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5 Important Lessons You Can Only Learn Outside the College Classroom
There are no college classes for working on your character and self-respect. Those things can only be learned with experience, like these five life lessons.
3 Tips to Help First–Year Students With Homesickness
It's normal to miss your old life during freshman year. If you're feeling homesick, here are three ways to turn your college into your new home away from home!
3 Easy Ways to Lose Your College Acceptance
So you've been accepted to your dream college and you can relax now, right? Wrong. Here are a few ways to lose an acceptance you should be sure to avoid.
5 Fun Ways to Get Ready for the Holidays as a College Student
It's that time of year again! You may be pining for winter break, but there are plenty of ways to get in the holiday spirit while you're still on campus.
by Darin Dabney
Helpful Ways to Prepare for Your Online Graduate Classes
Starting an online grad program can be overwhelming, particularly if you're unsure what to expect. The best way to be successful is to prepare well for classes.
Will Clubs and Activities Boost My College Applications?
Quality of involvement is more important than quantity. Find out from our experts why you should stick with activities that have always interested you.
by Mitchell Lipton; Douglas L. Christiansen; Marty O'Connell; Cyndy McDonald
What Should I Do if I'm Struggling to Adjust to College?
Many students have a hard time adjusting to college, so you're not alone. Here's some expert advice on struggling with the transition and what to do about it.
Should I Apply to College Early Decision or Early Action?
Early Decision, Early Action, or Single-Choice Early Action? Each mean something entirely different. Find out which is right for you.
by Jarrid James Whitney, EdM; Cyndy McDonald; Stephanie Farah
7 of the Best Study Methods for Finals Week
Making a plan will help you succeed on all your tests in high school or college. Start with these tried-and-true study techniques for different subjects!
Our Best Advice for Your First Year of High School
It's your first year of high school! To help you adjust to ninth grade, read our best advice on getting involved, improving your time management, and more.
How to Figure Out What Really Matters in Your College Search
The college search isn't about brand-name schools that will impress the most people. Here's the secret to learning what matters to you in a college.
Scholarship Search Best Practices You Need to Follow
Need help paying for college? Then you should take the scholarship search as seriously as you would your college search by following these tips!
Good Strategies for Writing Grad School Personal Essays
Writing good personal essays for grad school takes a fair amount of strategy to get right. Here are some great strategies to employ to get yours just right.
4 Good Study Habits That High Schoolers Should Develop ASAP
Developing good study habits is essential to succeeding in high school and prepping for college-level work. Start by mastering these four important skills!
by Isabel Kumar
9 Fun Things Students Should Do This Fall
Fall is finally here with cooler temps and festive activities for everyone. Not sure what to do first? Here are nine suggestions for fun fall adventures!
How to Utilize Technology to Get Ahead of the Class
Technology can be used in and out of the classroom for success. Here's how to get and stay ahead with reputable online resources and other helpful apps.
3 Essential and Simple Tips for IELTS Test Prep Success
Nervous about taking the IELTS? Here are three tips to help ease your mind and make taking the test a little less daunting.
by David Recine
5 Ways to Get a Head Start on College Admission
It's always a good idea to be thinking about college applications. Doing these five things now will help you stand in the admission process later!
by Zia Sampson
How to Choose Between 2 Similar Colleges
You've cut your final college list down to two, but they're so similar! Here's what to consider if you're having a hard time deciding between schools.
by Afsha Kasam
4 Reasons You Should Study for the SAT or ACT This Summer
It's finally summer! Though you deserve some time poolside, don't let your brain turn to mush. Here's why summer is a great time to up your test prep game.
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