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Meet Entrepreneur & MBA Student, Tim McCormack
The first time Tim McCormack went to college, funding issues got in the way. Several years in the workforce in a variety of sales and Internet marketing positions were enough to make him realize that obtaining a bachelors degree would be beneficial. A stint living abroad in the Dominican Republic led to his choice of the BS in business from online ...Published 2 months ago | -
Three Easy Steps to Finding a Sales Scholarship…...PLUS Five Great Scholarships to Get You Started
Step 1. Find Schools You Want to Attend Most colleges and universities offer fantastic scholarships. So the BEST way to search for scholarships is to narrow the list to include only those schools you’d most like to attend, then research their awards and financial aid options. Many scholarships from corporations and nonprofits also require detailed information about your academic plans, ...Published 2 months ago | -
An Introduction to The GMAT
The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is an annually conducted examination. It is an analysis of the general skills and abilities that one has aggregated over time. [widget:228] The GMAT test is a consistent form of evaluation that aids business schools or ‘B-Schools’ in estimating the skills and qualifications of the candidate; which are essential for advanced study in business and ...Published 3 months ago | -
Is Another Degree Your Ticket to Management?
I received my BS (1980) and MS (1982) in education and health sciences and worked in medical research until the mid-1980s. Since moving from the East Coast to California, I have changed careers and worked in computer support (three years) and mortgage banking (10 years). While these jobs paid the bills, I haven't been able to progress to a management position. ...Published 3 months ago | -
Will an Advanced Degree Advance Your Career?
It seems like all the pieces are in place for the next giant leap in your career: Your friend told you his sister went back to school for a professional degree and, a week after graduating, landed a job with a $10,000 salary increase. So you know a degree would boost your pay. You know from your college experience five years ...Published 4 months ago | -
PSE Foundation Awards Over $37,000 in Scholarships for 2008
The Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE) National Professional Fraternity in Marketing, Sales, and Management, through the PSE National Educational Foundation (PSE NEF) is proud to grant tuition scholarships to deserving PSE members. Since its inception, the program has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships and grants. All members in good standing with at least one semester/ two quarters left in either an undergraduate ...Published 6 months ago | -
Bachelor's Degrees: The More You Learn, The More You Earn
Growing up, Saretta Holler always knew she wanted to write. She explored her options as college drew near, thinking she'd go into journalism. But after realizing she could pursue writing in public relations and make more money, she opted to study PR at San Diego State University and graduated in 1999. Holler's story begs the question: What's the value of a ...Published 6 months ago | -
The Online Option
Are you a full-time employee, a single parent or both? Does it seem you just don't have enough time to pursue a "real" degree? If so, then online education may just be the thing you need. It's a great way to earn a degree while working. Online courses and degree programs are developed specifically to provide the flexibility needed to fit ...Published 6 months ago | -
Loans for School
An education loan is a form of financial aid that must be repaid, with interest. Federal law sets the maximum interest rates and fees lenders may charge for federally guaranteed loans, and nothing prevents a lender from charging lower fees. Here are three types of education loans: h4. Student Loans Many students rely on federal government loans to finance their educations. ...Published 6 months ago | -
Online vs. Traditional MBAs: What’s the Difference?
Distance learning is on the up and up. Not only are a record number of students engaging in higher education online-more and more college officials think distance learning is as good as or better than traditional classroom learning, according to a recent study. In fall 2005, nearly 3.2 million students took at least one online course, up from 2.3 million the ...Published 6 months ago | -
Balancing School & Work: Manage Your Time
If you've decided to go back to school for a degree, you may need a little help getting organized. Try these survival tips for juggling work, school and your personal life. h4. Choose Your Program Carefully Many schools tailor programs to working professionals by offering evening and weekend classes. Some schools provide distance learning opportunities, which allow students to take courses ...Published 6 months ago | -
Judging Online Schools
A Monster member recently wrote that he had seen a well-known online university campus and was shocked that it looked more like a recruiting office in a strip mall than a college. Considering there are so many diploma mills around, he wanted to know how to tell if a school was legitimate or not. The first thing to understand is that ...Published 6 months ago |











