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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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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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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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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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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