The Fresno City College will arrange the Placement Test for new students on August 19, 2010. The Assessment test will be on Fresno City College – Assessment Center Building. Check the update as we quoted from the official site from Fresno City College, below: Read the rest of this entry »
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Before the Interview
Prepare yourself in advance.
Ahead of time, consider the purpose of the interview. Review your UC application for admission as it may be brought up during your interview. Create mock questions you think might be asked. When formulating your answers, remember to emphasize your strengths.
Practice your interview skills with a friend.
Review your interview skills aloud with someone and brainstorm hypothetical situations the interview may encompass. Ask your friend to count the number of times you say “like” and “you know” to make sure you aren’t overusing such filler phrases. Read the rest of this entry »
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Williams College is a private liberal arts college located in Williamstown, Massachusetts, United States. Established in 1793 with funds from the estate of Ephraim Williams, Williams is one of the oldest academic institutions in the United States. Read the rest of this entry »
One of U.S. Reports for Educational rankings shoots our attention to the new Best U.S. Colleges in 2010. It was unknown and came from a small private Massachusetts College called “Williams College“. Yaps, Williams College even beat the Ivy League contenders such as Harvard and Yale. And in Forbes.com Colleges rank, Williams College nudged past Princeton University and Amherst. Read the rest of this entry »
From Tara Kuther, Ph.D.
As a college professor, many students approach me for letters of recommendation. Writing these letters is one of the most challenging aspects of my job.
How do you fit a comprehensive profile and assessment of a student into a 1-2 page letter?
How do you ensure that students provide you with all the relevant information that will help you to write the best letter than you can?
How do you protect yourself from liability in writing letters of recommendation? Read the rest of this entry »