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As the school year nears its close, students will be expected to turn in final exams, write final papers, and give final presentations.  While final exams and the preparation process they require have long been familiar to any successful student, final presentations often leave students puzzled as to how best to approach an interactive presentation…

Students are seeking extra help outside of school more often these days. Tutors are just one of the many options available to students who want to excel but need a little extra boost.  In this article, Cardinal Education explores the alternatives to private tutoring.  Free Educational Resources For an increasing number of parents today, when…

As the semester draws to a close, the looming threat of finals weighs heavily on the minds of students. At the end of each semester, students stress, panic, and cram. This time, try a different approach. Follow these easy tips for stress-free finals. Talk with you teachers. Find out what material and topics will be…

Montessori schools have grown in popularity. What began as schools focused on pre-school and kindergarten have evolved into elementary, middle, and even high schools. Is the increase in availability a good thing? Is a Montessori school right for every child? Montessori schools are based on the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori, a woman who extensively…

In 2000, researchers Ranjita Misra and Michelle McKean looked at the interrelatedness of academic stress, anxiety, time management, and leisure satisfaction in a sample of 249 undergraduate college students. Misra and McKean cite previous research in a 1996 study which concluded that a major source of students’ academic stress is an awareness of the immense…

With the academic year well underway, seniors now face the most challenging course load of their high school careers, along with a slew of extracurricular time commitments.  While it is imperative to excel in these endeavors, seniors must also manage the difficult task of meeting the many fast-approaching college deadlines, which vary depending upon your…