The American Institute of Economic Research has released its list of the best cities to attend college. Do you agree with this list? In your opinion, what other cities should appear on this list?
New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Boston, MA
Washington, D.C.
Seattle, WA
Los Angeles, CA
Baltimore, MD
San Diego, CA
Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota
Miami, FL
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Below is a list of top 75 universities in the world as per Times Higher Education Group (UK).
| School Name | Country |
| HARVARD University | United States |
| University of CAMBRIDGE | United Kingdom |
| YALE University | United States |
| UCL (University College London) | United Kingdom |
| IMPERIAL College London | United Kingdom |
| University of OXFORD | United Kingdom |
| University of CHICAGO | United States |
| PRINCETON University | United States |
| MASSACHUSETTS Institute of Technology (MIT) | United States |
| CALIFORNIA Institute of Technology (Caltech) | United States |
| COLUMBIA University | United States |
| University of PENNSYLVANIA | United States |
| JOHNS HOPKINS University | United States |
| DUKE University | United States |
| CORNELL University | United States |
| STANFORD University | United States |
| AUSTRALIAN National University | Australia |
| MCGILL University | Canada |
| University of MICHIGAN | United States |
| ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology) | Switzerland |
| University of EDINBURGH | United Kingdom |
| University of TOKYO | Japan |
| KING’S College London | United Kingdom |
| University of HONGKONG | Hong Kong |
| KYOTO University | Japan |
| University of MANCHESTER | United Kingdom |
| CARNEGIE MELLON University | United States |
| École normale supérieure, PARIS | France |
| University of TORONTO | Canada |
| National University of Singapore (NUS) | Singapore |
| BROWN University | United States |
| NORTHWESTERN University | United States |
| University of CALIFORNIA, Los Angeles (UCLA) | United States |
| University of BRISTOL | United Kingdom |
| HONG KONG University of Science and Technology | Hong Kong |
| ÉCOLE POLYTECHNIQUE | France |
| University of MELBOURNE | Australia |
| University of SYDNEY | Australia |
| University of California, BERKELEY | United States |
| University of BRITISH COLUMBIA | Canada |
| University of QUEENSLAND | Australia |
| École Polytechnique Fédérale de LAUSANNE | Switzerland |
| OSAKA University | Japan |
| TRINITY College Dublin | Ireland |
| MONASH University | Australia |
| The CHINESE University of Hong Kong | Hong Kong |
| SEOUL National University | Korea, South |
| University of NEWSOUTH WALES | Australia |
| TSINGHUA University | China |
| University of AMSTERDAM | Netherlands |
| University of COPENHAGEN | Denmark |
| NEW YORK University(NYU) | United States |
| PEKING University | China |
| BOSTON University | United States |
| Technische Universitaet Muenchen (TUM) | Germany |
| TOKYO Institute of Technology | Japan |
| HEIDELBERG University | Germany |
| University of WARWICK | United Kingdom |
| University of ALBERTA | Canada |
| LEIDEN University | Netherlands |
| The University of AUCKLAND | New Zealand |
| University of WISCONSIN-Madison | United States |
| AARHUS University | Denmark |
| University of ILLINOIS, Chicago (UIC) | United States |
| Katholieke Universiteit LEUVEN | Belgium |
| University of BIRMINGHAM | United Kingdom |
| LONDON School of Economics and Political Science | United Kingdom |
| LUND University | Sweden |
| KAIST – Korea Advanced Institute of Science | Korea, South |
| University of YORK | United Kingdom |
| UTRECHT University | Netherlands |
| University of GENEVA | Switzerland |
| Nanyang Technological University (NTU) | Singapore |
| WASHINGTON University in St. Louis | United States |
| UPPSALA University | Sweden |
- Examville.com Blog Team
An informative article about International Baccalaureate (IB) and its growing acceptance in the U.S. Click the link below for the full article published in the New York Times Web Site: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/03/education/03baccalaureate.html?ref=education
According to Forbes.com (June, 2010), the following are the top 10 cities for college graduates:
10. Austin, TX
9. Atlanta, GA
8. Denver, CO
7. Seattle, WA
6. Dallas, TX
5. Boston, MA
4. New York, NY
3. Minneapolis, MN
2. Washington, DC
1. Houston, TX
Do you agree with this list of cities? What cities are notably missing from this list? Post your comments below.
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Thinking about advancing your career? How about learning a new language? Want to read a classic or finish that master’s degree you put on hold to have children? As spring temps have hit a staggering 90 degrees on the East Coast this week, many people are donning flip flops and shorts, counting down the days until their summer vacations. But for adult learners, summer means back-to-school and now is the time to register for class.
Many top colleges and universities nationwide offer classes in the summer where a student can choose from hundreds of credit and non-credit courses. You can study on campus or online from home, days, evening and even on weekends. The possibilities are limitless.
Finish your undergraduate bachelor’s degree in business management, jumpstart your career with a certificate program in media, earn a master’s degree in French or take just once class and see where it leads you. If money is an issue, check with your employer to see if they offer a tuition reimbursement program, especially if it relates to your current job or will get you to your next promotion.
With many of these programs over the summer now geared toward serious adult learners, your fellow classmates will challenge and inspire you to achieve your goals. But going back might not be easy, so make sure you get all the help you can. Here are some tips to be a successful adult learner:
• Start a study group
• Join live review sessions hosted by experts
Going back to school can be intimidating. Learn about all the resources that are available to help you along and don’t be afraid to try new online learning tools. Have fun and happy learning.
-Lara Cohn, Examville Blog Contributor
College today is more expensive than ever. If you could save money by graduating early, earning your degree in three years, rather than the average four, would you do it? A three-year degree could mean that a student accrues less unnecessary debt and can enter the workforce or graduate school months before their peers.
