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Essay word counts matter with college essays
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How to Stick to Essay Word Counts

Essay word counts and page limits matter a lot in the collegiate world. Almost every written assignment—whether it’s for a class, scholarship, or college admissions essay—will have some limitation. You need to be able to work within those limitations. Precision and conciseness are valuable skills exemplified by sticking to word counts. With that in mind, …
Here are some tools to help make your college life easier
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8 Tools to Make College Life as Easy as ABC

College life is demanding, to say the least. There’s so much to keep track of. Your grades, your fellow students, what party to go to this weekend and more. For that reason, you could use some help. The good news is that it’s here. All you need to do is go to the apps store …
End your second semester of college strong.
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How To Finish Second Semester Off Strong

Summer is calling and you can’t wait for a break from all the reading and homework. Don’t give in just yet. You know your grades are going to affect your future. You’ve done well so far and it’s time now to dig deep and stay the course.  The small efforts you put in now to …
You can still turn things around during a bad semester
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Turning a Bad Semester Around Before It’s Over

It doesn’t matter what point you’re at, sometimes life gets in the way. When you’re in school – whether it’s junior high, high school, or college – this can have a detrimental effect on your grades. Maybe you had to miss classes because of mono, or a close family member died, or your mental health …
You should network in high school and college
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How to Network in High School and College

Networking isn’t just for business professionals. Learning how to network while in college and high school can help you practice your communication and relationship skills well before you enter the workforce. Networking involves collecting contacts for a professional exchange and can enhance your overall career development. Learning how to network as a student may feel …
9 life skills for high school students
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9 Life Skills for High School Students

As an educator, my mission is to help students adjust and succeed in all educational environments. There are many important skills you will need in order to be successful in the last stage of school. Below are the nine most important life skills for high school students: Make sure you are always turning in an …
Making a budget is one way to manage your personal finance while abroad.
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Managing Your Personal Finance While Studying Abroad

Studying abroad has its own advantages and disadvantages. It sure is a delightful opportunity for a student to make the most use of studying in a reputed college in a foreign country. Amidst all this excitement comes the question of a mammoth financial investment which takes a huge toll on your pocket. It is an …

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