Mindy Charski
Freelance Writer and Editor
A+ Options for B Students
America's Best Colleges, 2008 Edition
"B" students have a decent shot at being accepted at a number of great
colleges. The key is determining the unique characteristics you have to
offer and then finding a college that's looking for someone just like you.
The article offers five strategies that can help.
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Coverage of the N4A Convention in Dallas
DiverseEducation.com, June 2011
NCAA president Mark Emmert told the National Association of Academic
Advisors for Athletics that increased emphasis on student-athlete
academic performance is due in part to NCAA reforms and there will be
more “constructive transformations” in the next 12 to 18 months.
See the story here.
Business Schools Teach Environmental Studies
America's Best Graduate Schools, 2009 Edition
Companies of all types are starting to realize that operating in a way that
doesn't compromise future generations can be good for the bottom line.
Business schools are reflecting the changes in the marketplace by
integrating studies of corporate citizenship into their programs.
See the story here.
Built to Last
Entrepreneur, April 2006
Bowa Builders Inc., a large-scale residential construction firm in
McLean, Va., isn't big on advertising. Instead, the company has found
that its best marketers are its 90 employees, who deliver on the
company's pledge of "heroic customer service."
See the story here.
Split Decisions
AARP The Magazine, January 2005
Three million American couples now live and work in different cities, and
the number of 50-plus long-distance duos has tripled since 2001. Blame it
on the job market. As older workers struggle to find work, many are
forced to take jobs elsewhere.
See the story here.
Playing House
Southwest Airlines' Spirit, October 2004
To some extent, children have always personalized their rooms, but in
the past that usually involved taping up a poster or finding a cute
bedspread. Today, kids want more, and retailers are obliging with
furniture, linens and accessories.
See the story here.