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Tips – College Social Circle

admin — Wed, 12 May 2010 01:40:50 +0000

During my run at my University, I was able to put together a solid social circle game. My social circle game was able to work for me and it did just that. I was blessed to have a great college experience because of it. I met really attractive girls at parties I hosted and it was a great feeling when people acknowledged me and wanted to be my friend haha… It didn’t all start this way though. It took time to build my social circle game. Now that I look back, I wouldn’t take it back. I will cover more on the college game on future posts, but for now check out these quick tips.

Define what type of social circle you want to build- I’m going to give you the run down on the game I ran in college. There are many ways to run social circle game but I will highlight how I put mine together.

Get connected with the party scene- I went out of my way to meet the big players at my University. These were the guys who were throwing great parties and meeting HB’s consistently. At first, I was just a regular at their parties.

Show them what you can do- I showed the big players what I could do. I pulled girls to their parties. This gave me leeway with HB’s telling them my friends were hosting the parties. They viewed me as part of the social circle because of this.

How can I meet HB’s to bring to parties?- First, you have to figure out where there are an abundance of HB’s at your University. Mine were in my classes, the gym, at the dorms, library, and various other places. When I was out and about, I would let them know of whatever events that were going on and number close them. I would later call them when there was something going on. Or you can text it depends on your preference.

Great parties you build your reputation- The parties I was helping out with were really good and I had HB’s asking ME when the next party was. Not to mention that, but I had guys who I didn’t know telling me about how awesome the parties were. I was able to hook freshman HB’s all summer and fall long by presenting them to parties and showing them around campus.

Build a Team but do it wisely- I had a solid team of wings I put together. We all brought HB’s to these parties and helped each other out. You have to choose wisely who you want to add on your team. The reason is if you meet guys who just want to steal your targets and not contribute, what kind of value do you think that brings to the team?

Stay confident- The path will not always be easy. Maybe you might have trouble in certain aspects of your game that you will have to work out. Stay positive and outline the goals you would like to achieve with social circle.

This type of game covers so much that I will be featuring more of them in future posts for you. I hope you enjoyed these quick tips.

By: Miguel Caceres

Tips for Effective Praxis Study

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:37:49 +0000

Passing a Praxis exam successfully can be your ticket to a highly rewarding teaching career. Not only that, the Praxis test series can also cement your reputation as an educator. That is why it’s important you don’t take chances with the study preparation for your Praxis tests, considering that proper study is key to passing the test and securing your future. Here are some tips to help you get ready for that Praxis test:

Know which Praxis test to take.

There are 3 Praxis test series you will need to take depending on the licensure and requirement you have to fulfill. Know what your specific test is and what type of tests to expect.

Study ahead of time.

Schedules for Praxis tests are posted on the websites of the Department of Education and the Educational Testing Services. Know how much time you have to study for your Praxis test by checking out the schedules online.

Familiarize yourself.

It would be a very helpful study strategy to familiarize yourself with the format and layout of the Praxis exam. Knowing how the test booklet will look like, where the questions will be found and how you will be using the answer sheet will not only save you time during the test but also help lessen your anxiety and pre-test jitters.

Know what kind of test content and question types to expect and find out what specific teaching skills each test will measure. Another important consideration during your Praxis study is the time limit, so you’ll know how to pace yourself when you’re taking the exam.

You might also want to check out some resources that can provide you with information about past Praxis tests. There are plenty of resources online that will familiarize you with the common methods and questions used in the tests. Don’t expect these to actually appear on your testing day, however. Praxis tests are reviewed and changed regularly so what you find online or offline may not appear on the actual test.

Study and study hard.

While a good number of test takers don’t study for their Praxis tests and still pass, there’s also a high percentage among failures who did not bother to prepare themselves. Remember that the Praxis test is an assessment of your knowledge and skills, many of which were obtained over your many years of study. The Praxis test series will not measure your interest or disposition in teaching so it will be necessary that you study all relevant material to help you pass the exam.

You might want to design an effective study schedule to help you gradually sort through and review your study materials. Read about case studies, do classroom observations and practice teaching. Learn how to identify specific information in questions to help you cut reading time.

