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  • College Pressure

    “Pomona College banned two pro-life students from campus last week after they videotaped the question-and-answer session during a Planned Parenthood representative’s talk and asked the representative tough questions about recent Planned Parenthood scandals.

    However, Pomona rescinded its ban this week after facing strong opposition from students, faculty, and alumni. The pro-life students, David Daleiden, 20, and Kyle Kinneberg, 21, are members of the youth-led right-to-life advocacy group Live Action.

    Daleiden and Kinneberg both attend Claremont McKenna College, part of the Claremont College Consortium together with Pomona and three other undergraduate institutions. A hand-delivered letter from Pomona’s Dean of Women Marcelle Holmes notified the students of the ban, claiming their videotaping had been “against college policy.” But Daleiden, President of Live Action’s Claremont chapter and Director of Research for the national organization, said Pomona never produced the specific policy they said his group had violated, and that he and Kinneberg were denied their due process rights under the Claremont Colleges’ Policy on Demonstrations.

    “When alumni found out about this Orwellian situation, they were outraged,” explained Daleiden. “Pomona accused us of conspiring to ‘disrupt the proceedings, intimidate participants, and chill the free exchange of ideas,’” Daleiden said. “But nothing could be farther from the truth. We were entirely respectful when we asked our questions-as our video shows.”

    The videotaping in question took place on February 19, during a presentation by Serena Josel, public affairs manager for Planned Parenthood of Los Angeles (PPLA). Administrators told Daleiden that after the event, PPLA contacted Pomona College about his conduct. Daleiden notes that PPLA has extensive ties to Pomona, which regularly promotes internships and raises money for the abortion provider.

    “It’s understandable that Planned Parenthood’s Serena Josel was angry at us for our recording-she made several spurious and even contradictory arguments defending Planned Parenthood’s lack of accountability for mandatory child abuse reporting,” Daleiden continued. “But campus disciplinary procedures should never be used as a tool for political retribution.”

    “We are grateful to the Claremont McKenna alumni and administration who reacted quickly to correct this abuse,” Kinneberg added. “This is not the first time pro-lifers have been persecuted for questioning Planned Parenthood, but victories like this should inspire us never to be afraid to stand up for the truth.” ”

    Taken from LifeSiteNews.

  • Master Degrees

    In a recession, or economic downturn, what can you do if you are without a job?

    Since more and more people have bachelor degree, is it worth to get a master’s degree? We know for sure getting a master’s degree requires a considerable investment of time (i.e. at least one year), effort (may be full or part time), and money. The answer really depends on the job you want. Research conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics identifies fields in which employees with a master’s degree earn a considerable earning premium over those with bachelor’s degrees. More information about college or universities can be found at IQx.com, in addition you may check the forum and heated debate at the IQx Forum

    Here’s a look at four jobs with high-earnings premiums:

    1. Financial analyst: 47 percent earning more for master’s over bachelor’s.

    With wall-street laying-off thousand people, the un-employment pool has a lot of people with bachelor’s degree. Financial analysts with master’s degrees are valued at a premium. A lot of companies are willing and able to pay a premium for intelligence, the ability for in-depth research, and detailed thorough analysis. While a bachelor’s in finance will provide a basis foundation, a master’s in finance will allow a worker to really dive into a specific financial specialty making it exceptionally valuable. Having a master’s in a financial role also provides you with credibility and pedigree.

    2. Tax preparer: 43 percent earning premium for master’s over bachelor’s degree.

    Master’s degrees are generally more valuable for professionals who work with clients with complex tax issues, such as big corporations. Tax preparers with a bachelor’s degree and/or CPA designation can usually handle run-of-the-mill tax issues. Bachelor’s degree is sufficient if it is just for an individual or the local small accounting firm, however a big firm who sells their reputation does need the added degree.

    3. Financial manager: 42 percent earning premium for master’s over bachelor’s.

    With banks closing and financial firm layoff, more and more people are looking for a job. How do you stand out among all the unemployed? The duties of financial managers vary based on the specific roles they play at their firms, which can include overseeing the preparation of financial reports, directing investment activities, and implementing cash management strategies.

