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Grace's Homework / Study Tips Blog April 2009 Archive

By Grace Fleming, About.com Guide to Homework / Study Tips since 2005

Just Now Applying to College?

Wednesday April 29, 2009
There are many seniors out there who are just now applying to colleges for this fall. I know it sounds crazy to those who started planning and adhering to the ... Read More

How to Create a Practice Test!

Monday April 27, 2009
One of the best strategies for studying for a test is to create your own blank test with fill-in questions. I tell students to create a test on the computer ... Read More

How Do You Know If a College Is Real or Fake?

Saturday April 25, 2009
I keep getting ads for fake colleges in my inbox, and it really irks me. I know students are getting the same ads, and I know lots of people are ... Read More

Are You Proud of Yourself?

Wednesday April 22, 2009
Some people seem to be born with a lot of self-confidence, but some people have real trouble asserting themselves. You can build self-confidence with a little bit of practice. The ... Read More

Inspiration for Art Assignments

Monday April 20, 2009
Art homework is special, because it is either loved or really dreaded by students--depending on the interests and talents of the individuals. One thing is certain: if you dread art ... Read More

Disney© Character Backpacks

Friday April 17, 2009
You will be the talk of your school with these fabulous Disney© book bags and backpacks. Imagine walking across campus with a fun, plush, stuffed-toy Mickey on your back! These Disney ... Read More

What Are You Trying to Say?

Wednesday April 15, 2009
Once when I was really struggling with an introductory paragraph, I went to my favorite writing professor and asked him what I was doing wrong. I just couldn’t capture my ... Read More

SQ3R Reading Comprehension Strategy

Monday April 13, 2009
SQ3R is an active reading exercise designed to help you get a fuller understanding of your reading materials. The method was introduced in 1946 by Francis Pleasant Robinson in a ... Read More

Internet Resources

Saturday April 11, 2009
We all know the easiest way to research is through the Internet. But there's a down side to doing things the easy way, as usual. While the Internet is a ... Read More

How to Fill a Bubble

Wednesday April 8, 2009
How difficult can it be to fill in little bubbles on a sheet? It may surprise you to know that bubble sheet goofs are a common and costly problem. Think ... Read More

When Should You Guess On a Test?

Monday April 6, 2009
If you look around the web, you'll find some conflicting advice about guessing on the SAT test. Is it OK or not? Although it's true that there is a small ... Read More

Sorting Your Work by Date

Saturday April 4, 2009
If you are working on a group project or a paper that is constructed in stages, it is so important to ensure that you always work with the most updated ... Read More

Three-In-One Tool From 3M

Wednesday April 1, 2009
I've never been shy about the fact that I love Post-it© products as homework supplies. The Flag Pen & Highlighter is yet another product that is versatile yet very inexpensive. ... Read More

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