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There are a few things I wish I would have known before college.
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What I Wish I’d Known Before College: 6 Things

By Nick RandleLast updated on December 22, 2022
As a senior about to graduate high school, I harbored tons of angst about college based on my teachers, peers, family, and the rest of the universe’s constant reminders of how important and serious college is. From SATs to college research and never-ending cafeteria conversations about scholarships and application processes, I was more than sure …
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Practical Tips on Writing an A+ Research Paper

By Rose ScottLast updated on December 22, 2022
Understand the Research Paper Assignment Before You Start Choose an Engaging Topic for Your Research Paper Start Searching for Reputable Sources Create a Precise Thesis Statement Develop a Rough Outline Write a Draft and Finish Up Your Paper Cite Your Sources and Format Your Bibliography BONUS: Tips For Writing an A+ Research Paper The end …
Here are some ideas for real meals on a budget
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Ideas for Real Meals on a Budget

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
Now that you’ve been living on your own, you have probably come to a sad realization: feeding yourself is expensive. You may have wondered why you couldn’t talk your parents into going out to eat more often when you were younger; you probably didn’t realize it was in the name of frugality. Food is a serious budget …
A List of Good Colleges for Global Entrepreneurship Summit
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Global Entrepreneurship Summit: Top Schools for Entrepreneurship

By Kali SlaymakerLast updated on December 22, 2022
The 7th Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) 2016 concluded last week at Stanford University in Silicon Valley, California. Previous summits took place across the globe, including Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Morocco, and Kenya. This summit brought together over 686 brilliant entrepreneurs from 170 countries to share their passion and develop ways to spread the …
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Unique Sports on College Campuses

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
Quidditch Maybe you’re the biggest Harry Potter fan known to our muggle world, or maybe you’re just a lover of original and competitive sports…either way, one of the unique sports you’ll find is quidditch! Based on the Harry Potter franchise, the game of quidditch is being brought to life at colleges around the nation. This coed, …
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How to Increase Your Odds of Graduating College in 4 Years

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
The stats are less than encouraging to look at. One study shows that nationally only 19% of full-time students at non-flagship schools earn their bachelor’s degrees within four years. Even at flagship and research schools, the rate isn’t much better — 36%. Yikes. While attending college for more than four years is common, it also …
Survey about the new SAT
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Survey Says: Student Reactions to the New SAT

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
A few months ago, proctors administered the new SAT format for the first time, and there’s plenty of talk about what students thought of the changes. The College Board hosted an online survey for the first group of students that took their refreshed test. In total, the College Board asked 8,089 students several questions about …
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Do’s and Don’ts: Balancing Your College Life

By Jasmine BarnesLast updated on December 22, 2022
During your college years, there will be many different things that require your attention. Your schoolwork, extracurricular activities, maybe a part-time job, and if you’d like to have a social life, that too. Time will be the most important commodity you have. Learning to make the most of it is vital to your success both …

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