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Obtaining College Education Online

Most people put off attending college because they feel that it will interfere with a work schedule or family responsibilities. When they find that obtaining a college degree is a structured pursuit, and that getting a college education can be accomplished through the completion of online courses, many people begin checking out which degrees are available and what the cost…

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Debt Consolidation

The 411 On Getting A Student Debt Consolidation Loan

Rising tuition fees have given rise to students having to take student loans. However, these high student loans give a high impact on the day to day lives of the students. This gives rise to difficult financial situations for the student during and after their studies. This is the reason students turn to student debt consolidation loan to rid themselves…

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3 Important Truths About Adult Education

As an instructor at a state college I know that today’s college student is just as likely to be middle-aged (or older) as a teenager. Yet, I frequently find myself counseling adults who are thinking about returning to school to further their education. Actually, it is not so much a counseling session as it is a bit of a pep…

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Good Grades Are Nice But Mastery Is Better

When I was growing up, there was nothing better than bringing home a report card that had good grades on it. Oh, I wasn’t a straight A student, but I got my share of A’s and B’s. I also got my share of C’s and D’s. I guess I was what you call an average student. My parents always checked…

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The Stars Shine In Los Angeles Schools

Who wouldn’t love to live in sunny L.A.? The beach, the movie stars, the extremely crowded schools, poor school maintenance, and incompetent administration…Actually, a significant number of the district’s schools do not possess such conditions, despite the reputation of Los Angeles Schools. There really are many good things about Los Angeles Schools. First of all, former Superintendent Roy Romer is…

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Credit

College Student Credit Cards The Ins And Outs

College is where many of us get to enjoy our first taste of freedom and living pretty much in the manner that we desire. Along with this newly found independence, comes financial freedom and responsibility. Because of this, many new college students today are in the marketplace for college student credit cards. Students see all the enticing college credit cards…

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Science

What Judges Look For In Science Fair Projects

Science fair judges have specific things in mind when they review projects. Sure, they like interesting pictures, colorful displays and seeing clever ideas, but they also look for other, more specific, technical features. Let’s take a peak at some grading sheets from a few science fairs. One school used a point system to rate the most important elements of the…

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