Exploring Joint Degree Programs: The JD/MBA

May 7th, 2011

In recent years, business schools have begun to offer more joint and dual degree programs. This series will chronicle the advantages, challenges, and requirements of tackling two degrees at once.

What it is:

The JD/MBA provides students the opportunity to earn a Masters of Business Administration and a Juris Doctor degree at the same time.

Who offers it:

A significant number of schools now offer JD/MBA programs (as of 2009, the Wall Street Journal claimed that some 42 programs were currently in operation). While there are no comprehensive lists of joint degree programs, many schools which have both a business school and a law school offer some form of joint degree program.

What it entails:

Joint JD/MBA programs traditionally last four years, although a growing number of schools have established three-year programs in recent years.

The specific structure of the program varies among individual schools — at many four-year programs, students can choose to begin their first year in either the law school or the business school. They then spend the second year in whatever program they did not complete the year prior. During the third and fourth years, they will often be given the opportunity to take electives from both programs. The summer months are spent in either legal- or business-related internships. One advantage of a four-year program is that it provides students with one more summer to use to gain experience in their desired field.

Here’s a sample four-year schedule from Cornell (which also offers a three-year program):


Three-year programs also vary in their structure; some require a summer session to ensure students are able to complete all the necessary coursework in the abbreviated timeframe. Three-year programs offer both advantages and disadvantages. The tuition costs are lower, and students do not need to take as long a break from jobs and other responsibilities. However, condensing what would otherwise be three years of law school coursework and two years of MBA coursework into a three-year timetable also means that students will be making a fair amount of sacrifices: they will only have one or two (depending on if they have summer coursework) summers to complete an internship, and they will likely not to be able to participate in certain extracurriculars or take many electives.

Here’s a sample schedule from Cornell’s three year program. Again, remember that every JD/MBA program has its own structure:

The degree of integration of the legal and business coursework will vary depending on the program; at some schools, there might be some coursework that counts toward both degrees, while at others you may have to complete entirely separate requirements.

Getting in:

Admissions requirements vary depending on school. Some law schools and business schools with joint programs will allow students to apply for the other degree during their first year at the school; others require applications for both schools to be submitted simultaneously.

There are also several “fully integrated” JD/MBA programs — Penn and Northwestern are notable examples — for which application requirements vary. Penn, for example, requires candidates to submit applications to both Wharton and Penn Law, while Northwestern’s joint program has a separate application process specifically for joint degree applicants.

Who should consider it:

There are a variety of reasons that people are drawn to JD/MBA programs. In today’s faltering economy, one common motivation is a desire to stand out and to improve job security and marketability. Of course, a JD/MBA isn’t something to jump into lightly (it requires a lot of work, time and tuition!), and most joint-degree candidates are also drawn to the programs as a result of their interest in some intersection of law and business. Pursuing a multidisciplinary education can prepare students for careers in a variety of roles, as lawyers, consultants, public servants, bankers, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and more. Law school coursework will certainly help develop your writing, research, and critical thinking skills, which will be useful in any business application. The joint degree is particularly useful for business roles that include a fair amount of legal knowledge, such as strategic mergers and acquisitions or labor relations.

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Life After B-School: 5 Very Different Wharton Grads

May 6th, 2011

Our Life After Business School series chronicles the careers of b-school grads from a variety of schools. In this post, check out what five Wharton grads did with their hard-earned MBAs.

The Movie Director:

Eric de Guia (Kidlat Tahimak), MBA
de Guia, more commonly known as Kidlat Tahimak is a movie director, writer and actor who grew up and attended university in the Philippines before earning his MBA at Wharton. After business school, he worked as a researcher at the Organization for Economic Cooperation in Paris, which seeks to “help governments foster prosperity and fight poverty,” before going on to write, direct, and act in films. Two of his most well-known films Perfumed Nightmare (1977) and Turumba (1981), both of which are considered semi-autobiographical and draw on his experiences growing up in Baguio City, Philippines, a resort community with several U.S. Military bases.

The Radio Executive:

Alfred C. Liggins III, MBA ‘95
Liggins has served as the CEO of Radio One Inc., one of the largest radio networks in the country, since 1997; prior to that, he was a President, Treasurer and Director of the company. Radio One was started by his mother, the well-known entrepreneur Cathy Hughes, who currently serves as Chairman. The company’s stations target black listeners in urban areas. Liggins also guided the company into cable television with the creation of TV One, a TV station whose programming targets African-American audiences.

