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May 13
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Finals Week Survival: A College Student’s Guide to Managing 4+ Exams

By AP Exams, College Admissions, High School, Study Skills, Test Prep
Final exams are racing towards us! Strategic preparation supports confidence and eases panic, so now is a great time to start considering your study plan. Use this guide to focus your attention on organizing, learning what you can about each test, using resources strategically, and continuing healthy habits so that you can get the most…
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Mar 05
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How to Advocate for Yourself: Skills Every Student Needs

By Accommodations, Elementary School, Learning Differences, Middle School, Study Skills
Introduction While most students and parents are aware of the basic skills a student needs to succeed in an academic setting, such as study habits, dedication, and critical thinking skills, one important skill that many people overlook is self-advocacy. Self-advocacy may mean different things for different students depending on where they are in their academic…
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Feb 11
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Working Through and Overcoming Test Anxiety

By ACT, AP Exams, CSET/CBEST/RICA, Elementary School, High School, HSPT, ISEE, Middle School, SAT, SSAT, Study Skills, Test Prep
The Myth of “Crippling” Test Anxiety We’ve all heard stories about epic test anxiety: A student who is well-prepared and knows the material suddenly can’t perform on test day. In my experience working with hundreds of students over the years, however, I have found this story to be a myth. While it is typical—and often…
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