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Colleges and universities can only accommodate a certain number of students. High-profile schools often get hundreds or even thousands more applications than the number of spots they have available for new students. Typically, the incoming applications are grouped into one of three categories: accept, deny, or waiting list. Giving a …

The term “quin tile” refers to one-fifth of a particular group. Quin tile 1 typically means the top one-fifth of the group, quin tile 2 refers to the second fifth and so on down to quin tile 5, the lowest group. In education, a quin tile rank may apply to …

Mainly, it depends on your school. For many colleges and universities, the answer is a flat “no.” You must live with your choices and try to improve your GPA by doing better in the future. But some schools will allow you to retake a freshman-year class to improve your grade. …

Mainly, it depends on your school. For many colleges and universities, the answer is a flat “no.” You must live with your choices and try to improve your GPA by doing better in the future. But some schools will allow you to retake a freshman-year class to improve your grade. …

Befriend serious-minded students. Interact with those who come to class daily, contribute to classroom discussions and complete their work in a timely manner. Exchange telephone numbers and email addresses with them and contact them often to plan homework and study sessions.Consult your teachers regularly. Teachers show interest in students who …

For a student to truly excel, she should pay attention to details and take advantage of opportunities that others overlook. She turns in work that is neat, legible and formatted according to the teacher’s instructions. And she does additional project work for extra credit when opportunities arise.Getting good grades in …

A good student makes studying outside of class, either at home or in study hall, a top priority. Some students find it helpful to study at certain times or in a specific place that’s distraction-free. Others find it beneficial to study in groups. One study cited in “Business Communication Quarterly” …

Participation begins with showing up for class. Attendance is necessary for the student to absorb the material and stay up to date on current assignments. Once arriving to class on time, the student should stay engaged and involved, which is easier when the student comes to class prepared. Revising habits …

A successful student is able to see their studies in the context of the wider world. If a child has read, observed and discussed the world, issues and ideas on a regular basis, they will be able to place their learning in context. Without context, it is easy to understand …

Goal setting focuses a student’s attention towards certain behaviors and information and away from distractions. Research tells us that incremental goals are far more effective than large goals.If a student is able to break down a big goal, like solving a big problem, innovating or achieving a higher grade, into …