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With the cost of college skyrocketing, you may be looking for ways to reduce the cost of continuing your education.  There are many different types of scholarships available to help you decrease the amount you have to pay for tuition, fees and room and board.  Here are just some of the scholarships for college that are available.


Academic/Merit

Academic or merit scholarships are awarded to students based on superior academic achievement.  Historically, academic scholarships have been reserved for top performers and are based on G.P.A., test scores and other factors.  These scholarships are often awarded at a national level.  They are very prestigious and represent the largest financial awards. 

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If you are thinking about hiring a tutor, there are many factors to consider.  Historically, tutoring has taken place in person.  However, as technology has advanced and increased in popularity, online tutoring has become an option.  Before you make your decision about whether you want to pursue the traditional route or work with an online tutor, consider these benefits of online tutoring.


It’s Convenient.

When you work with an online tutor, you save time and money because you don’t have to travel to meet your tutor for sessions.  All you have to do to start your session is connect to the Internet. Because of the virtual nature of online tutoring, tutors are available nearly any time of day, so you can quickly get your questions answered.  This is pa... Read full article

It’s that time of year again.  The time when parents and students count down the days until school starts.  With a new school year just around the corner, there are many things to do to get ready.  Here’s a back to school checklist to help you make sure you and your child are prepared for the first day.  It includes some of the most common activities you need to take care of before school starts.


Medical Paperwork

Most schools require students to submit medical paperwork at or before the start of the school year.  The school needs information about your child’s general physical health, allergies, disabilities and any condition or illness that could impact your child’s ability to learn.  If your child plays sports, there may be additi... Read full article

When school ends and summer begins many kids and their parents are left wondering what to do with all of their free time.  Sure, it’s great to kick back and relax after a hard year of studying for exams, preparing daily homework assignments, writing papers and toiling away over projects. But after a few weeks, many students find themselves plagued by boredom with too much time on their hands and parents are left wondering how to help.  It doesn’t have to be that way.  There are many different ways students can spend their summer days that don’t involve sitting on a couch and watching TV or playing video games.  Here is a list of four fun summer activities for kids.  Choose one or more this summer.


Library

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When the school bell rings for the final time, the last thing most students and parents have on their mind for the summer is studying.  However, summer provides the perfect opportunity for students to continue learning.  Regardless of whether or not you’ve worked with a tutor in the past, the summer months may be a good time to consider hiring one.  Below are just some of the benefits of summer tutoring.


You Have More Time

During the summer, you have more time to devote to your tutoring sessions.  Without the daily grind that accompanies the school year, you have more freedom to choose how you spend your time.  When you work with a tutor during the school year, it becomes one more thing you have to fit into your schedule.  With extra time in your sche

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One of the tasks students dread most is writing essays.  Explaining your thoughts in person is one thing, but getting them down on a paper is another.  Putting together a coherent, cohesive argument in writing can be daunting for many students.  However, there is no way to avoid it. It will be required throughout your academic career.  To make it a little less intimidating, here are five tips for writing an effective essay.


Formulate Your Thesis

Before you begin writing, you need to come up with a thesis statement that tells the reader the subject and purpose of your essay.  It sets the tone and prepares your audience for what they can expect to read.  For example, if you are writing an essay about women in the work force, a plausible thesis might be “

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If you’re planning to attend college, there will come a time when you will have to pick a major. Since the major you select will impact the courses you take throughout college and help prepare you for life after you graduate, choosing a major is a big decision. If you already know what you want to study, you’re ahead of the game. However, if you’re like many prospective college freshmen, you may be considering several different options, or you might have no idea what you want to study. Listed below are four ways you can find the major that’s right for you.


Take Advantage of Your Skills/Interests

Do you love to write? Are you great with numbers? Choose a major that puts your skills and interests to good use. While it may be tempting to select a major you think has

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If you are a high school student interested in going to college, it’s never too early to start thinking about scheduling college visits.  In today’s information age, an in-person visit may not seem necessary.  But taking the time to visit the campuses of colleges and universities you are interested in attending will provide you with insight you can’t get from brochures, the internet or other information you have received.

It is a good idea to begin visiting schools before your senior year.  Touring different campuses will help you narrow down your search and doing so before your senior year will give you a chance to re-visit your top choices before you have to make a decision about what school you want to attend.  Below is a list of four reasons you s

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You’ve completed all of your homework assignments and spent the last week studying for your upcoming exam.  You’ve done everything you can in advance to ensure you earn a good grade.  Now, you’re wondering what you can do on the day of the test to ensure all of your hard work is reflected in your test score.  Take advantage of these test taking strategies to ensure you earn the highest score possible on your next exam.


Read the Entire Question

After spending so much time in class reviewing the topics that will be covered on your exam and studying at home, it’s easy to think you can anticipate the questions that will appear on the exam.  Don’t assume you know what the question is asking after reading the first few words.  Be sure to

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If it seems like there’s never quite enough time to do everything you need to do, you’re not alone.  In addition to completing daily homework assignments and studying for exams, you probably also participate in extracurricular activities and have responsibilities at home.  With so many activities that require your time and attention, it can be difficult to manage all of the tasks you need to complete.  But, a few simple time management techniques can help ensure you get everything done in a timely manner.


Get Organized

When you have a lot to accomplish, it’s easy to forget about some of the tasks you need to complete.  To stay on track, you need to come up with a system that will keep you organized.  A good place to start is by writing down eve

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