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How to Make Transferring Colleges Work to Your Advantage

While being a transfer student can seem stressful, you're in a unique position to get a lot out of it. Here are a few ways to make it work to your advantage.

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Senior Assistant Editor, CollegeXpress

The Best Ways to Balance Academics and Socializing as a College Freshman

Starting college and settling into a new life and routine can be a lot, but finding balance is a huge part of the process. Here's some advice for freshman year.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer, Anderson University

How I’m Graduating High School as a Junior (and You Can Too!)

You don’t have to be a genius to graduate high school a year early. With some careful planning, motivation, and these tips, you can make it happen.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

5 Liberal Arts Minors That Go Surprisingly Well With Science Majors

You’ve decided to major in a science field—but what should you minor in? Your choices go beyond STEM! Here are five liberal arts options to consider.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

4 Unexpected Skills You Need to Succeed in Science Majors and Careers

There’s a lot more to being a scientist than doing research and experiments. Here are four surprising skills you’ll need to excel in STEM majors and careers.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

6 Tips for Retaining a Foreign Language After High School

Struggling to retain the foreign language you learned in high school? Practice your writing and speaking skills for college and beyond with these fun tips.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

How to Know If a Nontraditional Major Path Is Right for You

A traditional four-year major isn’t the right choice for all students. Here’s a look at other undergrad program formats and how to know what's right for you.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

What Makes a Great STEM Student? 5 Ways to Become One

One bad experience with science or math shouldn’t ruin the disciplines for you forever. You can reclaim your identity as a great STEM student with this advice.

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Professor of Education, University of Southern California

A Helpful Guide to High School and College Differences

The transition from high school to college can be daunting. Head into your college journey more prepared with this guide of common differences you’ll encounter.

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CollegeXpress Student Writer

Top 8 College Topics to Discuss With Your Student Today

Your student will be off to college soon, but there are some things they should know now. Here are eight topics of conversation to cover before they leave home.

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Freelance Writer and College Coach

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