The Baseball Team CEO:

Robert Castellini, MBA ‘67

Castellini served as the president of the Castellini Co., a fruit and vegetable wholesaler, until 1992. In 2005, he led a group that purchased a majority share of the Cincinatti Reds. Castellini, who has called himself a lifelong Reds fan, was named CEO of the franchise in 2006. The Reds had been struggling as a team for quite a while, but within five years of Castellini taking over, they made it to the playoffs. Castellini had been involved in baseball before: he owned a minority share of the Reds previously (he sold it in 1984) and was a partner in the Texas Rangers and the Baltimore Orioles at different points in time.

The Museum Director:

Joseph Thompson, MBA ‘87
Thompson is a good example of a b-school graduate who applied his newfound skills to a nontraditional field: in his case, art. In 1987, Thompson was named the founding director of the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art; the museum, the largest center for the contemporary arts in the US, opened in 1999. Thompson continues to serve as director for MASS MoCA. The museum has been an economic boon for western Massachusetts, adding over 800 jobs and $23 million per year in economic impact.

The Trailblazer:

Connie K. Duckworth, MBA ‘79
Duckworth served as a Partner and Managing Director of Goldman Sachs & Co; she was the first woman to be named a sales and trading partner. She serves and has served on numerous boards, including Wharton’s Board of Oversees and the Board of NorthShore University HealthSystem in Evanston, Illinois, where she was the first female Chairman of the Board. Drawing on her experiences, she also wrote a book titled The Old Girls Network: Insider Advice for Women Building Businesses in a Man’s World.

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Meet the Marketing Team: Andrew Tayo, Partnership Account Manager

May 5th, 2011

This week in Knewton Peeps, meet Andrew Tayo, part of the Marketing and Business Development team.

Name:

Andrew Tayo

Position:

Partnership Account Manager

What were you up to before you came to Knewton?

I used to work for another, though perhaps more accurate former, NYC startup called the Theladders.com. I did account management there for our F1000 clients, helping boost engagement and keep the relationships warm for renewal. I also worked on ecosystem security processes and automated feed management.

What’s your background/what was your path to Knewton?

Me finding my way to Knewton was one of those happy accidents of the universe. I applied on a whim, from a public job posting no less, mostly because I found the site’s copy quirky and entertaining and Jose’s bio compelling. However, once I was in the room, Chris and Effie blew me away with the grander vision: creating a scalable and open platform, built on adaptive learning technology and data mining, to power educators throughout the world. I was sold on the spot.

What part of the job do you enjoy most, or what’s the one accomplishment you’re most proud of?

I enjoy the degree of autonomy I have with which to pursue projects and opportunities to find partners that help enhance the Knewton brand and spread our products to new customers. I also spend a lot of time optimizing our customer service ops. Our efforts there resulted in us providing a much higher level of service with a bigger student base.

What are you working on now?

Working on corporate outreach projects, a mobile partnership, web-based lead gen, and furthering our reach to likely customer segments.

Any hobbies, secret quirks, or talents?

I have an uncanny ability to recognize faces and voices. I never forget a face, but never remember a name. Go figure.

What’s your favorite place or neighborhood in NYC?

I like running up to Carl Schurz Park on the UES. I’m from here, so I have a soft spot for all things NYC.

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MBA Admissions Tip: Considering the Campus

May 4th, 2011

This weekly MBA admissions tip comes to us from our friends at Clear Admit. For more expert admissions advice, check out their blog.

Continuing our series of admissions tips geared towards those individuals who are just beginning to think about their MBA applications, we wanted to offer some advice on factors to consider with respect to a school’s facilities and location. Whether speaking with current students or touring the campus for oneself, it’s helpful to approach these information-gathering experiences with as clear a sense of what matters to you as possible. Here are a few broad categories to consider:

1) Facilities - Are state of the art classrooms and impressive new architecture a priority for you? Would you prefer a school that is headquartered in a single building to one spread over a larger campus? What about wireless access and use of technology in teaching? If any of these factors are of significant importance and could tip the balance between schools on your list of target programs, you’ll want to do this sort of research up front. If visiting yourself, we’d recommend that you take pictures or write up your thoughts after the fact while your impression is still fresh in your mind.

