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How to Find a Part-Time Job in College

A part-time job in college pays for rent, food and books, reduces student loans and builds experience for your resume. The challenge is finding one that fits around classes and does not hurt your grades. This guide covers where to find student jobs, on-campus versus ... Continue Reading →
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How to Write a Literary Analysis Essay (With Examples)

A literary analysis essay makes an argument about a novel, short story, poem or play: not what happens, but what it means and how the author creates that meaning. It is the standard essay in English and literature classes, from high school to graduate seminars. ... Continue Reading →
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How to Succeed in Online Classes: 8 Proven Tips

Online classes give you flexibility: study from home, at night or around a job. But that flexibility is also the main challenge. Without a classroom, a fixed schedule and classmates around you, it is easy to fall behind, and online students often say that staying ... Continue Reading →
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How to Write a Rhetorical Analysis Essay: Ethos, Pathos, Logos

A rhetorical analysis essay does not ask whether you agree with a speech, an article or an ad. It asks how the author tries to persuade: which strategies they use, why, and how well those strategies work for the intended audience. It is a core assignment in first-year ... Continue Reading →
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How to Deal With Test Anxiety: Strategies That Work

Your heart races, your hands are sweaty, and the answer you knew perfectly last night is suddenly gone. Test anxiety is common among high school and college students, and it can lower grades even when you have studied well. The good news: it responds well to simple, ... Continue Reading →
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How to Write a Cause and Effect Essay (With Outline)

Why did the Roman Empire fall? What happens to students’ grades when they sleep less? How does social media affect political polarization? A cause and effect essay answers questions like these: it explains why something happened, what results it led to, or ... Continue Reading →
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How to Prepare for Final Exams: A 3-Week Plan

Finals week compresses a whole semester into a few days: several cumulative exams, papers due, little sleep and a lot of stress. Students who do well rarely study more hours in total; they start earlier, plan better and use study methods that actually stick. This ... Continue Reading →
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How to Write a Personal Narrative Essay (Step by Step)

A personal narrative essay tells a true story from your life and shows what it meant to you. It is one of the most common assignments in first-year writing courses, and the same skills power college application essays and scholarship essays. Unlike an argumentative ... Continue Reading →
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How to Write a Personal Statement for Grad School

For graduate school applications, the personal statement or statement of purpose is often the only place where the admissions committee hears your voice. Grades and test scores show what you have done; the statement shows why you want this degree, what you will ... Continue Reading →