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How to Boost Your Grade After Failing an Exam
*Updated April 20, 2021 Don’t worry if you failed an exam; you can grow from this. I know, it sounds like I’m your best friend giving you the textbook response, but failing an exam, especially at the beginning of the term, most likely won’t be that catastrophic. There are many simple ways to get your… Read More
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How to Safely Stay in the Loop on Current Events
It is easier than ever to stay up to date on the news. Every breaking story can be reached and read with a single right swipe on your iPhone’s home screen. Opinion pieces infiltrate our social media feeds. Notably, with controversy surrounding the latest election, we are drowning in news. Due to the digital age… Read More
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Why We Procrastinate and How We Can Increase Productivity
Why do we procrastinate all the time? Procrastination for most college students lies simply in putting off school work, or waiting until tomorrow to apply for that scholarship or internship. The easy answer for why we procrastinate is laziness, but in some cases the cause goes deeper. While we may have all kinds of excuses… Read More
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Must-Know Banking and Money Tips for Students Studying Abroad
If you are going to study abroad, you should understand the local banking system and currency and make financial plans before you start wandering the streets of your new home. Banking and money differ a great deal depending on the country you are traveling to. While the U.S. dollar is widely accepted, you will still… Read More
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7 Healthy Alternatives to Caffeine
It’s finals week. Many students are burning the midnight oil, getting plenty of study time in before final exams. If you’re one of those students, you might find yourself reaching for a cup of coffee in hopes of getting a caffeine kick. Coffee shops on and around campus are at their busiest during this time.… Read More
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Tips for First-Time or Transfer Students
If you are thinking of applying to college for the first time, or contemplating transferring to another college, this is the right place for you to start. I speak from personal experience. I was so stressed as a high school senior and had no idea what I was doing. I felt I had no passion,… Read More
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Want Better Grades? Sleep in!
If you’re looking to improve your GPA, sleeping in might help. University of Nevada, Reno teamed up with The Open University in the UK to conduct a study that found taking classes later in the day results in better school performance. In a two-method study, both universities found that the prime optimal functioning times… Read More
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Everything You Need to Know About the Dean’s List
If you’re in college or will be, you’ve likely heard of the Dean’s List. What is it, why should students care, and how do you get your name on the Dean’s List? Keep reading to find out! What is the Dean’s List? (n) a list of students recognized for academic achievement during a semester by… Read More
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Financial Aid Appeal: How to Make Your Case and Get More Money
Acceptance letters come with a price tag. That’s not a surprise. But what may come as a surprise to many students and families is that colleges are more likely than you think to say “yes” to your request for more aid. And that is exactly what a financial aid appeal is — a request for help.… Read More
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Nitro FAFSA Guide: Free Tool for Students and Parents
Ah, FAFSA. So many questions to answer and so much confusion (and frustration) year after year. But no worries! Financial aid expert John Haggerty has worked closely with Nitro to help bring an end to the confusion! For each of the 108 questions you are required to answer on FAFSA, Nitro has clarified why each… Read More
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NitroScore: The Affordability Calculator Every Prospective College Students and Their Parents Need
*Updated April 4, 2019 More and more high school seniors (and even juniors) along with their parents are worried about the rising cost of higher education. Taking out loans has become the norm, and applying for scholarships has become a part of the application process. Graduating college debt-free isn’t a realistic goal anymore; graduating with… Read More
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Everything You Need to Know About Student Health Insurance
College students have loads of things to worry about, such as paying tuition, working out class schedules, and of course, studying for finals. With so much on their plate, it’s not surprising that health insurance isn’t on their mind. Students often completely forget about health insurance. If you’re one of these students, start reading. [divider]… Read More
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Pros and Cons of Living On Campus vs. Off Campus
Undergraduate students have the exciting opportunity to live away from home. Most universities and colleges provide dorms for students, but some also give students the option to live off campus. The off-campus option is usually for the upperclassmen rather than incoming freshmen. In fact, many universities and colleges require freshmen to live on-campus for the… Read More
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5 Tips for the Ever-Changing Major in College
Deciding what you want to do for the rest of your life is hard. Thinking about the major to take to get there is harder still. What is even harder is not knowing what you want to do and still needing to choose a major. That was the issue for me. When applying to colleges,… Read More
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The Daunting Task: How to Prepare for Finals Week
Finals week is right around the corner, and stress levels are coming to a boil. Jaws are starting to clench and hair is getting messier by the minute. Coffee shops may love this time of year, but for most students, this is the week we dread. Finals are inevitable; it is just something we have… Read More
