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Netiquette, part 2: Email Etiquette In College
Email Etiquette Netiquette is the set of manners and expectations for writing on the Internet, but following specific email etiquette guidelines can help you communicate effectively. Your email messages make a difference; confusing, rude, or grammatically incorrect emails delay the ... Read More
Netiquette, part 1: Social Media and Message Board Basics
When the news media reported in 2017 that Harvard rescinded admission to 10 applicants after discovering inappropriate social media posts from those students, everyone realized that netiquette really does make a difference. Netiquette is the set of manners and expectations ... Read More
Accessing College Accommodations
Once at college, students are responsible for managing any and all of their own academic and psychological paperwork. This responsibility is often a surprise and overwhelming for students and their families. For students to get the academic support they need ... Read More
Lateness: What Kind Of Late Are You?
What Kind of Late Are You? Some people are chronically late. Scientist Tim Urban proposed in a very humorous blog post that lateness is a form of insanity; however, most people agree that it is just a problematic habit. Like ... Read More
What Does College Writing Readiness Look Like?
When people talk about college writing readiness, they usually characterize the main difference between high school and college writing by saying that college writing is heavily based in analysis. But too often, the conversation proceeds without defining a key term ... Read More
Should 9th Graders Study For College Entrance Exams?
Worrying about college entrance exams -- the ACT and SAT -- seems to start earlier and earlier, which can unnecessarily derail important resources during the 9th grade year. It’s important to remember that many of the skills and concepts that ... Read More
