Music Business Summer Programs

Here are some ideas of excellent summer programs for high school students interested in combining music and/or business. This career is becoming more popular as students seek to get into the music business, not necessarily being musicians, but just interested in this industry…
-          Wagner College in NY on Staten Island.
-          “What Makes a Star” program [...]

Issues on Higher Education Costs

EduPlan and Claudine Vainrub provide analysis on the Cost of Higher Education, what changes to expect, how can parents prepare.

The Value of an Elevator Pitch

By Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan
What we call today “Elevator Pitch” is what once was a simple introduction. The term refers specifically to what you would say to someone about you and your added value if you were in an elevator with them for a minute, before getting to your floor. In today’s competitive job [...]

Preventing Crime on Campus

Annie Le had everything going for her; a coveted education at Yale University, a fulfilling job, a beautiful life ahead of her. Her horrible death three days before her wedding, in the bathroom of a library at her Alma Mater, reminds us that although college crimes of this nature are rare, they do occur.
Universities take [...]

Why Higher Education?

Many students are attracted by the prospect of being able to generate an income and take up a job immediately after high school. While a high school diploma was sufficient to land a decent job and keep it thirty years back, the situation has definitely changed in the current scenario. You can still find a [...]

Changes in Financial Aid

Financial aid has recently become a hotter topic in the mind of many more Americans, as we survive a recession. However, there is light at the end of the tunnel. We count with enhanced Government support, especially led by President Obama, who strongly advocates towards positive change in the field. Supporting Americans to achieve higher [...]

Search Schools with EduPlan!

Courtesy of industry leader Hobsons, we are now offering a college, grad school and international school search tool on our website. This system will help you search for universities and programs from undergraduate to graduate all over the world. We hope you find it very valuable in distinguishing educational options.
The tool can be found on [...]

Radio Show – Twitter for Job Search

Our weekly radio segment on Twitter and how to use this tool for job search. Sorry folks, only En Espanol…
Nuestro segmento semanal radial con Eli Bravo acerca de como utilizar a Twitter como herramienta en la busqueda de trabajo.
Twitter como herramienta de busqueda de trabajo

Using Twitter for Job Search

As social media becomes more and more popular, companies are catching up to technology and finding ways to maximize their ROI through these new alternative tools. One of the social networking tools, Twitter, catches our attention, as companies begin to use it to recruit.
Twitter, in few words, provides a microblogging service that is transmitted in [...]

Issues for International Students

News for International Students Seeking College Admissions and How to Make the Best of them…
As we enter the fall, many students prepare to begin the application process to enter colleges and universities in USA. If you’re a international student, this is a good time to consider applying to enter a college or university, in pursuit [...]

Choosing a Free College

How to choose a College that will not Bankrupt me
At this time of the year, seniors and even graduate admissions candidates are thinking about their college and graduate school options. Being that the economy has hit many of us hard this year, the choices might not seem as abundant as when our family income is [...]

MBA Application Dates 2009-2010

When are applications due for MBA programs in USA?
In this chart you can find the Application deadlines for several MBA Programs across the U.S. As more MBA dates become available, we hope to bring you this information.
USA MBA Program Application Deadlines for 2009-2010

Full-Time MBA Program
Round 1 Deadline
Round 2 Deadline
Round 3 Deadline

Carnegie [...]

Easy Scholarship to Apply For

SchoolSoup.com has posted a scholarship you do not want to miss. It frees some tuition money for online education. Now, beware of the institutions you might want to use it for, since degree mills are in abundance. Degree mills represent, in other words online universities that are not accredited by the U.S. Department of Education, [...]

Radio Show – New Career Path

Our weekly show with Eli Bravo, this time on choosing another career. If you are seeking for a job, maybe you should consider a career change. The program talks about how to go about it and achieve this goal successfully. Sorry, only en Espanol…
Nuestro segmento radial semanal con Eli Bravo en Actualidad 1020 AM, esta [...]

Beware when Pursuing an Online Degree

What to look for and Is Online Education what you Want?
By Claudine Vainrub, MBA and Principal of EduPlan
Many adult learners who want to go back to school today consider online college programs. I know I did a few months back, as it was for me the only alternative to achieve a certification I longed for. [...]

A New Career Path

Finding the Perfect Match Between Demand, Skill and Interest
By Claudine Vainrub, MBA
If you are unemployed, a student, or at a time in your life when you are in doubt of your current career path, the time could be right to make a bold move in a new direction. Finding a new career path can be [...]

