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Don’t Think College is an Option for You? Think Again!

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Many high school students dream of college, and for some, that dream may seem unobtainable. There could be a number of factors that serve as obstacles that make students look at options other than college: financial need, poor grades, lack of examples, etc. College degrees are more important now than they’ve ever been before. 66% …
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Do’s and Don’ts: Meeting Your Academic Advisor for the First Time

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Academic advisors (sometimes called college counselors) are one of the greatest resources for college students. Libraries can help with research projects, writing centers can help with essays, academic advisors can help with your entire college career—from classes, to programs, to career prep. Here are a few tips and tricks to meeting with a college academic …
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13 EdTech Academic Writing Tools for Students and Teachers

By Gloria KoppLast updated on December 22, 2022
Technology is a wonderful thing. It’s made so many aspects of life just that much easier, including academic life. EdTech academic writing tools are incredibly helpful in giving students that extra assistance they may need to improve their essay writing and find a greater level of success in school. There are a number of EdTech …
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The Lost Art of Memorization: How to Utilize Your Memory

By Amanda WilksLast updated on December 22, 2022
Studying is not the same as memorizing. It’s a reality that many students face, but not all understand until it’s possibly too late. That often happens when they go through the semester attending classes, taking tests, and believing at the final exam that they have never heard of certain terms. It leaves them with the …
A green arrow pointing left above a red arrow pointing right, both say "choice."
college majors & minors

Can I Switch College Majors? Should I?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 28, 2023
All students are welcome to change their majors in college. However, there are hurdles to changing areas of study including increased costs, delayed graduation dates, and limited availability of certain majors. Students shouldn’t change their majors simply on a whim or because of outside pressure as this can lead to burnout and other problems. Those …
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How to Send a Professional Email

By Liz SkogerboeLast updated on December 22, 2022
In high school and college, you’ll likely be in contact with teachers, professors, employers, and more through email. It’s important to know how to send an appropriate, professional email that doesn’t make the reader cringe. Here are 6 tips to help you communicate like a pro: Use an Appropriate Email Address “[email protected]”…Wait, what? No professional …
You're on your own during college, but that also means paying attention to what you buy. How do you decide if something's worth it or not?
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How to Decide if a Purchase is “Worth It” in College

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Recently two freshmen girls from Ole Miss have gone viral thanks to their dorm room makeover–overhaul might be a better word. The two coordinated through email to completely redecorate the standard dorm room and turned it into something straight out of a fancy home decor magazine. The transformation elicited two reactions: 1) This is so …
So, what's the difference between a college and a university?
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What’s the Difference Between a College and a University?

By Olivia PittmanLast updated on December 22, 2022
‘What’s the difference between college and university?’ That’s a common question that many high school students ask as they research higher education institutions. In the US, people use the terms “college” and “university” interchangeably to describe institutions that provide post-secondary education. That’s not right though. There are a few key differences between college and university. …