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 an elevator with them for a minute, before getting to your floor. In today’s competitive

For students interested in completing high school courses not be offered at their high school, virtual high schools provide a great educational alternative. Here is some information on a new program, which you could be interested in, if you are looking for this option: The new school Youth Connections Charter School (YCCS) Virtual High School

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, reminds us that although college crimes of this nature are rare, they do occur. Universities

A new testing database is available to students now. It provides a myriad of information, and best of all, free practice tests. The database counts with three free practice tests for the following: – ACT – SAT – GMAT – GRE – TOEFL and many others, including AP tests, FCATs and more. With the need

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 back, the situation has definitely changed in the current scenario. You can still find a

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 Obama, who strongly advocates towards positive change in the field. Supporting Americans to achieve higher

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 hope you find it very valuable in distinguishing educational options. The tool can be found

Por Claudine Vainrub En un estudio publicado por el centro de investigaciones Pew, se demuestra que actualmente la fuerza laboral no se está retirando de sus trabajos rápidamente. Se estima que el 93% del crecimiento de la fuerza laboral en los próximos diez años estará en el sector de edades de las de 55 anos.

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. Twitter como herramienta de busqueda de trabajo

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 use it to recruit. Twitter, in few words, provides a microblogging service that is transmitted

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, this is a good time to consider applying to enter a college or university, in

Our weekly radio show with Eli Bravo, this time on the topic of Online Degrees – what to take under consideration when seeking an online education. Sorry folks, only in Spanish… Nuestro segmento radial semanal con Eli Bravo en Actualidad 1020 AM, acerca de educacion online – que debemos tomar en consideracion cuando buscamos programas

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 hard this year, the choices might not seem as abundant as when our family income

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 Program Application Deadlines for 2009-2010 Full-Time MBA Program Round 1 Deadline Round 2 Deadline Round

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, in other words online universities that are not accredited by the U.S. Department of Education,

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. Sorry, only en Espanol… Nuestro segmento radial semanal con Eli Bravo en Actualidad 1020 AM,

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 months back, as it was for me the only alternative to achieve a certification I

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 right to make a bold move in a new direction. Finding a new career path

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 Bravo en Actualidad 1020 AM, esta semana tocando el tema de Consultores Independientes de Admisiones

Our weekly radio show with Eli Bravo, this time on MBA Admissions, the process and is it worth the effort and investment to pursue an MBA. Sorry folks, only En Espanol… Nuestro segmento semanal con Eli Bravo, esta vez acerca del tema de admisiones a MBA’s (Postgrados de Administracion). Vale la pena el esfuerzo y

What to do if you have been looking for a job for too long? Here are some strategies as presented in our program with Eli Bravo on Actualidad 1020 AM. Only en Espanol… Si su busqueda de trabajo se ha prolongado por mas de seis meses, escuche nuestro programa acerca de como abordar la busqueda

Register soon to take the SAT in 2009 – 2010 and become eligible to attend college at the end of this academic year. Here is the information on the SAT Dates for 2009-2010… 2009 – 2010 SAT Dates SAT and Subject Tests Test Dates Test Regular Registration Deadline (postmark/submit by) U.S. Late Registration Periods (late

Here are the ACT Dates for 2009-2010. Register soon to take this exam and be eligible to attend college at the end of this academic year. ACT Dates 2009 – 2010 ACT TEST DATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE September 12, 2009* August 7, 2009 October 24, 2009 September 18, 2009 December 12, 2009 November 6, 2009 February

Educational Consultants offer an opportunity for students to find themselves, understand their career opportunities and find a school with a great fit for the student. We focus on the student and maximizing their career potential in the long run. Find out how to select that one professional that will help you achieve all this, while conducting themselves ethically and providing you with the support you need for yourself or your daughter/son.

Casa de Jesus Congregation and EduPlan join forces to offer parents and students the opportunity to learn how to navigate the complicated world of college admissions. The series of seminars will begin on Friday July 17 at 8:00 pm and will continue on Saturday, July 18 at 10:00 am, at the headquarters of Casa de

By Claudine Vainrub Principal of EduPlan How to find a Job offered through the Stimulus Plan Just yesterday, we conducted a job phone bank in CBS Channel 4 and the unemployment statistic became alive to us attendants through the amount of phone calls received in a matter of 2 ½ hours. Over 400 calls and

By Claudine Vainrub Principal of EduPlan What is involved in the MBA Application Process and How to Tackle this Challenge Application to MBA programs is a process that requires a lot of planning and strategizing. According to Dr. Randall S Hansen, career coach and founder of Quintessential Careers, the ratio of students accepted to the

Our weekly show with Eli Bravo in Actualidad 1020 AM on college and graduate admissions secrets. Learn what admissions officers from top schools have to say about what they seek in candidates. Sorry folks, only in Spanish… Nuestro show radial semanal con Eli Bravo en Actualidad 1020 AM, esta vez acerca de admisiones universitarias y

Los mas recientes comentarios de los directores de admision de las universidades top en USA, incluyendo la Universidad de Virginia, Michigan, Dartmouth College, NYU, Columbia, y otras, en nuestro programa radial semanal con Eli Bravo en Actualidad 1020 AM. Our radio show discussing this week Secrets of Admissions, as provided by Deans of Admissions from

