College Academics

How to Get a Professor to Change a Bad Grade

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In college, you feel the effects of a bad grade more so than in high school. Sometimes, you have a hard time bouncing back from a poor mark and the professor won't allow you to do extra credit assignments to reverse the effects. Try these tactics ... more »

How to Get a Professor to Raise a Grade

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You just got a term paper back and there in red at the top of the page is a big fat D. Or maybe final grades have just posted online and a mark was lower than you expected. Before you settle for a grade you don't deserve, try to persuade your ... more »

How to Get an "A" in College

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College is often the highlight of many people's lives. The parties, the friends, and of course the tests all make college simultaneously one of the most stressful and enjoyable times of one's life. However, making good grades in college can be ... more »

How to Get an A Without Reading a Book

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The book report or essay is due in 24 hours, and you don't have time to get the book read. Or, the exam is tomorrow, and you need to answer questions. Of course, this isn't the best situation, and reading the book is the best idea. However, there ... more »

How to get an Associate’s Degree from a Junior College in 2 or less years

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For minimum stress and more time in job searching, get an Associate’s Degree in 2 or less years... more »

How to Get an Undergraduate Degree in English

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A degree in English offers a certain flexibility that more technical degrees can constrain. Not only does the mastery of a pen arm the author with authority, but studying works of literature is an exercise in human understanding. Practically, an ... more »

How to Get an Undergraduate Degree in History

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Whether you choose to go to law school, pursue an MBA or aspire to be a historian, an undergraduate history degree is a testament to your sharp analytical skills and critical thinking. Find a program with strong credentials that suits your ... more »

How to get lots of free money from the government

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The government wants to give you free money. All you have to do is qualify as mentally disabled... more »

How to Get Placed on Academic Probation

By Paul McDaniel

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This is a reverse psychology article about what to do if you are trying to get placed on academic probation at your college or university. In other words, don't follow these steps (do the opposite of what they suggest) if you actually want to ... more »

How to Get Signed into College Courses

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There's nothing worse than the anxiety of desperately needing to get into a college course only to find out that it's closed. Before you go on a tirade, cursing every department of your institution or changing your major just so you can get into ... more »

How to Get the Most out of a Public College or University

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Choosing between private and public colleges and universities can seem like a tough dilemma, but the two can offer comparable experiences, depending on how you use your time. Getting involved on campus, making use of school resources, getting to ... more »

How to Get Top Dollar for Used Textbooks

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Textbooks can cost a small fortune but are necessary to success is your classes. There is a large market now for used textbooks that can help you get at least part of your investment back... more »

How to Get Work Done

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These days, we have so many responsibilities, tasks and assignments to do, and not enough time to complete them. Read on for some suggestions that may help you to complete more of those assignments and manage your time better... more »

How to get your professor to like you

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In a class with 400 people it can seem impossible to differentiate yourself from the rest of the students. There are some easy steps to make you stick out in the crowd and even get a better grade... more »

How to give a public speech

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With these step-by-step instructions on Public Speaking you will be able to write that brilliant speech you have been so nervous about. With tips, hints and easy to follow instructions you will be inspiring people in no time!.. more »

How to Go to School, Get Good Grades, Earn Money Working and Still Have a Life

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Have a busy schedule? These days, people's schedules are full of obligations: school, extra-curricular activities, work, friends, family, etc. People strive to "do it all" and expect to succeed, but that ideology leaves most burnt-out ... more »

How to Graduate With Little Work

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Schools today are not what they used to be 10 or 20 years ago. Today, you can gradaute from a school without working hard, although you may have to invest some effort to set yourself up for leisurely school career... more »

How to Guarantee a Better Grade on Any College Paper

By Lance Orndorff

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Earning good grades in college requires dedication, follow-through and work. Yet, there is a certain technique that a student can use to pull a teacher or professor into the paper or project. This time-honored way can easily earn at least one ... more »

How to Handle a Difficult College Advisor

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College advisors can be a great resource for students since they provide you with an academic contact that can answer your questions about your chosen plan of study. However, some advisors can be rather difficult for a college student to work ... more »

How to Help a College Sophomore Succeed in School

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College can be a difficult and fun period for anyone, but helping a college sophomore can be a special challenge. You need some basic information about college sophomores to approach the matter. Here are some steps to help you better assist your ... more »

How to Highlight a Paper

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Highlighting a document, be it a paper, book or magazine, with a colored highlighter or pen and a notational method can increase memory retention and concept comprehension. Highlighting is typically used to enhance interesting details, similar ... more »

How to Identify a Mineral

By Paul McDaniel

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Want to know the type of rock or mineral you just found? Follow these steps and then compare your results to a chart of rock and mineral types... more »

How to Identify Earth's Four Categories of Landforms

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The surface of the Earth may typically be divided into one of four different categories of landforms: plains, plateaus, hills, and mountains. This article briefly describes each... more »

How to Include Detail in a Research Article

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Research papers don’t have to be dry and boring. Some of the best research papers seamlessly include detail within the text. Descriptive paragraphs and phrases should not just be limited to fictional work, because it can be professionally added ... more »

How to Interpersonally Relate to Students

By Karen Hamilton Silvestri

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Studies have shown that establishing an interpersonal relationship with students is just as important to the learning experience as are the actual lessons that you teach. Instructors need to balance instruction with interpersonal skills. Read on ... more »

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