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How Can I Succeed in College Academics?

How can you ensure a successful academic career in college?



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by jo.com
Sep 26 '06 Reading, Writing and Arithmetic are Just the Start of College Success.
Motivation; Organization; Supplies; Organization; Lifetstyle; Understanding Cheating.... read full review
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by agentunderfire
Sep 23 '04 Begin with the basics: The class schedule
While it won't be the end of the world, choosing the right schedule can make waking up and going to bed a lot easier for college students.... read full review
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by three_ster
Dec 20 '00 A = awesome -- Some of the keys to succeeding in College Academics
In order to succeed, you just need to make sure that 1. you want to, and that 2. you are using the right methods.... read full review
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by JediKermit
May 05 '01 Getting a Bachelor's Degree Within a Decade
Get in, get out, get a job! ... read full review
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by alexdg1
Nov 15 '06 Tolerance and open minds are a must to succeed in college...
Sure, books and exams are important in one's academic success, but having an open mind and a tolerant attitude are also crucial.... read full review
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by Verbivore
Feb 13 '01 Academic probation - eek! What next?
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by Social14
May 08 '01 How to survive exam week...from an insider's perspective
Finals is not a fun time of the semester, but, with a few hints, you may be able to have an easier time of it.... read full review
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by Bryan_Carey
Mar 26 '01 Success is a Choice
You can succeed in college if you are willing to make the effort and do the necessary work.... read full review
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by Candice923
Oct 31 '04 College 101: Study, Study, Study
Don't forget WHY you're in college to begin with...... read full review
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by nylawgirl
Jun 14 '00 I Need a Stapler! It's an Emergency - Essentials for Academic Happiness
My goal in writing this epinion is to provide you with what I believe to be the essentials for that most time-consuming of tasks -– writing a research paper.... read full review
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by videodude
Nov 16 '04 My Own Approach To School Work
Succeeding is easy, but depends on how seriously you take the work. You have to be responsible with school work, so use it with your own discretion.... read full review
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by mbmattson
Aug 23 '00 And they said I had an average brain. I showed them!
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by rittdogg
Jun 21 '00 ~Spank your classes and make them call you daddy!~
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by TresCrazyDiva
Aug 20 '02 Making everything work out the way you'd like it to... some friendly advice
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by GravityGirl
May 29 '02 My Fool-Proof Plan For Doing Well in College
Follow my tips and tricks for sure-fire college success. ... read full review
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by lernerj
Apr 27 '01 Academic Success in College: Advice from a TA
By focusing on the right kinds of information and studying efficiently, you can easily succeed at college.... read full review
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by luv_sunshine
Jun 30 '01 Should I or Shouldn't I Get to Know My Instructor Outside of Class????
Getting to know your instructors outside of class can have many benefits!... read full review
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by d_e_ritter
Sep 24 '01 Good Grammar Pt. 1: You can't squeak by anymore
You can't get away with bad grammar anymore. Your college professors actually know where that comma should go. It's time to learn the difference between a preposition and an interjection.... read full review
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by d_e_ritter
Oct 01 '01 Good Grammar Pt. 2: There are how many parts of speech?
The 11 parts of speech are the foundation of our beautiful English language. You don't need to memorize them to learn how they work or what they mean. ... read full review
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by darien-l
Aug 01 '00 Is going to class always a good idea?
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by mjfrombuffalo
Jun 28 '02 Get the Knowledge as You Go for the Degree
Motivation and good habits will get you far.... read full review
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by dave_huber
May 29 '00 The Pre-Med Dilemma: Part One
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by luv_sunshine
May 28 '01 Tips on Reading College Textbooks using the SQ4R Method
The SQ4R method for reading college textbooks has helped many students improve retention.... read full review
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by redhowell
Jun 17 '01 Studying a Foreign Language
Learning a new language in college will allow you the ability to communicate better on the job better, travel, and make new friends!... read full review
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by dave_huber
Jun 07 '00 The Pre-Med Dilemma: Part Three
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by dave_huber
May 30 '00 The Pre-Med Dilemma: Part Two
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by GuruGirl
Aug 06 '01 Study tips for procrastinators and the easily distracted.
Anticipation of your own habits as well as the classes you are taking can make your life a lot less stressful.... read full review
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by lambchops
Jun 22 '01 Work, but not too hard
Study, but relax at the same time.... read full review
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by kuuleimomi
Jun 09 '01 How to learn the course in one week, Part II: Study Tips
Everything you needed to know about last week before finals, part two... read full review
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by kuuleimomi
Jun 09 '01 How to learn the course in one week, Part I: Getting everything you need together
Everything you needed to know about last week before finals, part one... read full review
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by chiquita
Jul 16 '01 Confessions of a "mature" adult that still uses flashcards
Child-like study tips that brought me A's in college... read full review
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by radiojedi
Aug 14 '01 Major in You
Major in something that best expresses who you are... read full review
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by djmont
Aug 17 '00 Rule #1: Take Notes!
