To my surprise, I did great on the GMAT when I took it a couple years ago (and got into Ross, woohoo!).
My prep: I took a Kaplan course in my weaker area (I hate to be a stereotype but for me that was quantitative) and I found that helpful, especially because it taught me how to approach intimidating questions. The half-course is a great option if you're disproportionately strong in one area. In addition, I studied quite a bit (at least 10-15 hours a week) for three months using a bunch of different books. However, the most helpful thing for me was taking as many practice tests on the computer as possible. I tried to take one each week, then go over the questions I got wrong. As nerve-wracking as the test was, it was a million times easier because I was comfortable with the format.
As someone from Massachusetts without a Boston accent, this was extremely cathartic to watch.
I LOVED my time in Ann Arbor, but if I heard one more Michigander make fun of my accent then say "Me? I don't heeeave an eeeeaccent!" I would've lost my shit like Tom.
I think it's a great aspirational concept, a person who is of high character who works hard and respects the Michigan tradition. I just wish there was an equivalent term for us women (Michigan Woman just doesn't have the same ring to it). Regardless, I love to point out to non-Michigan fans which great people are "Michigan Men."
I donated a few weeks ago (and included a note of encouragement) and got a super thoughtful thank you email from Martavious. Clearly a force for good in his community, I'm sure he'll make Michigan and Pahokee proud.
I think this is actually intentional and pretty common among academic instutions.
There are some significant advantages to choosing someone outside of the university to serve as president. I believe the most important of these is that you get someone outside of university's politics who is not divisive right away, as well as someone with a fresh perspective.
I must admit, I am a little biased toward Mary Sue though, since I'm a Grinnell grad (and a Michigan grad for two masters degrees, lest you question my love of Michigan).
Just when you thought nothing could get worse than their football unis, you have to watch a game on Oregon's basketball court. Blech. Can't decide if it's worse than watching a home football game at Boise State...
I was there watching a bunch of my friends graduate. I thought his speech was pretty good (if a little self-agrandizing). He should be a fine speaker, not the best ever, but totally appropriate.
This is a great topic, definitely interesting, but is anyone else finding Magic's narration really distracting? It sounds like he's reading a kids book out loud.
I genuinely thought this was a joke when I saw this picture, like the Lloyd Brady commemorative unis in this MGoBoard post from a few months ago. To call these hideous is an understatement, I know kindergarteners who could design something much better.
The national rankings are for undergraduate programs, the graduate schools (and programs) are ranked separately. They use really different methods for ranking each.
Regarding the World's Best Universities, according to the explanation by USN&WR:
"Additionally, the methodology used to compute the World's Best Universities rankings is different in most key areas from what we use in the U.S. News Best Colleges and U.S. News Best Graduate Schools. It's true that both the Best Colleges and the World's Best Universities rankings use peer surveys. However, the survey process used to calculate peer assessment and recruiter reviews in the World's Best Universities rankings are conducted very differently. Because of the limitations and the availability of cross-country comparative data, the world ranking system relies heavily on research performance measured through citations per faculty member. The U.S. News rankings do not use citation analysis."
So the world rankings give lots of weight to research and research dollars (which is why we rock it), whereas the national college rankings use test scores, graduation rates and other student specific data, which they argue is not comparable across countries. IMHO, it's a better reflection of the university's prestige as a whole.
I was shocked when I discovered tonic has as much sugar in it as coke. That's why us women often choose soda over tonic. Vodka soda with a lemon is my old standby.
He's a great guy. I worked with him when I was in charge of a summer program for teens living in local housing projects. He was instrumental in setting up an amazing visit to the Athletic Department and the Big House for the participants, who were all interested in careers in sports management. As if that weren't enough, he came to work during his vacation to meet the students and answer their questions about careers in athletics. He really went above and beyond for them and they LOVED their visit.
I've lived all over the place (urban, rural, US, abroad) but I'm from the East Coast originally. I lived in Santa Cruz and San Francisco for a few years not too long ago and found the people from there to be lovely and really, really fun. The folks I didn't like were the gazillion hipster transplants in the Bay Area. Los Angeles is a different story, I'd never want to live there or the Central Valley, but I'd argue that the people actually from there are nice enough. They're definitely not terrible people overall, IMHO.
What in the hell is "Family Resource Management"? I went to the (very poorly designed) website and couldn't find a description of the major anywhere. Sounds like Home Economics to me.
Thanks for the note. As a relatively recent alumna, I'd never seen this game. I cannot believe how young Red looks either, and it's amusing to hear Steve Levy calling a game.
I think you're dead on. Plus, that's a good way to approach the game mentally for me to avoid emotional devastation.
Don't mean to nitpick, but unless I misunderstood, I believe you meant it's a low risk-high reward game, since if we lose it's expected and if we win it's miraculous.
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As a brunette girl, I take a tiny bit of credit for this win
(sorry for the double, pls delete)
As a brunette girl, I take a tiny bit of credit for this win
This made my day. Watched it once, grabbed another drink, watched it again. Wolverine Historian is my hero.
To my surprise, I did great on the GMAT when I took it a couple years ago (and got into Ross, woohoo!).
My prep: I took a Kaplan course in my weaker area (I hate to be a stereotype but for me that was quantitative) and I found that helpful, especially because it taught me how to approach intimidating questions. The half-course is a great option if you're disproportionately strong in one area. In addition, I studied quite a bit (at least 10-15 hours a week) for three months using a bunch of different books. However, the most helpful thing for me was taking as many practice tests on the computer as possible. I tried to take one each week, then go over the questions I got wrong. As nerve-wracking as the test was, it was a million times easier because I was comfortable with the format.
