Too much reading? How to tackle assignments like a pro

Sure, you’d love to get through your mounds of homework and spend hours making it perfect. But, reality check time: Between club meetings, sports practice, dance class, dinner and DVR, that’s so not happening. The secret to conquering all that...

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Rule your school! 8 steps to self confidence

Your teacher is calling on people at random, that cutie might actually be looking in your direction and you already got the last three problems wrong. Don’t freak! We’ve got the trick to bust those nerves and kick classroom stress. With these...

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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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How to handle bad news with grace

Sometimes, life hands you a big ol’ bucket of lemons. And yeah, it totally stinks. Maybe your school district decided to cut funding for your ultimate Frisbee team, or your best friend’s parents decided to move across the country. Maybe Mom and Dad...

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Group project survival guide

Whether you’re working on something as big as a science fair project or as small as a first-day get-to-know-you activity, it’s always tough to work with someone who wasn’t your first choice. And even if ya did pick your teammates, you might find...

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Adorable finds to cute up your desk

Text books, homework and papers, oh my! Back-to-school clutter got your head spinning? Wrangle those assignments, keep track of your to do lists, tidy your textbooks and turn organizing into a glam must-do with these fab finds. Leaf off on...

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20 ways to peace out when school's got ya down

Between schoolwork, game day and the general anxiety that comes with being a girl in the 21st century, there’s a lot to feel stressed about. But letting all that tension building up can spell disaster for your mind and your body. Bust it...

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100 awesome things to do this school year

Slip on your stellar back-to-school duds, grab your backpack (and your bestie) and get ready to make this school year your best one yet. From great grades to fab first dates, cool weekend ideas and cafeteria funnies, we've got 100...

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Take a bite outta these lunchbox picks

Going back to school means you’re gonna have to start packing lunches again. Yeah, it’s annoying, but it can be much healthier and tastier than the mystery meat that’s bein’ served up in the cafeteria. So here’s how to make an absolutely delish...

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Real girls dish their 19 best back-to-school tips

I don’t know if you follow @girlslifemag on Twitter (and if ya don’t, ya should!), but we looove chatting up our followers. The topic of conversation this week? Back-to-school advice. We gave ya good-luck shout-outs and answered your freak-out Q’s…and then we asked our...

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