The Interfolio Blog

It's definitely fall... even the weather agrees. And with fall comes the rush back to school and the beginning of another academic year.

To prepare students for another fresh start, a number of noteworthy individuals have weighed in with some tips for this year's crop of students. From President Obama and the NYTimes to bloggers and even our staff here at Interfolio, everyone has new ideas for how to make this year a success.

So to help out those of you who are jumping back into the books, here are links to some of this season's best advice on how to succeed:

• Yesterday, President Obama gave an inspirational speech on the academic promise of our youth, and I encourage you to take a look at the full text. 
• Stanley Fish, Harold Bloom and Gerald Graff, among others, contribute to a NYTimes compilation of back to school advice columns on topics ranging from picking the best classes to following your dreams.
• For graduating students, going back to school this year is especially stressful because their full-time class schedule is complemented by in many cases a full-time job search. Prepare yourself with tips on how to graduate college with a job and how to get your social networks ready for the professional world.
• Fall is time for going back to school, but it's also the time when people start applying to schools. Get ready with advice on requesting letters of recommendation, writing personal statements, and creating a professional online portfolio.