The future has arrived, and it’s the thinnest of envelopes. Source: College Admissions Shocker! – The New York Times
Archives for March 2016
Changed The Heading To Add This Wonderful Quote
March 28, 2016 by
These 25 schools are responsible for the greatest advances in science
March 22, 2016 by
Donald Trump Isn’t Alone in Exploiting the Word ‘University’
March 21, 2016 by
Students have been taught to trust places called universities, even though few of them actually are. Source: Donald Trump Isn’t Alone in Exploiting the Word ‘University’ Mr. Carey has nailed it when it comes to how some institutions exploit the public trust, but he missed the most important institutions. Let me explain. I spent three […]
Why Else Would He Call It a “University”?
March 12, 2016 by
…hundreds of pages of legal documents, as well as interviews with former students and instructors, suggest the surveys themselves were a central component of a business model that, according to lawsuits and investigators, deceived consumers,,, Source: At Trump University, Students Recall Pressure to Give Positive Reviews. Here is my take. I’m a former math professor. […]
“…if the teacher doesn’t know enough mathematics, she will answer the simple question and shut down the other, more difficult one…”
March 9, 2016 by
Source: The Math Revolution The quote I posted here is the most important one from the article above. That is because, it is not hard to teach teachers; it’s hard to stop scoundrels. Anyway, here is my comment. I’m a retired math professor. Here is the problem with most math in America and it should […]
An Excellent Series of Articles in the Atlantic
“Far too many students are learning to do whatever it takes to get ahead—even if that means sacrificing individuality, health, happiness, ethical principles, and behavior.” Source: What Values Really Matter in the College Application Process? – The Atlantic This is part of a series of three articles by Alia Wong. I recommend them all. I […]