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7 Tips to Success in College: Effective Study Habits

Published on Friday, September 16th, 2011 Emma Quigley
Tags: college, college help, College Tips

College is very different from School, in many ways. One of the most significant changes to get used to is learning to study independently; no professor will be chasing you up if you’re late or you don’t hand your work in, you will just fail. This is why it is important to grasp effective study [...]

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College Tips Incoming Freshmen Should Consider

Published on Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 Matt Vint
Tags: college, college success, College Tips, freshman, freshman in college, freshman tips, freshmen, help, tips

So you’re ready: you’ve applied to all of your colleges and you’ve been accepted, and you’ve even bought your supplies. But don’t be fooled, there are still things you could be doing – you aren’t completely ready yet, freshman! Class Attendance Matters! Make sure you attend all of your classes and take notes in each [...]

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Finding The Right College

Published on Friday, April 22nd, 2011 Matt Vint
Tags: campus visit, college, college application, College Tips

The only real way in finding out whether or not a particular college is right for you is to actually visit the college campus in person. It is advised that you actually take some time to visit the college and possibly even go to some of the classes to make sure you appreciate the environment [...]

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How to Take Notes Effectively

Published on Thursday, March 24th, 2011 Matt Vint
Tags: class notes, College Tips, help with notes, notes for class, shorthand notes, taking notes

Depending on whether or not you have actually started college already, regardless, you will probably know that taking notes effectively during class and lectures will help you and your results dramatically. This goes especially for those who are studying something completely new to what they have done before. A new subject can be daunting, and [...]

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How to Survive the Budget Cuts

Published on Sunday, March 20th, 2011 Ryan Collins
Tags: budget cuts, College Scholarships And Grants, College Tips, federal financial aid, grants, pell grants, scholarships, state financial aid

San Francisco, CA (CollegetoCareers.com) – With the continuing cutting trend among government and universities toward college budgets, students are right to feel anxious about their academic futures. Manifesting this trend, the University of Washington recently raised tuition rates by 10 percent for students in attendance. The University of Arizona proposed a massive 22 percent hike [...]

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Improving your University of California (UC) Application

Published on Monday, September 13th, 2010 Ken
Tags: A-G areas, A-G Subject Areas, admissions, admissions process, application, awards, college, college admission, college application, College Tips, community services, educationa preparation programs, extracurricular activities, grades, honors, Personal Statement, transfer student, transfer to UC, transfer to university, uc, UC A-G requirements, UC admission process, UC application, UC help, universities of california, university, university of california, University of California admission, work experience

Although your academic records/grades and your personal statement are two of the largest and most significant factors in your application process, there are still many parts of the process that are addressed, considered, and weighed carefully by the admissions board of University of California.

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Essential College School Supplies

Published on Wednesday, August 4th, 2010 Ken
Tags: buy college textbooks, cheap textbooks, college, college books, college experience, college help, college professor, college success, college textbooks, College Tips, exam, get college textbooks, gpa, grade point average, helpful tips, notes, professor, school supplies, studying, textbook, textbooks, textbooks online

preparing the necessary materials is a major part of earning the grade and the GPA that you desire. So what types of materials would a typical college or university student need to carry with them? Below is a list of essential items (and some not so essential) a student should have with them on a college or university campus…

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Tips to Succeed in College Courses: In- Class & Online (Part 4)

Published on Monday, July 26th, 2010 Ken
Tags: college, college courses, college help, college instructors, college professors, college success, college success tips, college teachers, College Tips, community college, grade point average, online college, online college course, online college courses, succeed in college, succeed in college classes, teaching styles

In the previous articles of the Tips to Succeed in College Series, we provided a general outline of specific techniques college students can apply in order to create a successful educational experience. We discussed topics such as class registration and tips for both in and out of class. In Part 4, we will go over a [...]

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Time Management Tips for College Students

Published on Monday, July 19th, 2010 Nohel
Tags: College Tips, organize time, prioritize, prioritizing, time chart, time management, time management chart, time management tips

Your day-to-day life as a college student is probably very different from the way it was when you were in high school. On the upside you have a lot more freedom – you don’t have to spend all day in class or listen to your parents tell you what to do. But on the downside [...]

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7 Reasons Why You Would Talk to Your College Professors

Published on Friday, July 16th, 2010 Nohel
Tags: classroom success, college classes, college instructors, college professors, college success, college teachers, College Tips, communication, graduate college, pass your class, succeed in class

Student-teacher communication is one of the most important factors in college success. However, if not done properly, it can lead to a series of frustrations from both sides. In other words, not just any form of communication is beneficial—it has to be done properly. This article will outline seven of the most important reasons why [...]

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