Radio Show – Consultores de Admisiones Universitarias

Our radio show with Eli Bravo on Actualidad 1020 AM this week touching on the topic of Independent College Advisers, our work, and how to evaluate a consultant’s potential to conduct the coaching effectively.
Nuestro show radial semanal con Eli Bravo en Actualidad 1020 AM, esta semana tocando el tema de
Consultores Independientes de Admisiones – Programa [...]

Radio Show – MBA Admissions

Our weekly radio show with Eli Bravo, this time on MBA Admissions, the process and is it worth the effort and investment to pursue an MBA. Sorry folks, only En Espanol…
Nuestro segmento semanal con Eli Bravo, esta vez acerca del tema de admisiones a MBA’s (Postgrados de Administracion). Vale la pena el esfuerzo y la [...]

Radio Show – Buscar Trabajo

What to do if you have been looking for a job for too long? Here are some strategies as presented in our program with Eli Bravo on Actualidad 1020 AM. Only en Espanol…
Si su busqueda de trabajo se ha prolongado por mas de seis meses, escuche nuestro programa acerca de como abordar la busqueda de [...]

2009 – 2010 SAT Dates

Here are the SAT Dates for 2009-2010. Register soon!
SAT Dates 2009 – 2010
SAT and Subject Tests

Test Dates

Test

Regular Registration Deadline
(postmark/submit by)

U.S. Late Registration Periods (late fee applies)

October 10, 2009

SAT & Subject Tests

September 9, 2009

September 23, 2009

November 7, 2009

SAT & Subject Tests

October 1, 2009

October 15, 2009

December 5, 2009

SAT & Subject Tests

October 30, 2009

November 12, 2009

January 23, 2010

SAT [...]

SAT Dates 2009-2010

Register soon to take the SAT in 2009 – 2010 and become eligible to attend college at the end of this academic year.
Here is the information on the SAT Dates for 2009-2010…

2009 – 2010 SAT Dates

SAT and Subject Tests

Test Dates

Test

Regular Registration Deadline
(postmark/submit by)

U.S. Late Registration Periods (late fee applies)

October [...]

ACT Dates 2009-2010

Here are the ACT Dates for 2009-2010. Register soon to take this exam and be eligible to attend college at the end of this academic year.
ACT Dates 2009 – 2010
ACT

TEST DATE

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

September 12, 2009*

August 7, 2009

October 24, 2009

September 18, 2009

December 12, [...]

How to Hire an Educational Consultant

Educational Consultants offer an opportunity for students to find themselves, understand their career opportunities and find a school with a great fit for the student. We focus on the student and maximizing their career potential in the long run. Find out how to select that one professional that will help you achieve all this, while conducting themselves ethically and providing you with the support you need for yourself or your daughter/son.

Stimulus Jobs and Money

By Claudine Vainrub Principal of EduPlan
How to find a Job offered through the Stimulus Plan
Just yesterday, we conducted a job phone bank in CBS Channel 4 and the unemployment statistic became alive to us attendants through the amount of phone calls received in a matter of 2 ½ hours. Over 400 calls and the phones [...]

MBA Application Components

By Claudine Vainrub Principal of EduPlan
What is involved in the MBA Application Process and How to Tackle this Challenge
Application to MBA programs is a process that requires a lot of planning and strategizing. According to Dr. Randall S Hansen, career coach and founder of Quintessential Careers, the ratio of students accepted to the number of [...]

Radio Show on Admissions

Our weekly show with Eli Bravo in Actualidad 1020 AM on college and graduate admissions secrets. Learn what admissions officers from top schools have to say about what they seek in candidates. Sorry folks, only in Spanish…
Nuestro show radial semanal con Eli Bravo en Actualidad 1020 AM, esta vez acerca de admisiones universitarias y a [...]

Radio Show – Secretos de Admision

Los mas recientes comentarios de los directores de admision de las universidades top en USA, incluyendo la Universidad de Virginia, Michigan, Dartmouth College, NYU, Columbia, y otras, en nuestro programa radial semanal con Eli Bravo en Actualidad 1020 AM.
Our radio show discussing this week Secrets of Admissions, as provided by Deans of Admissions from top [...]

Good Cover Letters Do Make a Difference

Good Cover Letters Do Make a Difference
How to create an effective cover letter and why you should devote time to this task
By Claudine Vainrub
In the process of finding a job, most of our focus lies in developing a compelling resume. However, another marketing document, essential to the job search process, is the cover letter. It [...]

