5 Mistakes to Avoid During Your First Semester at College
You’re about to take the first step into the next chapter of your life…college. You could be moving away from home, only to end up…
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6 Foolproof Tips to Improve Your Essay Before Handing it in
Any writer will tell you that writing is the easy part. It’s the work you do after you’re done brainstorming a plot, argument, or scenario…
5 Benefits of Blogging for Students
Sometimes, it seems like everyone you know or meet has a blog of their own. Topics can range from fashion to fantasy costumery. In fact,…
Retention Vs. Memorization: How to Study Like a Valedictorian
Some of us are old enough to remember when you used to draw a little dash through the numeral 7 to distinguish it from the…
What is STEM?
As we’ve discussed on this blog before, pursuing an education in a STEM field can be a fantastic path to follow to build a rewarding,…
Getting Distracted While Studying? Here are a 6 Tips that Might Help.
In an earlier post, we talked about eliminating roadblocks to studying, like the lack of motivation and feeling overwhelmed by the material. For many of…
Eliminating Excuses: How to Overcome the 4 Most Common Roadblocks to Study Success
It happens to everyone from time to time. You’re sitting at your desk, trying to focus on the task in front of you…but something else…
6 Items You’ll Need Before Applying for Federal Student Aid
It’s that time of year again. As of October 1, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or FAFSA) form is now available for the…
College-Bound? Make Sure You Protect Your Student Aid Against Fraud.
As a high school student, you probably don’t have a lot of familiarity with security best practices. That’s not surprising; after all, how are you…
4 Tips to Help High School Freshmen Adjust to Distance Learning
The transition from middle school to high school can be a rocky time, even under the best circumstances. But, with COVID-19 resulting in distance learning,…