Good luck!
As someone from Massachusetts without a Boston accent, this was extremely cathartic to watch.
I LOVED my time in Ann Arbor, but if I heard one more Michigander make fun of my accent then say "Me? I don't heeeave an eeeeaccent!" I would've lost my shit like Tom.
Also, Tom Brady is a ridiculously handsome man.
I think it's a great aspirational concept, a person who is of high character who works hard and respects the Michigan tradition. I just wish there was an equivalent term for us women (Michigan Woman just doesn't have the same ring to it). Regardless, I love to point out to non-Michigan fans which great people are "Michigan Men."
I donated a few weeks ago (and included a note of encouragement) and got a super thoughtful thank you email from Martavious. Clearly a force for good in his community, I'm sure he'll make Michigan and Pahokee proud.
And he went before Kork Coupons, which makes me extra happy.
I think this is actually intentional and pretty common among academic instutions.
There are some significant advantages to choosing someone outside of the university to serve as president. I believe the most important of these is that you get someone outside of university's politics who is not divisive right away, as well as someone with a fresh perspective.
I must admit, I am a little biased toward Mary Sue though, since I'm a Grinnell grad (and a Michigan grad for two masters degrees, lest you question my love of Michigan).
A great cause. For those of us lacking Michigan memorabilia, is there another way we could help or donate some cash?
I did the same thing-- there must be a typo or some other error because you get this color.
Or if you're too lazy to click, the color looks like this.
The link to the blue.
And the blue looks like this.
Just when you thought nothing could get worse than their football unis, you have to watch a game on Oregon's basketball court. Blech. Can't decide if it's worse than watching a home football game at Boise State...
I was there watching a bunch of my friends graduate. I thought his speech was pretty good (if a little self-agrandizing). He should be a fine speaker, not the best ever, but totally appropriate.
I was touched by that too, definitely got teary. I'm so glad they gave the update on her at the end, it's wonderful that she's doing well.
Still no cure, just the best health care money can buy.
This is a great topic, definitely interesting, but is anyone else finding Magic's narration really distracting? It sounds like he's reading a kids book out loud.
What does his being Jewish have to do with any of that?
Love how much fun he is having. And he's trending on Twitter? Crazy.
Love how much fun he is having. And he's trending on Twitter? Crazy.
Don't hate on Jalen, he's the best color commentary we've had all season.
Zack Noooovak with the scoop!
I genuinely thought this was a joke when I saw this picture, like the Lloyd Brady commemorative unis in this MGoBoard post from a few months ago. To call these hideous is an understatement, I know kindergarteners who could design something much better.
The national rankings are for undergraduate programs, the graduate schools (and programs) are ranked separately. They use really different methods for ranking each.
Regarding the World's Best Universities, according to the explanation by USN&WR:
So the world rankings give lots of weight to research and research dollars (which is why we rock it), whereas the national college rankings use test scores, graduation rates and other student specific data, which they argue is not comparable across countries. IMHO, it's a better reflection of the university's prestige as a whole.
Would've loved to win it for the seniors.
Playing some defense, getting some boards. YES.
Got to stop giving it away!
He's a great guy. I worked with him when I was in charge of a summer program for teens living in local housing projects. He was instrumental in setting up an amazing visit to the Athletic Department and the Big House for the participants, who were all interested in careers in sports management. As if that weren't enough, he came to work during his vacation to meet the students and answer their questions about careers in athletics. He really went above and beyond for them and they LOVED their visit.
8:30pm EST on BTN
As always, love the strip.
Based on the boards this weekend, how could the new character not be Kate Upton?
Most of the Angelenos I know are people who left to move to the Midwest or Bay Area, so probably not representative of the majority.
Dude, now I miss California. Don't get me started on Jersey though.
I've lived all over the place (urban, rural, US, abroad) but I'm from the East Coast originally. I lived in Santa Cruz and San Francisco for a few years not too long ago and found the people from there to be lovely and really, really fun. The folks I didn't like were the gazillion hipster transplants in the Bay Area. Los Angeles is a different story, I'd never want to live there or the Central Valley, but I'd argue that the people actually from there are nice enough. They're definitely not terrible people overall, IMHO.
What in the hell is "Family Resource Management"? I went to the (very poorly designed) website and couldn't find a description of the major anywhere. Sounds like Home Economics to me.
Shane Morris.
He just tweeted.
Photos from Michigan vs. OSU
Can you imagine visiting Michigan for that game?!? We're going to get MOAR commits!
Edit: I called it. TACO!
More beating Ohio today: evidently we swept Ohio in men's gymnastics. I know nothing about gymnastics, but the headline sounds awesome.
U-M Uses Season High, Event Sweep to Defeat Ohio State
which was evidently unbeaten before today. I like it.
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Just needs to start using the pronoun "we" when discussing Ohio. This is outrageous.
According to Bilas, Ohio is fowled on every play. Give me a break already.
There you go.
Seems like that to me as well.
Beat Ohio!
I heard it too.
Thanks for the note. As a relatively recent alumna, I'd never seen this game. I cannot believe how young Red looks either, and it's amusing to hear Steve Levy calling a game.
Argh, sorry-- double post.
I think you're dead on. Plus, that's a good way to approach the game mentally for me to avoid emotional devastation.
Don't mean to nitpick, but unless I misunderstood, I believe you meant it's a low risk-high reward game, since if we lose it's expected and if we win it's miraculous.
Down for me too. Gametracker is the worst.
Down for me too. Gametracker is the worst.