What You Need to Know About the Pass/Fail Grading System

What You Need to Know About the Pass/Fail Grading System

Andrea Alcid
While some may be familiar with this grading system, many will be experiencing it for the first time this semester. Here’s everything you need to know about pass/fail classes before the first day of college.
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7 Online College Resources to Take Advantage of During a Pandemic

7 Online College Resources to Take Advantage of During a Pandemic

Andrea Alcid/Abound: Finish College
While we all try to navigate through this time, it doesn’t hurt to get a little help from your school. Here are a few online resources to look out for when studying for your next exam and adjusting to new learning curriculums this semester.
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Speak Up! Presenting Yourself Effectively at a College Interview

Speak Up! Presenting Yourself Effectively at a College Interview

Katie Creel
One of the more unique and effective admissions tools that many colleges use is the interview. A college interview is beneficial to both the student and the school involved because it allows both parties to better understand one another.
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30 Time Management Tips for College Students

30 Time Management Tips for College Students

Abigail Wyatt, Southern Utah University/Southern Utah University
College can be busy and stressful. To help you stay on top of your work and to not fall victim of procrastination, our friends at Southern Utah University have provided 30 time management tips. 
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How Do I Choose Just One College?

How Do I Choose Just One College?

So you’ve been accepted to multiple colleges and now have to narrow them down to your final choice. Here are some important things to consider so that your final decision is well informed and reassured.
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Being a Full-time Non-traditional Student on Campus

Being a Full-time Non-traditional Student on Campus

James Yates/Find the College Right for You!
If you are thinking about going back to school as a full-time, non-traditional student on campus after years away from it, it’s time. Yes, the fear is crippling, but the excitement of opportunity is greater.
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How College Makes Career Goals Possible

How College Makes Career Goals Possible

Tyson Schritter/Find the College Right for You!
Getting the diploma isn’t all there is to it. There are other ways in which college helps you realize your career goals. A well-rounded undergraduate experience will also help you gain new skills and connections.
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A College Education is a Solid Investment

A College Education is a Solid Investment

Dr. Mark Tierno, President, Cazenovia College
Students who take out loans to pay for college have debt to repay when they graduate, so their concerns about the cost of a college education are understandable. However, these students have still made a smart financial decision because not all debt is the same – there is good debt and bad debt.
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How to Calculate and Compare College Net Prices

How to Choose an In-Demand Degree

Edmit
Going to college is expensive, and when it comes to choosing a college, price is top of mind for many students and families. So, how do you know the real cost of the colleges that interest you? It all starts with knowing what you’ll pay for college–in other words, understanding college net price.
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How to Participate in Class and Why it’s Important

How to Participate in Class and Why it’s Important

Tyson Schritter
Participation actively engages students with the subject matter, pushes them to create concepts, and forces them to show evidence for their claims. Put simply, it makes students work harder. A college education is expensive. Why not get the most out of it?
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