Where Education Takes new heights of standards

IIIT- Pioneer Institute

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IIIT is the generic name for several Institutes of Information Technology in India, each a mini university in itself. Many of these institutions have been subsequently renamed to better identify their affiliations and goals. The IIITs were conceived to be forerunners in the information technology education sector, at a time when India was going through a phase of unprecedented boom in the software industry (Years 1998 - 2000).

The course curriculum at these institutes is at par with similar offerings at computer science departments of Indian Institute of Technologies IIT. Due to the competitive nature of the admission at these institutions, only a selected few make it to these universities.

* International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad (IIIT-H)

Director Dr. Rajeev Sangal
The International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (also IIIT-Hyderabad, IIIT-H) is an autonomous, self-supporting institution started in 1998 with seed support from the Government of Andhra Pradesh. IIIT is a research university, at its core. A major goal of IIIT is to impart a uniquely broad and interdisciplinary IT education of the highest academic quality. This is achieved through an integrated curriculum that consists of a highly diverse set of IT courses, interdisciplinary IT research projects, day-to-day interaction with industry, preparation in entrepreneurship and personality development courses.

For more information on academics, research, resources, etc., at IIIT Hyderabad you may visit:

http://www.iiit.net/index.html

* Indian Institute of Information Technology, Mumbai

IIT Bombay, set up by an Act of Parliament, was established in 1958, at Powai, a northern suburb of Mumbai. Today the Institute is recognised as one of the centres of academic excellence in the country. Over the years, there has been dynamic progress at IIT Bombay in all academic and research activities, and a parallel improvement in facilities and infrastructure, to keep it on par with the best institutions in the world. Institutes in positions of excellence grow with time. The ideas and ideals on which such institutes are built evolve and change with national aspirations, national perspectives, and trends world - wide. IIT Bombay, too, is one such institution.

* Indian Institute of Information Technology, ALLAHABAD (IIIT-A)

Motto Pragyanam Brahm

The Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIIT-A) was established in 1999, as a center of excellence in Information Technology and Computer Science by Government of India. The institute was conferred the "Deemed University" status in the year 2000. The Institute thus became empowered to have a perpetual seal and award degrees subsequent to the conduct of its own examinations.

* International Institute of Information Technology - Bangalore (IIIT-B)

International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore, abbreviated to iiit-b, is one of the new generation premier graduate schools in India offering M.Tech., MS (Research) and PhD programs in the field of Information Technology. In February 2005, iiit-b was conferred Deemed University status under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission (UGC) Act 1956.

The university is a member of LAOTSE, an international network of leading universities in Europe and Asia.

* Indian Institute Of Information Technology, Jabalpur

Design is the key which sells and manufacturing is the process that makes the product valuable in consumer market.This is true for any industry whether it involves rigorous engineering or not.Technology is one such product which requires excellent level of manufacturing and eye catching design, which further leads to consumable products.Technology of making a product needs rigorous engineering in terms of manufacturing and design and hence it also requires intelligent workers to put their one hundred percent.No technology is said to successful until and unless the same is not meant for masses.Making of a technology requires ignited minds.

Keeping such facts in view the government of India has established Pt. Dwarka Prasad Mishra Indian Institute of Information Technology Design & Manufacturing Jabalpur. The institute has the purpose to shaping up minds for the burgeoning IT industry which offers a lot of potential for growth and development and is the key technology to all future industries.

The institute is made responsible by the government to conduct research on different aspects of engineering design and manufacturing in general and Information Technology in particular.

The institute is committed to produce excellent manpower in the field of information technology design and manufacturing and hence offers programmes at under graduate and post graduate level.

* Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Gwalior

The Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management Gwalior (IIITMG) was established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India, as an autonomous apex institute of Information Technology and Management. Since the institute carries the status of a Deemed University hence awards its own degrees and diplomas and conduct research for the good of the society.

* Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, Kerala (IIITM-K)

The state of Kerala has not only excelled in literacy, but also excelled in IT literacy. The witness to this is Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) and Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management Kerala (IIITMK).

The Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management (IIITM) was formally inaugurated by Mr. Sukhdev Singh Kang, the Governor of Kerala state on November 23, 2000. The institute has started its first batch of PGDIT programme in 2001 to which degree has awarded in 2003. The creator of Tata Consultancy Group has delivered the convocation address and awarded the diplomas to students.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was started by Mr. Kohli in 1960 when IT was very near to myth in country like India. Today TCS is computer software giant. TCS is a part of Tata Group of Companies.

The Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management Kerala (IIITMK) functions with a mission to be an excellent IT education provider and to conduct research in the emerging and frontier areas of information technology and allied technology. Thus institute has the responsibility to binds well the basic sciences with information technology and working out newest management methodologies for the cause virtual management.

The Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management Kerala (IIITMK) conducts teaching and research programmes at different levels and thus helps the state of Kerala as well as Republic of India in becoming self reliant in the field of IT resources including manpower and software etc.

The institute strives to be a leader in Information Technology and Information Technology Management.

The institutes' infrastructure is laced with high end computer resources and software sufficient enough to impart IT knowledge and conduct sophisticated researches.

The various activities of IIITM Kerala includes-

* Imparting high end post graduate education and research programme in basic and applied science and technology and management.
* Offering online support to colleges, universities, industry and other organizations and in order to produce more number of IT graduates and IT professionals.
* Developing close ties with faculties and research workers of other institutions.
* Development of e-courseware for higher education and profession.
* Affiliation portal services for faculty from leading institutions, universities and experts and related programs.
* Hosting and Promotion of Educational Network Services.
* Business and IT incubation facilities.
* Offering consultancy services.
* Development of IT enabled services for industry, government and academics.

* International institute of information technology pune(iiit. pune)

web site :isquareit.ac.in.

Official Website www.iiit.net

The Uniform CPA Examination

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Getting started::
One of the world’s leading licensing examinations, the CPA Examination serves to protect the public interest by helping to ensure that only qualified individuals become licensed as Certified Public Accountants (CPAs).

Pattern ::
The CPA Examination is offered two out of every three months of each quarter. The months when testing is available are called "testing windows." The testing schedule is as follows:

Testing is Available in
January and February ,April and May June,July and August ,October and November

***Testing is NOT Available in March, September, December
Eligibility to Test

In order to make appointments at test centers, candidates must have a valid Notice to Schedule (NTS). Candidates receive an NTS after they apply to take an examination and are deemed eligible by their state boards of accountancy. An NTS is provided for every section a candidate has been approved to take. The NTS is valid only for a specified period of time and cannot be used once it expires. Therefore, it is important that candidates schedule their test appointments as soon as they receive the NTS.

Scheduling

Candidates may schedule examination sessions at www.prometric.com/CPA or by calling Prometric's Call Center at 1-800-580-9648. Candidates must have their Notices to Schedule available when making test appointments. Tests are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. The earlier candidates schedule appointments, the better their chances are of obtaining the location, date, and time of their choice. Test appointments cannot be scheduled less than six days in advance. Walk-in testing is not allowed.

structure of the Uniform CPA Examination::

The Uniform CPA Examination consists of four sections
Auditing and Attestation (AUD)
Business Environment and Concepts (BEC)
Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR)
Regulation (REG)

content areas are covered in each Examination section

The main content areas covered in each section are:

Auditing and Attestation (AUD)

1. Planning the engagement
2. Internal controls
3. Obtain and document information
4. Review engagement and evaluate information
5. Prepare communications

Business Environment and Concepts (BEC)

1. Business structure
2. Economic concepts
3. Financial management
4. Information technology
5. Planning and measurement

Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR)

1. Concepts and standards for financial statements
2. Typical items in financial statements
3. Specific types of transactions and events
4. Accounting and reporting for governmental entities
5. Accounting and reporting for nongovernmental and not-for-profit organizations

Regulation (REG)

1. Ethics and professional responsibility
2. Business law
3. Federal tax procedures and accounting issues
4. Federal taxation of property transactions
5. Federal taxation—individuals
6. Federal taxation—entities

Time allocation for each section

The examination time allocated for each section is as follows:

Auditing and Attestation (AUD) 4.5 hours
Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR)

4 hours
Regulation (REG)

3 hours
Business Environment and Concepts (BEC)

2.5 hours
Total:

14 hours

NOTE: At Prometric test centers, the time allowed for each session is 30 minutes longer than examination time so that candidates may complete the sign-in process and survey without using up any of the time allocated for the examination. (This does NOT mean that examination time is extended for those who finish the sign-in process quickly. Examination time never changes.)