Secrets of Admissions

Secrets of Admissions: Do’s & Don’ts from College and Grad School Admissions Decision Makers
Two weeks ago, EduPlan had the honor of being invited to the prestigious AIGAG conference in New York, where we met with several admission officers from prestigious institutions like the University of California at Berkeley, Dartmouth College, Columbia University, NYU, University of [...]

EduPlan Speaks at Casa De Jesus

Casa de Jesus Congregation and EduPlan join forces to offer parents and students the opportunity to learn how to navigate the complicated world of college admissions. The series of seminars will begin on Friday July 17 at 8:00 pm and will continue on Saturday, July 18 at 10:00 am, at the headquarters of Casa de [...]

Looking for Jobs TOO Long

What to do if you have been looking for a job for too long? Here are some strategies as presented in our program with Eli Bravo on Actualidad 1020 AM. Only en Espanol…
Si su busqueda de trabajo se ha prolongado por mas de un ano, escuche nuestro programa acerca de como abordar la busqueda de [...]

Secrets of Admissions

Secrets of Admissions: Do’s & Don’ts from College and Grad School Admissions Decision Makers
Two weeks ago, EduPlan had the honor of being invited to the prestigious AIGAG conference in New York, where we met with several admission officers from prestigious institutions like the University of California at Berkeley, Dartmouth College, Columbia University, NYU, University of [...]

Radio Show – MBA Admissions

Our weekly radio show with Eli Bravo, this time on MBA Admissions, the process and is it worth the effort and investment to pursue an MBA. Sorry folks, only En Espanol…
Nuestro segmento semanal con Eli Bravo, esta vez acerca del tema de admisiones a MBA’s (Postgrados de Administracion). Vale la pena el esfuerzo y la [...]

Seeking Jobs for Too Long

With the rise of unemployment numbers and the decrease in new job offers, candidates are finding it harder and harder to secure new posts quickly. More often than ever, we are seeing professionals seek new work for 6, 7, 8 months and even over a year. What are the disadvantages of a long job search [...]

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MBA Application Components

What is involved in the MBA Application Process and How to Tackle this Challenge
Application to MBA programs is a process that requires a lot of planning and strategizing. According to Dr. Randall S Hansen, career coach and founder of Quintessential Careers, the ratio of students accepted to the number of applicants at a premier MBA [...]

Radio Show on Stimulus Jobs

Como conseguir los trabajos del Plan de Estimulo
How to find President Obama’s stimulus plan jobs – this is the topic of this week’s radio show with Eli Bravo in Actualidad 1020 AM and Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan. Sorry folks, only in Spanish…
Como conseguir los trabajos del Plan de Estimulo del Presidente Obama – ese [...]

CareerBuilder Quotes EduPlan

In the article “Help, My Job Search is Taking Years”, Rachel Zupek from CareerBuilder provides opinions from job seekers and career coaching experts, including EduPlan Principal, Claudine Vainrub, on how to enhance job search results.
Read this valuable information to find tips on how to get ahead in your job search, if you have been looking [...]

Stimulus Money and Jobs

How to find a Job offered through the Stimulus Plan
Just yesterday, we conducted a job phone bank in CBS Channel 4 and the unemployment statistic became alive to us attendants through the amount of phone calls received in a matter of 2 ½ hours. Over 400 calls and the phones ringing non-stop shows, once again, [...]

How to Get Scholarship Money

College studies are so expensive in the USA, most students cannot afford to pay for it from their own pocket. On the other hand, there are many ways to find the money to support your studies and there is no reason why you should miss college for mere lack of funds. The most common forms [...]

Hispanic Resumes Radio Show

Our weekly radio show with Eli Bravo in Actualidad 102 AM on the hot topic of creating a resume showcasing your Hispanic Identity. Is it favorable or not, how to do it correctly. Sorry folks, only in Spanish.
Nuestro segmento radial semanal con Eli Bravo en Actualidad 1020 AM, tocando el tema ardiente de elaborar hojas [...]

Online Image and Admissions

College and Grad School Applicants – Maintain a Favorable Online Presence
How Can Cyber-trash Affect You in the College and Grad School Admissions Process

By Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan
The savvy college and grad school applicant nowadays is an avid user of the Internet. But do you know that the internet can make or break your chances [...]

