What You Need to Know About AP Chemistry

What You Need to Know About AP ChemistryThere is a pretty long list of things that you need to know about AP Chemistry as a student to get through the class. Some of the most important things that you need to know include topics like graphing, how to use calculators, and topics related to organic chemistry. There are also many tests and quizzes you will have to take throughout the course that you need to make sure that you know so that you do not find yourself getting a lower grade in class. Here are some things that you will need to know about AP Chemistry.You first need to be familiar with what AP Chemistry is all about. It is a college level chemistry course that is held in college classroom format. You should learn as much as you can about the topic and how to properly use it. For example, if you are taking AP Chemistry on a physics test you will want to know the formula for calculating volumes, moles, and other equations that help in dealing with the different reactions that occ ur in this class. By learning about these formulas and equations, you will be able to answer all of the quizzes and tests that are going to be given throughout the course.Other things that you will need to know in order to ace the course are great help with solving problems and quizzes. While most of the questions that you will have to answer will be on your own, the best thing that you can do is to go online and look for help. There are many websites and chat rooms that are helpful in helping you out with problems that you may have and give you a much better feel for answering them.While you are taking the AP course you should make sure that you have your notes with you so that you do not forget anything. Since you are taking an AP course, you should be prepared to take and pass tests as well. This will help you to not only be prepared to take and pass tests, but also get your grades into the highest grades possible.If you have a good understanding of chemistry, it is a good idea t o also invest in some proper science supplies. Science kits are widely available and there are some science kits that you can buy online. These kits include learning materials and some of the very best educational supplies that you can find that will help you to get a higher grade in the class.You also need to make sure that you stay away from alcohol and any drugs while taking the AP class so that you do not get pregnant or suffer from drug abuse while at the same time taking a test or exam. The right form of medication should be used, and you should keep in mind that alcohol and drugs will affect your ability to take the test correctly.Getting your AP Chemistry score into the high grade range is a good thing. Having a high grade from the class will show your dedication and determination. You will also have an advantage if you attend some more classes in future that are related to this course.

What Your Irvine SAT Tutor Should Be Able to Do - TutorNerds

What Your Irvine SAT Tutor Should Be Able to Do - TutorNerds What Your Irvine Private SAT Tutor Should Be Able to Do What Your Irvine Private SAT Tutor Should Be Able to Do Standardized tests can play a very important role in your admission to your favorite college.   Because of this, many high school students and their parents choose to hire private tutors for tests like the SAT and ACT to help the student study and achieve the highest score that they can. It is true that private tutoring is a very effective method of preparing for these types of exams.   An experienced tutor can evaluate a student’s strong and weak points, find the strategies and tactics that work best for each student, and keep them dedicated to a study plan that will lead to their best results.   You can’t get the same type of attention and experience by studying on your own or in a classroom setting. However, these results depend on the fact that you have a good and experienced tutor.   There are many “tutors” out there for tests like the SAT who are not qualified to help you the most.   Many college students who recently took the exam themselves will claim that they can tutor for the test.   Parents might hire them when they claim their high test scores as their credentials.   “Hire me and your student can get a score like mine!” Many teachers or students studying to become teachers will also tutor for these exams in their spare time, even when they aren’t experienced in the tests themselves.   “Hire me, I’ve been teaching for fifteen years and have the experience to help,” or “hire me, I teach calculus, so I can tutor for SAT math!” While many of these tutors can be helpful, it is not the same as working with someone who knows the test and the best test preparation strategies inside-out.   Here is what a well-qualified and experienced SAT tutor should be able to do for you: -Be able to consistently answer every test question correctly.   This does not mean that tutors need to be able to get perfect scores on the tests or that they can’t make mistakes, but if you have your questions or practice problems, the tutor should be good enough at the test to get the answers correct and explain them nearly every time. -Be up to date on the format of the test.   If your private Irvine SAT tutor does not know how many sections there are, what the timing is, and how the test is scored, then they likely aren’t experienced enough in the test or their experience is with an older version of the test. -Be able to provide study materials.   A good Irvine SAT tutor should be very familiar with all of the official practice tests and study materials and have them available for you to use.   They likely should also have extra materials in case you need more.   A tutor who expects you to have or buy new books or practice tests on day one (when the best practice tests are free), is a tutor who is not experienced in preparing for the test. -Be able to evaluate you and give you your own, personal strategies.   Many tutors come with generic tips that either they use themselves, or that they’ve heard other people use.   Basic tips like “read the questions before the passage” or “star the ones that look hard and come back to them later” or “skip the word problems and do them last if you have time” are all fairly common and generic tips.   There are many others like them, and they do work for many students.   But not every student.   A good tutor should NOT be giving any of this advice until they’ve evaluated your skills and weaknesses (usually from a practice test).   Then, they can pick which ones will work best for you. There are other factors that make someone a good SAT or another standardized test tutor, but these are some things you should be expecting when you’re paying someone to give private lessons to your student for a very important test.   You can get by and get good results with many other study methods, but if you want the most optimized approach, you will likely need a good private tutor. Michael C. is currently a private math, science, and standardized test tutor with TutorNerds in Irvine and Anaheim. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.

