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Six Ways Cornell Note Taking Can Help You Learn

by Sarah Adams

The popular Cornell Note Taking System AKA "Cornell Notes" comprises "5 R's of note-taking," including recording, reducing, reciting, reflecting, and reviewing, with different sections of the page serving different functions. While the method may initially seem complex, advocates tout the many advan...

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How to Help Your Child With Unfamiliar Subjects

by Sarah Adams

Multiplication skills a bit rusty? Still wrestling with the difference between "there," "their," and "they're?" While kids may think adults know everything, the fact is that we don't. So how do you help your child when his coursework is outside your area of expertise?

Work With Them, Not Against Th...

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Expand Your Vocabulary With These Daily Activities

by Sarah Adams

You may want to increase your vocabulary for personal or academic reasons. However, a strong vocabulary has been linked to higher income. No matter what your motivation, with commitment and practice, you can add words to your vocabulary every day.

Read. The more you read, the greater the number of ...

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5 Tips for the Integrated Reasoning Section of the GMAT

by Sara Vazquez Shaw

If you are applying for admission to a graduate program such as an MBA, you are probably going to have to take the GMAT exam, Graduate Management Admission Test. This computer adaptive test is designed to find out what your skills are in certain areas like verbal, reading, writing, quantitative and ...

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What to Consider When Choosing a Study Spot

by Sara Vazquez Shaw

Your surroundings have an impact on how efficient you are. They can affect your concentration, energy, and mood. This also applies to your study space. When it's time to roll up your sleeves and get down to school work, consider these critical factors about your study environment.

Seating

Choose a...

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