Tag Archives: high-school

What the HECK is the CLEP test?

By Noelle Smith · August 8th, 2011 · Testing · Comments

8 August

Test Quiz

You won’t get one from your doctor. The CLEP (College Level Examination Program) test is similar to the AP test in that you can earn college credit or advanced placement at your college for passing the test. Passing the CLEP test demonstrates that you have knowledge in a specific subject. You don’t need to have [...]

5 College Move-In Day Tips

By Noelle Smith · August 5th, 2011 · Student Life · Comments

5 August

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You’ve got yourself a place. Golden. Now, get prepared to move in. You don’t have to over-think it by going crazy at the local megastore. Just follow these simple tips: 1. Be first Sure, you’ll have to get up early, but it will pay all year round. If you get there first, you get to [...]

5 Tips for College Freshman

By Noelle Smith · July 29th, 2011 · Student Life · Comments

29 July

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1. Ditch your “Senior Entitlement” You are now a first-year once again (By the way, that’s the politically correct word for freshman. And you don’t live in dorms, you live in “Residence Halls”). The great thing about college is that everyone is on the same level; there aren’t the class status ranks of high school. [...]

CampusSplash Reviews Sony S Series Laptop

By Guest · July 28th, 2011 · Student Life · Comments

28 July

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Facebook DON’Ts in College. Wait – No, This Applies to High School too.

By Noelle Smith · July 27th, 2011 · Student Life · Comments

27 July

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Spare yourself. It’s entertaining for everyone but try not to deliver too much content for everyone’s enjoyment. These tips will help stop you from going there. It’s best if you know ahead of time. Tweet Share

5 Tips for Writing a Quality Paper

By Noelle Smith · July 26th, 2011 · School · Comments

26 July

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Papers can really mess with your psyche. They’re a mental battle and weigh you down until you get them done. But if you follow these tips (particularly #1) your paper will go a lot easier, and turn out significantly better! Tweet Share

Spotted: A College with School Spirit!!!

By Noelle Smith · July 25th, 2011 · Student Life · Comments

25 July

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School spirit literally brings a college to life. Tell your friends that aren’t “into school spirit” that they’re missing out. Or some version of that while you’re pulling them off the couch to go to the game with you. Tweet Share