Good Cover Letters Do Make a Difference How to create an effective cover letter and why you should devote time to this task By Claudine Vainrub In the process of finding a job, most of our focus lies in developing a compelling resume. However, another marketing document, essential to the job search process, is the

Secrets of Admissions: Do’s & Don’ts from College and Grad School Admissions Decision Makers Two weeks ago, EduPlan had the honor of being invited to the prestigious AIGAG conference in New York, where we met with several admission officers from prestigious institutions like the University of California at Berkeley, Dartmouth College, Columbia University, NYU, University

What is involved in the MBA Application Process and How to Tackle this Challenge Application to MBA programs is a process that requires a lot of planning and strategizing. According to Dr. Randall S Hansen, career coach and founder of Quintessential Careers, the ratio of students accepted to the number of applicants at a premier

Como conseguir los trabajos del Plan de Estimulo How to find President Obama’s stimulus plan jobs – this is the topic of this week’s radio show with Eli Bravo in Actualidad 1020 AM and Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan. Sorry folks, only in Spanish… Como conseguir los trabajos del Plan de Estimulo del Presidente Obama

How to find a Job offered through the Stimulus Plan Just yesterday, we conducted a job phone bank in CBS Channel 4 and the unemployment statistic became alive to us attendants through the amount of phone calls received in a matter of 2 ½ hours. Over 400 calls and the phones ringing non-stop shows, once

College studies are so expensive in the USA, most students cannot afford to pay for it from their own pocket. On the other hand, there are many ways to find the money to support your studies and there is no reason why you should miss college for mere lack of funds. The most common forms

Our weekly radio show with Eli Bravo in Actualidad 102 AM on the hot topic of creating a resume showcasing your Hispanic Identity. Is it favorable or not, how to do it correctly. Sorry folks, only in Spanish. Nuestro segmento radial semanal con Eli Bravo en Actualidad 1020 AM, tocando el tema ardiente de elaborar

How to create a resume if you are Hispanic By Claudine Vainrub, MBA If you are Hispanic and looking for a job, you might be at an advantage and not know it. Just yesterday, my colleague and friend Murray Mann, an expert in diversity recruiting, shared some interesting statistics with me: Despite 57 million jobs

College and Grad School Applicants – Maintain a Favorable Online Presence How Can Cyber-trash Affect You in the College and Grad School Admissions Process By Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan The savvy college and grad school applicant nowadays is an avid user of the Internet. But do you know that the internet can make or

Our weekly segment with Eli Bravo and Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan. We discuss Online Identity and how it can hurt your chances of getting into college, grad school or finding a job. Nuestro segmento semanal con Eli Bravo y Claudine Vainrub, Principal de EduPlan. Hablamos acerca de Identidad en la Internet y como puede

Our weekly program with Eli Bravo and Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan, discussing this time how to find employment if you are a recent college graduate. Nuestro programa semanal con Eli Bravo y Claudine Vainrub en Actualidad 1020 AM. Esta semana, conversando acerca de como conseguir trabajo si eres un recien graduado universitario. Eli Bravo

EduPlan College Admissions Counseling Scholarship for Krop Juniors Because higher education should not be a privilege, but a right for all students! Attaining a college degree is not only one of the most important goals in anyone’s life, but also, the beginning of a path towards self-fulfillment. As educational consultants, at EduPlan, we understand the

Are you looking for scholarship money for college and grad school education? Then learning about school endowments can make a difference for you! University and College Endowments allow schools to provide merit and need-based scholarships for admitted students. Here is some information on College Endowments, what they are and the amounts available… University Endowments Endowments

Nuestro segmento semanal con Eli Bravo y Claudine Vainrub, Principal de EduPlan quien elabora acerca del tema de obtencion de becas para estudios universitarios. Como conseguir oportunidades de financiar los estudios sin caer en prestamos. Eli Bravo y Claudine Vainrub acerca de Educacion Universitaria Gratuita

Nuestro programa semanal con Eli Bravo en Actualidad 1020 AM y Claudine Vainrub, Principal de EduPlan. El tema esta semana es como crear un resume u hoja de vida para tiempos de recesion. Eli Bravo y Claudine Vainrub de EduPlan acerca de Resume para momentos de recesion

Entrevista con Eli Bravo y Claudine Vainrub de EduPlan acerca de Maestrias, vale la pena hacer el esfuerzo? Ventajas de los estudiantes con perfil internacional para obtener admision en Maestrias en USA. (Only in Spanish) Eli Bravo y Claudine Vainrub acerca de Maestrias

Tips and tricks to make your resume stand out when unemployment is high By Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan Hard times are upon the world economy and it isn’t news anymore even to school children. What hasn’t faded is the constant, nagging fear of losing one’s job, or finding a new one if you are

Find ways to get funding for College without having to acquire more debt What we don’t know can hurt us… This saying is especially true when we talk about saving money for college. Getting a college degree becomes everyday more expensive, as tuition rates grow an average of 4% per year. It is to our

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Our regular weekly segment, this week discussing the hot topic of virtual career fairs… Sorry, En Espanol solamente! Claudine Vainrub, Principal de EduPlan y Eli Bravo en Actualidad 1020 hablan de Ferias de Trabajo Virtuales

I confess I am not the biggest fan of the rankings. There is so much more to say about a business school program than the numbers it shows. Can you really express the way going through a top MBA program changes your life around by the “yield”? If a school goes up in the rankings,