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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.

The Push to Succeed In Achieving Your Dreams

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

Achieving Your Dreams: What I Wish I Had Done in High School

Smart advice for ninth graders - start exploring your options now!

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 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.

Does Music Education Make Kids Smarter?

Studies show that learning music improves spatial reasoning. Now that's music to parents' ears.

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.

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.

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.

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.

My Big Project Planner

Got a research paper to write for history? A lab report due in two weeks? Get organized and get good grades by following these project management tips.

An 'Ah-ha' Moment: Turning Points in Learning

An "Ah-ha" moment is a point in time when you understand something for the first time. That can be a turning point in learning.

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.

Organization 101: Tips from a College Senior

Want to know how really successful students stay ahead? Organization is key. A college senior shares the organizational secrets that have kept her at the top of her class.

4 Keys to Getting a Good Start

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

The Goals You’ll Need in College

Students struggle more in college when they don’t know why they’re there or what they’re trying to achieve. Get goals that will help you stay focused.

Find Help Fast on Campus

My computer died. My bike got swiped. I might be pregnant. In a crisis, where should you go for help on campus? A checklist of common campus services.

What Professors Wish Students Knew: Advice From a Chemistry Professor

Advice from a chemistry professor on success in college. His advice - be honest with yourself. Know what you don't know so you can improve.

What Professors Wish Students Knew: Advice From an Instructor of Human Physiology, Physical and Health Education

Advice from a college phys. ed. instructor on success. Part of EduGuide's series of articles that share professors' thoughts on student success.

What Professors Wish Students Knew: Advice From a History Professor

Advice from a history professor on success. The first in our series of comments from professors who answered the question, "What makes students successful in your classes?"

What Professors Wish Students Knew: Advice From a Biology Professor

Advice from a biology professor on success. Tips on studying, preparing for exams, working with professors and what college is really about.

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