How not to pull an all-nighter (and stay sane if you have to)

Finals time: The grueling rite of passage before that sweet, sweet summer freedom. Whether it’s a ton of exams or a lengthy research paper (double-spaced, thankfully), it’s enough to bog down any chica. Luckily, we’ve compiled our tried ‘n’ true study tricks to...

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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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What to do when you're sitting next to a cheater

In Spanish class, I’m the girl everyone asks for answers. A few days ago, the girl who sits behind me—who is really bad at Spanish, to tell the truth—asked if she could pull my desk back so she could put her feet up...

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Help! I'm crushing on my teacher

I have a crush on my social studies teacher. I want to be with him but know I probably can’t because it can get both of us into a lot of trouble. But every time he talks to me or comes close...

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4 ridiculous things schools told girls this week

This week, schools across the U.S. seem to be sillier than usual. Here's a round-up of our top-three picks for Most Ridiculous Thing of the Week. Read 'em and weep, babes. Read 'em and weep. Ridic thing #1: Big boobs...

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Woohoo! High school graduation rates at record high

Since the 1970s, the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) has been estimating the percentage of teens who graduated high school on time (that is, within four years of entering 9th grade). And right now, we’re at an all-time high...

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Rock your half-day

What’s the best way to start winter break with a bang? Rocking the last few hours that separates you from festive freedom, of course. Sure, waking up to a blaring alarm clock might not put ya in the mood, but tune the radio...

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This just in: Your school year is about to get longer

So you’re thrilled to pieces when the final bell rings at 3 p.m., right? Well, don’t through your papers in the air and starting shouting about freedom just yet. Five states announced today that they are going to add at...

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Learning a new language could help ya get ahead big-time

The English language is pretty common all over the world, and it’s worked well for you so far when communicating in daily life. But did you know that there are more people on Earth that speak Chinese dialects and Spanish than English? And...

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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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