2) Surroundings – In addition to the campus itself, you’ll want to allow yourself some time to ask about and explore the larger city, town or rural location. Where do students live, eat and socialize? What is the cost of living? How do they get from place to place (parking or public transit may be an issue)? Are you interested in an active night life, or a wholesome place to raise a family? While considerations of academics and post-graduation career prospects generally take priority, you will be spending two years of your life in business school and these more subtle factors can often tip the balance in favor of a certain program when all other elements are more or less equal.

3) Atmosphere – Along with the campus and its location comes a certain culture or climate. Are students generally competitive or collaborative? Do students tend to socialize before or after class, or do they go their separate ways? How closely knit are learning teams, sections, clusters and cohorts, and what are the relationships among them? How strong are the bonds among classmates, and the ties between past and present students? This questions point to the often elusive issue of “fit.” The pervasive atmosphere that informs interactions among your peers will undoubtedly make a significant impact on your business school experience, so it’s important to get a sense of this by speaking with current students and/or visiting the school.

To learn more about your ideal business schools, be sure to check out the Clear Admit School Guides. These guides offer detailed information about the leading business schools, and include a section that specifically describes the school’s campus as well as its integration in the surrounding community. These guides are available for immediate download here.

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5 Ways to Get Ready for Fall Applications

May 4th, 2011

It’s not too early to start putting the wheels in motion for your fall b-school apps. Here are a few things you can do, now, to ensure you’re in good shape when application deadlines roll around.

1. Decide if you plan to retake the GMAT.

Whether your goal is to break 700, join the “40/40” club or simply crack the median at your top-choice MBA program, it can be difficult to know what to do with a score that isn’t what you envisioned. If your work experience and your personal story are phenomenal, you might not want to worry about a score that’s 20 or 30 points below your target. If you are unsure of a number of areas in your application (your GPA or work experience, for example), the decision might be more complicated.

Regardless of whether you plan to retake or not, you want to decide as soon as possible. Nothing is more detrimental to overall admissions success than an application strategy that is poorly executed. If you are working full time, you probably have limited time and energy, so understand that continued study for the GMAT may mean less time to develop other aspects of your application.

2. Start thinking about your essays.

Most applications are not released until August, but you can predict what you’ll see. Here are some of the common questions: “How will you add to the culture of [insert business school here]? What are your greatest accomplishments? What are your long-term and short-term goals?” Given how compact the essays must be, you want to get the most mileage possible out of every line. Thick about how you will answer these questions meaningfully and concisely.

3. Decide who to ask for recommendations.

B-school apps can be completed in an evening’s worth of time — but that doesn’t mean they should be. Successful applications are generally the product of months and even years’ worth of work and reflection. At the last minute, you may find yourself in a jam with too many recommendation slots to fill and too few writers to fill them. So remember to look closely at the details and the fine print instructions on your application! For instance, some may require you to get a recommendation from “two work supervisors and a peer” as opposed to just anyone. It’s the sort of subtle distinction you could overlook today that might cause serious problems a few weeks before deadlines.

Decide whom you plan to ask now and have several “back-ups” in mind for each slot should someone say “no.” A word of advice: don’t expect everyone to say “yes” automatically. Apps can require as many as 3-4 pages from each recommender, so don’t ask a single person to write too many.

4. Get your work responsibilities in order.

Remember that work experience is the most important part of your application. While you shouldn’t sweat it if you haven’t received a promotion or a pay raise in awhile, any tangible sign that you are a star performer at work will enhance your application. So now is the time to kick your work ethic into high gear.

You should also start thinking about how you plan to connect the dots. Are you prepared to get the job you want straight out of the MBA? Are there any responsibilities you can take on at work that will help you get the opportunities you want out of your MBA? Remember: you will be expected to start looking for an internship almost as soon as you get to school.

5. Register for a summer class.

Halfway through the summer, it will be too late to register for an economics/finance/accounting/statistics course that began in June, so you should get your plans ironed out before then. Be realistic about the amount of time you can dedicate to additional coursework, especially if you have a demanding full-time job. You do want a little time to reflect and do some soul-searching.

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7 Summer Activities That Will Impress College Admissions Officers

May 4th, 2011

This post was written by our friends at EqualApp. For more college admissions advice, check out their blog.

