
Mathematical Ability: It’s in Your Control
If you are looking for a sure-fire way to increase your chances of academic and career success, taking more math than is required, at every level, starting in high school, should be your number one strategy. Taking more than the minimum math requirements for admission … Read more
Beware of Gender Biases in Career Interest Tests
Choosing a university program can be stressful; the stakes seem high and there are so many options. Wouldn’t it be a relief if you could be absolutely sure that a particular program is the best fit for your strengths and interests? Career interest tests claim … Read more
To Acquire Valuable Transferable Skills in High School, Avoid the Bin Mentality
As a student, it may seem logical to assume that careers follow in a linear fashion from high school subject bins. Unfortunately, this kind of thinking can lead to an emphasis on specialist knowledge at the expense of transferable skills – for example, “I don’t … Read more
Before Choosing a University Program, Do Your Homework
How does one go about making an informed decision when it comes to choosing an undergraduate program in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)? University brochures and websites are more about promoting a brand than providing comprehensive information, and university open houses are only useful … Read more