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4 Careers the Modern Adventurer Can Get Right Out of School
Every excitement seeker's worst nightmare is being tied down at a boring job, sitting in an office cubicle day after day. Luckily, there are plenty of careers that can accommodate an adventurous spirit. Your love for excitement does not need to be separate from your career. Here are four potential careers you can pursue that will give you plenty of new experiences and adventures: Investigative Reporter If you would like to enter the investigative field, make sure to choose


Scholarship Hunting: What to Do and What to Apply For
With the costs of a university education rising each year, it is becoming increasingly more difficult for high school students to fund their university degrees. Even if they receive help from their parents and work a full time job, they may not be able to cover tuition alone, being forced to take out loans from the bank. However, if you qualify for a scholarship, you may not have to experience this issue. Scholarships range in size from a few hundred dollars to full compensat


How to Take Advantage of Community Service / Volunteer Hours for College Applications
College applications can be a daunting task for any high school student. You may feel anxious about the state of your applications even before your graduating year. However, there is no need to worry. Choosing where you will gain volunteering hours is simple, and can be done if you use the following guiding principles that will help you make the most of your community service. If you are unsure of how to approach the topic, consider asking an academic coach for help. Choose


Visiting a Prospective College: Take Our College Checklist With You
Congratulations! You have been invited to a college tour. While your offer of acceptance may not be final (although, if your grades remain good, it should not be a problem), you should start planning to visit all the colleges and universities you are interested in attending. For more information or help to ensure you fully benefit from college tours, don’t hesitate to consult an academic coach. Here are the steps you should take to ensure you maximize this opportunity. Good


Is there more than one way to be smart?
Is there more than one way to be smart? Absolutely! According to a popular theory, there are many types of "intelligence" that a person can have. Some people are strong in one area, and not so strong in the rest. Others are equally strong in many areas. Sometimes, a student can be strong or weak in the same "intelligence", it just depends on the topic! It's possible to increase the strength of any intelligence type, but it's not always needed. When it comes to studying
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