"In modern times there are opposing views about the practice of education. There is no general agreement about what the young should learn either in relation to virtue or in relation to the best life; nor is it clear whether their education ought to be directed more towards the intellect than towards the character of the soul.... And it is not certain whether training should be directed at things useful in life, or at those conducive to virtue, or at non-essentials.... And there is no agreement as to what in fact does tend towards virtue. Men do not all prize most highly the same virtue, so naturally they differ also about the proper training for it."

The statement above was written by the Greek philosopher and scientist Aristotle over 2300 years ago.  But even though Aristotle's "modern times" are today's ancient times, there remains an ongoing debate about what students should be training toward in their formative years.  Proponents of training 'directed at things useful in life' (i.e., vocational education) like California high school teacher Chris Peters say a radical overhaul could make U.S. secondary schools more effective. High schoolers should spend their first two years meeting basic standards, supporters say, then if they pass subject exams, they could choose between a college-prep track and a variety of community college vocational programs.  

The question is a global one - recent reforms in Sweden led to the creation of a chain of “Knowledge Schools” that have been compared to IKEA and McDonald's for their emphasis on standardization.  These private schools that are free to the students achieve success by setting the expectation that students must be able to establish their own learning goals by the time they finish high school.

While the education experts may disagree, Aristotle recognized the difficulty we all face when trying to decide the path to personal virtue.  Following the links in this post should assist with your journey. 

Check out our new "Education & Career Center" that was just launched today on our website.  This new feature allows you to search for the perfect college to fit your interests.  You can search for a college by entering information into the "Find a School" box and clicking, "Find School".

Also included in the channel is the article, "Why should you earn your degree online?".  This is an interesting and informative article making the case for why you should go back to school as a working professional and earn your advanced degree.

We also have links to career-oriented free tests and quizzes such as the Free Career Test, the online Free IQ Test, and many others.

Most employees have asked themselves at some point in their careers if they have what it takes to be a manager and not just an employee.  Likewise employers have asked the same question about their employees.  Good managers are hard to find.  Our Business Management Aptitude Test simplifies this process and allows you to get an good assessment of whether an employee is management material.

In addition to the Business Management Aptitude Test, you might also want to explore one of our other free tests such as our Career Test.  The career test allows you to find out what careers best fit your personality.  It is a PhD-Certified assessment, so you can be sure the results are accurate. 

You also might want to search for colleges using our new college and career tools.

We are about ready to launch our new education portal which will allow you to search for the perfect college for you, take exciting free tests and quizzes to discover your perfect career as well as provide other useful free tools for career and education advancement.

In these tough economic times, there have not been better times to re-think your career.  In researching your career, a good place to start is with our free Career Personality Test which is designed to provide a complete personality profile as well as rate you on how well your personality fits into over 300 career choices.  It is a free test, so you have nothing to lose!

After taking the Career Test, you might want to use our new College Search tool to find a college that is right for you.  There are now many online and campus schools across the nation that provide advanced education to working professionals.  Those with advanced degrees typically earn much more than those without degrees, so this might be a good option to look into when considering a new career.