A Sleepy Student's Survival Guide presented by Brown Mackie

Final Exam Countdown: Trading Sleep for Scores

Note: This article was published in 2013. Details such as dates, fees, test formats, requirements or recommended tools may have changed since then — please check current information with the official source. Student life is the time of young individuals evolving ... Continue Reading →
The Freshmen 15 is Inevitable

Hey College Kids, It’s Time for Some Myths and Smart Facts

As you prepare for college, you’ll inevitably be fed a crock full of garbage. Ranging from misunderstandings and rumors to a straight out lie, there are a lot of legends circling about the daily life of a college student in America. If you’re about ... Continue Reading →
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How Healthy are You Really Living? 5 Risks You May Not Know About

You might be eating your greens and getting your cardiovascular work outs in every day, but you could be at risk for health impacts you didn’t know existed. In fact, some of our seemingly helpful modern inventions could be harming your health: Continue Reading →
What to Expect from an Associate Degree in Paralegal

What to Expect from an Associate Degree in Paralegal

Becoming a paralegal is empowering and special. It means that a person can be self-sufficient for life and satisfied in a meaningful career. If you’re considering becoming a paralegal, here are some of the great things you can expect. Continue Reading →
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Are Mutual Funds Relevant for College Students?

Note: This article was published in 2013. Details such as dates, fees, test formats, requirements or recommended tools may have changed since then — please check current information with the official source. Investors are constantly looking for new ways to earn ... Continue Reading →
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Balance Work and School? Yes, You Can

Successfully walking the tightrope between work and school requires extensive effort and strategic thinking. Take solace in the fact that you’re not alone – of the 19.7 million students over 16 years of age and enrolled in undergraduate college, 72 percent ... Continue Reading →
Pulling All-Nighters Linked to Lower Academic Performance

Pulling All-Nighters Linked to Lower Academic Performance

Students who use junk food and energy drinks to help keep them up all night to study for a test or finish homework aren’t doing as much good as they think. It’s crucial for our bodies to sleep and recuperate from the day’s events. All-nighters ... Continue Reading →
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Could College Lectures Work in High School?

Note: This article was published in 2013. Details such as dates, fees, test formats, requirements or recommended tools may have changed since then — please check current information with the official source. If you have ever sat through a college lecture, no ... Continue Reading →
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Five Easy Ways to Get Your Brain Ready for College

It should come as no surprise to you that your brain will be your biggest asset in college. Chances are that you take care of the other organs in your body, but you need to make sure that you’re keeping your brain just as healthy. If you’ve been neglecting ... Continue Reading →