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How to Do Better on the SAT

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It's time for the SAT, the test that all high school seniors dread. Don't worry, you can score high marks on the test and advance in your academic career if you know when and how to prepare that brain of yours to be brilliant... more »

How to do Order Of Operations / Exponents

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Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally Parenthesis Exponents Multiplication Division Addition Subtraction Remember this order! In math the order of operations is a list of priorities for working with the numbers in computational problems. For ... more »

How to Do Research in the Library

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The library is a great place to begin research for a term paper. Works are cataloged either in a computer database or on cards in drawers (the 'card catalog')... more »

How to do well on MCATS

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Oh, the MCAT. That lovely test that is the last hurdle between you and the coveted medical school acceptance letter. These tips will give you a brief outline of what to keep in mind to get a better score. Took the test twice, and nailed it ... more »

How to Draw a Butterfly

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Kids have wonderful imaginations and often want to learn how to draw certain objects. If you're not the best freehand sketch artist, don't fret. In just a few steps, you can help your child draw a butterfly. Here's how... more »

How to Dress for a College Interview

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A college interview is a time to impress the admissions officials at your prospective university. You want to show that you are an earnest student that takes education seriously. This is why it is important to take time to consider the clothes ... more »

How to Earn an Undergraduate Degree in Philosophy

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Philosophy is a major for those who like to think and ponder ideas. An undergraduate degree in philosophy is often coupled with other subjects, like comparative literature and foreign languages. Although jobs in philosophy itself are nonexistent, ... more »

How to Educate Deaf Children

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The education of deaf children has become sophisticated and progressive in recent years, especially with the success of mainstream programs, which place deaf children in classrooms with hearing students. Modern technology also accounts for the ... more »

How to Encourge High School Students to Read Poems Out Loud

By David Sarokin

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The Library of Congress has a wonderful program called Poetry 180, designed to make it easy for students to hear or read a poem on each of the 180 days of the school year. The poems, which are all online, are primarily intended for high school ... more »

How to Enjoy Doing Genealogy

By Silverwing

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In doing your genealogy in life you have to enjoy it since tracing it can take many years in do it. It is one of the best hobbies you can have so please enjoy it. Everyday when you work on your genealogy you will find something new in your past. ... more »

How to Establish a Setting for a Contemporary Romance

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Romance novelist Sheri McGregor says, "Many readers tell me the setting in 'Dream Catcher' was real to them, and I think that's because it was real to me. Writers work differently, but for me the setting of any story comes into play right with ... more »

How to Establish Romantic Tension in a Romance Novel

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According to romance novelist Sheri McGregor, a writer can create different types of tension to suit the type of novel being written. "It can range from sweet tension that results from a lifting of spirits in inspirational romance, or a ... more »

How to Fail a Class

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Anyone can pass a class. But it takes concerted effort and sometimes repeated tries to fail a class. Depending on the subject, the instructor and the time of year, failing can be easy. Beware of those who taunt and offer bribes to make you study. ... more »

How to Fail the SATs

By beechin

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People think it's easy to fail the SATs... but how easy is it to fail the SAT and have FUN doing it??.. more »

How to Fictionalize Your Memoirs

By Karen Silvestri

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Your personal stories are fertile ground for fictional stories. Many people complain that they can’t think of a storyline to use to write a novel, but our own lives offer a plethora of characters, scenes and plots that are better than our ... more »

How to Fill Out the FAFSA

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Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, can be a daunting task. However, for a student in need of financial aid, it is a necessity. While it might sound complicated at first, when broken down into its component parts ... more »

How to Find a Summer Job

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School is mentally and physically taxing. Summers should be spent on the beach. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Most parents want their student children out of the house and earning some cash. And, when mom and dad pay the tuition, ... more »

How to Find a DAT Test Center

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If you have decided to enter a dental school in the United States then you will need to take the Dental Admission Test or DAT, conducted by the American Dental Association. It is administered on a computer and can be taken on almost any day. The ... more »

How to Find an Architecture Internship

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You can learn a great deal about becoming an architect in college, but you can enhance your education by working in the field. An architecture internship will give you practical experience, expose you to how the business works and offer you a ... more »

How to Find Ancient Greek Study Tools Online

By Aimee30

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Do you want to find out more about ancient Greek? Would you like a transliteration chart? Do you need an online dictionary? If so, this is the article for you... more »

How to Find MD/PhD Combo Degree Programs

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MD/PHD combo degree programs, while extremely intense, are a great way to get to the top of your educational field in a shortened time frame. Many of the Ivy League schools offer them and some of the state universities do as well. Use these steps ... more »

How to Find Scholarships for CSI Students

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Scholarships are one way in which students can lower or even eliminate the costs of an education. CSI students are in great demand with law enforcement employers all over the United States, which means that if you are a good candidate for ... more »

How to Find the Best Place to Study Abroad

By Stilba

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You want to conquer, investigate, navigate, or just snoop around your world - but you don't want to do it under military command. Wonderful! You're about to embark on an exclusive adventure that will leave you forever changed. But first ... more »

How to Find the Best School for Becoming a CSI Professional

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Some schools will put you on the career fast track more effectively than others, usually based on reputation. This means that if you want to become a CSI professional, you should look only at schools with recognized Criminal Justice programs. A ... more »

How to Finish Law School Without Losing Your Mind

By The Improper NYC

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It's not just the heavy course load that makes law school unbearable. There are other factors that can impact your sanity. Here are some tips for surviving legal education without going completely insane... more »