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Do You Need to Work Part-Time While in College?
The transition from high school to college can be one of the most challenging times in life! You used to not even know there were bills to pay. Your food was often prepared for you, many of the household tasks taken care of. Sure, you had homework and some chores, but you had so much free time. Now, it feels like you’re juggling 20 different things, and you’d like to know which things you can drop. For example, do you have to work while going to school? Here are a few factor


How to Make the College Transition Easier
Transitioning from high school to college is a big change. Students go from living under their parents’ roofs in the same routine of school and chores to a forced independence. With new chores and schedule-setting, new freedoms and new restrictions, college is a whole new phase in life, setting the stage for adulthood. For many people, especially teens with a greater dependency on routine and consistency, it can be quite difficult to adapt. Though it may be challenging, there


Why Tutoring Services Are Essential to Academic Success
As long as academia has existed, there have been tutors available to help people keep up with the workload. Not only are they helpful – but tutors are critical to the overall success of institutions and individuals. Here are some reasons why. Instill Confidence in Students A successful student goes far beyond someone who is simply intelligent and learns quickly. Students need confidence that they can overcome topics, subjects, classes, and assignments that may seem daunting.


What to Major in if You Love Debate
Do you love to debate? Are you always arguing with your friends and family about the news? If so, you may want to consider majoring in debate in college! Debate is a great way to learn critical thinking skills and hone your argumentative skills. Here is a look at three of the best degrees to major in if you love to debate. Political Science Debate is all about understanding and analyzing different sides of an issue, and then persuasively arguing your own position. If you love


College Supplemental Essays: How do I write them?
College essays can be an especially difficult task. Many schools require multiple essays per application, and keeping track of all the essays while ensuring quality writing can be a strenuous process. But SCS is here to help. In this article, we’ll be breaking down the college essay writing process into manageable steps, with analysis from essay prompts from the 2022-23 application process. 1. Read the prompt, then read it again. One of the biggest traps that many students fa


Common Paths You Can Take with a Law Degree
Whether you are about to graduate high school and are deciding what major you would like to take in undergrad, considering options for grad school, or thinking about going back for a graduate degree, taking the path towards a law degree can be a great choice. With a law degree, you can unlock a whole new world of high paying job opportunities that can be challenging, fun, and interesting. There are many ways that you can work with a law degree. Here are three common paths tha


What You Should Start Doing to Get into Your Desired College
Getting into the right school is an important part of building your future and having the college experience that you want. PEople choose various schools for different reasons depending on their academic, social, or sport related goals for their college experience. It is important that you understand the particulars for the schools you are applying to and that you do what you can to match your skills to the school you are most excited to attend. Fill Out Applications The firs


What You Need to Master a Foreign Language for Business
Business is all about making connections and relationships with others. You are not limited to doing business with just the people in your city or state. In fact, when doing business, you can work with anyone in the whole world. Mastering a foreign language is extremely beneficial in business because it opens doors for connections across oceans and international economies. Have Conversations With Native Speakers As much as possible, try to speak with native speakers when le


How Do I Choose the Best Degree for My Career?
Congratulations! You’ve graduated! This is super exciting as you go on to follow your path to success as a …what? It can be overwhelming to think about what you want to be “when you grow up”! Good News: you’re not alone, and many adults with experience in the workforce are also in the process of figuring out what to do for degrees or certification. How do you choose the best degree for your career, or even what career you might want to have? It can seem overwhelming, like you


3 Careers That Aren’t for the Faint of Heart and Tips for Succeeding Anyway
There are so many career options available and so many paths to take. However, not all jobs are suited for just anyone and aren’t for the faint of heart. Of course, that doesn’t mean there aren’t still ways you can find success in these careers. Registered Nurse Being a registered nurse isn’t an easy job. It takes a lot of work and includes many unique experiences that can be challenging for some. First of all, working as a nurse can be very competitive and some find that t
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