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During the length of finals week you probably have two goals: Do well on your exams and keep stress to a minimum. Rather than turning to coffee and energy drinks, try these ten unusual strategies to study better and lower stress. #1 Exercise Vigorous exercise breaks can help relieve the stress that makes finals week […]
Many CLEP students I’ve talked to have had trouble finding good CLEP study guide material that actually prepares them to pass, so I thought I would share some of the best study resources with you today. This list is the result of trial and error by hundreds of actual students, so use it to kickstart […]
Preparing a well-written scholarship application is often a difficult process. This post includes ten essential tips for perfecting your scholarship application. The tips included here will help you meet the deadlines, please the scholarship sponsor, perfect your essay and more! 1. Identify and Meet the sponsor’s goals. Who wins scholarships? The student who best meets […]
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “Learn from the mistakes of others. You can’t live long enough to make them all yourself.” Unlike a game of roulette, your success in CLEP testing doesn’t have to depend on random chance. By learning from mistakes that other people have made, you can know which pitfalls to avoid. Carefully avoid […]
If you have been in college for more than 3 hours, you probably know just how terrifyingly expensive textbooks can be. In our parent’s generation, many students could save money on textbooks by getting used versions from previous student. Today, however, textbook publishers have largely stopped this opportunity by constantly coming out with new editions […]
How can you make learning easy and effective? Contrary to popular opinion, textbooks and lectures might not be your best option. Whether you are taking a regular class or studying for a CLEP exam, you can greatly increase your productivity by planning a study schedule designed to compliment your particular learning style. Here are some […]
Top performing students have a secret… they’re not using the same tools you are. Many elite students are actually skipping traditional classes. Instead of sinking loads of money and valuable time into normal classes like everyone else, these world-class learners actually have found a way to skip to the final exam after studying on their […]
With unemployment rates depressingly high even for college graduates, what can a student or job seeker do to stand out? Thankfully, even while the job market is filled with people looking for good opportunities, many employers are actually having trouble finding people they want to hire. While college degrees certainly establish a basic level of […]