by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Aug 1, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions, Education/Training
Relying on role models as ONE way to identify potential colleges or programs seems pretty simple, right? All you have to do is 1) think about your favorite or most admired celebrity, politician or local business person, 2) check where they went to school or what...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jul 25, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions, Univerities/Schools/Programs
As an expert trained in data analysis, I understand the criticisms of academic rankings. Yes, it is impossible to sum up a university or program’s “worth” in a single number. Yes, the quality of the data provided is not ideal. Yes, colleges and programs are complex...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jun 20, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions, Internships, Jobs
Of course, y’all know there is no “perfect” personal statement, right? Below is the outline of a presentation I gave to master’s students in the Department of Health Policy and Management. Note that these tips apply to any type of...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jun 18, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions, Univerities/Schools/Programs
One of the easiest ways to start a list of potential colleges or training programs is to start with the people you know or “word of mouth.” If you haven’t already heard the stories of how Aunt Sue met Uncle Joe in college (or law school) or about your...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jun 13, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions, Univerities/Schools/Programs
As you consider where you want to go to college or get training for a job, don’t forget to look in your own backyard, so to speak. Community colleges, auto body repair schools (for example) or universities within 100 miles may be perfect for you. In addition to...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jun 11, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions
For some students, one of the most challenging parts of a college/program application is the essay. This document is may be the first time the admissions committee hears your ‘voice” and aspirations, and at the same time they may not give you much guidance...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jun 6, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions, Univerities/Schools/Programs
Whether you are applying to colleges for the first time, complementing your degree with a certificate or developing skills for a specific profession (e.g., personal trainer or chef), deciding where to apply can be one of your biggest hurdles. There are many reasons to...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Mar 27, 2011 | 0 All, Admissions
Today, I searched for “personal statement” in Twitter and found many very recent laments about the difficulty of writing one. Many people find the open-ended nature of these statements daunting…or just a plain old pain in the you know what. One trick...
