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What are study skills and why are they important?
People have different ideas about the definition of study skills. Some people describe study skills as: how you structure your time, the approach you take when reading a book, or the way in which you take notes. Other people describe study skills by stating what may sound like a big picture idea: to improve…
Read MoreWriting College Admissions Essays
Has your high school student started to write his or her college admissions essays? Here are three tips that your student should keep in mind when writing the essays. 1. Think College admissions essays create an opportunity for admissions officers to get to know your student. Students are able to tell their story. And…
Read More7 Reasons Why Writing Skills Are Increasingly Important in The Age of AI
Writing both reflects and shapes your thought processes and critical thinking skills. This cannot be replaced by AI. Your ability to communicate effectively in writing—and, by extension, verbally—is essential to your personal and professional success. According to a study by Geiser and Studley (2001), writing is a core skill required in high school and…
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