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Think You Can Wing The SAT – You’re Wrong

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Diego Santos

You’ve always been a good student. And even when you haven’t always done all the work, you can still get by with a decent score. Indeed, you’ve become pretty adept at winging it, conjuring essays out of thin air. Why should the SAT be any different, you ask yourself? Well,… Read More

Your Ultimate Guide to Better Note-taking

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Andrea Leyden

What is the “art of note-taking”? Well the first thing you need to know when taking notes is that this concept does not exist. A common thread in the advice we received from experts when researching this topic is that the same method of building effective study notes doesn’t work… Read More

10 Note Making Tips from the Experts

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Andrea Leyden

A large part of our note making research involved delving into discussions on this topic with the experts. We talked to teachers, education bloggers, tech integrators, ed tech specialists and even the founder of the infamous #Edchat to compile this do’s and don’ts of taking study notes. Here’s a quote… Read More

SMART Goal Setting for Students

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Andrea Leyden

The science behind goal setting claims that by setting yourself a goal, you are investing yourself into achieving this objective as if you have already accomplished it. Your brain believes that obtaining this goal is an essential part of who you are. Translated into student terms, goal setting will drive… Read More

Back to School Tips: Your 3 Step Plan

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Andrea Leyden

For many, a new academic year has just begun and you are full of good intentions. You want to get the year off to a flying start which you can retain throughout the school year to avoid the panic around test time you experienced last year. We’re here to help!… Read More

What TOEFL Score Do I Need?

Posted on July 16, 2014 by

Have you always dreamed of going to school in the United States? Texas, Northeastern or maybe even MIT? If you’re an international student applying to the U.S., you’ve probably asked yourself this question: what TOEFL score do I need to get into the university of my dreams? Our… Read More

How to Study Psychology To Avoid Going Crazy!

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Andrea Leyden

In the latest addition to our “How to Study…” blog series, we outline various study techniques you can apply to your quest to understand Psychology. Take a look at out previous articles in this series discussing how to study Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, … Read More

7 Types of Intelligence: Discover Yours!

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Diego Santos

For a long time it was believed that intelligence was something we could detect through testing. It was believed that a person could be compared to another through the results of their IQ test. Over time, many began to question the results of the IQ test. Can the same be … Read More

How to Create a Mind Map to Connect Ideas

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Andrea Leyden

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Mind Maps have many applications in academia including providing a visual overview of an exam, planning various stages of tasks and even making presentations. In this article we will focus on one of the most popular uses of Mind Maps: connecting ideas. Discover the best mind maps ideas

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Essay Writing: Top Tips for Writing an Essay

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Andrea Leyden

Essay writing is something you will need to contend with at many points in your education. Learning how to write an essay can also be applied beyond your education in many roles as writing is the most universally required professional skill. If you intend to work in marketing, copywriting, journalism… Read More