College Study Tips

Finding a Place To Study Written by: Duane Norland Founder of getintocash.com Figuring out a time and place to do your homework and study is of the utmost importance. Once you have figured out when to do your homework, the next question is where to do it. A good study area should have a desk or table big enough to spread out books, notes, worksheets, etc. without them all being on top of each other. You do not want to make a mess, but you also do want to have ample room to work. Make sure you have plenty of light. Ideally, you will near a window with an overhead light and perhaps even a small reading lamp. Most important in choosing a study location is finding a place that is relatively free from distractions. That means no TV on in the room, no brothers or sisters running by, Read more

While writing comes naturally for some people most everyone else has to make a conscious and concentrated effort to get the appropriate words on paper. It is not only the words, but also the formatting, spelling and grammatical errors that often plague the common student’s essay. There are a number of reasons for this; however it can be easily corrected with a little bit of time and effort. After all this essay could mean not receiving the acceptance letter desired or a failing grade. It is important to ensure that anything from a letter to a full blown research paper is correct and reads well because it is a direct reflection on yourself. This article will cover the common errors of essay writing and a few tips to help alleviate those issues. Spelling – Not Only Spell Read more

When you are set the task of writing essays at college and university, you should be saying to yourself, ‘but how do I write an effective essay?’ – you need to be clear and able to project all the information and understanding of theories, knowledge and opinions to the reader. Beginning your essay doesn’t start when you put pen to paper, or fingers to a keyboard, but when you start your lectures and are given the task of writing an essay for submission.  It doesn’t matter whether the essay is to go against  your final grade or not (but 99% of the time they do), and you should put 100% into the effort of thinking about your essay and writing it effectively. Once you have received the task of writing an essay for your class, you should look at the stages of planning, Read more

No doubt about it, applying to college can be quite tedious and boring. You have to get an application, fill it out, send letters of recommendation, write an essay, pay a fee, and finish all this on a deadline. A daunting proposition, when taken all at once. However, you shouldn’t let these little barriers stop you from filling out that application to the school of your dreams. Let me tell you a story. The college I wound up attending had a very straightforward and quick application process. When I started at school, I found many students who were attending simply because the application was easy. Their good grades has gotten them excepted quickly, but they had no particular interest in the courses at my school (an engineering school). Some, when asked what they wanted to do, Read more