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by kuuleimomi
Jun 09 '01 How to learn the course in one week, Part III: Calm Down!
Everything you needed to know about last week before finals, part three [the last one]... read full review
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by lisaatucla
Apr 02 '01 Get a High GPA the easy way
You don't have to give up your social life and endure endless nights of studying to get high grades. Here are some tips from a recent college grad. ... read full review
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by MagnumForce
Aug 28 '01 The Magnum Force Method to Getting Grades,Girls,and Guzzling Guinness.
I'm graduating! I MUST know something right?... read full review
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by sj1and0
May 19 '00 Choose a Major That Fits You
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by kuuleimomi
Feb 20 '01 Math: An Eternal War That Anyone Can Win
Fight the devil, whoops, your math class... read full review
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by luv_sunshine
Jul 21 '01 What Should I Do??? My Professor has an Obvious Disability!!!!!
Be yourself and treat the instructor like you would any other one.... read full review
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by thepremier
Jul 08 '01 You may want to start by actually GOING to class...
A little uncommon sense goes a long way.... read full review
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by e_mustafa
May 24 '01 The God's must be burping
Have faith in yourself and you'll get over exam time fever.... read full review
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by mht
Jul 05 '01 Aim High: Academic Achievement
Study smartly with perseverance. You've been given gifts: use them with gratitude to the One who gave them to you!... read full review
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by elizajane925
Aug 25 '01 How to Succeed in a College Film Class
Don't focus on liking it, bring a snack, and stay awake!... read full review
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by luv_sunshine
Jun 22 '01 Scribbling for Success in College
If you want to succeed in college, you need to take good notes. There is no way around this.... read full review
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by dave_huber
Aug 31 '00 Homework: Hints for Getting a Good Grade
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by luv_sunshine
Jul 21 '01 True-False Exams in College
I do not think that True-False exams are a valid measure of a student's knowledge. ... read full review
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by branrx
Jul 01 '01 A Must Read!
Contains 9 essential steps to getting through college....examples are sitting in first row, asking questions in class, rewriting notes and several others.... read full review
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by a_r_egerton
Oct 12 '01 Guide to a Successful College Career
Discipline and planning are crucial to a successful college career.... read full review
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by luv_sunshine
Jul 23 '01 Students with Disabilities: What Reasonable Accommodations Can I Expect in the Classroom?
Students with disabilities are entitled to receive certain accommodations in the classroom.... read full review
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by luv_sunshine
Jul 15 '01 Tips From a College Professor for Taking Multiple Guess Tests
These tips are likely to help raise your grade on multiple choice tests.... read full review
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by drpooh03
Apr 13 '01 My Road to Medical School Part 1 - The Undergrad Years
This is how I spent my undergrad years with the intent of applying to medical school. ... read full review
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by luv_sunshine
May 26 '01 Tips for Success in College from a College Professor
There are many things one can do to increase their chance of success in college.... read full review
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by zhouse
Jun 23 '00 Z HOUSE'S advice on college, PART EIGHT (how to truly succeed in the classroom)
Take class seriously. Never ditch, study ahead of time, and never put off your work until the last minute.... read full review
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by luv_sunshine
May 27 '01 ABCs of Time Management for College Students
Effective time management in college will increase one's success.... read full review
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by luv_sunshine
Jul 16 '01 How to Maximize your Grades on Essay Exams
These tips WILL help you improve your grades on essay exams.... read full review
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by jaseroque
Jun 13 '00 Office hours -- what are THOSE?
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by kinganamort
Jun 28 '00 Putting The A Into Academics
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by SkylarDelaney
Oct 08 '00 Advice from an Unschooler
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by jaseroque
May 12 '00 How to succeed in college (2): how to write papers, do problem sets, and study for an exam
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by KLHAMMAR
Dec 21 '00 How Parties Lead To Academic Success
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by EnderZ
Aug 02 '00 Hmm...those little quiet rooms must serve some purpose...
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by bluekennedy
Dec 09 '00 How Can I Ever Survive Finals?
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by mcsstokes
Jul 16 '01 Help for non-Mickey Mouse majors
time management, prepping for tests a week in advance, doing the optional problems at the end of the chapter, keeping beer pong to a minimum.... read full review
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by bittermiss
Jun 19 '00 Communications? But I Already Know How to Talk!
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by Cloten
Dec 02 '00 Words of Advice for Young People
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by KittyKat79
Mar 08 '01 Stay Focused! Take the Bull By the HORNS!