Have you figured out what you’re doing yet this summer? Watching TV? Playing Xbox? Sitting around on Facebook?

No, no, and no, say admissions officers. They don’t necessarily care what you do this summer, but they like to see that you’ve done something. What is that something? Here are seven ideas for summer activities that will impress admissions officers and help your application stand out.

  • Get a paying job. It builds character, gets you active, and – better still – earns you money! Deliver newspapers, scoop ice cream, bag groceries, work in landscaping. Maybe you can referee soccer or baseball, become a camp counselor, wait tables, or babysit. Keep track of your hours – colleges will want to know the average number you’ve worked each week, and the average number of weeks you’ve worked over the summer.
  • Do some research. If you want to study science or engineering, apply for a research program at a local university. Some programs are formal and have an application process, while others are less structured – in that case, contact professors to inquire about research opportunities in their labs. Also consider research if you’re interested in social sciences or humanities – projects in these areas can entail library research or interviews.
  • Take summer classes. Can’t get enough school? It’s impressive to tackle another class if you’re up for it. Consider a class at your local community college – you can get college credit while learning a new subject or exploring a favorite subject in greater depth. Another option is enrolling in a summer college at a university, where you live on-campus for three to six weeks and take a class or two, to get a taste of college life.
  • Go abroad. Many programs take high school students overseas to explore a foreign country. Some students will take family trips, either domestically or internationally. Make sure you give a trip an academic slant; that is, blog about your experiences, or start a photo-journal, or do some community service along the way, or study a foreign language.
  • Volunteer. Even if no businesses are hiring, that shouldn’t stop you from working. You can volunteer your time at a soup kitchen, cleaning up a park, raising money for a cause, or working in a hospital. Or, intern with a local company or organization that will help you develop your skills and gain additional experience.

  • Read. Go to your local library and get your hands on books that you haven’t had time to read during the school year. Your English classes can’t cover every classic – but you can! Or study a subject that interests you, and read books, newspaper articles, and magazines on a particular topic. Maybe you liked studying World War II or perhaps your chapter on ecology piqued your interest. If so, colleges will be impressed when you write your academic interest statement about your own in-depth studies on a particular subject.

  • Blog. Do you like music or TV (yes, you’re allowed to watch some TV over the summer) or have strong political opinions? Do you want to let others hear your voice? You should start blogging about your favorite topics. You’ll improve your writing and communication skills.

Most importantly, admissions officers want to see that you’ve gotten engaged with your community, or others’ communities, or that you’ve spent your summer trying to find out more about yourself – what you like, what you want to study and what you can contribute.

For more help with figuring out your summer plans, sign up a FREE phone counseling session with one of EqualApp’s former college admissions officers.

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MBA News Roundup: Knight Center at Stanford GSB, "Super" GMAT Schools, and A Better Way for MBA Rankings

May 3rd, 2011

Welcome to another installment of Knewton’s MBA News Round-up! This week, check out articles on MBA rankings, the new Knight Center at Stanford GSB, the gender performance gap at HBS, and the new definition of leadership at top business schools.

1. Stanford Graduate School of Business Knight Center

Stanford GSB’s Knight Center will foster interdisciplinary learning and encourage environmental sustainability and social responsibility. Check out the $345 million mega-complex here.

2. New MBAs Change the Definition of Leadership

How are top schools such as Tuck and Chicago Booth redefining “leadership”? And who is driving this change?

3. Student Entrepreneurs Compete at HBS

The 15th annual Business Plan Contest provided contest awards of over $150,000 to students. Past winners include “Finale,” the famous Harvard square dessert shop.

4. Why do men outperform women at HBS?

Though women account for 36% of the students at HBS, only 11% of Baker Scholars (top 5% of the class) are women. Similar performance gaps abound at other top MBA programs. This insightful article explores the ramifications and possible reasons.

5. The “Super” GMAT Schools

Which schools care the most about your GMAT score? Stanford, Yale, and Haas are among the top on this list which includes a few surprises.

6. MBA Rankings: A Better Way

Rankings are always hotly contested in MBA world.  Three professors propose a new MBA rating system that recognizes the “complex and multifaceted” nature of program quality.