Source http://www.cpa-exam.org/

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Different Entrance Exams in India

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Different Entrance exams in India

Here is the list of some of the top Entrance Exams

IIM A, B, C, L, I, K : CAT
IMI, New Delhi : CAT & Separate form of Institute.
GIM, Goa : CAT & Separate form of Institute.
FORE, New Delhi : CAT & Separate form of Institute.
TAPMI, Manipal : CAT & Separate form of Institute.
S P JAIN, Mumbai : CAT & Separate form of Institute.
MDI, Gurgaon : CAT & Separate form of Institute.
MICA, Ahemadabad : CAT & Separate form of Institute.
UBS, Chandigarh : CAT & Separate form of Institute.
IRMA, Gujarat : IRMA
IMT Gaziabad : IMT
FMS, New Delhi : FMS
J. BAJAJ, Mumbai : CET
IIFT, New Delhi : IIFT
NITIE, Mumbai : NITIE
IIT-Mumbai, Delhi : JMET
NMIMS, Mumbai : NMAT
SCMHRD, Pune : SNAP
SIBM, Pune : SNAP
XLRI, Jamshedpur : XAT
XIM, Bhubaneshwar : XAT

Top B schools In INDIA

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These are some of the Top B-schools In India

Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM A)

Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIM C) @ Kolkatta

Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM B)

Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (IIM L)

XLRI - Xavier Labour Research Institute, Jamshedpur

ISB - Indian School of Business, Hyderabad

FMS - Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi

Indian Institute of Management, Indore (IIM I)

Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode (IIM K - Calicut)

Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai (JBIMS)

S. P. Jain Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai (SPJIMR)

Schools of Management, IIT (Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai)

Management Development Institute, Gurgaon (MDI)

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai (NMIMS)

Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar (XIM B)

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune (SIBM)

Symbiosis Center for Management & Human Resources Development, Pune (SCMHRD)

Institute of Management & Technology, Ghaziabad (IMT)

International Management Institute, Delhi (IMI)

Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Trichy (BIM)

Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad (MICA)

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi (IIFT)

T. A. Pai Management Institute, Manipal (TAPMI)

Loyola Institute of Business Administration, Chennai (LIBA)

Institute of Rural Management, Anand (IRMA)

Institute of Management Development Research, Pune (IMDR)

Top B-schools In India

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Top B-Schools in India

Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM A)
Ranked amongst the top most business schools in India and Asia. The institute offers four programmes in Management. The PGP - Post Graduate Program (equivalent to MBA), the FPM - Fellowship Program in Management(equivalent to Ph.D), the FDP - Faculty Development Program for Management teachers and Trainers and the MDP - Management Development Program - a refresher for middle and top level managers. Admission process for PGP and FPM of IIM Ahemedabad involves taking the Common Admission Test (CAT) followed by group discussion and interviews for short listed candidates.

Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta (IIM C) @ Kolkatta
Ranked amongst the most prestigious business schools in India and Asia. The institute offers three full time programs. The PGDM - Post Graduate Program in Management (equivalent to MBA), the FPM - Fellowship Program in Management, the PGDCM - Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Aided Management. All three programs require the candidate to take CAT. The institute also offer part time PGDBM - Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management for managers with relevant work experience. In addition, MDP - Management Development Programs are held in regular intervals for middle and top level managers.

Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM B)
IIM Bangalore offers two year full time PGP - Post Graduate Program in Management (equivalent to MBA) and a FPM - Fellowship Program in Management. Both these programs require the candidate to take CAT. The institute also offers part time non residential PGSM - Post Graduate Program in Software Enterprise Management. There is a separate entrance test for this program. This business school is ranked amongst the top three business schools in the country.

Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow (IIM L)
IIM Lucknow offers a two year full time residential PGP - Post Graduate Program in Management and a four year FPM program. Both these programs require a candidate to take CAT. The institute also has an interesting student exchange program where students of this B-School go to premier B-Schools the world over and do part of their education. Students and faculty from these internationally reputed B-Schools in turn visit IIM Lucknow. It is ranked amongst the top five B-Schools in India.

XLRI - Xavier Labour Research Institute, Jamshedpur
Xavier Labour Research Institute, popularly known as XLRI was established in 1949 at Jamshedpur. The institute offers two courses at the post graduation level in management - a post graduate diploma in Business administration and a post graduate diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations (PMIR). Online version of the brochure is also available. In 2001, the average salary (including foreign offers) soared by 70% (over last year) to a whopping Rs.8.06 lakhs per annum. The offers in the Business Management program averaged at an awe-inspiring Rs.9.71 lakhs and in the Personnel Management program at Rs. 6.5 lakhs. And these exclude ESOPs and other means of compensation.

ISB - Indian School of Business, Hyderabad
Indian School of Business, Hyderabad is emerging as a preferred choice for MBA aspirants who want to pack in the program into a one year course. As it gradually builds up its permanent faculty base, the ISB has created a unique and sustainable visiting faculty model with some of the world's leading academicians from Wharton, Kellogg, Harvard, Stanford, Chicago, Duke and Texas among others. The school offers a one year Post Graduate Program in Management.

FMS - Faculty of Management Studies, University of Delhi
FMS is amongst the top 10 B-Schools in the country and probably one of the two attached to a university amongst the top ten. The full time program of FMS started in 1967. The whole outgoing batch of 2002 was placed within a span of 2 days. There were 8 foreign offers including British American Tobacco (BAT), OLAM and QAI among others.

Indian Institute of Management, Indore (IIM I)
The Indian Institute of Management, Indore (IIMI) is the latest addition to the IIM community. IIMI has a two-year post graduate programme emphasizing on Experiential learning, IT orientation, and Social Sensitivity. The construction of the new campus is progressing at a rapid pace and IIMI plans to operate out of the new campus from June 2003. IIM-I offers the following programs viz., (a) The Post Graduate Programme (PGP), a two year programme (b) Management Development Programme. These are held throughout the year. (c) Faculty Development Programme (FDP) is designed to assist in the development of teachers, researchers, and trainers for management education and (d) Executive Post-Graduate Programme (Exe-PGP) a 18-months programme, designed for working executives.

Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode (IIM K - Calicut)
Established in 1996, The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode, IIMK is the fifth Indian Institute of Management. Its academic programmes encompass a range of long term full time diploma programmes such as the Post Graduate Programme in Management, and a number of short duration executive education programmes. The institute also offers an "Interactive Distance Learning Programme"

GMAT-An Overview

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The Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®) is a standardized assessment—delivered in English—that helps business schools assess the qualifications of applicants for advanced study in business and management. Schools use the test as one predictor of academic performance in an MBA program or in other graduate management programs.

>What the GMAT® Measures

The GMAT® exam measures basic verbal, mathematical, and analytical writing skills that you have developed over a long period of time in your education and work. It does NOT measure:

* your knowledge of business,
* your job skills,
* specific content in your undergraduate or first university course work,
* your abilities in any other specific subject area, or
* subjective qualities—such as motivation, creativity, and interpersonal skills.

> Format and Timing

The GMAT® exam consists of three main parts, the Analytical Writing Assessment, the Quantitative section, and the Verbal section.

Analytical Writing Assessment
The GMAT® exam begins with the Analytical Writing Assessment (AWA). The AWA consists of two separate writing tasks—Analysis of an Issue and Analysis of an Argument. You are allowed 30 minutes to complete each one.

Quantitative Section
Following an optional ten-minute break, you begin the Quantitative Section of the GMAT® exam. This section contains 37 multiple-choice questions of two question types—Data Sufficiency and Problem Solving. You will be allowed a maximum of 75 minutes to complete the entire section.

Verbal Section
After a second optional ten-minute break, you begin the Verbal Section of the GMAT® exam. This section contains 41 multiple choice questions of three question types—Reading Comprehension, Critical Reasoning, and Sentence Correction. You are allowed a maximum of 75 minutes to complete the entire section.