If you just stay focused, you should do fine. Take that bull by the horns and run. Don't quit till your finished.... read full review
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by junebug531
Jun 21 '00 Find Your Passion-Choosing A Major
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by mrosenbe
Aug 01 '00 How To Make Dean's List and Have Fun!
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by tkerodd
May 08 '01 Preparation Will Bring Success
The best way to succeed is to put in the time needed before test day, and stay prepared throughout the semester.... read full review
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by jaseroque
May 12 '00 How to approach college level coursework
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by jaseroque
May 12 '00 How to succeed in college (1): how to cover large amounts of information
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by Guildencrantz
May 27 '00 The "old" way...
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by mandhir
Apr 13 '01 Career Making!!
The main responsibility of every college student is to make their career.... read full review
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by KLHAMMAR
Dec 30 '00 Astronauts And Firemen - Choosing A College Major
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by jaseroque
Sep 18 '00 Study groups -- help or hindrance?
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by phungus
Jun 26 '00 It won't be handed to you
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by obayjjss4
Jul 27 '01 Hopefully I can help you do well in academics
Its up to you how you want to do it, but hopefully I can help.... read full review
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by L.Theman
Aug 02 '00 Getting By On Highschool Effort
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by graffixboy
Jul 10 '01 It's not what you know, but who you know
The title pretty much says it all.... read full review
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by MediaLabGuy
Jul 01 '00 How to Drink from a Firehose
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by chinafrog
Jul 08 '00 Don't get the wrong message, but it's all about academics
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by juliad123
Jun 13 '00 Internships--The Key to Success
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by count
Jul 03 '00 Cramming is NOT the way to go!
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by carriebag
Dec 02 '00 Anthropology? Economics? Theatre?
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by Plemroe
May 09 '00 Good Grades--Party or Study?
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by whoakewl3
Jun 22 '00 Don't think it's like high school.
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by christophemd
Nov 21 '00 How one teacher ruined a life. . .
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by jamust
Sep 29 '00 Old Techies advice!
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by PhishJedi
Jun 23 '01 How I Survived Freshman Year
Adjustment is key.... read full review
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by count
Jul 03 '00 Attending Lectures & Tutorials... Vital Information
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by DanielR
Aug 25 '00 why going to class isn't always a horrible idea
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by puff_luvah
May 14 '00 Final Hints for Surviving Finals
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by QueenLyssa
Jun 19 '00 No stress on essay tests
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by EnderZ
Jun 30 '00 Know your professors
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by wieges
May 09 '00 Getting ready for acadamia....
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by Off-the-Bench
Dec 29 '00 The Money Pit
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by dtpookie21
Aug 14 '00 Do I Need To Go To Class Today...
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by conniemarie
Aug 15 '00 Study, Intern, and Opportunity
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by haozertree
Jan 04 '01 Skipping classes, when and how should you do it?
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by Rob810
Nov 18 '00 Study Tips For Near-Sighted Persons
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by jvandenboom
Aug 16 '00 One rule: Go to Class!
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by ReedLondon
Dec 30 '00 A Balanced Life
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by puff_luvah
Apr 27 '00 ABC's of Success
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by slpaok
Sep 04 '00 Thinking about an online course? Consider this...
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by writer
Jun 21 '00 SCHOLARS???
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by Killa_T
May 18 '00 How to get this ----> A+
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by JetersGirl
May 24 '01 It's not easy
You need to find what technique is right for you... read full review
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by NaomiD
May 19 '00 The Power of Getting To Know Your Professors
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by sakatia25
Jun 07 '00 Be prepared to charge towards the challenge...
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by Jacqlin82
Sep 13 '01 Studyin' vs. Partyin'
It's okay to pass up partying sometimes for studying. Don't feel like an outcast or nerd. You have to realize that the whole reason you are really there: to learn.... read full review
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by AnjaliNanda
Aug 23 '00 The Big Picture
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by CL0813
Jun 16 '00 Not Enough for College
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by fursty
Oct 25 '00 Major in English! Really
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by Glo43
Oct 18 '00 Business Class
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by spoalanm
May 05 '01 A Couple Of Pointers.
Study, read the book, and go to class.... read full review
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by danielius
Mar 26 '01 Super-Power Memory advice!!!!
You can vastly improve your remembering abilites and study more quickly and effectively than you ever thought possible!... read full review
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by gayexlibris
Jun 03 '00 learning your limits and capabilities
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by Sal220
May 24 '01 Yes, you can succeed, but, only if you choose to suceed
Determination, managing your time, and develop good study skills; these will get your through college.... read full review
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by hardjoo
May 24 '01 To be succeed in Academics
Be concentrated to every work you are doing ... read full review
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