5 last-minute ways to lift your grades

Does your report card need a last-minute boost before it goes home to Mom and Dad? Try our best tips ‘n’ tricks to totally stellar grades. Go to your teacher and go over old tests Your teacher can help you understand what...

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I feel dumb in class

I've been trying hard in school, but sometimes I just feel so dumb in class. Dear Not a Star Student, Very few kinds shine in every subject. Many students who ace English stumble over math, and many mathematicians can't handle French verbs...

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Study Date 101: Get the guy and the grades

We get it—you don’t want to miss out on spending time with that classroom cutie. But you also know you should never sacrifice your grades for a guy. Solve your dilemma the smart way with a study date. These date prep tips will...

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The truth about cheating: Take our survey

Have you ever cheated on a test? Have you ever let friends copy your homework? Have your pals ever been caught sharing answers? We wanna know what YOU think about cheating. Whether you do it because you’re overwhelmed with work...

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7 nifty books that make school cool

Sometimes, school has a way of making interesting subjects super boring. Dial up the cool factor and learn a li’l something new with these funky books that discuss need-to-know topics in a fun, you’ve-totally-got-this sort of way. Read on! RULE THE...

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Smart girl tips for focusing more on grades--and less on guys

I really want to concentrate on my studies, but I can't stop obsessing about my crush. How can I focus about my school subjects? Hey chica! It can be tough sometimes to remember that school is about, well, school. Especially after summer, when...

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Not a stellar student? How to do your best this year

I’m going into eighth grade and freaking out because I’m horrible in school. I want to be smart and try my best, but I always get bad grades. Do you have any tips on how to stay focused? Dear School Stuck, You can...

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Wanna go for gold this school year? Here's how

It’s a new school year, and you’ve got some serious goals that are gonna make it the best one yet. The only problem is that motivation isn’t exactly your strong point. Sure, getting straight A’s and being MVP on the soccer team sound...

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How to ace every class (even gym!) starting now

Wanna boost your scores sky-high this year? Yeah, we thought so. Wow Mom and Dad (and impress Teach, too), with the new-and-improved Y-O-U. Top of the class? Naturally. Here’s how to do it. Get the 411 First off, you gotta know what...

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Remember everything you learned this year--really!

Sick of spending all of September trying to remember everything you learned last semester? Soar to the top of the class on the very first day back by using your noggin and a smidge of time every day or two to work on...

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