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Employers: “Grades and Tests Don’t Cut It!”
January 24, 2008, No comments
New research shows that today’s employers want more than a diploma from prospective employees. A recent USA Today article explains: “Forget transcripts, multiple-choice tests or institutional scores. The surveyed business ...

New Year, New Posts
January 11, 2008, No comments
It’s a new year, and I have a lot of educational insight and cool links to share. From now on, I’ll be posting to SelfMadeScholar.com several times a week (if ...

Is College a “Toll Booth on the Road to Employment”?
May 4, 2007, 2 Comments
Over at AlterNet, Barbara Ehrenreich offers a unique take on the recent MIT scandal. A little background: the university’s Dean of Admissions was fired for having lied about her education ...

Founder of O’Reilly Speaks About Self-Education
May 2, 2007, No comments
If you want an enlightening break from your studies, check of Steve Hargadon’s interview with Tim O’Reilly, the founder of O’Reilly Media and one of the originators of the term ...

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May 2, 2007, No comments
Hello, self-educators. This is a quick note to let you know that this blog is still up and running. I’ve been overwhelmed with a few work-related responsibilities. But, I’m excited ...

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