Strategies and thoughts to write a great essay for MBA Admissions By Claudine Vainrub, MBA and Principal of EduPlan There are six essential parts in the MBA Admissions process – grades, GMAT scores, interview, recommendation letters, resume (work experience), and… the ESSAYS! This last one is the place where you can shine, your experience comes

Virtual Career Fairs – A valuable alternative when Job Searching? With the Internet every day becoming more powerful to search for jobs, it is no wonder that companies seek to use it as the favorite media to connect with potential employees. There are many ways to make an acquaintance with a candidate through the internet,

Alexandra Levit from The Wall Street Journal publishes opinions by Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan, regarding career assessments and how they can help you make a career transition successfully. Check out the links to access free online assessments that will help you identify your skills, and provide ideas on how a career can change by

How to maximize your opportunity to find employment in a tough job market By Claudine Vainrub, MBA and Principal of EduPlan, LLC We read the unemployment statistics and cringe at the thought of not finding opportunities. However, there are tools that can help us to stand out from our competition and gain notice in the

Our weekly radio magazine with Eli Bravo in Actualidad 1020 AM and Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan. Interview on Early College Planning, how early should we start, what are the advantages of starting during the middle school years. Entrevista acerca de planificacion universitaria temprana, cuanto es lo antes que debemos empezar a planificar para ir

How early can we start planning for college? By Claudine Vainrub, MBA and Principal of EduPlan Many of us consider that starting to think about a college education is something to be looked at when students are in their senior years of high school. However, this is a myth, and it is most certainly not

Our weekly radio show with Eli Bravo, to discuss the different job search methodologies and how to tackle them. What works, what does not, and how to maximize return on investment when seeking the right career opportunity. Nuestra entrevista semanal con Eli Bravo para conversar acerca de las diferentes metodologias de busqueda de trabajo, que

Our weekly radio magazine with Eli Bravo in Actualidad 1020 AM and Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan. Interview on Financial Aid options, scholarships and ways to achieve college and graduate school funding. Entrevista acerca de opciones de ayuda financiera, becas y formas de obtener fondos para la educacion universitaria y de postgrados. Interview on Financial

Did you know that some MBA Programs accept the GRE instead of the GMAT as part of the admissions process? Yes! For some of us that have trouble achieving a good GMAT score, now the GRE is also an option. Here is a list of the Universities across the U.S. and all over the world

Please read some more success stories directly from the pen of EduPlan customers… ——————————————————————————————————— Applying to a Master´s Degree can be very confusing and overwhelming. With Eduplan´s support throughout this process I felt completely oriented and empowered. Claudine was always there to answer my multiple questions, boost my application requirements, coach me for interviews and

Radio Interview to discuss Job Search, Personal Branding, how to differentiate yourself from the competition when looking for jobs! Sorry – only in Spanish! Entrevista radial con Eli Bravo y Claudine Vainrub, Principal de EduPlan, para conversar acerca de la busqueda de trabajo, como diferenciarse de la competencia, Branding Personal y como ser efectivo en

Financial Aid Options for College and Graduate School – What is available? Does it apply to me? For most students applying for college and graduate school admissions, the battle is not yet over when their admission to their choice university is accepted. Achieving post-baccalaureate studies is expensive, so finding the resources becomes essential to achieve

Just last week, our Principal, Claudine Vainrub, was invited live to CNN en Español to talk about job search. Here is the interview – sorry, only in Spanish!

When seeking college admissions help from a professional independent college admissions counselor, here are some things that you might want to ask they help you with. A top independent college consultant will provide all these services, and more. Assist students during the college planning, college application and final decision phases of the College and Graduate

How to achieve college and graduate admissions as an International Student Applying for a college or university in the United States is a big opportunity for many students from abroad. It’s actually quite exciting because you would be studying in a place so different from your own, which can be a very enriching experience. If

How to make up your mind on the best graduate schools and programs for you Choosing a good graduate school program for your career wants and needs will help you take the next step up the corporate ladder, and enhance your professional development. When you select a school and program that’s right for you, not

GMAT is the short form of Graduate Management Admission Test and it is a test that every student who wishes to enter business school at a graduate level, has to undertake. This test includes tests in Verbal, Analytical and Math. The higher your scores are in each of these tests, the better your chances will

Cómo encarar el proceso de admisión universitaria en USA Por Claudine Vainrub Este es el momento del año para ocuparse… ¡Es el tiempo de presentar las aplicaciones a las universidades! A los estudiantes de los últimos cursos del colegio secundario les cuesta mucho decidir cuál institución será la más adecuada, cuál presenta la combinación perfecta

About the TOEFL and its added value English communication skills are an important factor in achieving academic success in many higher education programs offered in the U.S. A college and graduate school student in the United States will require ability to understand, read, write and speak English. For this reason, colleges and universities in the

Here is the information so far for SAT test dates in 2009 as published in College Board… U.S. Registration Deadlines 2009 Test Dates Test Regular Registration Deadline (postmark/submit by) March 14, 2009 SAT only February 10, 2009 May 2, 2009 SAT & Subject Tests March 31, 2009 June 6, 2009 SAT & Subject Tests May

Conventional wisdom has it that it is rather a waste of time and resources to apply in the third round. Most of the seats are already filled up and competition for the remaining is going to be tough. As the number of vacant seats is low, we immediately and naturally think that programs will be

