STUDY REGULARLY: *The two hour rule:The general rule is that for every hour of time you spend in class, you should spend two hours of your own time studying the material. *Plan your study time:The amount of time you need may vary, but you should set aside time each week for reviewing study materials.At the beginning of week,consider the material you need to cover and estimate how long you will... read more »

It's September, which means that most everyone is headed back to school. If you are in college, you know the pain of shopping for your textbooks-they can be incredibly expensive and put a huge dent in your budget. Here are some tips to minimize the damage! 1] Buy used books. This seems obvious, but it really can save you quite a bit. One of my favorite tricks is to go on eBay looking fo... read more »

Navigating the waters of financial aid can seem treacherous, especially if you're doing it alone and for the first time. However, it doesn't have to be. My advice for smooth sailing is simple: do it early. The government has tried to make it as painless as possible for you to be able to afford your education so, take advantage of what they're offering. First, you'll want to co... read more »

I will give you the best advice on Boys, Relationships, Sports, School, Friends and anything else I can. I've been through a lot, and had many study groups with other young teens and giving advice.

It used to be that when you saw a child misbehaving in the store or any where out in public, you thought to yourself, "what is wrong with that child, or why can't that parent control their children"! You will find that as time rolls on, the children you see 'misbehaving' are special needs children, the majority suffering from Autism. It is 'human nature' to g... read more »

The pressure to succeed in school at any age can add unwanted stress to one's life. As if that were not enough, everyone of us at some point has come across a teacher we just could not understand. Whatever the reason maybe the subject was just to complex or the style of teaching was just not reaching us. The main point is that it happens and often with really no one to blame, though at the... read more »

I know there are plenty of young teens in junior high or even high school who have had a crush before. They go out with them, think they are in love, and then get hurt when things go wrong. Everyone is guilty of it. What I always wondered was why? As most people know, high school relationships barely work out, and junior high relationships have even less of a chance, if at all. Don't rush... 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 »

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 »

Your child will not make it through elementary and middle school without having a teacher they don't like, or one who seems to grade unfairly. As a parent, you will want to discuss these issues with the teacher. There is a way to do it effectively so you will get results that satisfy all parties. Your child may tell you that something happened in class or that the teacher said something... read more »