To help you improve your grades, you should consider some tips on how to tackle typical test questions. You can approach questions (such as true-or-false or multiple choice) with specific strategies for evaluating the question and finding the right answer. This section shares some special techniques for answering common types of test items.


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When some students miss class or turn in an assignment late (or not at all), they may think ignoring the problem or pretending there isn’t a problem will make it go away. One of the things you learn throughout school, though, is how to take responsibility for your actions (or lack of actions). The following sections cover how to handle common problems such as missing a class, a homework assignment, a test, or other work.


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Sleep is a general measure of how things are going. If you have sleep problems such as difficulty falling asleep, early morning wakening, waking up during the night, or exceptional trouble getting out of bed in the morning but then sleep just fine when you return home (or on weekends if you're a commuting student), this may be an early signal of emotional upset or even the cause.

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The most common anxiety disorders are panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, phobias, and generalized anxiety disorder (see Table 4.1). The National Institute of Mental Health defines each as follows:

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If you have been considering going back to college as an adult, there are many choices now available. Here are some of the aspects to consider.

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If you've recently received a scholarship award letter, it means you've done a whole bunch of things right: from your grades to your after-school activities to getting your scholarship application materials in on time. But there's one more thing to do: Write a thank you letter

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As with literacy, many adults have found, through no fault of their own, that they have reached adulthood with all the responsibilities that brings without having any kind of numeracy skills whatsoever and, just the same as with literacy, knowing the basics is crucial when it comes to understanding things like how to budget, how to make sure you understand the monetary value of something and ensure that you’re not being ‘ripped off’ and how to understand everyday correspondence such as bills, receipts and bank statements.

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Millions of students and parents struggling to raise cash for college this fall could have a happy surprise early next year: an extra tax refund of up to $2,500.

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Exams bring high levels of pressure. Sometimes pressure can help you stay motivated, but excess of it can cause serious trouble. Read on to know how to cope with exam pressure to get good grades.

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There are some things you just can’t go without. Sometimes, you find yourself wishing for things you never thought you would miss. As a current college student, I have to say that there are a few things I could not survive without. Okay, maybe that's a little over-dramatic, but in the end, there are a few things in my room that make my college life easier and more comfortable.

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