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), is required for students who want to take up courses in business and management. Business schools specifically ask for this test to be undertaken to determine their qualifications for their enrollment into advanced studies in such courses. The GMAT exam is a standardized assessment, delivered in English, that helps

Here are some international TOEFL dates, as published by ETS. Country/Location State/Province City Testing Format Test Dates Argentina Buenos Aires Internet-based Test Fri., Dec 12, 2008 Sat., Jan 10, 2009 Sat., Jan 17, 2009 Fri., Jan 23, 2009 Sat., Feb 14, 2009 Sat., Feb 21, 2009 Fri., Feb 27, 2009 Argentina Cordoba Internet-based Test No

The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT), is required for students who want to be eligible to many available graduate business management programs. Many, although not all business schools specifically ask for this test to be undertaken, to determine their qualifications for their enrollment into advanced business administration and management studies. The GMAT exam is a

What to do to enhance your chances of getting into an MBA program when you are waitlisted You are ready for the MBA deadline, anxiously awaiting the response. The day arrives and it’s a… Maybe?!? Do not get too flustered, if you are waitlisted for an MBA program, this actually means that you are qualified

Are you ready to Enter the College and Graduate School Admissions Race?  With EduPlan, you will be! We focus in the specific fields of College and Master’s Degree Programs’ Admissions. Whether you are a College, MBA Applicant, Graduate School Candidate or interested in any other field of study, we are experts in showing off your

Por Claudine Vainrub, MBA Buscar admisión para un programa de Master en Administración de Empresas (MBA) requiere de mucho análisis. Deberás congeniar varios elementos a la hora de seguir el proceso de solicitud. Una de las decisiones más difíciles es decidir cuándo presentarse. Muchos de los programas de MBA ofrecen tres fechas para aplicar, mientras

Which Job Search Methodology is Right for me? A look at the many means of finding a job today Today’s job market offers a wide array of job search opportunities. Long gone are the days when jobs were sourced mostly by newspaper ads or recruiters. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of July

We received today this statement from one of our MBA candidates this year (we keep the name confidential, as per NACAC’s Statement of Principles of Good Practice – SPGP regarding client confidentiality). If you are seeking a college counselor or graduate school admissions consultant, this can help you evaluate if a consultant will provide the

As just published by the National Association of College Admissions Counselors, NACAC, a new college scholarship opportunity has opened. Provided by The Journal of College Admission and NACAC, the organization will grant US$1,000 to the seven students selected for submitting student-written articles about the college-transition and admission process (the college search, application process, transitioning from high school

Congratulations to our College and Graduate School Admissions Customers this year!  Not only have you achieved acceptance in top U.S. programs, but you have also earned Merit-based Scholarships at Carnegie Mellon University, New York University, Columbia University and Hartford University by proving to be outstanding International Applicants.   Only a very small percentage of International

Coming from Venezuela, a country where only a very small percentage of workers are non-immigrants, and little diversity discrimination is felt, we perceive drastic differences between the views of diversity and minorities in the U.S. and other countries in the world. Reality is that the business world is every day more global. Minorities are rapidly

Are tough immigration laws impeding leading corporations from hiring the talent they require to maintain their leading positions? Highly-skilled immigrants have it as hard as ever these days, to legally adjust their status to work in the U.S. Could this have a negative effect in the U.S. economy? Undoubtedly YES! There is a registered shortage

What would you think if you saw this? (From Daniel Solove´s Concurring Opinions Blog) I almost fell for it, but then again, is it too far from reality? Do you know how the ranking process really works? If you do not, you are one of many. Here is the official info on the criteria used for the

New College and Graduate School Statistics on Admissions, Tuition and more… Published by the United States Government Accountability Office, a report on Tuition Patterns gives us new data on college and graduate school admission. Their summary of findings indicates that  more students are enrolling in college than ever before (approximately 19% more in public institutions, and 15%

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Did you know that Songwriting is the fourth most popular college major searched on AOL? I guess it is safe to say that many Millenials are looking for careers with spark! Four of the top ten within the performing arts industry. Check out the top ten searches for college majors in AOL search: 1. Major in government

How Facebook, Linkedin and other networking tools increase your chances of career advancement Recent research shows that at least half of all jobs are filled through personal contacts. Social networking is one of the newest, most effective and less costly job search methodologies. Ultimately, we hear about how Social networking has become a cultural phenomenon.

How to safeguard your documents against background checks Can you honestly say that all information on your resume is 100% accurate? If not, which data is questionable and how questionable is it? As a professional resume writer, this is part of our daily business.  Reminding our customers the importance of making sure all said and

Are you on the Web? Why Personal Websites are an Important Career Success Tool If the answer is no, you are taking a risk… If we look back only 10-12 years ago, the Internet was just starting and we hardly used it. Nowadays, I know you would agree with me when I say that one

EduPlan was invited once again to conduct a seminar at the National School of Technology. This time, professionals were exposed to internet search tools and resume webcasting. The event counted with full attendance and proved successful as a hands-on interactive learning experience for its participants. Penis enlargement all natural and without suspicious pills or pumps.

Now is the best time to start your H1-B Job Search! “Every year – over 80% of H1B job hiring and recruitment takes place between January and April. Get An Advantage – start preparing now to find H1B Jobs before they are released on the open market and your competition increases ten-fold. (…) Due the