Morning Mix Harvey, Taylor Swift and 6 dorm room essentials

Morning Mix Harvey, Taylor Swift and 6 dorm room essentials Drone footage shows the damage caused by massive rainfall over Texas from Hurricane Harvey (Image: You Tube screenshot/CNN/Brian Emfinger -SLM) The Washington Post reports that Hurricane Harvey is expected to dump nearly 50 inches of rain around Southeast Texas by the time the storm finally crawls out of the region on Tuesday or Wednesday. Additional reports from The Daily Beast and the Associated Press say 18 counties have been declared disaster areas and that nearly 56,000 calls have come into 911. An estimated 9 trillion gallons of water have already fallen on the area. The Post estimates that if it were collected, it would fill a cube two miles wide and two miles tall. Gas prices are expected to rise swiftly in the wake of the storm, which has already knocked out 15% of U.S. oil-refinery capacity. Social media is already playing a key role in the crisis, now leading the effort to raise funds for those who have lost their homes. The fund passed goal of $200K in first 2 hours. Watt then tweeted he was raising the goal to $500K: https://t.co/h6NcAyzRUR #HoustonStrong â€" Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) August 28, 2017 T-SWIFT SET A NEW SPOTFIY STREAMING RECORD T-Swift had a good weekend. (Image: Makaiyla Willis via Wikimedia Commons)Taylor Swifts latest Look What You Made Me Do, is so popular its like, Ed Sheeran popular. According to Music Business Worldwide, the song broke the day-one Spotify record â€" surpassing the 6.87m streams attracted by Ed Sheeran’s Shape Of You, gathering a total of 7.91 million streams on Friday. If you havent seen the video (which has just a few plays like 20 million), here it is: WHAT A BUSY WEEKEND Screenshot from the season 7 finale of Game of Thrones on HBO (Image: YouTube/HBO) Game of Thrones wrapped up season 7 last night. If you didnt see it (but we know you did), Entertainment Weekly wrapped it up. Floyd Mayweather beat Connor McGregor Saturday night in Las Vegas to push his professional record to a tidy 50-0. CBS Sports has all the deets on the Superfight. And for many of you, it was move-in weekend, which the Chicago Tribune said arrives like a load of bricks and mini-fridges.   Hope yours went well. AND SPEAKING OF MOVE-IN DAY, HERE ARE THE TOP 6 ESSENTIALS YOU NEED Photo Via: https://s.thestreet.com/files/tsc/v2008/photos/contrib/uploads/dormroom-mslarge_600x400.jpg Temple Universitys Alicia Geigel knows all about moving day and shes got this. She runs down six essentials for your living space, including a very-cool nightlight that has a bluetooth speaker. And we all know how much college students need (but rarely get) sleep. And if youre still with us, congrats, youre as ready for this Monday as youre gonna get. Go crush it.

The New Language Challenge is Here!

