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How to Be a Successful Student

By Sarah Leach

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There is nothing easy about being a student. Whether you are enrolled in high school, tech school or a 4 year university, staying focused and organized is essential to your overall success... more »

How to BE and MAKE a FRIEND for life

By Raymond Finch

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Being a friend can be the hardest thing a person can do in life. A friend is someone who would give his or her life for you. A friend is someone who will help you when you really need the help not when you want the help. A friend is someone who ... more »

How to Be Happy and Love Oneself Even When Being Put Down

By eHow Education Editor

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Being happy and loving oneself can be hard enough as it is, not to mention if you're in a situation where others are putting you down. It is important to keep your head up and to be confident in yourself no matter what others may be saying about you... more »

How to Be Involved in College

By CaitieJade

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In College there are many opportunities to be a part of the community, make friends, have fun, and even make a difference. To become truly involved and have leadership roles as a Freshman might not seem possible, but it may be easier than you think... more »

How to Be Known as a Rebel at School

By eHow Education Editor

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There's a difference between being a rebel and a troublemaker. Being a rebel can be a positive thing if you're rebelling against things because you've thought through them and realize your position is the higher road. In order to be a rebel at ... more »

How to Be More Intelligent

By sordenrace

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Everyone wants to seem suave and sophisticated. And most importantly, intelligent. So how's it done?.. more »

How to Be Queen at a School Dance When Overweight

By eHow Education Editor

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Like in the movies "Hairspray," and "Queen Sized," anyone can be the popular beauty, no matter how overweight you might be. While children in school can be terribly vicious to people who carry extra pounds, it is often the girl with the most ... more »

How to Become a Foreign Exchange Student

By eHow Education Editor

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The foreign exchange student program affords American students an excellent opportunity to study abroard for up to a year. Traveling and studying overseas broadens your experience as well as your horizons by enhancing your world view and building ... more »

How to Become a Master Naturalist

By D L Decker

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If you have spent years enjoying nature and the outdoors, it’s only natural to want to share your interest with others. The Master Naturalist program, available in a number of states, offers you a chance to become a local expert. The program is ... more »

How to Become a Registered Nurse Online

By tammybronson

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There is a growing need for recruitment of nurses. The need for nurses does not mean it is easy to find a nursing program that works for your lifestyle. Traditional classroom programs make it difficult for non-traditional students to go back to ... more »

How to Become Student Council President in Middle School

By eHow Education Editor

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You’re only in middle school, but you already love being a leader and helping the others in your school. But you may be wondering if there’s a way to win the election for student council president... more »

How to Behave in a School Library

By eHow Education Editor

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Everyone knows the school librarian is one of the scariest people on the planet. The school librarian insists on absolute silence, perfect behavior, clean hands and that all patrons have the Dewey Decimal System memorized. There are several ... more »

How to Benefit From an AP Class

By eHow Education Editor

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Advanced Placement is a nationally recognized academic program that's designed to give students a jump on their college work. The AP program is available, at least in part, in most high schools. Choosing AP classes over regular high school ... more »

How to Brainstorm for a Paper

By dhinkle

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Find a way, any way, to fill up that blank Word document. You'll probably write at least two or three thoughts worth keeping, and if you repeat that a few times you'll eventually have enough for a first draft. Then you order it into ... more »

How to Build a Classroom Library

By asksummer

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If you are looking to build a classroom library or a library for your child at home, here are some helpful tips to get more books without spending a lot of money!.. more »

How to Build a Model Rocket

By Paul Vaughn

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You can build, launch, track and take pictures in flight from your own model rocket built from scratch. Using listed materials, design and build a chemical-powered rocket capable of 1,000 feet of powered flight and recoverable via parachute. Your ... more »

How to build your vocabulary and become more articulate

By shellsellswell

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Have you ever had a conversation with someone who was very articulate and used various words to portray their feelings or get their point across? Did you feel inferior to that person because of how smart they seemed? You too can become that person... more »

How to Buy and Sell Textbooks

By DanimalMonster

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The one and only way I buy and sell textbooks for school... more »

How to buy college books for cheap and then sell them back.

By beyond

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This is the cheapest way to buy your college books, I've done it for two years. College books are easily $100-$200 or more per semester, buying books this way can easily cut your spending in HALF. Buy an $80 book for $25 just by not buying it ... more »

How to Buy Green School Supplies On A Budget

By amylaine

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The Time to Shop for School supplies is almost here. Buying school supplies can be expensive especially if you want to reduce your effects on the environment by buying green. There are ways to buy more green product without the huge price tag... more »

How to Calculate Math Quickly

By eHow Education Editor

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You may think that people who excel in mathematics are more intelligent. The truth is that they use strategies and methods that enable them to make speedy mental calculations. Anyone can learn to calculate math quickly by knowing a few rules and ... more »

How to Calculate Mathematical Problems Using the Order of Operations

By eHow Education Editor

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Calculating mathematical problems that involve multiple operations can be very confusing. When working out a formula, it's very important to follow the order of operations to calculate the formula. Remember these simple steps when working with ... more »

How to Calculate Percentiles

By W D Adkins

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People compile data on income, academic test scores, weight, lifespan, and many more tings. A particular measurement will tell you something like how much a person earned or how well he/she did on a test. However, the measurement itself does not ... more »

How to Calculate Perimeter

By Sari Hardyal

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Calculating perimeter is a fairly easy mathematical Endeavour. It is also extremely useful in various life situations, such as calculating the amount of fencing needed to enclose a yard.Perimeter is the length or distance required to go from one ... more »

How to calculate that #9 remains 9

By Never

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How to calculate that #9 remains 9. It's Simple Multiplication and Addition, And It's Interesting... more »