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Category Archives: Course Enrollment

Student Focus—GPA or Friends?

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Mychal Wynn

In my book, Empowering African American Males: A Guide to Increasing Black Male Achievement, I recount an encounter with my then ten-year-old son: “Dad, I don’t want to be in Target [the talented and gifted program] this year. Since I’m … Continue reading →

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CLEP Exams

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Mychal Wynn

The College-Level Examination Program® (CLEP) helps you receive college credit for what you already know, for a fraction of the cost of a college course. Developed by the College Board, CLEP is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program, available at … Continue reading →

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STEM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Mychal Wynn

Although STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) related careers are considered to represent the most important employment and highest paying job/career opportunities of the future, the recent report by the Fordham Institute, “The State of State Science Standards,” reports that … Continue reading →

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What is Your Child Learning?

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Mychal Wynn

As we approach the winter break, after the first of the year, most students will be receiving their first semester report cards. Parents should sit down with their children and carefully review their grades and the type of classes that … Continue reading →

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Get an Education so That You Can Get a Job!

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Mychal Wynn

Do not become one of the thousands of students going off to acquire a very expensive college education only to find themselves 4-6 years later unable to find a job and thousands of dollars in student loan debt. A recent … Continue reading →

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Raising SAT Scores or Choosing the Right College?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Mychal Wynn

The New York Times article, “Why Does the SAT Endure?” shares the opinions of students and educators relative to the importance of the SAT and its relevance to college admissions. I would like to examine their comments within the larger … Continue reading →

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Counselors Do Not Have Time to Provide Counseling!

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Mychal Wynn

If parents and students are relying on their middle school and high school counselors to provide the necessary guidance for college and career preparation then they are likely to find themselves in trouble. The research has long indicated that counselors … Continue reading →

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STEM Majors Beware

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Mychal Wynn

A recent New York Times article, “Why Science Majors Change Their Minds (It’s Just So Darn Hard)” reminded me of my own change of heart. I entered Northeastern Universityas an Electrical Engineering Major and eventually changed to the College of Business … Continue reading →

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Having a Conversation About Grading

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Mychal Wynn

College admissions is extremely competitive and far too many quite capable students find themselves unable to gain admissions into colleges where they have the academic ability to perform well, due to grading practices that routinely punished such students for classroom … Continue reading →

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3rd Grade Reading is Critical to College Enrollment

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Mychal Wynn

A report by the University of Chicago, “Reading on Grade Level in Third Grade: How Is It Related to High School Performance and College Enrollment” provides important tips for parents and teachers: “For children, a critical transition takes place during … Continue reading →

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