The New Language Challenge is Here! When youre learning a language, sometimes you need an upcoming overseas holiday or a newfound love to push you to study. While we cant help you with your travel plans or love life, we can give your language learning a jumpstart with our italki Language Challenge! THE CHALLENGE Complete 20 lessons by the end of September and win 30 USD in language credits! This is italkis third language challenge, and this time, we are giving you not 2 weeks, not 4 weeks, but 6 WHOLE WEEKS to complete your lessons on italki. On completion of the 20 lessons, we will give you 30 USD for language lessons. Most important, you will have improved your language skills. Nothing beats learning and winning at the same time. HOW YOU CAN COMPLETE THE CHALLENGE But, wait! You may be wondering if this is a) achievable, and b) if it will really help you improve your language skills. In our first challenge in October 2012, we set a goal of 8 lessons in just 2 weeks. We expected only some of our users to complete the challenge, but to our surprise, an amazing 90% of challengers completed it successfully. One of our challengers even took 16 one-hour lessons in 14 days!!! Second, if you are wondering if The Challenge will help you make progress on learning a language, take a look at this feedback from two of our users: The Language Challenge was a great way to push myself even further in my language studies and get that extra motivation to really start with a new language (French). It also was great that it helped me develop some good habits â€" pushing myself to get consistent language practice. Just like working out, you sometimes need that extra kick to help you get motivated and this was exactly what the language challenge did for me! Read more of Bioncas story here With the Language Challenge, what we really want to do is to get your language learning back on track. We want you to set yourself an achievable goal that will help you make progress, and get into a habit of learning. THE MATHS BEHIND THE CHALLENGE In order to complete 20 lessons in more than 6 weeks, we recommend: 3 x 1-hour lessons each week. If you are serious about becoming fluent, we think this is the minimum amount of time you should commit to learning a language. TAKE THE CHALLENGE, MAKE THE PLEDGE In order to take The CHALLENGE, you must take the PLEDGE. The PLEDGE is a way of helping you stick to your commitment. Its also the way we know that youre serious and entering the CHALLENGE. You PLEDGE $10 USD. If you complete it, youll get your $10 USD back, AND get an additional $30 USD in italki Credits. If you dont complete it, your pledge is lost. (Another way to look at it is the losers pay for the winners.) We know you can do it. Be a winner. TELL THE WORLD YOU ARE GOING TO DO THIS Our last piece of advice is tell other people that youre serious about learning a language publicly. Its harder to give up if you have publicly told your friends. Share your plans your friends on Facebook and Twitter. Write about this in your italki Notebook. Tell us in the comments below. JOIN THE LANGUAGE CHALLENGE and start learning a language today! The New Language Challenge is Here! When youre learning a language, sometimes you need an upcoming overseas holiday or a newfound love to push you to study. While we cant help you with your travel plans or love life, we can give your language learning a jumpstart with our italki Language Challenge! THE CHALLENGE Complete 20 lessons by the end of September and win 30 USD in language credits! This is italkis third language challenge, and this time, we are giving you not 2 weeks, not 4 weeks, but 6 WHOLE WEEKS to complete your lessons on italki. On completion of the 20 lessons, we will give you 30 USD for language lessons. Most important, you will have improved your language skills. Nothing beats learning and winning at the same time. HOW YOU CAN COMPLETE THE CHALLENGE But, wait! You may be wondering if this is a) achievable, and b) if it will really help you improve your language skills. In our first challenge in October 2012, we set a goal of 8 lessons in just 2 weeks. We expected only some of our users to complete the challenge, but to our surprise, an amazing 90% of challengers completed it successfully. One of our challengers even took 16 one-hour lessons in 14 days!!! Second, if you are wondering if The Challenge will help you make progress on learning a language, take a look at this feedback from two of our users: The Language Challenge was a great way to push myself even further in my language studies and get that extra motivation to really start with a new language (French). It also was great that it helped me develop some good habits â€" pushing myself to get consistent language practice. Just like working out, you sometimes need that extra kick to help you get motivated and this was exactly what the language challenge did for me! Read more of Bioncas story here With the Language Challenge, what we really want to do is to get your language learning back on track. We want you to set yourself an achievable goal that will help you make progress, and get into a habit of learning. THE MATHS BEHIND THE CHALLENGE In order to complete 20 lessons in more than 6 weeks, we recommend: 3 x 1-hour lessons each week. If you are serious about becoming fluent, we think this is the minimum amount of time you should commit to learning a language. TAKE THE CHALLENGE, MAKE THE PLEDGE In order to take The CHALLENGE, you must take the PLEDGE. The PLEDGE is a way of helping you stick to your commitment. Its also the way we know that youre serious and entering the CHALLENGE. You PLEDGE $10 USD. If you complete it, youll get your $10 USD back, AND get an additional $30 USD in italki Credits. If you dont complete it, your pledge is lost. (Another way to look at it is the losers pay for the winners.) We know you can do it. Be a winner. TELL THE WORLD YOU ARE GOING TO DO THIS Our last piece of advice is tell other people that youre serious about learning a language publicly. Its harder to give up if you have publicly told your friends. Share your plans your friends on Facebook and Twitter. Write about this in your italki Notebook. Tell us in the comments below. JOIN THE LANGUAGE CHALLENGE and start learning a language today!

