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In the fall of 2017, state colleges and universities became tuition-free for New York residents whose families earn less than $100,000 a year. The limit will go up to $125,000 by 2019, meaning nearly 1 million families will be eligible. New York is the first state to offer free tuition to four-year universities. Other states […]
You’re a few months into your first year at college, the workload has picked up and you find yourself spending all your time either in lecture room, the library or in your dorm studying. It’s easy to imagine and hard to avoid. In the winter months especially, when days are shorter and temperatures colder, it’s […]
Whether you’re starting your first semester of college or returning for another year, you’ve probably spent some time thinking about how to succeed in your classes. There are many different approaches to studying — our minds learn so differently that there couldn’t possibly be a one-way-fits-all method. Therefore, it can take some trial and error […]
If you’re a non-traditional student, you may feel a certain apprehension about applying to college. When you’ve been out of school for some time, it can be hard to get teachers to write recommendation letters for you. If you never took college entrance exams, you may be rusty on some of the material you need […]
College is a stressful time for many students, but it is also a time to learn and prepare for a future career. In order to make college more fun and less stressful, there are several things you can do to make good use of your time and reduce stress. This article will provide some tips […]
With all the hustle and bustle of a busy lifestyle, it can be challenging to pursue your college degree. Not only do many students have a job and a busy schedule, but many are also facing responsibilities at home. All these demands can leave college students short on time and have driven them to become […]
What becomes of police officers once they retire? You might be wondering what else is out there after a long service in the force or if a young officer decides to head off in a different direction. A private security job may have appealed to you as an ideal career. If you have always dreamed […]
In the simplest terms, standardized tests refer to exams in which those being examined are presented with identical sets of questions. Remember, the set of questions might not appear in the same order. While you might have started with the reading and comprehension bit, your friend might have tackled the math bit first. Essentially, standardized […]
One of the greatest misconceptions you can develop is that handling your finances is something you get to learn later in life. You see, while your high school teachers may insist on you knowing how many wives Henry VIII of England had, it is highly unlikely that any of them will set aside time to […]
If you work as a teacher aide, there are times when the teacher is busy and you need to work without direct supervision. To ensure that you can do this efficiently, you need a Certificate 4 in Education support to manage this seamlessly. By taking the course, you get to qualify to teach students from […]