Applying to university can seem a daunting task, but with forethought and planning it can be a positive and enjoyable experience. This book, packed with all the latest information and advice, takes you step by step through choosing your subject, selecting the right university and completing the UCAS application. Guidance on writing your personal statement and preparing for interviews is given. Its easy-to-read style also takes you through the fine details of fin...

Leaving home and going to university is one of the most exciting challenges you can face. But there are bound to be questions, fears and worries in the back of your mind, and this book sets out to address all of these issues. Packed with practical advice from real students, this step-by-step guide will take you through the entire process: from deciding what to pack and choosing accommodation to making the most of freshers’ week and settling into your course. Sex, relatio...

The leading experts on parent-child communication show parents and teachers how to motivate kids to learn and succeed in school.Using the unique communication strategies, down-to-earth dialogues, and delightful cartoons that are the hallmark of their multimillion-copy bestseller How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk, Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish show parents and teachers how to help children handle the everyday problems th...

How can I get a high score in PTE Academic?Learn How to maximize your score by rhetorically analyzing all speaking, writing, reading and Listening tasks.If you are a student who wants to appear in Pearson Test of English ,PTE Academic test and want to learn the strategies of a person who achieved 90 each in PTE Academic, you don't have to surf all the internet for tips & tricks, its all packed in this Book.This is the ultimate Pearson Test of English ,PTE Academic Book...

The sixth edition of this classic parents’ guide and college orientation staple has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the realities of college today.For more than a decade, Letting Go has provided hundreds of thousands of parents with valuable insights, information, comfort, and guidance throughout the emotional and social changes of their children's college years—from the senior year in high school through college graduation.Based on research and real...

You can predict how well a student will do simply on the basis of their use of effective study strategies.This book is for college students who are serious about being successful in study, and teachers who want to know how best to help their students learn.Being a successful student is far more about being a smart user of effective strategies than about being 'smart'. Research has shown it is possible to predict how well a student will do simply on the basi...

The tools every parent needs to help their teenager find the career of their dreamsIn Ireland, one in six students drop out of their chosen college course feeling disillusioned about their career path and uncertain about their future. This can deal a major blow to their self-esteem, not to mention the financial blow to parents who are paying the tuition fees.So whether you are a parent of teenagers starting secondary school or preparing to leave, it makes sense to be informed about practic...

Every semester or term, many students panic during exam time. Are you one of them?? Do you like to find a better way of doing things?? If you have answered yes to any of those questions, then this book is definitely for you.With many years spent at University and various institutions of learning, I know how it feels to wake up and go to the exam room whilst knowing or feeling not ready. I have been there. I wrote this book for anyone who is in school, no matter your age. You could ...

Is your child getting lost in the system, becoming bored, losing his or her natural eagerness to learn? If so, it may be time to take charge of your child’s education—by doing it yourself.The Well-Trained Mind will instruct you, step by step, on how to give your child an academically rigorous, comprehensive education from preschool through high school—one that will train him or her to read, to think, to understand, to be well-rounded and curious a...

Being successful in college or university involves more than just "being smart" or even "doing the work." It's more than just a few classes – it's a lifestyle. You will need to work, eat, sleep, and socialize well in order to study well; and you'll have to study well in order to learn and do well in your courses.This little book provides a collection of tips and reminders for taking care of yourself and having a productive and happy time as you study. Whether you are an internation...

A home education expert and mother of eight shares her experiences and insights into harnessing a child's natural desire to learn.Joanne Calderwood has been a popular magazine columnist for several years and has become a popular speaker at home-education conferences across the country. Her self-propelled philosophy of education has transformed lives across the nation and around the world. In The Self-Propelled Advantage, Calderwood shares her wisdom, exper...

Everyone knows that boys are falling behind in education. Largely left out of the discussion are parents of boys, who are most aware that their bright, eager sons hit an invisible wall somewhere near fourth grade, after which they become disengaged, discouraged, and disaffected. There are dozens of books on underachieving boys, but most parents brave enough to lift one off the shelf are instantly intimidated by the footnotes, graphs, case studies, and academic-speak addressed almost entire...