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Student Spotlight — Josh Kohn: Accountant, Lord of the Rings Fan, and Aspiring Small Business Consultant

May 3rd, 2011

Name:

Josh Kohn

Hometown:

New Castle, PA

Current job?

Accountant / Assistant Purchasing Manager at Fleming Steel

Why do you want to get an MBA?

I want to pursue an MBA for a couple different reasons.  First, I want to change the industry and career that I work in.  I currently work with a small business that fabricates steel hangar doors and even though working at Fleming Steel since I was 16 has been great, I believe it is time for something new.  More importantly however, I’d like to do something other than accounting and explore other interests.  Second, I have a great passion for start ups and I’d like to get further training on creating and operating a small business.  I believe that an MBA is necessary and paramount in my current position.

What’s your dream job after b-school?

Being my own boss is a dream of mine.  Recently, I’ve been consulting for a small business owner around where I live to help develop his client retention, increase profits, and redefine his company’s mission and vision statement.  As a result of this experience, I’m interested in becoming a consultant for small businesses and new start ups.  Ever since I created my first business plan in college, I have had a deep passion for entrepreneurship and launching new ventures.  I’d like to focus on guiding new and existing business owners to create a sustainable and profitable business with a focus on growth.  Personally, I feel that being your own boss is a dream that many people have and I’d like to make that dream a reality.

Can you tell us a bit about your experience prepping for the GMAT?

The most challenging thing was finding a program that fit me.  I studied with another prep course before Knewton and unfortunately it was not what I expected it to be.  I’ve never been a great standardized test taker, so sitting down and being able to recall all the information was a bit tough but Knewton had some great that strategies proved very useful.

In addition to taking classes with Knewton, I supplemented the books from Manhattan GMAT as well as signing up on BeatTheGMAT.com.  I can’t stress how much being part of a large community helped.

Any Knewton teacher shout-outs?

Jen Rugani, Alison Rich, Brigidette Crowe, and Adam Sticklor.  Great teachers.  Thanks for the help guys!  Let me know if you’re ever in the Pittsburgh area.

Lightning Round: Favorite song right now?

That’s an easy question, Meet Me in the City by The Black Keys (originally created by Junior Kimbrough).

Data Sufficiency or Sentence Correction?

Sentence Correction.  I’d rather do logic games than do data sufficiency.

Bill Gates or Steve Jobs?

That’s a tough one, I’m an Apple user so I’d have to say Steve Jobs, but I do respect Bill Gates for his charity work.

Harry Potter or Twilight?

Neither. Lord of the Rings.

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MBA Summer Reading List

May 2nd, 2011

Planning to apply to business school next fall? Whether you’re looking to sharpen your knowledge of business or strengthen your GMAT reading comprehension skills, here’s a list of magazines and websites to add to your reading regimen.

Tight on time? We’ve scored them according to their MBA and GMAT “prep factor” (on a scale of 1-5, 5 being most helpful) to make the selection process easier.

1. The Economist

Bill Gates once said in an interview that he reads every single page of The Economist every single week. This global weekly magazine is by no means a light read, but — as one might expect from Gates’ endorsement — The Economist is worth the effort. With its scrupulously balanced and unsentimental analysis of world events, The Economist will prepare you for the GMAT, business school, and the rest of your professional life. Don’t expect lifestyle pieces or celebrity gossip; The Economist tends to focus on the business and political side of events instead of the personal. Like GMAT passages, the prose can be a tad difficult to digest — good practice for test day!

GMAT prep factor: 5
MBA prep factor: 5

2. Bloomberg Businessweek

A lighter and more entertaining read than The Economist and a perfect choice for the non-traditional applicant looking to get a monthly dose of business news, Bloomberg Businessweek is a weekly magazine that provides coverage of the latest events and trends in technology, finance, entertainment, and management. If you don’t already eat, sleep, and breathe business, this is a perfectly calibrated introduction to the business world; if you do, you might want to opt for The Economist instead which offers a more technical and thorough treatment of world events. Our verdict? Substantial enough to be worth the cost and effort to read but entertaining enough so that you can get through it every month.

