About Grad School: Overwhelmed with End-of-the-Semester Tasks?

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Grad School Grad School Preparing Applying Surviving From Tara Kuther, Ph.D., your Guide to Grad School Overwhelmed with End-of-the-Semester Tasks? I'll admit it: I'm completely overwhelmed with all that i have to do. My guess is that if you're a student you probably also feel at least a little overwhelmed.... Read more Give Your Professors an Update on Your Application It's the end of admissions season. You received rejections, may have been wait-listed, and hopefully received at least one acceptance letter. Now it's time for summer, right? Stop! Take a... Read more Plan Ahead for Your Letter The letter of recommendation is one of the most important parts of your application to graduate school, yet it is something that many students don't think about until they... Read more Graduate Study in the Sciences and Mathematics Considering graduate study in the sciences - biology, chemistry, astronomy, for example? Look here for information on applying to and succeeding in graduate programs in the sciences. Graduate School Ads College Admission Apply Admission College Application Admission to School College Scholarship More about Grad School Graduate Study in Social Work and the Allied Health Fields Getting a Job After Graduate School Surviving and Succeeding in Graduate School Getting into Graduate School: Prepare Your Grad School Application Letters of Recommendation for Graduate School All About the Graduate Admissions Essay   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More> This newsletter is written by: Tara Kuther, Ph.D. Grad 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 Grad 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 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Graduate School Admissions 101 Graduate Record Exam Prep Admissions Timeline: What to Do When Before Writing Your Admissions Essay How to Get a Letter of Recommendation Advertisement

About College Admissions: U.S.: College Admission Essays and Interviews

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College Admissions: U.S. College Admissions: U.S. Plan for College Choose a School Apply From Allen Grove, your Guide to College Admissions: U.S. This week's newsletter looks at two of the more subjective parts of college applications -- essays and interviews. While good grades and high SAT scores are an extremely important part of an application, they aren't the only part. The college admissions officers also want to get to know you -- your passions, your personality, your quirks, your sense of humor. They want to feel confident that you will be a positive addition to their campus community. The essay and interview are two places where you can present more than grades, lists and numbers. Tips for Writing a Winning Essay To write a winning essay, follow these 5 application essay tips and pay attention to these 9 ways to improve your essay's style. Also be sure to avoid these 10 bad essay topics. If you are applying with the Common Application, check out these tips for the 6 essay options. For a more detailed discussion of each of the options, read these articles: An essay on an ethical dilemma An essay on an important issue An essay on an influential person An essay on a historical figure or fictional character An essay on diversity The topic of your choice See More About:  college admission essays  writing tips  english grammar Sample Admission Essays The links below will take you to sample essays and critiques of those essays. "The Job I Should Have Quit" (an ethical dilemma) "Give Goth a Chance" (diversity) "Porkopolis" (a fictional character) "Wallflower" (a fictional character) "Student Teacher" (an influential person) "Eating Eyeballs" (the open topic) "The Allegany County Youth Board" (an issue of local importance) "Diamond in the Rough (influential person) More Essay Articles Many colleges will ask for supplemental essays and short answer essays. You'll also need to write an essay if you are planning to transfer to a selective college. These articles can help: A sample supplemental essay for Duke A sample supplemental essay for Oberlin 5 supplemental essay mistakes 6 tips for a winning short answer Sample short answer on working at Burger King Transfer essay tips Sample transfer essay College Interviews The interview is a great place to demonstrate your interest in a college and highlight your personality and passions. These article can help: Avoid these 10 interview mistakes Master these 12 interview questions 20 more common interview questions Reasons to do an optional interview College Admissions Ads College Admission to College Admission Essay Essays Samples Application Essays Featured Articles Paying for College and Financial Aid Transferring to a Different College College Admissions Product Reviews College Life Q & A: What You Should Know Before the Big Move Glossary of Key Admissions Terms Choosing a College   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More> This newsletter is written by: Allen Grove College Admissions: U.S. 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 College Admissions: U.S. 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 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads A to Z College Profiles SAT Scores - What's Good? ACT Scores - What's Good? Waitlisted? What Now? Rejected? Can You Appeal? Advertisement

About Special Education: Will the Music Stop?

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Special Education Special Education IEPs and Forms Lesson Plans Behavior Management From Jerry Webster, your Guide to Special Education As states continue to deal with limited resources, more and more programs are being cut, especially in the arts. What will the long term outcome be? I have new resources for students with dyslexia from Eileen Bailey which will help support your efforts to build Will the Music Stop? Draconian cuts in my state have included cuts to music education. How about your state? Will state legislatures starve arts programs to death? Teach Like a Champion - Technique 48 Technique 48 is "explain everything." Using this technique, a teacher makes his or her expectations and purpose for behavior interventions clear, so they are learning experiences. New Resources for Students with Dyslexia More resources from contributing writer Eileen Baily with lots of good ideas and strategies to support disabled readers, especially children with dyslexia Secretary of Education Duncan Gives 315 Waivers for NCLB It seems, if Congress is too busy fighting over cutting the budget to attend to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, then Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is going to... Read more Special Education Ads Special Education Music Lessons Music School Music Teacher Eastman Summer Music Featured Articles Mathematics for Special Education Special Education Careers and Opportunities The Basics of Special Education. Special Education 101 Special Education Assessment Teaching Strategies and Best Practices Behavior Tips and Tricks   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More> This newsletter is written by: Jerry Webster Special 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 Special 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 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads How to Write an IEP Dealing With Problem Behaviors Special Education Careers Assessment for Special Education Reading Strategies for Students with LD Advertisement

About Today: 10 Ways to Get a Good Night's Sleep

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Today From Jen Hubley, your About Today Editor I'm not one of the world's best sleepers. In fact, I might actually be the worst. Which makes me wonder, what sort of trophy would you get for that? A bowling trophy, with a pillow instead of a ball? 4 Reasons to Try to Get a Good Night's Sleep Sleep is important, and not just because it makes you more pleasant to be around. Top 10 Health Benefits of a Good Night's Sleep Pilates for Better Sleep See More About:  sleep  states of consciousness  Top 10 Sleep Myths No. 7 is my favorite sleep myth: "Naps are wasteful." Now that this myth has been debunked, I'm going to nap all the time. (Just kidding. I already nap all the time. Now I'll just do so with less guilt.) How Do You Fall Asleep at Night? How Much Sleep Do You Need? See More About:  longevity boosters  lifestyle change  energy creation 10 Ways to Get a Good Night's Sleep I love the phrase "sleep hygiene," because it makes me think of people sleeping in clear plastic bubbles, as if they were in sci-fi movies from the '70s. How to Sleep Better Yoga for Better Sleep See More About:  longevity boosters  live longer  lifestyle change 10 Ways to Get a Better Night's Sleep Want to sleep better? Go to bed at the same time every night, avoid caffeine in the afternoons, and skip that nightcap. 10 Worst Ways to Ruin Your Sleep How to Adjust to Working Nights See More About:  sleep tips  insomnia  circadian rhythm disorders Today Ads Sleep Apnea Good Night Sleep Sleep Disorders CFS Sleep Sleep Remedies Featured Articles Bin Laden Killing Spurs Travel Warning Interview Tips for College Students Osama bin Laden and the Real-Time Web Video: Keep Your Garden Pest-Free, Organically Recipe: Homemade Risotto Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. 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 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement