If you’re like most students, you’ve seen an add for a speed reading course at some point in your life and wondered if it was real. Well, the short answer is a resounding YES.  But there is a longer answer as well: The appeal of speed reading is that it will save you time on [...]

Reprinted from SmartMoney.com. 1. “We don’t have to stick to any educational standards.” News of failing schools and the increasing competitiveness of colleges have made education a big concern for parents. To the rescue, perhaps, comes the “supplemental education” business, an estimated $2 billion-and-growing industry that includes private tutors, retail tutoring centers and test-preparation centers. [...]