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What Students Say About Getting Settled in College

So what's college really like? Get it straight from students who have been there.

Succeeding in College: What Students Say

Now that you're in college, you need a game plan. Check out some tips from students who have struggled and made it through.

Organization 101 : A College Junior Shares Her Thoughts

A Junior at Cornell University shares her thoughts on staying organized.

Organization 101: Tips From a Third-Year University Student

Clear clutter. Focus. Plan. Get it together so you can get ahead.

Getting Smart in College: Einstein Had To Go to Class, Too

What's the key to getting good grades in college? Start with going to class (yes, every class) and asking questions.

What I Learned the Hard Way about Friendships

Have you ever had a friend who made you feel like you could never measure up? Who put you down or said things about you behind your back? Read Ashley's story and what she learned about real friendship.

Student Stories: Andrea On Distractions, Responsibility and Friends

Andrea Beauvais sat down with EduGuide to share her thoughts on student success, and what not to do in college.

What Professors Wish Students Knew: Advice From an English Professor

Advice from a college English professor on the skills and the mindset students need to get ahead.

Getting By in College: Budgets and Avoidance Spending

A budget can be your best friend in college. Check out ways to make your dollars stretch and avoid unnecessary expenses.

What I Wish I Had Done In High School: Cared More

"High school students should definitely take their classes more seriously. I wish I would have. I took stupid classes just to get credit."

Four Steps to Great College Classes

Success in college takes more than "just showing up." Keep these four steps in mind as you begin your first semester on campus.

Can the Principal Censor the School Newspaper?

Free speech means different things inside and outside school walls. Find out what the rules are.

What I Learned the Hard Way about Success in High School

High school isn't all it's cracked up to be in the movies. There's work - a lot of it - and if your friends tell you it's okay to skip classes, think again. You'll be living with the consequences for a long time.

Bullying: Information for Teachers, Parents and Students

Links to some of the best bullying info online for parents, students and educators.

Getting Settled and Succeeding in College

It's easy to feel overwhelmed in college. Consider these tips as you start your journey.

What I Learned the Hard Way about Real Friends

Sometimes, it's hard to know who your real friends are. Chelsey Daniels learned how, the hard way. Read her story and her advice on choosing good friends.

What I Learned the Hard Way about a Parent Leaving

It's pretty tough when your parent decides to leave. You've probably got a lot of unanswered questions and you're probably feeling pretty bad about it. Megan Mitchell has been there too. She offers advice on how to deal.

Getting Help in College: Drinking, Depression, Coping and Counseling

Do you ever feel like you can't cope with the pressures of college. Help is available -- check out these resources.

What I Wish I'd Known About the Real Costs of College

Tuition, books, room and board. Everyone expects these college expenses -- but what else is there? Avoid these surprises and keep your savings in the black.

Don't Pay Kids for Good Grades

Put away your checkbook. Kids say that paying for grades seldom works.

Taking the Core: A Choice That Changes Everything

Research consistently shows that the students most likely to succeed in college are the students who take the most difficult core courses in high school.

9 Ways To Get Help When You Fall Behind

Remember these common sources for help whenever the homework starts to pile up or you find yourself lagging behind your classmates.

What I Wish I Had Done in High School: My Homework

"Parents need to push their kids to succeed in class because in high school, all we thought about was 'where's the next party?'"

What Professors Wish Students Knew: Advice From a Communications Professor

Advice from a college communications professor on how students can succeed in their first year and beyond.

4 Keys to Getting a Good Start

Get a good start in freshman year by following these four tips.

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