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The Best Study Tips from the Dean Vaughn Total Retention System

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The Dean Vaughn Total Retention System* is a program used to aid student’s memory and help them rapidly learn anything…

You Have a Cool Job: Acupuncturist

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On this week’s episode Michael Dabrowski describes his second career as an acupuncturist. As a licensed practitioner, Michael runs his…

Colleges

What’s a Brewing and Distilling Degree and Where Can I get One?

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Brewing and distilling degrees are a relatively new concept. While there were some specialty brewing and distilling schools beforehand, a…

Funding

The Best College Student Discounts. EVER.

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Student discounts. You know they’re out there. You know they save you money. But how often do you look to…

International

Chinese Students: What it's Like to Apply to and Study at a U.S. College (Video)

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Thousands of Chinese students seek a degree from a U.S. university every year. To understand this influx of Chinese students…

Colleges

College Application Essay: Tips for Students (Video)

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Writing a college application essay is no small task. Your essay is what gives you a voice in your application,…

Colleges

I Can't go Home for Thanksgiving. Now What?

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Thanksgiving is a holiday that revolves around family. So, students that live far from campus and are not able to…

Colleges

Cheap, Easy, and Healthy Meals to Make in your Dorm Room

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A huge component of meeting a budget has to do with food. You have to eat one way or another.…

Podcasts

You Have a Cool Job: Cellist - The Life of a Full-Time Classical Musician

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On this week’s episode Judith McIntyre Galecki shares the life of a full-time classical musician. As a cellist in the…

Test Prep

SSAT practice and ISEE test prep

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Does your college prep include going to private school? Prepare for admissions tests with SSAT practice and ISEE test prep…

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The Best Study Tips from the Dean Vaughn Total Retention System

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The Best College Student Discounts. EVER.

Chinese Students: What it's Like to Apply to and Study at a U.S. College (Video)

College Application Essay: Tips for Students (Video)

I Can't go Home for Thanksgiving. Now What?

Cheap, Easy, and Healthy Meals to Make in your Dorm Room

You Have a Cool Job: Cellist - The Life of a Full-Time Classical Musician

SSAT practice and ISEE test prep