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How tos for the learners and the learned; tips and tricks to help you study effectively, survive your school years, impress your teachers and more.
How to Find and Apply for College Scholarships
The second started applying to colleges back in high school, my first thought was how was I going to apply for scholarships. My friends were starting to get a bunch of scholarships that either covered a large part of their school's tuition or gave them a full ride to school overall. I really wanted to save money and avoid paying for the full tuition, but I didn't know where to start looking for scholarships.
By Lilliana Backman8 years ago in Education
Take Control of Exam Stress by Prioritising!
It is that time of year when exams are at full peak. For various different reasons, this is a time of high stress, for both students and parents. These exams can determine the next stage of someone's future. Students often make themselves very worried, losing sleep, not eating properly, which can result in ill health. Having been through it as both a student and a professional there are various ways of managing this stress. The stress often falls into the following areas; however, this is not exhaustive. Stress around these areas can be managed in the following ways:
By Mayapee Chowdhury8 years ago in Education
10 Tips for Studying for the GRE
Once you get your bachelor's degree, you're not done with school just yet if you intend on going to grad school. Along with knowing the 10 tips for graduate school, you should know that most graduate schools ask you to take the GRE (Graduate Record Examinations), which is a standardized test that is an admissions requirement for many graduate schools in the US. The test features sections like analytical writing, quantitative reasoning, and verbal reasoning. Whether you’re aiming for a master's or doctoral degree program, the GRE will most likely be required. The top 10 universities for master's in business analytical degrees all require it, as will most others.
By C.C. Curtis8 years ago in Education
Revision Tips
Tip 1: Get the SPECIFICATION. At least for A-Levels & GCSE, make sure you have the SPECIFICATION/Course Outline from the start of the year so that you always have something to refer to during revision. If you can, try to go through it before getting to your first lesson of that subject so you know what you will be learning that year, even if you don't understand anything yet.
By Shelby Dosdos8 years ago in Education
From Everything to Nothing
The Stress and the Bliss The Awkward In-Betweens in Life Summer should be a time of relaxation and enjoyment. A time where there are no assignments due at midnight or an 8 AM class the next day. It is during this time, however, where I feel the most stressed out and anxiety filled. The show Phineas and Ferb states it best when they state that there is so much pressure to enjoy summer vacation. Not only this but how do you transition from doing every activity you possibly can to waiting and having free time? I have compiled a list of helpful tips on how to survive this in-between spot. This spot of being in the middle is a problem faced by every generation. For the sake of this article, I will be telling it from the coming home from a college perspective.
By Ariana Seanor8 years ago in Education
The Ultimate Guide to Taking Notes in College & Everything You Need
My freshman year of college, I quickly learned that attending a university is much different than high school. The fast pace of classes and the necessary study time quickly overwhelmed me. But instead of resorting to my own studying and note-taking habits, I had to adapt to the college pace. And I'll tell you how!
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Education
Prepping for College 101
When I was first leaving the nest and going off to live on my own, I was both nervous and excited. You get to branch out, take some responsibility for yourself, and learn plenty of new things. I moved out of my mother's house in my last year of high school to take care of my grandmother and decided to take a year off of going to college to spend more time with her and gain work experience. Even then I was starting to learn new things to better equip myself for when I would one day move out on my own, such as handling bills, personal expenses, and so on. So here are some tips that I found useful when I was first leaving to live on my own. Here are some tips that can help make it a little easier for you, and these are in no specific order but should help you on your way.
By Skyler Jack8 years ago in Education
