by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Aug 8, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions, Univerities/Schools/Programs
Ever start something then realize you miscounted and now you can’t go back and fix it because, you know, social media is forever? So ends this list of ways to start your list of potential colleges or programs. Note that I did not add “costs” as a way...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Aug 6, 2013 | 0 All, Admissions, Univerities/Schools/Programs
Browsing may be my favorite way to add to a list of potential college and education training programs. I was the kid (…adult) who would sometimes choose a book from the bookshelf in the library because I saw it while I was looking for another one. So many titles and...
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 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 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 | Jul 2, 2011 | 0 All, Degrees
Some students are so excited about starting their careers or worried about losing academic momentum that they want to earn a PhD as quickly as possible. So, they look for PhD programs that accept students without master’s degree. Even though some public health...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jun 29, 2011 | 0 All, Education/Training
The ASPH Friday Letter is published online by the Association of Schools of Public Health (ASPH), a professional association for accredited public health programs and schools throughout the U.S. and beyond. This letter is a great way to get an overview of what is...
by Dr. Felicia E. Mebane | Jun 26, 2011 | 0 All, Degrees
Public health issues can be complex and vast, requiring complex and vast solutions for prevention and treatment. The diversity needed to address these issues is not just within public health, e.g., an epidemiologist working with a registered dietician. We also benefit...
