Why Realists Never Amount to Their Potential

Embedded Video | Viktor Frankl: Why Realists Never Reach Their Potential. “If we are idealists who seem to be overestimating and overrating man, you know what happens?  We promote him to what he really can be.  If we take man as he is, we make him worse.” Tip: the same applies to how you idealize [...]

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How to Find the Best College For You

The Biggest Mistake Students Can Make: Many students wait until their sophomore year of college to explore career interests.  However, that kind of thinking can result in wasted time, money, and opportunities.  Choose your major, first.  Then, look for colleges that provide the best program for your field of study.  Attending a college where your [...]

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8 Secrets to Success in 8 Words

Embedded Video | Richard St. John: 8 Secrets to Success. What do successful people have in common? 1. Passion: they do it for love, not money. 2. Work: “it’s all hard work, nothing comes easily but I have a lot of fun doing” – Rupert Murdock – CEO and Founder of News Corporation (the world’s [...]

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Why Setting Unrealistic Goals is Better

Embedded Video | Simon Sinek: How Setting Unrealistic Goals Can Serve the Greater Good. See: Why Realists Never Amount to Their Potential.

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How to Find Your Passion

Embedded Video | Simon Sinek: How To Find Your Passion. Embedded Video | Peter Diamonds: If You’re Not Sure What You Want to Do Embedded Video | Simon Sinek: How To Define Fulfillment.

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Why Students In Lecture Halls Don’t Learn Anything

Embedded Video | Roger Schank: Why Students In Lecture Halls Don’t Learn Anything. The Curve of Forgetting: Did you know that 24 hours after a one-hour lecture, people forget 50-80% of they learned?  And, after five days they only remember 2-3% of what they learned? Studies Show Students Are Not Smarter When They Graduate: “By [...]

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Content: Every Personal Statement Needs a Central Message

A lesson from marketing: a truly compelling central message conveys why you do what you do — not merely what you’ve done (or what you’ve accomplished).  Every good personal statement has a compelling central message. Every student on the planet knows what they’ve done, especially when it comes to what they think admissions officers want [...]

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How to Appeal a Rejection Letter

The Appeal Process: Did you know that most universities will let you appeal an admissions decision even if the option to do so is not listed anywhere on their website?  The best way to find out if an appeal is allowed is to call the admissions office and inquire with a representative. Appeal Criteria: Every [...]

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Ingenius Way to Attend College For Free

Don’t Qualify for Financial Aid? Regardless of whether a student qualifies for financial aid, the best way to cut college costs is to find individuals who are willing to make tax deductible donations to a university and have each donation credited toward a particular student’s tuition. Find the People Willing to Fund Private Scholarships: Donations [...]

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