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An Image is Worth A Thousand Words – Video Applications

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Mar 9 2010 / Comments (0)

Remember how Elle Woods from Legally Blond supposedly got into Harvard? She made a cool video of why she was perfect for law school. Well, it looks like life is imitating Hollywood because prestigious institutions like Tufts and Yale are…

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Writing your Bio – Tips to Succeed

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Feb 23 2010 / Comments (0)

Have you noticed that everyone seems to have a bio nowadays? Google the name of your favorite celebrity, visit their website and you’ll probably find a bio with his or her accomplishments, career beginnings, areas of expertise and much more.…

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The Cost of College – A good Investment?

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Feb 9 2010 / Comments (0)

By the EduPlan Team Medical Doctors are often associated with being wealthy, yet did you know that the average student debt for a medical student is more than $120,000? But say you don’t want the seven years of medical school,…

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Paying for College – Can we afford it?

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Feb 2 2010 / Comments (0)

By Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan With tuition rates on the rise, families question the value of a college education, while they dig deep in their pockets to make ends meet to provide opportunities to their offspring. As recently reported…

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A New Year Radio Show

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Jan 5 2010 / Comments (0)

Our radio show with Eli Bravo on Actualidad 1020 AM, on developing a new resume in the new year. Nuestro show radial con Eli Bravo en Actualidad 1020 AM acerca de desarrollo de resumes en el nuevo ano. Nuevo Ano,

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A New Year, A New Resume

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Jan 5 2010 / Comments (0)

By Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan With the beginning of a new year, we make resolutions, think of our goals towards the future and hope for great things to come. One of the tools to make all things happen is…

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Temping is Tempting

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Dec 16 2009 / Comments (0)

Why Temporary Work May Be Good for You With unemployment at more than 10%, the job market for traditional careers has become very challenging. According to briefing.com, goods producing payrolls declined in 129,000 posts, the construction and manufacturing sectors lost…

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Free GMAT Tests and Tools

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Dec 14 2009 / Comments (0)

Check out this great link to find many free GMAT test sites, tips and other tools to ace this tough exam! http://www.guidetoonlinemba.com/getting-started/everything-gmat

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Careers for 2010

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Dec 7 2009 / Comments (0)

What you did not consider before could turn out to be your next career move… Everyone knows that registered nurses and computer engineers make a lot of money, but did you know a postsecondary teacher can earn $51,800? Or that…

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How to Pay for College ?

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub Principal of EduPlan on Nov 24 2009 / Comments (0)

Next to buying a house, a college education is one of the steepest expenses you will ever face. How much will it cost? Visit http://www.savingforcollege.com/college-savings-calculator/ and you’ll see that if a child is 4 years…

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Types of Interview Questions

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Nov 10 2009 / Comments (0)

What are the Types of Interview Questions and how to prepare to tackle them? The word “interview” comes from the French “entre” (between) and “voir” (to see). The role of the interview is to get a glimpse of a candidate…

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2009 Grad Students Statistics Out

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Nov 10 2009 / Comments (0)

As reported by Inside Higher Ed, new grad school statistics show interesting information for this year’s graduate school candidates. Inside Higher Ed explains that for the first time in four years, the percentage of International Graduate Students entering…

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Trends in College Admissions

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Nov 3 2009 / Comments (0)

What implications do they have on us? By Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan The National Association of College Admission Counseling – NACAC recently published their “2009 State of College Admissions Report”. Although reporting that college admission trends are relatively steady,…

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Music Business Summer Programs

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Oct 21 2009 / Comments (0)

Here are some ideas of excellent summer programs for high school students interested in combining music and/or business. This career is becoming more popular as students seek to get into the music business, not necessarily being musicians, but just interested…

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Issues on Higher Education Costs

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Oct 20 2009 / Comments (0)

EduPlan and Claudine Vainrub provide analysis on the Cost of Higher Education, what changes to expect, how can parents prepare.

