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Test preparation can be incredibly stressful, whether you are studying for the SAT, ACT, a college entrance exam, MCAT, or some other standardized test. It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the amount of material you need to master—not to mention the understanding that this test stands between you ...

If you feel a sense of crippling anxiety in advance of a test, rest assured: it's not your imagination, and you're not alone. Test anxiety is a real thing. Studies have shown that it may affect as many as 40 percent of all students—and for some, the anxiety gets so severe that it can be debilit...

Academic procrastination is the tendency to put off or delay completing academic tasks, such as assignments and studying. It may feel good at the moment, but in today's high-pressure academic environment, procrastinating can quickly cause you to fall behind, creating a cascading effect of addit...

Whether you're in grade school, high school, or college, few subjects give students as many headaches as the sciences. Even the most dedicated students can sometimes fall behind—or sometimes that one science class is the only subject weighing down an otherwise stellar GPA. Even so, with the adv...

The personal statement is one of the most important components of your application to college, university, or grad school. It is an opportunity to tell your story—who you are, what you are passionate about, and what makes you tick. But crafting an effective personal statement is not easy—in fac...

It's the middle of the semester, and you're starting to feel overwhelmed. You have a few assignments due, and you're behind on readings. You're thinking about skipping class to catch up, but you know that if you do that, you'll just fall further behind. It feels like you're in a hole you can't ...

Extensive research has shown that when teachers build positive relationships with their students based on empathy—in other words, when they care—students perform better academically and in other ways. The same principle applies to tutoring—after all, a tutor is also an educator. That's why when...

Dental school is a four-year postgraduate program that leads to a dental degree. Admission into dental school has also become highly competitive as more students pursue dentistry as a career. If you want to become a dentist, early planning and preparation are key. North Carolina currently has ...