Practice.

Learn about your pacing by taking practice tests from online sites. You’ll be able to observe your speed and accuracy by doing so and still be able to come up with corrective measures. If you’re confident about multiple choice tests, spend more time on constructed response tests to improve your score. Most importantly, keep track of the time you spend reading questions and writing your answers.

Should I use the services of a professional study center?

If you think you’ll need extra help with your Praxis study, go ahead. Just make sure to pick a reputable group to work with. Ask about their methods, rates of success and if you prefer, reviews from former students.

By: Mario CH Churchill

Tips for Finding Online Career Training Programs

admin — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:27:51 +0000

The concept of distant learning which is a term applied to online career training is not really new. Learn at home courses have been around for a long time. The original ones were mail orientated. You would sign up for the course, and receive your books and manuals via mail. Mail was also used to send in your completed work, and to take tests. The internet has changed all of this. Instant communication has caused the number of online home courses to skyrocket in recent years.

How do you sort through the many options available and pick the one that is best for your individual needs? The short answer is research. When you visit an online training site, it is exactly the same as visiting a campus. You need to take a virtual tour and ask yourself some important questions.

* Is this site user friendly? The online website is your classroom and your desk, and even often the campus library. You are going to be spending a lot of time there and it is going to help if it is easy to get around on it.

* What is the complete cost? This would be a major concern if you were visiting a campus offline. You need to make sure you understand the complete cost and this would include any extra hidden costs that might be contained in the fine print.

* What is the Institutes reputation? It is a good idea to try to get some outside references when evaluating the reputation of an online training institute. Do not rely on what they say about their own services. More than likely, they are going to say they are the best, but they might be a bit biased.

If your interest is in online computer training, it is always a good idea to evaluate if the training offered is of a practical nature. Computer theory and the history of the internet are all very interesting, but employers are looking for those particular hands on skills in such things as Microsoft Word or Quicken. If you are thinking of online IT training, you must also evaluate the trainer’s certification programs to determine if the course of study is going to look good on a resume sitting on the desk of a Computer Human Resources Manager. Also, look for the extra things that make home based study a bit more palatable. Video-based training as become popular lately as a companion to online computer training. In many ways, video-based training has taken place of the classroom instructor and the lab that made learning so easy in a traditional offline setting.

By: Natalie Aranda

Tips For Choosing an Online Masters Degree Program

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:11:55 +0000

Let us refresh what a master degree means. A master degree is a degree you get after you have finished a 3 or 4 years college or university program that goes above and beyond what you already learned. You should consider a masters degree so you can compete and advance your career.

As for the people who already have a job and want to get a higher position, here is some good news. You can earn your online masters degree if you have a computer at home or in the office where you work, on your own time, with less stress and problems of where to enroll.

For parents specially those who are working and want to further enhance their knowledge this can also be your chance. You can study and you can be with your family at home. Thus avoiding the stress of worrying about how your family is doing when you study at a regular campus.

Here are some tips to choosing th right online masters degree program:

Find out about the accreditation of the school where you want to study. Before you enroll, be sure you know the reputation of the school, colleges, or university. Find out about the record of the teachers or instructors. How do they teach? How reliable are they? Be sure you and the school have all the right equipment such as webcams and high-speed internet connections to finish your work on time.

Studying for an online degree such as a masters degree is not as easy as you may think it is. You need effort to achieve your goal although you have lots of advantages compared to a campus degree program. Still, you need to study and do some research. Even on the net, we need to discipline ourselves to have time for good study habits.

Here are just some of the advantages regarding online masters degree:

You can customize your time according to your will. You can study according to your vacant time especially if you are working. It is less expensive than going away to college. You may even be able to get your work to pay for it and work on it during non-peak times, if it is related to your job.

An online masters degree is very convenient not only terms of time, place, and the cost but also to ourselves as we don’t need to run after the bus to reach the school on time. We have the freedom to choose our own schedule based on the availability of our time and the comfort of the place where we study.

By: Ian E. Wright