Computer-Adaptive Format

The Graduate Management Admission Test® (GMAT®) consists of four separately timed sections. Each of the first two sections consists of an analytical writing task; the remaining two sections (Quantitative and Verbal) consist of multiple-choice questions delivered in a computer-adaptive format. Questions in these sections are dynamically selected as you take the test; the multiple-choice questions will adjust to your ability level, and your test will be unique.

How Does It Work?
For each multiple-choice section of the GMAT® exam, there is a large pool of potential questions ranging from a low to high level of difficulty. Each section of the test starts with a question of moderate difficulty. If you answer the first question correctly, the computer will usually give you a harder question. If you answer the first question incorrectly, your next question will be easier. This process will continue until you complete the section, at which point the computer will have an accurate assessment of your ability level in that subject area.

In a computer-adaptive test, only one question at a time is presented. Because the computer scores each question before selecting the next one, you may not skip, return to, or change your responses to previous questions.

What If You Make a Mistake or Guess?
If you answer a question incorrectly by mistake or correctly by randomly guessing, your answers to subsequent questions will lead you back to questions that are at the appropriate level of difficulty for you.

Random guessing can significantly lower your scores. So, if you do not know the answer to a question, you should try to eliminate as many answer choices as possible and then select the answer you think is best. For more testing strategies, see Test-Taking Strategies.

What if I don’t finish?
Pacing is critical, as there is a severe penalty for not completing. Both the time and number of questions that remain in the section are displayed on the screen during the exam. There are 37 Quantitative questions and 41 Verbal questions. If a question is too time-consuming or if you don’t know the answer, make an educated guess by first eliminating the answers you know to be wrong.

How Is Your Score Determined?
Your score is determined by:

* the number of questions you answer,
* whether you answer the questions correctly or incorrectly, and
* the level of difficulty and other statistical characteristics of each question.

The questions in an adaptive test are weighted according to their difficulty and other statistical properties, not according to their position in the test.

Are All Questions Counted?
Every test contains trial multiple-choice questions being pretested for use in a real exam. These questions are not identified and appear in different locations within the test. You should, therefore, do your best on all questions. Answers to trial questions are not counted in the scoring of your test.

What Computer Skills Do You Need?
You need only minimal computer skills to complete the GMAT® exam. Familiarize yourself with the mechanics of taking a computer-adaptive test by using the GMAT® Tutorials that is included with the Free GMAT® POWERPREP® Software. The tutorials cover such topics as:

* using a mouse
* entering responses
* moving on to the next question
* using the word processor
* accessing the Help function

NOTE
Before the day of your test, review the testing tools covered in the tutorials. Although you will be able to use a Help function during the test, the time spent doing so will count against the time allotted for completing a test section.

GRE (Graduate Record Examination)-Overview

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The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is an exam that is produced and administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). This is an exam that is used by applicants to graduate school, and it serves as a common measure for the applicants. There are two types of Graduate Record Examinations, the general exam and the subject tests. The general GRE is often required for admission to graduate school, and the subject tests, which are only given in a few select subjects, can be either optional or required depending on the graduate program. This description will focus on the general GRE only.There are three ways to register for the Graduate Record Examination. Registration can be completed online on the website for the Educational Testing Service, on the phone by calling 1-800-GRE-CALL, or by mail using the application found in the GRE bulletin (the bulletin can be found online at the ETS website). If registration is completed by phone or online, a registration confirmation number will be given. If registering by mail, an Authorization Voucher Request Form, found in the GRE bulletin, will need to be downloaded and printed and mailed in to the address found in the bulleting. A voucher will be sent back to the registrant within four weeks, and at this point, the registrant is to call ETS to schedule a testing appointment. Specific details concerning registration and the information needed, as well as the requirements for taking the test, can be found in the GRE bulletin. When registering, by phone, online, or by mail, all necessary fees must be paid. Detailed fee schedules can also be found in the GRE bulletin.