Job Seeking – Radio Show

Our weekly program with Eli Bravo and Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan, discussing this time how to find employment if you are a recent college graduate.
Nuestro programa semanal con Eli Bravo y Claudine Vainrub en Actualidad 1020 AM. Esta semana, conversando acerca de como conseguir trabajo si eres un recien graduado universitario.
Eli Bravo y Claudine [...]

EduPlan Krop Scholarship

EduPlan College Admissions Counseling Scholarship for Krop Juniors

Because higher education should not be a privilege, but a right for all students!
Attaining a college degree is not only one of the most important goals in anyone’s life, but also, the beginning of a path towards self-fulfillment. As educational consultants, at EduPlan, we understand the role higher [...]

Educacion Universitaria Gratuita

Nuestro segmento semanal con Eli Bravo y Claudine Vainrub, Principal de EduPlan quien elabora acerca del tema de obtencion de becas para estudios universitarios. Como conseguir oportunidades de financiar los estudios sin caer en prestamos.
Eli Bravo y Claudine Vainrub acerca de Educacion Universitaria Gratuita

A Prueba de Recesiones

Nuestro programa semanal con Eli Bravo en Actualidad 1020 AM y Claudine Vainrub, Principal de EduPlan.
El tema esta semana es como crear un resume u hoja de vida para tiempos de recesion.
Eli Bravo y Claudine Vainrub de EduPlan acerca de Resume para momentos de recesion

Estudiar una Maestria o no?

Entrevista con Eli Bravo y Claudine Vainrub de EduPlan acerca de Maestrias, vale la pena hacer el esfuerzo? Ventajas de los estudiantes con perfil internacional para obtener admision en Maestrias en USA.
(Only in Spanish)
Eli Bravo y Claudine Vainrub acerca de Maestrias

Recession-Proof Resumes

Tips and tricks to make your resume stand out when unemployment is high

By Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan
Hard times are upon the world economy and it isn’t news anymore even to school children. What hasn’t faded is the constant, nagging fear of losing one’s job, or finding a new one if you are [...]

Earn Free Money for College

Find ways to get funding for College without having to acquire more debt
What we don’t know can hurt us… This saying is especially true when we talk about saving money for college. Getting a college degree becomes everyday more expensive, as tuition rates grow an average of 4% per year. It is to our advantage [...]

List of Universities in USA

Alabama
§  Air University
§  Alabama A&M University
§  Alabama State University
§  Athens State University
§  Auburn University
§  Auburn University at Montgomery
§  Birmingham-Southern College
§  Concordia College-Selma
§  Faulkner University
§  Huntingdon College
§  Jacksonville State University
§  Judson College
§  Miles College
§  Oakwood College
§  Samford University
§  Southeastern Bible College
§  Southern Christian University
§  Spring Hill College
§  Stillman College
§  Talladega College
§  Troy University (main campus)
o    Dothan [...]

EduPlan on Eli Bravo’s Radio Show

Our regular weekly segment, this week discussing the hot topic of virtual career fairs…
Sorry, En Espanol solamente!
Claudine Vainrub, Principal de EduPlan y Eli Bravo en Actualidad 1020 hablan de Ferias de Trabajo Virtuales

EduPlan on Eli Bravo's Radio Show

Our regular weekly segment, this week discussing the hot topic of virtual career fairs…
Sorry, En Espanol solamente!
Claudine Vainrub, Principal de EduPlan y Eli Bravo en Actualidad 1020 hablan de Ferias de Trabajo Virtuales

EduPlan in The Wall Street Journal

Alexandra Levit from The Wall Street Journal publishes opinions by Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan, regarding career assessments and how they can help you make a career transition successfully.
Check out the links to access free online assessments that will help you identify your skills, and provide ideas on how a career can change by exploring [...]

Differentiating Yourself as a Job Seeker

How to maximize your opportunity to find employment in a tough job market
By Claudine Vainrub, MBA and Principal of EduPlan, LLC
We read the unemployment statistics and cringe at the thought of not finding opportunities. However, there are tools that can help us to stand out from our competition and gain notice in the minds of [...]

Radio interview on Early College Planning

Our weekly radio magazine with Eli Bravo in Actualidad 1020 AM and Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan.
Interview on Early College Planning, how early should we start, what are the advantages of starting during the middle school years.
Entrevista acerca de planificacion universitaria temprana, cuanto es lo antes que debemos empezar a planificar para ir a la [...]

