Are universities overly influenced by the rankings? Are the ranking organizations themselves becoming too powerful, and are the rankers the ones really setting higher education policy? To what degree are students and others influenced by the rankings—and what are the long-term implications of the rapidly spreading global rankings movement?

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As you've probably discovered by now, there are more organizations, clubs, and activities on campus than you can possibly experience. At many schools, there is an on-campus organization, or at least a presence, for every conceivable activity, hobby, and interest.


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Are you interested in pursuing a career in medical stream but do not want to waste nearly a decade in medical college. Here’s an option, much in demand and as remunerative as a doctor – the Physician’s Assistant. Read on to know all that you need to become one.


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I always preferred open-book exams, because they always seemed to me to be a more realistic examination of a real-world application of the information. After all, in the real world, no one ever calls you with a question and says, "but I want you to give me an answer from memory in the next hour without consulting any secondary sources!" It is also true, though, that mean grades will be much higher on open-book exams, making it harder for you to distinguish your performance from that of your classmates.


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Success depends on evaluation of programs to teach adult learners, along with adult retention and transference of new knowledge learned in continuing education courses.

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There are advantages and disadvantages to being in a fraternity or sorority. The decision is an intensely personal one, and one that depends your personality, your goals, and the particular college you are attending (and its social construct).

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If you're planning to apply for a college scholarship, your first thought might be, "I need a sample essay to win a scholarship." Sample essays are certainly useful tools to study during the application process, but it's important to keep in mind that scholarship committees are looking for new, original work from prospective applicants. While it is a good strategy to read through several sample essays from past winners, don't be tempted to closely mirror their words or ideas.

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The College Board offers one-hour subject matter tests in addition to the SAT in subjects ranging from biology to Hebrew. Like each of the three parts of the new SAT, the SAT Subject Tests are scored from 200 to 800, though the average scores vary widely and are usually much higher than the 500 average for the SAT sections. About 150 colleges require or recommend that students submit scores from one or more of these tests, including most of the colleges defined as selective by our criterion. Some colleges allow students to submit ACT scores in lieu of both the SAT and the SAT Subject Tests in recognition of the content-based nature of the ACT. Almost all colleges requiring or recommending Subject Tests ask students to submit scores from two different tests; only Harvard, Princeton, and Georgetown currently ask for three.

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The College Board created a series of exams designed to assess a student’s ability or knowledge in a particular subject that permit individuals to earn college credit without taking the course. The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) is an innovative solution to get the most out of college because the exams save time and money. The College Board introduced a computer version of the CLEP tests at colleges beginning in 2001. The History CLEP exam is a way for individuals to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the field of history.

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There are some things you just can’t go without. Sometimes, you find yourself wishing for things you never thought you would miss. As a current college student, I have to say that there are a few things I could not survive without. Okay, maybe that's a little over-dramatic, but in the end, there are a few things in my room that make my college life easier and more comfortable.

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