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  1. From the discussion Champions League Draw

    Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:27:00 -0000

    Manchester didn’t do too well… what a shame. I’m more upset about Liverpool though, their defence game was terrible. Either way though, I doubt anyone would be able to tackle Barcelona. I’m hoping for surprises.

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  2. From the discussion help!!

    Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:23:36 -0000

    Are looking for programs in India or Canada?

    Indian programs are great and it’ll probably be easier for you to find them, but they’re not always recognized in Canada. I’ve heard lots of stories of doctors and medical professionals who come to Canada but can’t work because their experience and degree aren’t recognized here for some reason.

    Studying in Canada solves that problem. It will also help you get to know the country before you decide to settle here for sure, and it’s got some immigration benefits later on in the process. You can find a few good Canadian schools on our Directory. Best of luck.

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  3. From the lesson How to Compare Hosted DNS Providers (with Data!)

    Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:16:08 -0000

    Wow, I didn’t even know what a DNS server is, but I still managed to get the ideas behind the lesson. Good one!

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  4. From the lesson Vocab Flash Cards # 1

    Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:12:09 -0000

    Currently I don’t think we’ve got a way of downloading these as a file. But I would just print this page, and cut it according to each word so that I can get “cards”. Then write just the word on the back side, and use these as regular flash cards. That should improve your learning fast.

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  5. From the discussion MBA in Canada

    Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:10:10 -0000

    If you’re looking for an MBA from an Indian institute, the CAT is enough (although I’m not sure about the percentile). However, if you want to study abroad you’ll definitely need to write the GMAT, there’s no way around it. Your IELTS score should be fine.

    In terms of which program can fit you, that’s a good question. You can go for a regular MBA, a Leadership program, or a specialized MBA, it’s all up to what you feel comfortable taking. I recommend you check the School Finder, it’s got some great business school from all over the world. Good luck!

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  6. From the presentation School of Inspired Leadership Presentation

    Fri, 10 Apr 2009 14:00:58 -0000

    I think SOIL is great. With the recent global economic crisis in many parts of the world, “inspired leadership” is probably just what companies are looking for- a fresh, effective perspective on leadership, management, and business. And the industry ties will certainly be helpful too!

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  7. From the lesson What's a scholarship and how do I get one?

    Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:54:49 -0000

    Thanks, I’ve just changed the colour scheme in this lesson. I think the blue looks better.

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  8. From the discussion most int'l students

    Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:53:21 -0000

    I think the numbers are volatile, so they can change quite easily from year to year. It’s also important to ask- are you looking for just the number of international students? Because some top schools admit a lot of international students, but at the same time they reject a much larger number, it’s simply because they have a lot of applicants.

    I would take a look at the Directory, it has lots of schools that put a heavy focus on international students.

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  9. From the lesson Permutations and Combinations Basics

    Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:47:54 -0000

    Say you have n items, and you’re trying to organize them with m of the n items always coming together. (Clearly m < n). To organize the m items that come together, that’s m!. Now to organize everything else, we have (n – m + 1)!, because we organize the items not in the M group, that’s n – m, but we also have to put the M group together with them, so in total it comes to n – m + 1.

    I hope that makes sense.

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  10. From the discussion Expression solution for Quant

    Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:44:42 -0000

    It seems to me like this is a simple typo error… did you come across this anywhere in particular? If it’s in a lesson or test here it can be fixed easily.

    Usually, \frac {n}{3} will show up as n/3.

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  11. From the lesson HOW TO PREPARE FOR IELTS TEST

    Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:41:40 -0000

    These tips are pretty helpful. I think they can help in many tests, not just the IELTS, but also the SAT, GMAT, GRE, TOEFL, etc. Thanks!

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  12. From the discussion Is writing a business plan worthwhile?

    Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:38:33 -0000

    I’m not an expert on this (entrepreneurship isn’t my game), but at my school they spend a lot of time on business plans. And I hate them, I don’t see them as very useful.

    I agree that it’s important to have all the information about the company, but it doesn’t necessarily have to be organized in a structured document. I just don’t like structures that much, they lock you in, and it’s always better to think outside of the box.

    I agree with Malgosia- business plans are too long and nobody’s going to read them entirely. A smaller summary should be quite enough, going over just the major points. If they guys are interested they’ll ask you. Slides are great for making the big points too. As long as you have the plan in your head to support the main points, I don’t think putting it on paper helps much.

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  13. From the trivia question 70% of students in the Toronto District School Board have parents both born outside of Canada.

    Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:16:29 -0000

    That’s insane though, just think about it… only 30% of kids in Toronto are 2nd generation Canadian or more. Yeah, sure, Canada is very unpopulated as a whole and immigrants help fill it up and make it more multicultural and a great country and all that…

    But wouldn’t it make much more sense to try and settle those Northern/Central, underpopulated area than Toronto, Vancouver and the other big cities? The subway is way too crowded as it is.

  14. From the lesson Elements of a tragic hero in literature

    Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:14:02 -0000

    Willy Loman is an interesting character exactly because he’s not a tragic hero. Unlike tragic heroes, Loman doesn’t come from greatness and then has a tragic downfall that has a major effect on the world. He starts at nothing at the beginning of the play, has a tragic flaw that causes his downfall, but his death is kind of meaningless, only affecting a small family who doesn’t much like him anyway. What makes him an “anti” hero of sorts is the fact that he didn’t start as a hero at all, he was a failure pretty much the whole way.

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  15. From the discussion Quant question

    Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:05:25 -0000

    So, with proportions, we’ll have r = x (A ^ 2)/B, for some x we don’t know. That’s because r is proportional to the square of A, but inversely proportional to B. Now we increase B by 100%, which means we change B to 2B, so we have r2 = x(A ^ 2)/2B. Right away you can tell that we have to increase A to maintain the proportion so that r = r2, so it’s either answer D or E.

    The answer is D. The squared root of 2 is closest to 1.4 than 1.5, so if we increase A by 40%, we get 1.4 A, and then r2 = x((1.4A) ^ 2)/2B = x 2(A ^ 2)/2B = x(A ^ 2)/B = r.

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  16. From the discussion How many different positive prime factors?

    Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:01:04 -0000

    Well… 14n/60 = 7n/30. Since this is an integer, n must contain all the factors of 30, which are 2, 3, and 5. So n must have at least 3 prime factors.
    Now let’s suppose n has more than 3 prime factors. Since we already have 2, 3 and 5, the next one would be at least 7 (or more). But then n would equal at least 2 * 3 * 5 * 7 = 210, which is more than 200, and that can’t be. Thus we know n must be 2 * 3 * 5 = 30, so it has exactly 3 positive prime factors.

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  17. From the discussion getting job after completion of studies in US

    Tue, 07 Apr 2009 16:55:45 -0000

    Generally in order to work in the US you need an F-1 visa. If you’re entering on a student visa (J-1) you can apply for F-1 later on I think. In order to work as a physiotherapist you’ll need to be licensed. Most states have their own licensing boards for physiotherapy, you may have to pass an accreditation exam after you finish your program.

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  18. From the lesson The Best Application Process: You Will Study In USA!

    Tue, 07 Apr 2009 14:44:52 -0000

    The first steps to get into a bachelor program in the US are- write the SAT test, take the TOEFL, and then apply to schools. You can apply right through our School finder. Good luck.

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  19. From the discussion How To Progress Towards Studies Abroad (My Situation is Peculiar)

    Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:35:54 -0000

    The SAT is only administered 6 times a year, and the registration date by phone for the May 2 test is March 31, so you’ll have to take the June test. I doubt that’ll be soon enough to be admitted for next fall. Here is the info. And as Suershbala said, the SAT is much easier than Indian exams.

    You did hit a point though, if you’re already enrolled at an recognized Institute you might be able to apply as a Transfer student, in which case the SAT may not be required (though the TOEFL will). I suggest you contact a school and ask them about this, because I’m not entirely sure how US schools handle transfer admissions.

    As well, as I mentioned before, schools in Canada and the UK don’t require the SAT. For the TOEFL, there are 3 test dates in May you can still register for in most major cities. One thing though- even if you miss the Fall admission deadlines, you can probably still make it into Winter admissions (Winter terms start in January typically), so it’ll only take a few more months and you won’t need to rush yourself.

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  20. From the discussion MBA in Canada

    Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:20:04 -0000

    Most Canadian MBA programs ask for a Bachelor degree as the general requirement for admissions (your BSc), but mentioning your MCA certificate can make you seem like a better candidate overall, so unless your grades are poor I would put both on the application. You’ll also need to take the GMAT and work experience. Universities ask for work experience because it helps enrich the diversity of the business class and helps them identify the best candidates for an MBA. It’s usually best to have as much relevant work experience as you can. Good luck, and don’t forget to use our School Finder to find great business schools.

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