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What to Do Before and After a University Open Day

by Christine Chadwick

University open days can be fun, social, and full of great prospects for your future. They are a great venue to be social, network, and scope out what kind of future university would be a good fit for you. You will be able to see what sets the potential universities apart, and meet representatives w...

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Five Ways to Make the Most of Your Internship

by Sara Vazquez Shaw

Internships may satisfy many goals: to build a résumé, to gain exposure to a certain industry, to network, to increase job prospects, and to help gain entry into college or graduate school. But in order for the internship to have the greatest impact, it's best to know up-front what you're looking to...

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Reviewing Your Child’s Standardised Test Scores

by Christine Chadwick

Standardised testing occurs at predictable intervals during your child's school journey. These tests provide a snapshot of how much knowledge a student has acquired by a certain point and also how this level of skill and knowledge compares to other students of the same age. This comparison is often ...

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3 Facts About Competency-Based Learning

by Grace Dickins

What is competency-based learning? It's a style of learning used to learn and teach concrete ideas, rather than abstract ideas. Often the learners will work on one competency, or aspect of learning, at a time, instead of learning a concept in whole right away. They break learning up into smaller chu...

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Five Tips for Landing an Internship in Your Field of Study

by Grace Dickins

Internships are paid or unpaid experiences in your career field. They are normally short-term opportunities for students looking to gain skills in their job fields. Sometimes these internships can lead to jobs; other times, they are just a great way for a student to experience what it's like to work...

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