The SAT essay causes a lot of stress for many students. In truth, most of the stress comes from the knowledge that it's mandatory to write an essay now, so ... Read More

What do you do when you are required to pick a side on an issue and write about it? Do you sometimes feel at a loss, because you don't really ... Read More

Are you a straight-B student? If so, I have news for you. You're probably not living up to your potential. OK, I admit this is my own personal theory, but I ... Read More

Some things are not fun to talk about, but they are absolutely necessary to talk about. Anybody who has ever been the victim of vicious gossip, threats, or violent outbursts ... Read More

You don't have to spend a lot of money to stay organized and up-to-date anymore. There are online tools that will help you remember important dates, coordinate group projects, and ... Read More

People who write a lot of papers know that proofreading is not easy--especially when it comes to reading our own work. For some reason, our brains will often read what ... Read More

Cell phones have been banned from schools around the world, as educators express frustration and concern about the distractions they cause. But one recent study from Science Daily suggests that ... Read More

I have a confession to make. Even after about eight years of college, there are a few words that I stumble over every time I attempt to spell them. "License" ... Read More

Do you have plans to participate in a Division I or II college sport in the future? If so, you should be aware of the registration deadlines, scores, and other ... Read More

Ideally, you should start preparing for your first big test the moment you begin taking notes. Well-organized notes can make all the difference in the world! Why? Because your teacher ... Read More

I found an interesting article in the BBC News online magazine about the dangers of jumping to conclusions when researching a topic. The writer, Michael Blastland, warns us about "the ... Read More

The concept of an e-reader is great: an electronic gadget that can download books and articles from the Internet or from you inbox could save time and save trees! But ... Read More