It is alright to work hard, as a hard worker will pay off down the road, but at your age you should also know how to have fun. How about going to the mall, I used to do this when I was young. You could go see a movie, or try your luck in the game room. Most people your age that hang out at the mall are looking for friends or a girlfriend (boyfriend). Are you dating yet? If your answer is y... read more »

Paying attention while you're sitting in class is an extremely difficult activity, especially when the class is 3 hours long and your professor is extremely boring. Do the Homework. I know this doesn't sound fun but it will give you the background knowledge you need to make the class more interesting. It will help you to understand the material which is extremely important for paying a... read more »

I have looked at every site on this subject, Im not telling you what to do over this matter but read the comments I found and comment what you think below: - I recieved a letter in the mail from a corporation called Edifi asking me to come to an interview free of charge because I had been selected as some one in my area to recieve finacial aid for college. First of all- it was addressed to my ... read more »

Because of the wonders of television and reality shows, many of us are wishing that we could be a model, dancer, designer or a chef. There are many shows that make the life of a chef seem exciting and glamorous, and there are chefs who enjoy this lifestyle. But, for most chefs it's a long, hard road to fame and glory. To be a chef, one must be devoted to the field and willing to put in long,... read more »

When trying to earn credits for college by taking CLEP Tests, there are often not many resources available to guide one through the process. I found it beneficial to take the Analyzing and Interpreting Literature CLEP Test; but I found there was a lack of help in knowing exactly how to be ready. Hence this article of advice. Written by one who has taken and passed the test. One must first d... read more »

When you are applying for aid for your college or technical school education you should not assume that you will get all the aid you need. Many people think just because they are going to school that they will obtain oodles of money and can pay it back later. When applying for a college loan apply far ahead of time in case you get turned down. If you are looking at colleges that are ... read more »

1. Read the assignment carefully as soon as you get it. It's very important to make sure you understand what you're supposed to be writing about, and it's important to have the assignment in some kind of written form. If your English teacher has given you an assignment for a paper verbally, go back to her/his classroom at lunch or during your free period and get the assignment... read more »

So you have decided that you want to return to school either to finish the degree you began years ago, to start college later in life after working so many years without a degree or perhaps you are an adult who has earned a degree but wants to return to further your education. Going back to college as an adult either as a first timer or to finish or enhance one's educational status is a mon... read more »

1. Begin by taking the most challenging coarseload you can handle. It is better to have 4 years of college prep math and get all B's than only 2 years of math with A's! 2. Find your passion and expand. If you love art, take a continuing education course in painting on Saturday's, want to be an engineer? attend lego camp, love children? Volunteer to teach swimming lessons, etc.. ... read more »

Introduction Are you one of the many that have a hard time getting things done? Do you seem to push things until the last possible second and then find yourself rushing to get the job done? Well, like you, I used to have that same problem. I would have a project for school or a task at my job that needed to be done and I would keep coming up with reasons to push it to the next day. Finally I w... read more »