Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY Forensic accounting brings some excitement to the career path of accounting. My guest, professor Jim Vogt, shares it is multidisciplinary and is about much more than just accounting. In this episode, we discuss the types of students who might enjoy learning forensic accounting skills as well as the different career paths …
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa Jim Vogt 00:00 One of the things about this path that I think surprises my students is how much we rely on the interviewing and those skills in interviewing techniques. And one of the topics I enjoy the most is working with …
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa Jennifer Stephan 0:01 I believe students who have what I call a really strong CS fingerprint have the best outcomes. What I mean by that is all parts of their application are supported by Cs related activities, or creative problem solving activities. …
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Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY Computer science is currently one of the hottest college majors. The job opportunities are plentiful and promise a great return on your investment in your child’s college education. But demand has made CS programs competitive. Is it the right program for your child? And if so, what can your teen do …
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Many colleges admit high school seniors by major. At these universities, the major applied to matters for getting in. The admissions officers will look for evidence in the high school journey to assess fit to the major and their campus. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has a fantastic tool to guide students in what matters …
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THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa Andy Borst 0:01 We give students approximately 150 words to say, What have you done in your past that has created your interest in this major and another 150 words to say, what are you going to do with this major after …
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Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY At many schools, like the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, prospective students must apply to a specific major when applying to college during the high school senior year. Since this is not standard at all colleges, it can be a confusing hurdle for many high schoolers and their families – but it …
THIS IS AN AUTOMATED TRANSCRIPT… PLEASE FORGIVE THE TYPOS & GRAMMAR! xo-Lisa Anita Gajula 00:00 I think campuses are more similar than different. And I think that there are some pieces that you really do need to be aware of. Like maybe if a matrix is there or not. There are some pieces that …
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Show Notes EPISODE SUMMARY Your teen will go to college to both live and learn, so it’s important to find a campus that is a good social fit along with academic programs and financial aid offerings to match your student. How do you tell which colleges might be a good match for your high school …
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