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Apr 7, 2008 - Learning and meeting your teachers' expectations One of the easiest ways to improve your grades is to follow some basic steps to determine your teachers' expectations. Follow these closely, and you'll be well on your way. (Adventures In Education)
Mar 31, 2008 - All about tests The PSAT, SAT, ACT - keeping up with all these tests takes time. But you can simplify things, if you follow these easy steps: (Adventures In Education)
Mar 24, 2008 - Service to America President George W. Bush has called on Americans to commit at least 4,000 hours - the equivalent of two years over the course of their lives - to the service of others. (Adventures In Education)
Mar 24, 2008 - The health benefits of volunteering Not only does volunteering help improve your community and the lives of others, it can also improve your physical and mental health! (Adventures In Education)
Mar 17, 2008 - Explore your interests Do you know what kind of career you are interested in, or are you still learning about different fields? (Adventures In Education)
Mar 17, 2008 - Research careers online Research the types of careers available to people with your interests and skills. (Adventures In Education)
Mar 10, 2008 - Leadership and college admissions. When you're looking for activities to get involved in, find ones that interest you. (Adventures In Education)
Mar 3, 2008 - Smart volunteering. One way to get involved is to volunteer in your community. But how can you get started, and more importantly, why should you do it? (Adventures In Education)
Feb 25, 2008 - Get involved. Getting involved with school is a fun way for students to try new things, meet people, and get more out of their free time. (Adventures In Education)
Feb 18, 2008 - Excuses, excuses. Read through the top excuses that high school students have given for not continuing their education after high school. (Adventures In Education)
Feb 11, 2008 - Start planning for college. Where do your students picture themselves after high school? (Adventures In Education)
Feb 4, 2008 - Who's your competition? Have you ever stopped to wonder who will be your competition for jobs once you enter the job market? (Adventures In Education)
Jan 28, 2008 - Types of financial aid. Although there is need-based financial aid that may not be available to the wealthiest students, the truth is that there are many forms of aid that are not determined by financial need at all. (Adventures In Education)
Jan 21, 2008 - Top Issue For D.C. Schools? Parents. Seven in 10 D.C. residents believe the city's public schools are performing inadequately, with the lack of parental involvement still cited as the biggest problem facing the nearly 50,000-student system, a Washington Post poll has found. (Washington Post)
Jan 21, 2008 - Ten steps to financial aid. Know Before You Go™ reveals the ten steps to applying for college financial aid. (Adventures In Education)
Jan 14, 2008 - Scholarship scams. There isn't a fool-proof method for determining scholarship scams, but some warning signs include guarantees of winning, implying that anyone is eligible, or pressure tactics. (Adventures In Education)
Jan 7, 2008 - What's a FAFSA? The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, usually the first step in seeking financial aid for your higher education. (Adventures In Education)