In a Manner of Speaking How Understanding Culture Impacts Your Language Studies

In a Manner of Speaking How Understanding Culture Impacts Your Language Studies In a Manner of Speaking: How Understanding Culture Impacts Your Language Studies Learning a language without comprehending the culture is like going to the vibrant Mexican marketplace pictured above  and only eating hamburgers from McDonalds.Will your food be okay? Sure.But youre kind of missing the point. Youre not getting the full experience.The same goes with language and culture. To fully appreciate a language, you need to understand the culture of the people who speak itâ€"theyre intrinsically connected.Learning about different cultures helps us approach languages with new insight. It allows us to delve deeper into the meaning of  words and expressions  and helps us feel more connected to each other.Okay, I might be romanticizing  just a bit.Still, you cant deny that language is a huge part of culture, so much that it actually affects culture in the same way that a culture affects the language.Thats what were going to be exploring here, so read on and, hopefully, when youre done youll have a new appreciation for the language (or languages)  youre currently s tudying as well as the culture it stems from, or maybe even your own culture. Like I said, its all connected. In a Manner of Speaking: How Understanding Culture Impacts Your Language StudiesWhat Does Language Have to Do with Culture?To answer that question, lets think about the purpose of language.Simply put, language allows us to express our thoughts and feelings, it allows us to communicate and share knowledge with one another.You wont fully master a language unless you understand the culture, just like youll never fully understand a culture until youve immersed yourself in a study of their language.This is because language is constantly in flux and largely dependent on the ever-evolving views, values and customs of its speakers.Lets look at just how connected they really are.Language reflects the values and beliefs of a cultureThe differences between two cultures are reflected perfectly in their languages. Mastering the nuances of a language means really being able to understan d people who (more than likely) grew up with an entirely different set of values and beliefs. You have to open yourself up to these differences.Those contrasting values and beliefs can manifest in a variety of ways. Taking a look at common expressions and idioms gives you a glimpse into what a society deems important.For example, just looking at all the  Chinese idioms dealing with family  demonstrates the value they place on this relationship and tells us a little about the family construct and potential dynamics.Or if you were learning English, you can find lots of examples of the historical and cultural values reflected in typical English expressions and idioms by just listening to an episode of NPRs radio program  A Way with Words.Have you ever heard the phrase A Whistle in the Dark or noticed any of the other words and expressions for the word courage? Such observations would lead an English learner to believe that bravery is an attribute thats highly coveted in English-speakin g societies.But thats not the only connection between language and culture.Language reflects our perception of the worldLanguage affects the way we perceive the world and therefore, it affects how we choose to interact with it.There have been several studies on this.Ask a linguist about language and perception and theyll probably point you to the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, which states that the limits and structure of language determines their users thoughts and actions. Its a hypothesis supported by professor Lera Boroditsky who wrote a whole paper on the topic of linguistic relativity.A great example explored by those who study linguistic relativity is the concept of time and space between languages. Boroditsky conducted an experiment in which she found that while English speakers view time horizontally (i.e., the past is behind us or to the left and the future is ahead or to the right), Mandarin speakers are more likely to view time vertically (i.e. the order of events is viewed fro m top to bottom).Others have studied the connection between  bilingualism and personality, finding that when people switch languages they also seem to switch their personality to fit the language. That is, they seem to shift their way of thinking to reflect that of the people who speak the respective language. Its fascinating!Language reflects perception, but it also reflects the history of a culture and explains why certain ideas and beliefs are so prominent and profound.Historical Perspective: The Link Between the History of a Culture and Its LanguageTake terms that have lasted from ancient times to modernity to heartWhen you look at any culture, you cannot rightly ignore its history. Understanding its history allows you to form some idea of how and why certain words came to mean what they do. For example, in Mandarin, ?  (Xin)  is often directly translated to heart in English. However, the word also refers to the mind and ones emotions.The meaning of the word is an important conc ept in Daoist teachings and makes those teachings much more accessible to Mandarin speakers (which may explain why it has thrived since ancient times).The effects of these ancient beliefs on modern Chinese values and culture  are still present today. Clearly, the deep-rooted meaning of the term  Xin  is something a Mandarin learner would want to take to heart if they truly wanted to understand the implications behind the word.The history of a culture explains the power a term or idea can carry in a language, but it also explains the existence of certain (sometimes seemingly random) linguistic elements.To really understand, you also have to ask yourself about the influence of other cultures on a language.Watch out for footprints left by other cultures on a languageThe English language is a perfect example of mixing cultures and language. The Germanic Anglo-Normans and Latin-based French essentially planted the seed for English as we know it to grow.Learning all about  that history co uld certainly help you understand the meaning behind certain words and phrases with Latin roots, as well as other words of foreign language descent.English isnt the only example of a language with rich history. If youre studying one of the Romance languages, it helps immeasurably to learn about European history and the spread of Latin.Maybe youre learning Spanish and wondering why there are so many words that start with  al? Spanish has many words of Arabic origin due to the  Islamic conquest of Spain. Clearly, the influence of that culture has left its mark.Knowing the history of a culture is not only a way to get clarification, it also shows how words have evolved to reflect the current cultural climate.Keep track of the ever-evolving meaning of wordsYou often hear people say, back in my day, that word used to mean something else.Words change. A lot.Take a brief look into the world of etymology (the study of word origins and development) and youll find that many words once meant o ne thing but now mean something else entirely.Before the internet, it was next to impossible to pinpoint the redefining moments for these words. The broadening or dissolution of their original meanings tended to just happen slowly over time with usage. Thanks to the internet, we can study this much more closely.Words can evolve in various ways. Sometimes they can start out as harmless phrases but evolve to be quite rude, like the word bimbo which has its roots in the Italian word  bambino (little child). In English, this was a term originally referring to an unintelligent man, but over time it came to be quite a derogatory term for an attractive, but not very bright, woman.Then lets take a look at the word  awesome, which nowadays is used to describe the best things ever (like this trivia filled article)! The root of the word is awe which used to be synonymous with dread. The word maintained that connotation until around the late 1970s when people started using it to describe great things.Our ever-developing culture forces language to develop alongside it. We usually dont notice the strange ways in which these words change until we either look it up or have a non-native speaker point it out.But what does that mean on a day-to-day basis?Now that weve discussed the fluidity of language and culture over time, lets take a look at what this has to do with you and your language-learning journey.How This Understanding Affects Your Language Learning JourneyMore than anything else, your learning will help you choose your words more carefully.Understanding the culture behind a language can help immeasurably in understanding the connotations of a word, especially when theres no equivalency in your own language. Not doing so can cause some embarrassing or offensive situations.Take a language like Japanese that feature words that are closely tied to the culture. The Japanese dont just have formal and informal forms, but honorific and humble forms as well. This is referred to as keigo.No doubt you already have your impressions of each culture and perhaps even for certain languages based on your own experience (and cultures history). When trying to master another language, its best to go in without any expectations or pre-conceived notions.Learn with what you know, keep an open-mind and respect the differences you find.Now that you know why its all so importantSo what have we learned today? Hopefully you can look back at your learning experience with more awareness about what to change about your learning methods or your mindset. Weve discussed how closely related language and culture is and by association, the importance of learning the etymology of a language.It doesnt have to be in-depth but maybe just enough to form a deeper understanding and appreciation for the quirks and rules of the language(s) youre trying to learn.How deep is your understanding of the foreign words you learned? Have you just memorized their definitions or translations, or do you understand what they mean and what they imply when spoken?When you take that understanding and apply it as you learn the language, single words suddenly carry new weight and words you once found just quirky and strange start to make a lot more sense.

