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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3 signs you need to give your study group the boot

One of the best ways to prep for finals is to gather your gang, either friends or classmates, and study together. Forming a study group can help you help each other figure out tough material, come up with fun sayings...

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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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10 tips for acing your AP tests

The mere thought of AP exams can cause ya a major freakout. But dodging all that drama is key. Remember: you’re an all-star student with nothing to fear. And if you work the right way, your study seshes will be...

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Burned out? 5 ways to get psyched for school again

School dragging ya down? Regain that first day freshness with these five bright ideas for giving your year a major reboot. Read on… Get involved in something new Looking forward to an activity you really, truly enjoy, like ultimate Frisbee...

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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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How to fall in love with your least favorite class

No matter how awesome your electives are or how kooky your Shakespeare teacher is, we know there’s at least one black hole of boredom plopped right in the middle of your school schedule. Thought you were doomed to propping your...

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Why you need to stop multitasking right now

There are 24 hours in a day, and that sounds like a lot until you start to break it down. About 8 of those hours are spent sleeping, 7 are spent in school and then you’ve gotta do your homework...

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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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Get a killer core while ya study

You’ve heard all about how sitting for hours and hours each day is slowly killing you, right? And all that sitting, well, it doesn’t exactly transform your ab flab into a six-pack (sigh). But there is a way to get in a...

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