Linking your college education to a career
June 26th, 2015As you head to college this fall there are big decisions to be made. What dorm should you live in? Should you rush a fraternity or sorority? Should you play sports or get involved in extracurriculars? An even bigger decision to ponder as you enter college….what should you major in?
At Shropshire Educational Consulting, we urge students to take advantage of the breadth of academic opportunities available to undergraduates. Develop an academic focus, certainly, and be mindful of post-college goals. But don’t wear blinders, as the communication, analytical and creative skills that a broad undergraduate education fosters will serve you very well throughout the course of your career.
In this article, Gerald Bradshaw explores changes in our economy and what they mean for your future career options. Good food for thought.
June 11, 2015
By: Gerald Bradshaw
My role as a college admissions consultant has increasingly taken on a career-advising focus. Students today want to know what to study as well as where to pursue their degrees.
The globalization of the economy and the shifting of our manufacturing base overseas has meant that many students are worrying about their career options. They want to know where they will fit in.
Read more at Chicago Tribune >>Tagged: Career, College, Opportunity
Behind The Curtain Of College Admissions, Fairness May Not Be Priority No. 1
June 11th, 2015This NPR coverage of an important issue is worthwhile reading for all. Are Asian-American applicants to our nation’s most selective colleges subject to different standards in admission review, reminiscent of “Jewish quotas” in previous generations?
Is Harvard Showing Bias Against Asian-Americans?
May 23, 2015
A group of Asian-American organizations — more than 60 in all — recently accused Harvard of holding Asian-American applicants to an unfairly high standard, requiring them to score better than their African-American, Hispanic or white counterparts. The complaint was filed with the Department of Education and the Justice Department earlier this month.
The questions now dogging Harvard also have drawn broader attention to the difficulties of the college admissions process.
Jim Jump, a former president of National Association of College Admissions Counseling, sat down with NPR’s Arun Rath to discuss the current admissions landscape — and whether Asian-Americans are being held to a higher standard.
Read more at npr.org >>Tagged: Admission decision, Applications, College
Five Summer Tips for the College Bound
June 4th, 2015While there are a lot of exciting events and celebrations happening for 2015 graduates, there are also some things students can work on this summer to get ready for their next big change in life. In this article Beverly Low writes about some ways that incoming freshman can prepare to manage the exciting changes coming this fall when they enter college. Although the article was written two years ago, at Shrop Ed we feel the advice remains highly relevant.
By: Beverly Low
July 3, 2013
Like the colorful and constant noise of summer fireworks, advice for college first-years has begun exploding from all directions. Celebrations are mixed with a nervous excitement that will not be matched or replicated ever again. Going to college in the fall. Kaboom!
Read more at Huffington Post >>Tagged: College, Opportunity, Summer