Why Choose a Google Tutor?

Why Choose a Google Tutor?A Google tutor is a service that allows people who have the knowledge and the resources to offer help to students and teachers to learn certain subjects. It is a great idea for someone who has no background in a particular subject to have access to education material to enhance their understanding of the subject. The internet offers great opportunities to teachers, parents, and students, allowing for students to study at their own pace and at their own convenience.Tutors have various classes and packages available to suit different types of users. They can be individuals or a company with multiple employees who work as a team to provide the right help to students and teachers in a number of different situations. Most providers have flexible packages that can accommodate a wide range of users with little or no extra cost.A tutor can take the place of a teacher. In some cases, it may be an individual that is willing to act as a tutor and give help to a student . In other cases, it may be a business with a staff that will offer different parts of the business and provide the needed help to a group of students.Tutors are trained and licensed professionals who are required to follow various rules and regulations. However, they are responsible for the students that they tutor. Most provide assistance from their own home, but some may have a designated location to receive and provide the assistance. In order to provide the proper instruction, a tutor must first possess the appropriate training, which includes practical experience in the subject matter.When searching for a tutor, look for a provider that has a fully staffed and licensed online office. This will ensure that a tutor is available at all times for help in any given situation. Since most people use the internet, it would be wise to have at least one online counselor at your disposal in case of emergencies. Of course, the internet is also good for research and self-development.Teache rs and students can expect tutors to offer help from their local or online locations. It would be beneficial to tutor a group of students in a particular class and for many tutors, this is a rewarding way to teach and make a living. There are also travel tutors who travel to remote locations in order to tutor in those areas where the most education is being offered. These courses can be grueling and involve sitting in a classroom, yet they provide the most personalized tutoring and instruction.For parents and teachers, this is a convenient method to use extra hours to attend to a student's personal or educational needs. For those who are unable to travel, getting a tutor can also provide them with the extra time to attend to the needs of their students. Whether it is a child in kindergarten or a college student in their third year, you can find the perfect tutor to improve the learning experiences of students.

Tutor Jobs in Bristol

Tutor Jobs in BristolWith Bristol being such a renowned university, many tutor jobs in the city are available. The city boasts of having several educational institutions which include Bristol College, University of Bristol, Royal Victoria Infirmary, and so many more. Although the list is endless, it's still good to keep some things in mind before applying for any job.Searching for tutor jobs in Bristol isn't something new. Since the 1800s, Bristol has been a home to countless academic institutes. That's why many institutions and colleges have a massive job opening for tutors. Most universities offer open positions to students from all around the world but those that have an international reputation will be more likely to offer tutor jobs.In Bristol, you can work as a tutor at the bar, at the restaurant, or for the medical profession. If you're employed, you'll be able to travel around the city with ease. Whether you want to enjoy a romantic dinner at the home of one of the tutors or if you wish to stay put and watch the sunset, everything is available to you.One thing to keep in mind when looking for tutoring jobs in Bristol is the qualification you'll need to obtain. There are no general qualifications for tutors and you'll have to work hard to find those. Knowing your subject is important but many tutors will also be knowledgeable about the arts, music, and other courses of study.If you're a person who enjoys the study and would prefer to pursue an online degree, these days there are many colleges and universities offering their services online. It can be quite easy to find a place to live since a large number of people are staying at home due to financial reasons.Students who desire to attend private school in Bristol are also finding it very easy to find tutoring opportunities. This is because many private schools in the city offer a large number of tutoring services to students.While Bristol is a busy city, with a lot of businesses located here, there are also some potential careers for people who prefer to tutor. Check out any of the places listed above for a wide range of tutoring opportunities.

