College Insights

How you college is much more vital to college success than where you college. Less than 1/2 of college students graduate in 4 years, and about 25% of them drop out completely before graduating. The vast majority of these students drop out because they’ve faced a significant challenge, be it a difficult professor, a failed class, a bad relationship, doubt about their major, etc., and they didn’t have the coping skills to successfully resolve the problem(s) they faced.

This blog will feature articles, research, and commentary related to academic success, whether in high-school or college, and how students can prepare themselves to succeed at any college and effectively respond to and resolve the challenges they will undoubtedly face.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Concept Mapping

Struggling to organize complex ideas? Concept mapping is a proven learning strategy that helps students visualize connections, improve memory retention, and enhance critical thinking. Whether you're a student, educator, or professional, this step-by-step guide will teach you how to create effective concept maps to simplify learning.

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How to Research Colleges, College Guides & Trackers, Effective Study Habits, How to Succeed In College, What to Expect in College, College Planning Stan Dura How to Research Colleges, College Guides & Trackers, Effective Study Habits, How to Succeed In College, What to Expect in College, College Planning Stan Dura

Matching Student Characteristics to Learning Environments

Explore strategies for aligning individual student traits with optimal learning environments to enhance educational outcomes.

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How to Research Colleges, Financial Aid Process, College Guides & Trackers, How to Make a College List, College Admissions Process, Scholarships Grants & Paying for College, Comparing College Costs & Affordability, College Applications, College Planning Stan Dura How to Research Colleges, Financial Aid Process, College Guides & Trackers, How to Make a College List, College Admissions Process, Scholarships Grants & Paying for College, Comparing College Costs & Affordability, College Applications, College Planning Stan Dura

A Better Way to Search for Colleges

Learn effective methods for college search, focusing on personalized fit over traditional rankings to find the best educational match.

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