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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BTS Beauty Basics: Exactly what to stash in your locker!

We’ve all been there: You’re running late for school, roll out of bed and have no time to even think about getting presentable. Never fear! We’ve got the ultimate list of products you need this year for an emergency locker stash. A quick swipe of...

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First day fab: Bus stop 101

It’s your first day goin’ back to school, and one of your biggest hurdles is gonna be catching the bus in the a.m. How do you find somewhere to sit? What do you say to the other kid who’s awkwardly waiting with you...

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3 homework apps that'll help ya get ahead

Why not let technology do the work for you? Here are our picks for the best homework organization apps out there. iHomework ($1.99 on iOS) Enter homework, projects and reading assignments in the calendar and carry them over into a tidy to-do list...

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Get fit before the bell rings--without hitting the gym

There’s no way you can fit in a trip to the gym or a super-long run before school starts, but that doesn’t mean ya can’t exercise at least a little bit. Here are eight cinchy moves that you can do right in...

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5 ways to make your school cool

Having the same classes every day, listening to long lectures and talking to the same people can make school a li’l boring. So do something to make the experience more interesting for you and your peeps. Try one of these five ideas to...

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How to get in on any convo

I have good friends at camp, but when I ask what they’re talking about, this one girl gets really mad. How can I tell her to stop getting all mad at me just because I ask about a conversation? Dear Not...

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Top-10 reasons extracurriculars make life awesome

You’ve just had another boring day of classes, a boring bus ride home and a boring evening of flipping through TV channels. You’ve decided that something’s gotta change here. Well, don’t just sit there – join a club or a sport, chica! There...

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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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Survive high school with our how-to guide

Freaked about making the leap from middle school to high school? Breathe easy, babe—you’ve got this year in the bag! Here are your new school dos ‘n’ don’ts, straight from the mind of high school senior. (And psst! Heading to middle school this...

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