In the United States, the GRE is given year round at selected testing centers. The test is administered on computer only. Locations at which the GRE may be taken can be found on the ETS website. The computerized GRE is composed of three different content areas, verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing. The verbal section tests the ability to evaluate and analyze written material, the ability to synthesize information from said material, the ability to understand relationships between words and concepts, and the ability to analyze the relationships between parts of sentences. The quantitative section tests the ability reason in a quantitative manner, the ability to solve quantitative problems, and ones’ understanding of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis. The analytical writing section tests the ability to articulate complex ideas, the ability to understand and examine claims and evidence, the ability to support ideas and thoughts with necessary and applicable examples and reasons, the ability to write a focused and coherent essay, and the ability to understand and use standard written English.

The computerized GRE is made up of three sections, verbal reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and analytical writing. The analytical writing section is always first on the exam and is composed of two different tasks. The first task is an issue task, in which the test-taker has a choice of two topics. The second task is an argument task, in which the test-taker must complete the one task given. Test-takers are given up to 45 minutes to complete the issue task and up to 30 minutes to complete the argument task. The verbal and quantitative sections are composed of multiple choice questions (30 in the verbal section and 28 in the quantitative section) and may appear in any order in the exam. Thirty minutes are given to complete the verbal section, and 45 minutes are given to complete the quantitative section. The computerized GRE may also contain a pretest section. This section will be unidentified as such, and it may appear in any position during the test (after the analytical writing section). This section is not counted as part of the GRE score. Also, a research section may appear. This section will be identified as the research section, and if it appears, it will be the final section of the test. This section also is not counted as part of the GRE score. The amount of questions and the time to complete the pretest and the research sections will vary.

The GRE is scored in two ways. First, the verbal and quantitative sections are part of a computer adaptive test. This means that the questions that are given to the test-taker are dependent partially on the answers the test-taker has provided to previous questions. The number of questions answered correctly in each of these sections is what is called the raw score. The raw score is then converted to a scaled score. This scaled score takes into account the differing levels of difficulty among different versions of the test. The scaled scores for the verbal and quantitative sections range from 200 to 800, in 10 point increments. The analytical writing section is hand scored by two trained readers. The readers will give the essay responses scores on a holistic scale from 0-6. If the scores given in this section by the two readers vary by more than one point, a third reader scores this section. If the scores do not vary by more than one point among the two initial readers, the scores are averaged and rounded up to the nearest half point. A single score for the entire section is reported, and the score will be from 0-6, in half point increments.

MOCK Interview Questions

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These are some of the MOCK Interview Question

Education & Career Plans

Why did you choose to study __________?
How are you enjoying the program? Why?
Why did you get involved with the co-op program? What do you hope to get out of participating?
What are your grades like? (If not good, why?)
Which courses do you enjoy best? Least? Why?
Which area(s) of the __________ field interests you most? Why?
What do you think it takes to succeed in the __________ field?
You’re in school now, but what do you expect to be doing in five years?

Experience & Skills

Which past jobs have you enjoyed the most? The least? Why?
Under what circumstances did you leave your last job?
Describe your working relationship with your last supervisor.
Are you currently working part-time? (If yes,) do you plan to quit taking a co-op position?
What experience related to this position have you had?
(If no related experience,) how specifically will your past experience be valuable in the __________ field?
(For non-CS students) How computer literate are you? What kinds of computer equipment and software have you used?

Personal

What are your strengths? Weaknesses? How do you know? Can you give an example of each? (Relate to work environment)
Which three adjectives best describe you? (e.g., reliable, kind, etc.)
Can you give an example of how you have shown initiative in a past job or volunteer experience?
What do you consider your greatest accomplishment? Why?
Do you prefer working on your own or in a team? Why?
What are some of your leisure interests?
Do you have a car or some other reliable form of transportation?
Are you willing to relocate for co-op/permanent employment?

Your Questions

At the end of the interview, you will usually be given an opportunity to ask questions. Ask about the work itself and the people you will be working with.

Tips to have Slim waist

2007-03-10T09:55:00.000-08:00

PARIS (AFP) - For instance, in Victorian England, a tiny, puckered mouth was the zenith of pulchritude.