GMAT prep factor: 3
MBA prep factor: 5

3. The New Yorker

With its trademark mix of politics, world events, and arts and letters, The New Yorker has come to be synonymous with the culturally elite. In each issue, you can expect coverage of world affairs, national issues, and New York City news; thoughtful art reviews; fiction and poetry; feature articles on cultural happenings; and, of course, the iconic cartoons. The New Yorker isn’t a business magazine, but it offers diverse perspectives that will broaden your scope of knowledge and your ability to think independently. Plus, the dense, erudite prose will sharpen your verbal skills for test day.

GMAT prep factor: 5
MBA prep factor: 4

4. The Atlantic

Whether you consider The Atlantic brave and contrarian or wimpy and equivocal (due to recent changes in format and content), the magazine holds a serious place in American letters. Renowned for its in-depth coverage and intellectual courage, The Atlantic has won more National Magazine Awards (industry equivalent of the Oscars) than any other monthly magazine. Its articles on politics, business, social trends, education, literature, and the arts will leave you thoroughly informed. With past contributors such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Oliver Wendell Homes, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Woodrow Wilson, and Martin Luther King Jr, the magazine is worth subscribing to for its historical relevance alone.

GMAT prep factor: 4
MBA prep factor: 4

5. Wired

With its wry reporting and visual panache, Wired offers a headfirst dive into the tech world. (Considering the importance of technology in today’s business world, you’re well advised to acquaint yourself with the latest innovations.) Concerned with the philosophical and aesthetic experience of technology as well as the scientific mechanics of the technology itself and its business ramifications, Wired has achieved a voice that is idiosyncratic and instantly recognizable; what else would you expect from a magazine that coined the phrases “long tail” and “crowdsourcing”? In each issue, expect to find reviews of newly released gadgets, lists of the newest/coolest/sleekest across categories, brainteasers and puzzles, and features that address questions such as “How does Apple do so well when it behaves so badly?” and “Can Quora win over the world?”

While the articles in Wired may not help prep you for GMAT Reading Comprehension, the quirky articles will help ensure you have plenty to talk about with your new b-school friends.

GMAT prep factor: 2
MBA prep factor: 4
Fun factor: 5

Looking for more resources? Check out:

  • MBA Gym: This fun, helpful resource from the Financial Times offers 15 minute “work-outs” on every subject from marketing to finance to organizational behavior. MBA Gym is especially helpful if you’re not sure you want to do an MBA or if you’re just looking to see if an MBA is right for you.
  • Business Insider: If you like what you see, sign up for the Instant MBA Newsletter which offers business advice and inspiration.

 

 

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EdTech News Roundup: Prepping for iPads in Schools, High Demand for Hybrid Classes, and a College Degree for $10k?

May 1st, 2011

In this week’s EdTech News Roundup, check out articles about $10,000 college degrees, prep for iPads in schools, the truth about blocked websites at schools, and more.

1. Texas Could Offer a Stripped-Down Degree for Just $10,000, Commissioner Says

Everyone involved acknowledges that the idea is ambitious, but as Raymund A. Paredes, Texas’ Commissioner of Higher Education, says, “I hope we’ve established that this isn’t a crazy idea.” Online courses would likely be a significant part of the plan. Read more in this article from The Chronicle of Higher Education.

2. Prepping for iPads in Schools

There’s been plenty of discussion about whether or not iPads are worthwhile additions to the classroom. But once the decision has been made to hand them out to students, what kind of preparation is required? Read more about one Florida high school’s journey to integrate iPads and address concerns about safety and teacher preparation, in this article from THE Journal.

3. Straight from the DOE: Dispelling Myths About Blocked Sites

There’s a lot of confusion about federal mandates to block certain websites: what sites are required to be blocked, whether teachers are allowed to access those sites, and whether schools will lose all funding if they break certain rules. In this post from MindShift, Karen Cator (the DOE’s Director of Educational Technology) clears up the confusion.

4. New Director of MIT Media Lab Talks of Encouraging Openness

Joi Ito, the new director of the MIT Media Lab and former CEO of Creative Commons, has plenty of ideas to encourage more open-knowledge projects at the MIT Media Lab, one of the world’s top computing labs. Read more about Joi Ito’s affinity for World of Warcraft (and other things!) in this article from The Chronicle of Higher Education.

5. Campuses Not Meeting Demand for Hybrid Classes

Hybrid classes, which involve both web-based and in-person components, have often proven more popular (and perhaps even more effective) on college campuses. Still, many colleges are not meeting the demand. Read more in this article from eCampus News.


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