    4. Education administrator: 41 percent earning premium for master’s over bachelor’s.

    K-12 administration and teachers are paid strictly on a pay scale. In nearly all states, it is required that administrators hold at least a master’s degree and certification, and earnings are based on years of experience and degree level. The higher one’s degree level and experience, the higher the salary.

  • College Myths (Last)

    This is fourth and final addition of the IQx college myth list.

    Myth #16 – A lot of extracurricular activities will compensate for poor grades.
    Yes, colleges do consider out-of-class activities such as athletics, student body, and drama when they review an application. However, universities first look at the academic record. The extracurricular activities generally only help after an academic transcript is looked at and it is considered to be good enough.

    Myth #17 – Liberal arts colleges don’t have good science programs.
    On the contrary, most liberal arts colleges have been emphasizing science for all students for over a hundred years. Since the best way to learn science is by doing science, small colleges with small classes and fewer students in the laboratories often have an advantage. As a result, far more physicians and Ph.D.s have earned their undergraduate degrees from small liberal arts colleges than larger universities.

    Myth #18 – A student’s college experience will be pretty much like everyone else’s.
    This is impossible and always will be. Everyone has a different life and everybody experiences many different things during their college years. When one may take five classes and only go to dances, another may take four classes and do student body leadership. A student’s experience is utterly unique in his/her own way.

    Myth #19 – The federal government provides most of the financial aid.
    A majority of the aid that is received from the government will come in the form of loans. For the last several years the amount of money made available in grants has been shrinking while the amount available in loans is increasing. Often, the amount available from various sources will depend on the kind of college you decide to attend- State schools will have most of their funding come from the government while private schools are often able to offer scholarships from their own funding and have more flexibility in creating financial aid packages.

    Myth #20 – Colleges are concerned only with my intellectual and academic development.
    Many colleges and smaller universities pride themselves on their ability to “develop the whole person”. Some of this personal development comes from requiring a broad-based general education that contributes to the understanding of the world. In some cases, personal and professional development is intentional. At these colleges, there are workshops open to students on time management, developing relationships, handling oneself at a job interview, and the responsibilities as a citizen.

  • College Myths (First)

    There are many college myths that come up when a student is choosing which college he/she wants to go to. This is first of the IQx college myth list.

    IQx Myth #1 – Standardized tests, such as ACT, PSAT and SAT, are a lot more important than high school grades.
    Grades demonstrate a student’s drive to learn. Universities are aware that a student’s performance in high school is a much better predictor of college success than any standardized tests. However, this does not mean that universities will throw away a student’s test scores. If a student’s scores and grades differ immensely, then the admissions officers will examine the application into more depth.

    IQx Myth #2 – A student should go to the most prestigious college that he/she is admitted to.
    A student should not go to a college simply for “the name” or because it ranks number two in the nation. A student should go to the school that he/she personally likes the most. This includes liking the college campus, food, environment, etc. If the student goes to the most elite university but hates everything about it, he/she will not fit in and feel miserable the whole time.

    IQx Myth #3 – It is better to get good grades than take challenging courses.
    Undertaking challenging classes projects to colleges that the student can handle challenging courses very similar to that of a college class. Getting a 4.0 in the minimum required classes in the high school does not display any bit of hard work or ambition.

    IQx Myth #4 – Colleges need a certain amount of students, so it is easier to get accepted.
    Selective private colleges and most state universities get way more qualified applicants than they can possibly accept. While some colleges may have difficulty finding students, many would rather admit fewer students than admit unqualified students. Each year, there are only about 20-30 universities in the United States that accept every applicant.

    IQx Myth #5 – If a student did poorly in 9th & 10th grade he/she has a low chance of being admitted to a selective college.
    One attribute universities look for in applicants is improvement. When they see a jump of work ethic, they may consider letting the 9th and 10th grade grades slide a bit. The improvement must be over time though, and one semester of change will not affect anything.

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