CNN Interviews EduPlan – 3/24/09

Here is our most recent CNN interview on job search tools and how to best present yourself when meeting employers. The interview was conducted with Gabriela Frias – sorry, only available in Spanish.
Nuestra mas reciente entrevista con CNN en Espanol, tratando los temas de elaboracion de resumes u hojas de vida, cartas de presentacion, y [...]

CNN Interviews EduPlan

Here is our most recent CNN interview on job search tools and how to best present yourself when meeting employers. The interview was conducted with Gabriela Frias – sorry, only available in Spanish.
Nuestra mas reciente entrevista con CNN en Espanol, tratando los temas de elaboracion de resumes u hojas de vida, cartas de presentacion, y [...]

Radio Interview on Job Search Methods with Eli Bravo

Our weekly radio show with Eli Bravo, to discuss the different job search methodologies and how to tackle them. What works, what does not, and how to maximize return on investment when seeking the right career opportunity.
Nuestra entrevista semanal con Eli Bravo para conversar acerca de las diferentes metodologias de busqueda de trabajo, que funciona [...]

Radio Interview on Scholarships and Financial Aid with Eli Bravo

Our weekly radio magazine with Eli Bravo in Actualidad 1020 AM and Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan.
Interview on Financial Aid options, scholarships and ways to achieve college and graduate school funding.
Entrevista acerca de opciones de ayuda financiera, becas y formas de obtener fondos para la educacion universitaria y de postgrados.
Interview on Financial Aid and Scholarship [...]

EduPlan posts: MBA’s that accept the GRE for admissions

Did you know that some MBA Programs accept the GRE instead of the GMAT as part of the admissions process? Yes! For some of us that have trouble achieving a good GMAT score, now the GRE is also an option. Here is a list of the Universities across the U.S. and all over the world [...]

EduPlan posts: MBA's that accept the GRE for admissions

Did you know that some MBA Programs accept the GRE instead of the GMAT as part of the admissions process? Yes! For some of us that have trouble achieving a good GMAT score, now the GRE is also an option. Here is a list of the Universities across the U.S. and all over the world [...]

More Testimonials

Please read some more success stories directly from the pen of EduPlan customers…
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Applying to a Master´s Degree can be very confusing and overwhelming. With Eduplan´s support throughout this process I felt completely oriented and empowered.
Claudine was always there to answer my multiple questions, boost my application requirements, coach me for interviews and give me the [...]

Radio Interview on Job Search

Radio Interview to discuss Job Search, Personal Branding, how to differentiate yourself from the competition when looking for jobs!
Sorry – only in Spanish!
Entrevista radial con Eli Bravo y Claudine Vainrub, Principal de EduPlan, para conversar acerca de la busqueda de trabajo, como diferenciarse de la competencia, Branding Personal y como ser efectivo en conseguir empleo.
Interview [...]

Financial Aid Options and News

Financial Aid Options for College and Graduate School – What is available? Does it apply to me?
For most students applying for college and graduate school admissions, the battle is not yet over when their admission to their choice university is accepted. Achieving post-baccalaureate studies is expensive, so finding the resources becomes essential to achieve this [...]

CNN interviews EduPlan

Just last week, our Principal, Claudine Vainrub, was invited live to CNN en Español to talk about job search. Here is the interview – sorry, only in Spanish!

College Admissions One-on-One

When seeking college admissions help from a professional independent college admissions counselor, here are some things that you might want to ask they help you with. A top independent college consultant will provide all these services, and more.

Assist students during the college planning, college application and final decision phases of the College and Graduate School [...]

Aplicaciones Universitarias Exitosas

Cómo encarar el proceso de admisión universitaria en USA

Por Claudine Vainrub

Este es el momento del año para ocuparse… ¡Es el tiempo de presentar las aplicaciones a las universidades! A los estudiantes de los últimos cursos del colegio secundario les cuesta mucho decidir cuál institución será la más adecuada, cuál presenta la combinación [...]

Educational Consulting

Are you ready to Enter the College and Graduate School Admissions Race?  With EduPlan, you will be!

We focus in the specific fields of College and Master’s Degree Programs’ Admissions.
Whether you are a College, MBA Applicant, Graduate School Candidate or interested in any other field of study, we are experts in showing off your talents.  [...]

Job Search Options

Which Job Search Methodology is Right for me?
A look at the many means of finding a job today

Today’s job market offers a wide array of job search opportunities. Long gone are the days when jobs were sourced mostly by newspaper ads or recruiters. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of July 2008, [...]