Ask an MBA Admissions Expert Dan Bauer

Ask an MBA Admissions Expert Dan Bauer Varsity Tutors brings you insider tips and advice straight from nationally recognized admissions experts. Having founded his admissions consulting firm, The MBA Exchange, in 1996 after serving as an admissions interviewer for his alma mater HarvardBusiness School, Dan Bauer and his firm have helped over 3,000 individuals gain acceptance from the worlds most selective MBA programs. Read on for the valuable advice he has to offer about the business school admissions process. VT: How much time should be set aside to adequately prepare for and complete the application for an MBA program? Dan: Depending on the candidacy, this can take anywhere from several weeks to several months to prepare applications. However, the start of the process is not writing essays, but rather optimizing the candidacy itself. The professional, academic and personal aspects of the individuals profile need to be analyzed so that the applicant can leverage strengths and mitigate vulnerabilities. If done properly, this front-end effort brings focus, momentum and efficiency to preparing the actual applications. A smart way to get started is with a free, expert evaluation of the candidacy from a knowledgeable admissions consulting firm. VT: What would you say is the single most important thing to focus on for this kind of application? Dan: Most importantly, a truly competitive application must present a combination of three elements: qualifications, motivation and contributions. First, the candidate needs to convey an academic and professional background that ensures competence in the MBA classroom. Second, the applicant must illustrate a clear rationale and sincere passion for attending the targeted school as the bridge to post-MBA goals. And finally, he or she should make a compelling case for the value added that the candidacy will bring to the program and its participants, before and after graduation. VT: What do MBA admissions officers look for most in the essay questions? Dan: Relevance, initiative and authenticity. Simply stated, the applicant needs to answer the essay questions as posed by the school. However, in doing so, the admissions staff is not satisfied with mere facts or boilerplate. Rather, they want the candidate to grasp address the issues behind the question just as a leader does in the business world -- so the essay is robust and distinctive. Finally, they want insight into the thoughts, feelings and values of the applicant in order to know the candidate even before they meet him or her in-person. VT: What are the biggest mistakes one can make on this application? Dan: The biggest error is presenting only what the applicant thinks the admissions committee wants to see. Some individuals mistakenly believe that there is no need to go beneath the surface or beyond the resume. However, developing a candidacy and crafting an application are intensely personal. Through this process, the candidate learns a great deal about himself or herself. In fact, this may be the first and last time in their lives that they do such a thorough assessment of their past, present and future. It is only such a journey of self-discovery that ultimately produces MBA applications that are cathartic for the candidate and compelling for the adcom. There are no magic bullets, insider tips or expedient shortcuts to getting there. VT: What aspects of the MBA admissions process make it most different from undergraduate admissions process? Dan: The admissions process at top-tier business schools is more comprehensive and subjective than that at leading undergrad and other graduate schools. When applying to non-MBA programs, it can be nearly impossible for someone to overcome a sub-par GPA and/or standardized admissions test. In contrast, graduate business schools carefully consider the 2+ years of full-time work experience that most applicants have completed. Furthermore, most non-MBA programs ask only one essay question with a broad topic (e.g., a personal statement) and have no required interview. With the business school application process, there are typically several essays and a mandatory interview before admission is granted. So, by comparison, the MBA applicant has a significantly greater opportunity to define the candidacy and convince the school to grant acceptance. VT: Is there anything that automatically disqualifies an applicant from being considered for an MBA program (i.e. low GPA, lack of particular work experience, etc.)? Dan: No. Having helped hundreds of MBA applicants to gain admission to their targeted b-schools despite significant academic, personal or professional constraints, it is clear that admissions committees evaluate each candidacy in totality. A weakness in one area can be neutralized by strength in another. Never say never! For instance, my firm has guided five past clients to acceptance at top-10 business schools even though these individuals did not have undergraduate degrees! VT: What kind of work experiences should be highlighted in the MBA application? Dan: Published statistics confirm that top business schools favor applicants from the leading financial and management consulting firms. However, the admissions committees also want professional diversity in their incoming class. What is most important is not the specific industry or job function of the MBA applicant, but rather the growth, learning and impact that the applicant has acquired and will share with classmates. Being an overachiever with a passion for advancing the knowledge of others can transcend any specific employment profile. VT: What advice do you have regarding GMAT test prep? Dan: Be very thoughtful in choosing the tutoring resources that you engage for test prep. One size does not fit all. That is why my firm The MBA Exchange does not offer GMAT tutoring directly but rather provides a free evaluation of prep needs and introduces several specialists to each client. To determine the best resource, consider which components of the test require the most study and support, and confirm the tutors qualifications in that area. Then, think about how you learn most effectively (e.g. in-person vs. remote; individual vs. group, etc.) and make sure the tutors services are a match. Finally, allow yourself abundant time to learn and practice before you take the actual test; only when you and your tutor agree that your practice scores have reached an acceptable peak should you schedule the real GMAT. VT: Is it absolutely necessary to have work experience prior to starting an MBA degree? Dan: There are some exceptions, but for the vast majority of applicants having 2 more years of full-time work experience prior to applying is a must. Not only is this an expectation of the admissions committee, but this background also ensures that the candidate will gain more from and contribute more to the MBA education. The currency of business school classrooms especially those where the case study method is king -- is the professional background that each student brings. Both faculty and peers assume that on day one everyone has a solid grasp of the nomenclature, culture and nuances of the business world. This provides a shared platform for learning, growing and bonding. VT: What are the characteristics of a great MBA program? Dan: Believing that there are several excellent business schools for every applicant to consider, I am going to answer with a list of selection criteria. A great MBA program offers knowledge and perspective that align seamlessly with the applicants vision. Professors who are recognized inside and outside the school as thought leaders in their respective disciplines. A dynamic culture where students are the program owners and customers. Loyal, global alumni actively involved with the school and dedicated to helping each other succeed. A productive and responsive career services staff. Recruitment by industry-leading companies that offer real jobs, even during tough economic times. And finally, a respected and recognized brand, transcending time and borders, that graduates can count on as a lifetime asset. Visit http://www.mbaexchange.com to learn more about The MBA Exchange and request a free evaluation of your MBA candidacy.The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