Today, the rosebud look has been replaced by what has been called the trout look, as women in Western cultures strive to make their mouths look as wide and full-lipped as possible.

In many societies, the focus of secondary erogenous zones has roamed over ankles, necks and knees and makeup and hairstyles change according to the mode.

The desired female morphology has shifted too, driven in part by prosperity and the social advancement of women. In the 1950s, Marilyn Monroe was the template of feminine beauty; today, she would be encouraged to sign up at Weightwatchers.

So it would seem that the "beauty standard" does not exist -- that there is no eternal benchmark, only a chaotically whizzing merry-go-round.

Not so for evolutionary psychologists.

For them, fashion is a fluffy cover for a force that is deeper, remorseless and unchanging, as old and enduring as our genes: the Darwinian drive of survival and genetic fitness.

In an innovative test of these rival hypotheses, scientists at the University of Texas at Austin and at Harvard University trawled through three centuries of English-language literature and through three Asian literary classics dating back nearly two thousand years.

Their goal: Which parts of the woman's body were praised as beautiful by writers across the ages?

Their sources were a website, Literature Online, for English literature from the 16th, 17th and 18th century; Chinese sixth dynasty palace poetry (from the fourth to the sixth century AD) and two ancient Indian epics, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, from the first to third century AD.

Breasts, buttocks and thighs -- the primary erogenous zones -- predictably featured large in these descriptions.

But a slim waist trumped them all.

In English literature, a glowing description of a narrow waist (a waist "as little as a wand", "beholden to her lovely waist" and so on) showed up 65 times.

That compared to 16 references for romantic description of breasts, 12 for thighs and a mere two apiece for hips and buttocks.

Before anyone cries fattism, the literature was studded with romantic tributes to plumpness but relatively few to slimness.

But what counted, plump woman or slim, was the relativeness narrowness of the waist. There was not a single evocation of beauty which said the object of veneration had a bulging tummy.

In the Asian works, the slim waist was even more adored, although there was no flattering reference to plump beauty.

Narrow waistedness scored a massive 35 references in the two Indian epics, while the other body parts garnered a total of 26. In the Chinese poetry, the narrow waist was evoked 17 times, while breasts, buttocks, hips and thighs got zero, and there was a solitary romantic reference to a woman's legs.

The study, which appears in Proceedings of the Royal Society B, a British journal, says these references show that a slim waist is an object of desire that spans time and cultures.

Why so?

The answer, suggest the authors, is that a narrow waist is a sign of strong health and fertility. Men instinctively assess a woman's waist for its potential for successful reproduction and thus furthering their own genes.

Modern research has established a link between abdominal obesity and decreased oestrogen, reduced fecundity and increased risk of major diseases.

But "even without the benefit of modern medical knowledge, both British and Asian writers intuited the biological link between health and beauty," say authors, Devendra Singh, Peter Renn and Adrian Singh.

"In spite of variation in the description of beauty, the marker of health and fertility -- a small waist -- has always been an invariant symbol of feminine beauty."

I find it interesting how the writer of the article makes one feeble attempt to clarify that it's the *relative* slimness of the waist (to the rest of the body) that matters, then spends the rest of the article yammering on about "small waists".

imo, the interpretation is wrong: it's not the waist, even though that's what draws the attention; it's the proportion between waist and hip that gives that sexy look. marilyn monroe, blithely dismissed by saying today she'd be encouraged to seek Weight Watchers, is still an icon of feminine sexuality, as is Mae West and other such zaftig silver screen goddesses. it wasn't because they had "small waists" - at 36 inches, MM certainly didn't have one! - but because their waists tapered attractively to a larger hip diameter.

that's why corsets are so effective - although the waist LOOKS tiny (and may even be measurably so), it's the slope from waist to hip that creates the desired effect. if the waist were 24 and the hips were 30, even such a small waist would not be considered sexy by most men (globally speaking). it's not a small waist that biology decrees as indicative of reproductive potential, but big hips! big-hipped women tend to be sexually mature and also tend not to die in childbirth. if "small waists" were the marker of sexual attraction, then pre-pubescent girls would be the sexual target, not mature women.

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