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The Value of an Elevator Pitch

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Oct 13 2009 / Comments (0)

By Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan What we call today “Elevator Pitch” is what once was a simple introduction. The term refers specifically to what you would say to someone about you and your added value if you were in…

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Preventing Crime on Campus

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Sep 29 2009 / Comments (0)

Annie Le had everything going for her; a coveted education at Yale University, a fulfilling job, a beautiful life ahead of her. Her horrible death three days before her wedding, in the bathroom of a library at her Alma Mater,…

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Why Higher Education?

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Sep 22 2009 / Comments (0)

Many students are attracted by the prospect of being able to generate an income and take up a job immediately after high school. While a high school diploma was sufficient to land a decent job and keep it thirty years…

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Changes in Financial Aid

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Sep 22 2009 / Comments (0)

Financial aid has recently become a hotter topic in the mind of many more Americans, as we survive a recession. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel. We count with enhanced Government support, especially led by President…

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Search Schools with EduPlan!

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Sep 4 2009 / Comments (0)

Courtesy of industry leader Hobsons, we are now offering a college, grad school and international school search tool on our website. This system will help you search for universities and programs from undergraduate to graduate all over the world. We…

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Radio Show – Twitter for Job Search

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Sep 1 2009 / Comments (0)

Our weekly radio segment on Twitter and how to use this tool for job search. Sorry folks, only En Espanol… Nuestro segmento semanal radial con Eli Bravo acerca de como utilizar a Twitter como herramienta en la busqueda de trabajo.…

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Using Twitter for Job Search

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Sep 1 2009 / Comments (0)

As social media becomes more and more popular, companies are catching up to technology and finding ways to maximize their ROI through these new alternative tools. One of the social networking tools, Twitter, catches our attention, as companies begin to…

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Issues for International Students

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Aug 25 2009 / Comments (1)

News for International Students Seeking College Admissions and How to Make the Best of them… As we enter the fall, many students prepare to begin the application process to enter colleges and universities in USA. If you’re a international student,…

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Choosing a Free College

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Aug 18 2009 / Comments (0)

How to choose a College that will not Bankrupt me At this time of the year, seniors and even graduate admissions candidates are thinking about their college and graduate school options. Being that the economy has hit many of us…

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MBA Application Dates 2009-2010

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Aug 6 2009 / Comments (0)

When are applications due for MBA programs in USA? In this chart you can find the Application deadlines for several MBA Programs across the U.S. As more MBA dates become available, we hope to bring you this information. USA MBA

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Easy Scholarship to Apply For

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Aug 5 2009 / Comments (0)

SchoolSoup.com has posted a scholarship you do not want to miss. It frees some tuition money for online education. Now, beware of the institutions you might want to use it for, since degree mills are in abundance. Degree mills represent,…

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Radio Show – New Career Path

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Aug 4 2009 / Comments (0)

Our weekly show with Eli Bravo, this time on choosing another career. If you are seeking for a job, maybe you should consider a career change. The program talks about how to go about it and achieve this goal successfully.…

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Beware when Pursuing an Online Degree

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Aug 3 2009 / Comments (1)

What to look for and Is Online Education what you Want? By Claudine Vainrub, MBA and Principal of EduPlan Many adult learners who want to go back to school today consider online college programs. I know I did a few…

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A New Career Path

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Aug 3 2009 / Comments (0)

Finding the Perfect Match Between Demand, Skill and Interest By Claudine Vainrub, MBA If you are unemployed, a student, or at a time in your life when you are in doubt of your current career path, the time could be…

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Radio Show – Consultores de Admisiones Universitarias

Posted by: Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan on Jul 29 2009 / Comments (0)

Our radio show with Eli Bravo on Actualidad 1020 AM this week touching on the topic of Independent College Advisers, our work, and how to evaluate a consultant’s potential to conduct the coaching effectively. Nuestro show radial semanal con Eli…

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