In this week’s College Readiness News Roundup, read articles about the recent stats released by New York City, the intensive remediation program at CUNY, digital badges as measures of college readiness, and more. 1. Three of Four Students Not Prepared for College, City Says Read more about the alarming stats in this article from the New York Times. 2. In College, Working Hard to Learn High School Material CUNY now offers an intensive semester-long remediation… Read more

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In this week’s College Readiness News Roundup, check out our new infographic about college readiness, as well as articles about community college placement, college retention, and more. 1. The Unprepared Nation [INFOGRAPHIC] The stats in our college readiness infographic are pretty sobering. Check out why preparedness matters — not only for individual students but for our country as a whole. 2. Community college placement falters Jay Maheny weighs in on remediation requirements and placement in… Read more

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In this week’s College Readiness News Roundup, check out stories about accountability in college readiness, Florida’s new college-readiness agenda, and more. 1. Call for More Accountability in College Readiness “If states want to get serious about college and career readiness, they need to track student completion of college-level coursework in high school. A policy brief by Jobs for the Future, a national Boston-based nonprofit, advocates better accountability and incentives for schools to prepare students for… Read more

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This MBA admissions tip comes to us from our friends at Clear Admit. For more expert b-school admissions advice, check out their blog or previous Clear Admit posts on our blog. As many of our readers are aware, letters of recommendation are a central part of the application process.  We would like to take a look at how to handle the snags that often arise for applicants in unique employment situations. The applicant who is… Read more

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Recently, a few of our students had some questions about this Critical Reasoning problem: Some ecologists claim that forest fires are a natural part of the ecosystem in certain types of forest environments. Botany experts support this claim, citing the fact that some plant species have adapted to survive and even thrive in fires. Which of the following statements, if true, most strengthens the argument above? (A) Recent campaigns to eliminate forest fires have saved… Read more

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Welcome to another installment of Knewton’s MBA News Roundup! This week, check out articles on why some top b-schools aren’t participating in ethics rankings, the difficulty of molding leaders in MBA programs, and application insights from the Dean of Admissions at Stanford GSB. 1. Top B-Schools Opt Out of Ethics Rankings Five of the top ten U.S. b-schools decided not to participate in this year’s Aspen Institute ranking of MBA programs’ ethical and environmental impact. What gives? 2…. Read more

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Here’s another quick tip for those of you still struggling with the pitfalls of Data Sufficiency. Let’s take a look at the following Official Guide DS problem: If p and q are positive integers and pq = 24, what is the value of p? (1)  q/6 is an integer (2)  p/2 is an integer It just so happens that this is a value-based question:  When we’re asked “what is the value of p?”, we’re being asked to provide… Read more

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In this week’s College Readiness News Roundup, check out articles about Florida’s new placement test, how schools are encouraging more rural students to go to college, and more. 1. Report Assessments for College Readiness in Florida A new report details how Florida’s Division of Colleges and K-12 partners designed and launched a new placement test as a part of a great college readiness plan. Read more in this article from Getting Smart. 2. Helping Rural… Read more

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This week’s MBA admissions tip comes to us from our friends at Clear Admit. For more expert MBA admissions advice, check out their blog. With applicants for the round one deadlines putting the finishing touches on their applications, the question of how strictly applicants need to adhere to word limits is perhaps more popular than ever. MBA candidates naturally have a good deal of information they want – and need – to convey in their… Read more

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Welcome to another installment of Knewton’s MBA News Roundup! This week, check out articles on Wharton’s new program in India, non-traditional MBA career paths, and how students are using social media to figure out b-schools. 1. Wharton Announces New Business Certificate Program in India Wharton b-school is launching a Global Engagement series in Mumbai, designed to meet the needs of high-potential business leaders in India. 2. New Book Discusses Roots of Modern Business School Education… Read more

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