips Keys to Successful Teaching Creating Rubrics Advertisement

About Today: Make Your Own Fireworks

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor I wait all year for the Fourth of July fireworks celebration. This is because I have never grown up and still love shiny things, controlled explosions, and large gatherings of people, same as I did when I was a kid. Make Your Own Fireworks I think of fireworks as one of those things that grow on trees, like oranges and money. The idea that you can actually make them is always amazing to me. (Standard disclaimers apply here, folks. Make sure it's legal to do so where you live, and that you observe all safety precautions.) The History of Fireworks How Firework Colors Work How to Prepare a Home Fireworks Display And speaking of safety, here's how you go about setting up that backyard fireworks display without endangering yourself or your BBQ guests. First Aid Basics How Fireworks Work 4 Hard Things About the Fourth Of course, not everyone loves fireworks. For some people, especially kids with sensory integration disorder, fireworks are flat-out terrifying. Special Needs Kids and Special Occasions Before You Throw a Holiday Party Fireworks & Thunder Help for Pets Pets also have issues with the whole loud noises aspect of fireworks displays. My friend's dog Angus, who is a 70-pound Australian Shepherd, immediately becomes a lapdog whenever fireworks go off. Readers Respond: How I Keep My Pet Calm on the Fourth Top Summer Health Hazards for Pets Today Ads Fireworks Fireworks to Buy Hong Kong Fireworks Big Fireworks UK Fireworks CS4 Price Featured Articles How to Photograph Fireworks 20 Great Wines Under $10 Video: Make Your Own Ice Cream Cake A Capitol Fourth - 4th of July Concert and Fireworks Red, White, and Blue Decor Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement