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| Writing In Literature
This handout describes some steps for planning and writing papers about fiction texts. For information on writing about other kinds of literature, please see the Writing Center's handouts on writing about....
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| Writing Tips for Philosophy Essays/Paper |
| Tips on Writing Short Essays
Some schools require you to write a series of short essays rather than submit a single personal statement. If this is the case for you, then you should consider the impact that your essay set will have....
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| Tips to Succeed in College
Just as in elementary school through high school, your success in college requires high motivation and effort, strong study skills, effective time management, and good test-taking strategies. These areas....
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| College Admissions Advice: Don't Scale the Pyramid
College Admissions Advice: Don't Scale the Pyramid
College apps advice from college admissions expert Josh Bottomly
By Jackie Burrell
College admissions frenzy is at an all-time high. Even schools....
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| How To Choose a College That's Right For You
How To Choose a College That's Right For You
by Martha O'Connell
The college search doesn't have to begin and end with the Ivies and the name brand schools. There are many schools out there to choose....
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| How to Choose a College -- from Forbes
How to Choose a College
By Richard Vedder
The most popular rankings use the wrong measures.
Each year, as they make the momentous decision of where to go to college, high school seniors are turning....
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| The College Interview -
The College Interview
The Basics
A college interview is a chance to show that you're more than just test scores and grades. It's an exchange of information—you learn about the college and the college....
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| Practice Interviews
Practice Interviews
Warming Up for the Hot Seat
Before you do the real thing, try a practice interview. Invite a family member or friend to practice with you, each of you taking turns as the interviewer....
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| 10 College Interview Mistakes
10 College Interview Mistakes
Make Sure the Impression You Make is a Good One
By Allen Grove
The college interview probably isn't the most important part of your application, but it can help you if....
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| Surviving the College Life
Surviving the College Life
How to Stay on Track on Campus
Dorm room, roommate, eating, sleeping, studying, social life, cash-flow—you land on campus and suddenly all of these things can seriously....
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| College Survival Guide: Tips & Advice
College is a great time for most people, because it's a chance to really explore who we are and not feel pressured to do anything we don't want to do. But inevitably, pressures do arise from other unexpected....
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| Choosing a College -- from Carnegie Perspectives
Choosing a College
By Tom Ehrlich
An essay that addresses the difficult issue of college quality and provides some advice to prospective students and their parents.
Louisiana State University's....
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| A Pocket Guide to Choosing a College: Are You Asking the Right Questions on a College Campus Visit?
A Pocket Guide to Choosing a College: Are You Asking the right Questions on a college campus visit?, was created by NSSE as part of an ongoing public awareness campaign to refocus the national conversation....
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| Tips to Get into a Great College
How to Get into Great College
Applying to college is a stressful experience. Do you want to be smarter and get into a great college?
Step 1:
Choose your classes carefully throughout high school.
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| Money Management Tips For College Students
Money Management Tips For College Students
By Staff Writer
Managing money well is a challenging task for most college students. Though most college students have good support of their parents, it is....
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| Tips to Choose an Online University
Tips to Choose an Online University
By Staff Writer
Technology has changed the face of education. It is now very easy for you to continue your education sitting at your home by enrolling yourself in....
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| Manage Your Money Wisely As A College Student
Manage Your Money Wisely As A College Student
By Staff Writer
Students with rich parents can do without worrying about money. But for most, getting a college degree is expensive. Even if your parents....
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| Being Focused – Balancing Academics And Extra-Curricular Activities
Being Focused – Balancing Academics And Extra-Curricular Activities
By Staff Writer
It can be a challenge to strike the right balance between academics and extra-curricular activities when....
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| Online Education Vs. Campus Education - Is One Better Than The Other?
Online Education Vs. Campus Education - Is One Better Than The Other?
By Staff Writer
Over the last decade or so, there has been an increase in the preference for online education over the traditional....
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