College Major-How to Choose

Feb 16

Mark SingleyCareer, General, Top Schools No Comments

One of the toughest decisions that high school seniors face is choosing a college major. This decision may be easy for some, but for the majority of students entering an institution of higher learning, choosing a college major was a difficult process. Students pursuing an education not only want to be gainfully employed using the chosen college major, but they want to excel in this field (or they should want to), and not struggle through required courses if their heart really isn’t into it. Wouldn’t you agree? You surely wouldn’t want to go through med school, all the while hating the science courses and failing miserably. Some of us may also have dreams of being a famous writer, which is an honorable goal, but something has to sustain the finances in the meantime.

The internet has lots of resources on finding a college major, like by matching interests and high school test scores to find the best school and degree program. All colleges and universities post lists of college majors offered, to help prospective students decide the best areas to pursue. You should also visit Amazon at www.amazon.com or your local bookstore for books on how to choose a college major. These can be quite helpful in narrowing down all your choices, and may even steer you away from a few that may seem attractive to the ego, but not practical for any number of reasons. High school students have other resources available to them as well; school counselors are an excellent resource person whom every student should consult in planning a college major, and subsequent college choices.

The end result of course, is to have that college degree in hand, which will pave the way to the future. Don’t let high tuition costs dissuade you from choosing a college major that you know you would excel in. There are lots and lots of tuition assistance programs, scholarships, grants, fellowships, paid internships, work study, in addition to other types of student loan repayment programs. Choose a college major that holds your interest, one that you can make enough at to repay your students loans, and that stimulates you intellectually and professionally. Don’t choose something that you’re only going to be extremely bored with in five to ten years. You may want to change careers twenty years down the road, just try to choose a college major that you can build upon, that will open doors for you throughout your life.

Well Rounded, Online, or Wharton? The MBA.

Oct 30

Mark SingleyMBA, Online education, School Ranking, Top Schools 3 Comments

Among top rated Business Schools, there is a select group that is best of the best. But they change yearly, but not their cost. In this economy, is there a best case for the budget student? How to decide.

Among them, the old standbys, Harvard, Stanford, Wharton (University of Pennsylvania-congratulations Phillies!) and increasingly Stern at New York University. But what defines the top anymore, and is it necessary?

A fully compiled list is here Business schools

Among associates interviewed, though there was a new consideration for schools that fall outside of the existing pantheon. In particular, Thunderbird (yes, odd name, but highly regarded) University of Delaware, and even places at state universities.

What is also emerging is the confidence in online business degrees-most notably from the University of Phoenix, but in many cases, it is worth considering that a smaller, more intimate experience that is direct and hands on will far outstrip the online education.

The in person qualities of education are essential for a well rounded experience.

In the pantheon of Business Schools, Wharton Stands out.

Oct 30

Mark SingleyMBA, Top Schools, Uncategorized 3 Comments

Costing even more than Harvard (well, by fifty bucks at this writing), Wharton gives you an MBA to rival the best in the world.
Wharton as it is known among people in the know, is one of the oldest exigent schools we have.

Check the ranking of business schools here. Wharton is number 3, but that is only US News.

Established in 1881 as one of world’s first business schools for solely that purpose. it exists in conjunction with the other schools and colleges of the University of Pennsylvania. Wharton offers a comprehensive education on all levels, with focal concentrations too

The 300 member faculty has an 8:1 student ratio. But you have to get in first.

The highly selective admissions process is Wharton is typical, demanding well rounded candidates with not just good scores on standardized tests. Robust prerequisites for admissions are the norm. Focus on the individual, and the potential contribution. Not the numbers next to the name. This is a strength of Wharton as a school.

Knowledge@Wharton is published by the recently established publishing house Wharton School Publishing. You can visit it here Knowledge@Wharton.