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How I handled moving from Hawaii to the South

“Aloha, Hauʻoli kēia hui ʻana o kāua”, which translates to “hello, pleased to meet you,” is what I would tell you if I lived back home in the beautiful island of Oahu, Hawaii; however, I no longer live in Hawaii and majority of the people I encounter will not know what I am saying. My family was absolutely lucky enough to have been able to live in one state, Hawaii, for 12 years; but, our time…

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How I plan to choose a major in college as an undeclared applicant

I would like to believe it all began recently, but I would be lying to myself. The inquisition as to the topic of my future began long before my early years of high school. I’m sure when I was a toddler playing with blocks someone commented how I would make a great architect someday; recently, however, these comments have become more aggressive and are often preceded by variations of one,…

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How to decide if a Magnet High School is Right for You

Students across the nation are increasingly gravitating towards magnet schools to get experience as well as knowledge of their future career path before they even set foot on a college campus. Now you are probably wondering, “What exactly is a magnet school?” Magnet programs are established within schools to help students gain knowledge and direct them down a specified career path or field.…

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3 Best ways to eliminate stress as a student

As you finally start to get into the swing of things when the back to school adjustment period is over, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by everything going on. With so many activities and classes to keep up with, it can be hard to let yourself take a break and really relax. These suggestions are ways to de-stress while still getting things done and helping yourself out. These four ways to de-stress…

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How to deal with parents when applying to college

I am terrified. I am the type of person who likes to present myself as capable and confident — like I can do anything. I like to think of myself as pretty independent, and I rarely like to ask for help. Although most of the time I want to seem strong, the college application process has a way of making someone feel vulnerable, as if they are a small fish in a huge pond. However, in the end, we’re…

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#applying to college #College #Communication #Parental Guidance

How to apply to college if you have a disability

Tens and thousands of students with disabilities enroll in college every year. Applying to college can be a stressful experience. It may be even worse for disabled students because they must worry about not just if the schools offer the best possible education route for them but also if they provide enough accommodations to assist them. As a senior with a physical disability, I have learned a few…

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Secrets of a Student Council President: Tips to win an election for any position you run for

Student council is a great vessel in which you can use to become involved in your school. Being a student council officer is not only great for your college resumes, but also provides you with a great platform which you can use to achieve great things within your school. If you are someone who enjoys taking initiative, is an excellent team player, and a strong advocate for change, then student…

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My Experience Visiting the University of Washington

Are you considering going to Washington University? This article gives a high school student’s point of view from her visit there!

A large part of the college search, such as researching programs, professors, and even learning about clubs and campus activities, can take place online nowadays. While that can be a great thing, there are still some things that you just cannot find out about online. For those readers who are already heavily considering attending certain universities, especially those in their junior or senior…

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5 Things to Do After a Stressful Day/Week

You’ve been waiting all day for this moment, the bell tolls and you run out of that place as if the devil was chasing you. You’re just about done with life, you finished that five page essay, turned in that extremely long math assignment, finished that group project, and to top it off had to deal with your job. Now you’re looking for ways to de-stress, here are five ways to de-stress after a long…

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How to Decide if You Should Intern or Work This Summer

Now that the school year is coming to a close, students across the country are deciding if an internship or job is the best option for them this summer. An internship is a position for a student to gain experience in a certain field. Internships can be either paid or unpaid, depending on the company. If the internship is paid, in my opinion, it can be categorized as “work experience” on your…

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AP Exam Survival Guide: AP Environmental Science

The Course AP Environmental Science (APES) is often considered to be one of the easiest AP science courses. Regardless, it is still an AP course, and with every AP course comes a rigorous workload. Success in the APES course relies largely on students’ ability to develop memorization skills, analyzing skills, and contextualization skills. The course mainly consists of various ideologies and…

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AP Survival Guide: 4 Tips on Surviving AP World History

AP World History is an intensive course that covers everything from the times of pre-human civilization to modern world events. Since the range is so broad, this means that there is a lot of content to be covered and when I say a lot, I mean a lot! With this AP Survival Guide for AP World History, you will learn about the exam, study tips, and some resources for learning all about the course. AP…

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AP Exam Survival Guide: AP Calculus AB

Calculus: a word that many high school students, including me, dread. If you are someone who is currently taking Calculus AB and panicking about the exam in May, don’t worry; I was in your shoes, but doubled down on my studying and managed to come out of the testing room with a huge weight lifted off my shoulder before I even knew I passed. Some people may say that everything in calculus has a…

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AP Exam Survival Guide: AP English Language and Composition

If you’re now entering the course or considering whether or not AP English Language and Composition is the right course for you, you may come across the question of whether or not the course is even passable. If you must know, the course is totally and completely passable…as long as your willing to put in some work to pass. Multiple Choice Although the multiple choice questions take up so much…

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The 5 Best Colleges for the Public Health Major

The Public Health major entitles to learning about the prevention of disease and to promote health on different scales. This could include a small-scale such as a community, or a global scale such as different countries around the world. There are many schools that offer this major, but here are the 5 best colleges for the Public Health Major. Best Public Health College #1 – Johns Hopkins…

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AP Exam Survival Guide: AP European History

AP classes are definitely a key element in creating a challenging, yet valuable high school academic experience. Although they can be extremely difficult to keep up with, these courses can be fun and interesting, depending on the content of the course. AP European History is one of the most exciting and intriguing AP classes because of its’ content. From the Reformation to the Scientific…

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7 Scholarships to Apply to in March

College is expensive. Whether you are going off to college in a few months or a few years, it is never too early to start preparing for your future financial needs. Here are a few scholarships that you can apply to this March to either kick-start or further your scholarship search. Scholarship #1: Live Deliberately Essay Contest Amount: $250 Deadline: March 15, 2017 Age Requirement: 14-21 years…

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