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In an article published this morning for Inside Higher Ed, editor Scott Jaschik presents findings of several U.S. institutions that opted for the test-optional policy (TOP). (A test-optional or test-flexible… Continue reading "Does dropping the SAT/ACT requirement lead to more diversity on campus?"
Tired of marking your practice tests by hand? Want to speed up the process and study more efficiently? We’ve got a solution for you! In today’s blog post, we introduce… Continue reading "Improve Your Test Scores with Cloud"
Today’s podcast recommendation is NPR’s Invisibilia, which primarily explores topics in psychology, neuroscience, cognitive science, and the social sciences. If you’re curious about these disciplines, or have enjoyed the work… Continue reading "Podcast Recommendations: Invisibilia"
Last week, we shared some recommendations for how to spend your summer. In our most recent video, educational consultant Tiffanie Cheng shares her suggestions for your time off. While it… Continue reading "VIDEO: 4 Suggestions for a Productive Summer"
Today’s book recommendation is Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Americanah is at once a tender coming-of-age narrative, a love story that plays across three continents, and a keenly perceptive look at American… Continue reading "Summer Book Recommendations: Americanah"
Last week, Geoffrey recommended a podcast for the readers out there. Today’s recommendation is for the thinkers. I propose the TED Radio Hour from NPR, hosted by Guy Raz. Each… Continue reading "Podcast Recommendations: TED Radio Hour"
In a recent blog post, we suggested taking a free online course this summer. Today, we bring you a specific course recommendation: MIT’s Brains, Minds, and Machines, taught by Professor Tomaso… Continue reading "Free Artificial Intelligence Course at MIT"
Yes, it’s April and some of us in parts of the U.S. and Canada are still lacing up winter boots each morning, but believe it or not—summer is near. If… Continue reading "25 Ways to Spend Your Summer"
Two weeks ago, we talked about getting rejected from your dream school. Now that you have uncurled from your little ball of sadness, it’s time to make some decisions. Start… Continue reading "Making Your Next Move after a College Rejection"
In a previous post, we covered Dr. Angela Duckworth’s conception of “grit”; and in another post, the implications of her research findings on the talent vs. effort debate. Duckworth has been… Continue reading "On Grit: When Perseverance is Not Enough"
