by Claire Carter
Editorial Assistant, Carnegie Communications
Take heed of this cautionary yet all-too-relatable tale of bad study skills, unhealthy habits, and dorm-room dilemmas...plus a few tips on how to turn things around.
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by Danielle Dulchinos
Freelance Writer
The transition from undergraduate to graduate studies requires a retooling of your study strategies...these five habits in particular.
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by Sheridan C. Watkins
Student, Winston-Salem State University
How do you choose classes that fit your major and your interests and your schedule...without going crazy?
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by CollegeXpress
Finding the right graduate program is tough. Finding the right program as an international student is even tougher. Here are 10 important issues to keep in mind.
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by Jacleen Charbonneau
Freelance Writer
As a student (and throughout your professional life), it is imperative that you understand what constitutes as plagiarism and refrain from committing it.
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by Kerry Auge and Laura Morrison
Freelance Writer, GradSchools.com; Content Manager, GradSchools.com
Starting an online grad school program can feel overwhelming at the onset, particularly if you are unsure of what to expect. The best way to enhance your chance for success is to prepare as much as possible ahead of time.
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by Barbara Dianis
CEO, Founder, Dianis Educational Systems, LLC
Each year, thousands of students across the nation begin their preparations for collegiate studies. As you regard your own college-bound student, there are several ways you can help ensure he or she has the best possible college experience.
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by Jessica Martin
Admissions Counselor, Clemson University
Public schools can often be overlooked by students and parents because their names create assumptions that aren't true--by a long shot. But there's more behind the names than you may realize.
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by Donald J. Foss, Ph.D.
Author, Professor
The decision to drop out usually involves a series of "shocks" that have a negative cumulative effect. They often can be simplified down to a single term: loneliness, alcohol, study skills, and time management (the LAST list).
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by Derek Bok
Author, Higher Education Expert
What does it take to be successful and happy in college (and long after)? The answer might be more straightforward than you think: study. Study more often and more efficiently than you thought possible. Author, education expert, and President Emeritus at Harvard Derek Bok explains why.
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