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Six Productive Ways to Spend Free Time in High School

by Sara Vazquez Shaw

Free time may seem hard to come by, but you may occasionally find yourself with extra time on your hands. You could just grab the remote and see what's new on TV. Instead, consider these six strategic ways to spend free time.

1. Get Lost in a Book

Step away from your smart phone, and pick up a boo...

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What is the CAS When Earning an IB Diploma?

by Grace Dickins

Accepted by universities around the world and valued for its interdisciplinary curriculum, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB) assesses student strengths in six subjects. It also has three core requirements: Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS). Let's take a closer look at this req...

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Five Things to Do 30 Days before the IB Exam

by Sara Vazquez Shaw

So, you've got exactly one month to prepare for the International Baccalaureate (IB) exam. If that sounds like plenty of time, think again: you've got your work cut out for you. After all, this test not only assesses your core academic knowledge; it also tests for your international perspective and ...

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Understanding Literary Devices: Allegory, Alliteration, Allusion

by Sara Vazquez Shaw

Authors use a variety of literary devices to make the complexities of plot, narrative, and character development memorable in their writing. Although the techniques can seem somewhat complicated at times, they are frequently used as a shortcut to create a picture or explain a concept clearly.

Three...

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Three Ways You Can Improve Your Personal Statement

by Sara Vazquez Shaw

There are many challenging elements to preparing your college application. For many students, though, writing a personal statement ranks as one of the most challenging. On a few sheets of paper, you must name your most likeable traits, past experiences, extracurricular activities, future plans, and ...

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