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A critical part of being a successful student is the ability to score high on tests and exams. Many students struggle or even fail because they fail to plan. A huge factor in your success is understanding and using proper study techniques. I have helped many students be better test takers by reminding them of [...]

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A Learning Specialist discusses six behaviors she has noted from experience that cause college students with learning disabilities to struggle. The good news, however, is that those who possess realistic awareness of the challenges ahead, as well as the discipline to establish constructive habits from the get-go, usually start off on the right foot [...]

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How can a student with a learning difference determine whether he/she is independent enough to leave home and function successfully at an away-school? This decision inventory can shed light on whether you are ready to leave the security of your familiar environs and venture off to college on your own.
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If college is in your future, yet the ability to pay for it seems out of reach, one of the best options is to get a scholarship. However, applying for and receiving scholarships is not always as cut and dried as you may wish. Here are some tips you can use to help you land [...]

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The difference between students who succeed and students who struggle or fail is the ability to study effectively. How to study for college exams will often determine your level of success. There are many effective ways to understand the material and this article will provide tips on how to study effectively and to use your [...]

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According to the US Census, almost one-fifth of the entire population over age five in America speak a language other than English when at home. The same statistic skyrockets to about fifty percent in the Miami area alone. Another interesting example of diversity is that there’s an estimation of about 170 different [...]

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These Logic Games tips will help you to tackle each Logic Game in under 7 minutes. Think it’s impossible? Think again!
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Course registration should be done with caution for students with learning disabilities, so they are set up to succeed prior to even entering the classroom. A well-balanced schedule, built around one’s biological clock, with engaging professors who teach in a multi-modal fashion, goes a long way toward facilitating focus and minimizing stress.
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Why does test time cause students so much stress? Some students may suffer from test anxiety causing stress, others may not not have prepared properly causing stress while others have a fear of failure. Managing your stress level is a huge factor in determining your success not only on tests and exams but also in [...]

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Many college students volunteer to work in a third world country helping others while they are in college. Helping others is a great way to earn credits while building up a great resume after you graduate from college. You should try to do projects that are in line with your major in college.
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