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Professors

Are AP Classes Important to Colleges?

During your high school career, you’ve probably been told to take an Advanced Placement (AP) class. You might have heard that they help you stand out when applying to colleges; you might have even heard that you could reduce the cost of your college degree by taking fewer courses. But are AP classes truly delivering what they promise, and should you really take them?

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8 Things Teaching Assistants Want You to Know

Teaching Assistants play a key role in most undergraduate students’ higher education experiences. More common in large state universities, yet still present in liberal arts colleges, teaching assistants are graduate students who either lead courses or supplement a professor’s lectures with smaller sections.

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Students

How to Treat Depression in Teen and Young Adult Students

The old “moody teenager” persona may seem cliché, but it has stuck around because there’s some truth to the matter. During puberty, hormones surge and fluctuate. This can cause some mood instability. But because of these natural fluctuations, parents can have a difficult time spotting serious mood disorders like depression.

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