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Author: Jason Bullock

Occupational Outlook Handbook

The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently updated their Occupational Outlook Handbook. This is a great tool that can be used by your students to research different careers. Each career includes an overview/summary and can be searched by 2014 Median Pay, Entry-Level Education, On-the-job Training, Number of new jobs (projected) and Growth rate (projected). There are Read More

The Value Equation: Measuring and Communicating the Return on Investment of a College Degree

The College of Higher Education (in conjuction with lynda.com) recently released a White Paper/Report available free to Counselors and Parents that asks the question: “Is an investment in a college degree worth the cost?” The white paper looks at some of the new strategies that colleges are using to prove the value of their degrees. Read More

Test Anxiety – How to help your students ace tests every time!

Taking any test is challenging so it’s perfectly normal to be a little nervous and stressed before taking these all important standardized tests. A touch of anxiety can keep students focused at peak performance. However, for some test takers this normal anxiety is more intense and impacts performance. In fact, just the thought of taking Read More

College Fair Calendar

There are a lot of College Fairs hosted by NACAC planned for 2016 in major cities around the country. If convenient they are a great way for your students to visit representatives from many Colleges to get more information. Here is the Spring Schedule: Pittsburgh National College Fair David L. Lawrence Convention Center Thursday, February Read More

For Dyslexic Test-Takers, the New SAT Is Even Worse

Noodle published an article recently about the new SAT and how certain students don’t benefit from the changes. Teens who struggle with reading speed are going to have an issue with the test. Experts estimate that students with dyslexia comprise up to 17 percent of the population (undiagnosed and diagnosed combined). One of the most Read More

Power of impressive SAT scores goes beyond college

A number of companies are using SAT scores in the hiring process, including Amazon, according to Susan Alaimo in an article posted at centraljersey.com: Power of impressive SAT scores beyond college In addition to Amazon, consulting companies McKinsey & Bain and investment banker, Goldman Sachs are said to request a students SAT scores when considering Read More

Underemployment among College Graduates Drops

Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce recently released a Report: Sharp Declines in Underemployment for College Graduates The report showed that Underemployment for College Graduates had dramatically dropped while those with just a high school degree have much higher employment rates. College graduates’ rate of underemployment has declined from 10.2 percent to 6.2 Read More

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