Planning and Preparing for College (Scholarships, Internships, Etc)

To prepare students and their parents for college success in areas of academic readiness, community service, internships, summer programs, etc. The blog is to be used as a preparation infrastructure on various areas of college topics.

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Monday, December 21, 2009

Free Black College Guide Available - Courtesy of EBONY Magazine


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

The search to find the right college can often be challenging. EBONY magazine and Chevrolet have made this search a lot easier by once again teaming up to produce the 2009-2010 Guide to Historically Black Colleges & Universities.

The guide features 80+ four-year colleges and is free of charge. A specific description is given on each school including, majors, enrollment, tuition costs and contact information. There is also an entire section on scholarships. Linda Johnson Rice, CEO and President of Johnson Publishing Company, says the guide is an effective tool for students and their parents.

“We are glad to partner once again with Chevrolet on the college guide. An education is one of the most valuable assets one can attain. It is my sincere hope that it will assist college bound students in their educational endeavors,” said Rice. “The scholarship listing is an added bonus of which students and parents should take advantage.”

The guide includes other informative sections including “How to Choose a College or University,” “Freshman Survival Tips” and “Strong Career Choices for the Future.” A free copy of the 2009-2010 Guide To Historically Black Colleges & Universities may be obtained by calling 1-800-201-9572 or download scholarships listing. For more information, go to ebony.com.

EBONY magazine, the No. 1 magazine for African-Americans, is published monthly and reaches over 12 million readers with each issue. The magazine is currently celebrating 60 years of “Living The Ebony Life.” EBONY is published by Johnson Publishing Company, Inc., the largest Black-owned publishing company in the world founded in 1942 by the late Publisher and Chairman John H. Johnson.





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Saturday, December 05, 2009

Top-Level MBA Program at University of Memphis

The Executive MBA Program Office at the University of Memphis will be hosting several events where prospective students can learn more about the EMBA Program. Call the EMBA office at 678-4866 or e-mail emba@memphis.edu to receive e-mails about the scheduling of these events.


How to Apply (click link)

FAQ (click link)

GMAT Review Course

The Executive MBA Program is pleased to offer a GMAT Review Course for prospective MBA students. The GMAT is a required admission exam for entrance into the Executive MBA Program; therefore it is our goal to give you the necessary tools to prepare for a successful test taking experience. The GMAT Review will begin January 31 and end February 14. The course will be held for three consecutive Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon. It is highly recommended that participants attend all three sessions. The course fee is $40. If you are interested in registering for the sessions, call 901-678-4866 or e-mail emba@memphis.edu.