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At last, summer's here! After a school year full of hard work, you can finally put away your books, break out your bikinis, and soak up the sunshine. This is not only what you deserve but in fact what you need: If you have been working to your maximum level during the school year, you owe your body about two weeks off during the summer for a real break. Go ahead and pursue your favorite pastime, relax, sleep, and reflect on the past year and the year to come. Do not, however, get too used to your life of leisure! From a college admissions standpoint, it's important to be productive during your summer months. Working is looked upon favorably by the more selective colleges; working on your tan is not.
(6/27/2008)
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You've got a physics test, an English paper due and a big track meet next week. Ooh, and don't forget that dance everyone’s been talking up. If you find yourself inhaling food as you rush from the library to the mall or you notice a persistent ache in your lower jaw or the back of your neck, you probably need a little stress reduction. Here are five easy tips:
(5/23/2008)
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James, an Associate Professor from New York, Helps Students with English, and Essay Writing.
Words are Worth the Time
James, an associate professor from New York proves that essay help is just a few clicks away.
When James isn't admiring Kurt Vonnegut’s body of work or teaching college students the importance of Kilgore Trout, he's online at Tutor.com, helping students decode King Lear while making their words sing.
(5/23/2008)
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Tonya, an English, Social Studies and Essay Writing Tutor from Pennsylvania
A Passion for Tutoring
Tonya, English, social studies and essay writing tutor from Pennsylvania, proves that even the most grueling grammar assignment can be fun.
In 2000, Tonya was enjoying her job as a teacher and tutoring students one-to-one. But it was when she got her first computer and thought, 'There must be some online resources or online communities where tutors can meet and advertise their services,' that her passion really took off. In 2001, through a little bit of researching, Tonya found Tutor.com.
(5/23/2008)
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If math isn't your thing, you might only have vague recollections of a teacher trying to convince you that you need geometry in the real world (something about three-point turns comes to mind). So when your kids try to avoid taking the next level of math, or downplay the need to get more than a passing grade, you know you have to keep them on track, especially as they start to plan for college and careers. We've got your back when it comes to offering up proof that math really is everywhere, including these careers that require a surprising amount of math knowledge.
(5/23/2008)
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Are you totally stressed out about your homework? Well, you are not alone: Nearly 9 out of 10 kids stress out about homework, according to responses from students, teachers, and parents from the Metlife Survey of the American Teacher. The study also said that more than one third of students feel that way almost all the time. That’s some major stress load going on...
(5/22/2008)
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