How to Prepare German Tutor Jobs

How to Prepare German Tutor Jobs How to Perfect your Private German Tutoring Jobs ChaptersEstablish a List of Goals for Each StudentPrepare Each German Tutorial from the Ground UpExplain What’s Going to Happen in Each TutorialDistance Yourself from the SchoolEncourage Your Student to Push ThemselvesProvide a Summary After Each Session“True teachers are those who use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross.”This quote from the Greek writer Nikos Kazantsakis should give you some food for thought.Have you decided to become a private German tutor and pass on your knowledge of how to speak German? If so, you now need to think about how you’ll find students for your German lessons.Then you need to start thinking about your educational concerns like organising your German tutorials, teaching methods, and your student’s long-term goals, etc.Every teacher has their own methods and you’ll need to find your own way to teach German as a second language.However, there’s a lot of advice you should consider to help your students learn G erman better.Just like the bridge metaphor, you’ll need to be reliable and work on strong foundations.Don’t forget that your foundations aren’t just your language abilities, they’re also your teaching methodology.While you’ll obviously need to have a passion for teaching, you also need to understand how to learn a new language.and assimilate everything covered during their tutorials.Make sure they bring German culture into their everyday lives.  A foreign language can become an integral part of your life. You’ll have learnt this when you studied to become a German tutor.That’s why you also need to be supplementing your learning with grammar practice when you’re not speaking the language.When you learn a language, you also learn about its speakers, the history of the countries where its spoken, etc.  This can make you want to travel to these places on holiday, study there, or take part in a language stay.To learn German quickly, these might be some of the best options .In any case, once you’ve adopted a less “academic” approach to learning, you’ll quickly see some progress, especially when it comes to listening and speaking.Provide a Summary After Each SessionWhen teaching a student a language, you need to show them their progress.As their teacher, you’re in the best position to evaluate their progress.  After each course, you can give them a summary.This summary, which you can send by email, needs to mention a few things:Firstly, you need to mention the skills learnt during the lesson.Discover German countries and their cultures through German courses. (Source: Olivier Miche)For example, if you were working on declension, you need to mention that first and whether they understood this point or need to return to it next lesson.You should make a note of the activities used and the results of them.  You can also mention what the student can be working on outside of class.Finally, don’t hesitate to mention all the progress they’ve made and the positives that came out of each German tutorial.  You have to provide positive feedback if you want to encourage them to learn.Now that you’re providing quality German tutorials, you just need to let word of mouth do the rest. A  student that's happy with their German tutor is very quick to recommend you to other people.Learn about the qualifications you need to start German tutor jobs.