According to the College Board, the average student at a public, four-year university pays about $7,000 per year for tuition. For those who choose private institutions, the yearly cost without any aid or scholarships averages $26,000. Add on room, board, expenses and parents have a hefty bill. If you have student loans, graduating early is a good incentive to start paying them off sooner or lower the amount you need to borrow. Depending on how much you’re borrowing, cutting a portion of your total education costs can save thousands of dollars in interest.
So how do you do it?
Never pass up an opportunity to take Advanced Placement courses in high school (subjects such as biology, psychology, English literature and statistics). If your AP scores are high, you can basically be a sophomore by second semester of your first year, entering into college with academic credits. If you didn’t take any AP or summer college classes prior to your freshman year, finishing in three years means school will be your full-time job, so you will be taking the maximum amount of credits each semester.
So what about the extracurricular activities that create lasting memories in college? Graduating early means you have to let some of those go. Prioritize and invest your free time wisely. If you know that you will not be at school for your full senior year, take those roles you desire either in your fraternity/sorority, student government or athletes, in your junior year.
The biggest perk of graduating early is that you can get a jump start on your future. You can start business school or law school early while the rest of your friends are still finishing their bachelor’s degrees. You can also land that great job or paid internship before all of your friends, and begin to make money and build up your resume.
-Lara Cohn, Examville Blog Contributor
Homeschooling (sometimes called home education or home learning) is an alternative education of children at home, typically by parents but sometimes by tutors, rather than in the formal setting of a public or private school. Many parents who home school cite numerous reasons as motivations for this method of learning, including better test scores. It can also be an alternative for families living in isolated rural locations or living temporarily abroad.
This form of education is becoming more popular every day with millions of children across the country and the world currently learning at home. Home schooled kids are said to do well on standardized tests and go off to college just like their classroom peers. If you are a parent who is considering homeschooling, here is a list of pros and cons to consider:
The Pros:
- No Peer Pressure - if you have kids that get bullied or teased for instance, they won’t have those distractions at home and will be able to focus on learning.
- Well-Rested Kids - your child doesn’t need to be up at the crack of dawn to catch a bus, so you can work on an individual schedule.
- Less Busy work - homeschooled children can learn at their own pace.
- Hands on Learning - trips to the park, the museum or the zoo can be a great time to spend an afternoon educating your child and a bonding experience for you both.
The Cons:
- Time Restraints - learning outside of a school environment can consume a lot of a parent’s time and energy.
- Financial Burdens - one parent is now staying home, forgoing an extra paycheck.
- Being with Your Kids 24/7- for some it can be overwhelming.
- Making Friends - it’s important for your child to spend time with other children so make sure to schedule group activities such as dance lessons or little league.
Whether to home school or not, parents all want the best for their children and for them to do well in school. There are many online resources to aid parents in their child’s education including study aids, online tests, virtual classes, and online tutors. Online learning allows students access to specialized teachers and materials and greater flexibility in scheduling. Parents can be with their children during online tutoring sessions or check in their work when they are finished.
-Lara Cohn, Examville Blog Contributor
Students today do pretty much everything online: watch movies, talk with friends, read books, purchase music. With the aid of experienced teachers and tutors, now they can get help with their schoolwork too. Online tutoring is fast becoming a trend among students from high school to college and through graduate school.
A click away, students can experience a new way of learning that is not only effective but fun. Though the student and the online tutor may be in different locations, education is made effective through the use of tools such as videos and whiteboards, which are used to make the whole process of online learning more convenient and in real-time. Teachers and tutors interact with students through audio-video, chat, share presentations, and documents. For the most part, a set of speakers, a microphone and an internet connection is all that a student needs to start experiencing online tutoring in the virtual classroom.
What can online tutoring help me with?
• Homework
• Standardized tests including the SAT, GRE, LSAT or GMAT
• Specific subjects such as Math, Science, English
What are the benefits of online tutoring?
• Can compare pricing and find a tutor for a reasonable cost
• Get personal attention unlike in a crowded classroom
• You don’t have to follow a strict schedule, as you can get tutored at your convenience
• You have the freedom to get tutored at anytime, from anywhere - save time and money
• Can share information virtually – go green
By bringing the power of a private tutor directly to an individual, students and parents can increase their test scores at an affordable cost.
-Lara Cohn, Examville Blog Contributor
April 15th is approaching fast and many college students probably think of it as just another spring day. But what many don’t realize is that the GREs or LSATs are not the only exams they need to prepare for. If your child had a part-time job at the school bookstore, started their own tutoring business or they were paid for their summer internship at a law firm, they may need to file income taxes. If they don’t, they could either lose refunds and tax credits or possibly get into some difficulty with the IRS. So how do you know if they need to file a separate tax return?
According to IRS.gov, when figuring how much income to report, include everything received as payment for services. This usually means wages, salaries, and tips. The following kinds of income often received by students are generally taxable:
• Pay for services performed
• Self-employment income
• Investment income
• Certain scholarships and fellowships - scholarships are not taxable when they are used to pay for tuition and fees. They may be taxable when used to pay for other expenses such as room and board.
As a parent, if you are able to claim your child as a dependent, you can deduct a percentage of the tuition and expenses paid. There are also rules concerning a tax-free education savings account. Education tax credits can help offset the costs of education. You may consider looking into whether The American Opportunity (Hope Credit extended) and the Lifetime Learning Credit, both education credits, are deductible. Keep in mind that in light of recent economic changes, tax rules may have also changed; so, what may have been applicable last year, may not be this year.
If you are unsure, as some rules can vary state to state especially if your child attends college in a different state than where you live, check with your accountant or a professional tax preparer service before you file.
-Lara Cohn, Examville Blog Contributor