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4 Ways to Succeed in Your First Lecture Class
College can be fun and exciting, but for freshmen it can also be confusing and overwhelming—especially when it comes to your first lecture class. Whether it’s physics, astronomy, English 101, or one of the other hundreds of subjects available at …

The Indie Bookstore Tour of Seattle
Have you ever arrived in a new city and just wanted to see the bookstores? Whether you’re a Seattleite or have never been to the rainy city, we’ve created a bookstore tour of Seattle!

Scholarship Spotlight: September 2016
Every month, we select some of the best scholarships around and post them here on our blog. When you are ready to apply, check out our tips on how to write a scholarship essay. Visit eNotes Essay Lab if you’re looking for a …

Quiz: Which Book Should You Read Next?
So maybe you don’t want to write about Great Expectations on your next AP exam. With no disrespect to Charles Dickens, it’s true that it can be difficult to get into some of the classic novels that seem to be …

Acing an Interview: Popular job/internship interview questions and how to answer them
1. Can you tell me a little about yourself? The employer is trying to gauge your drive as a person. This is not where you talk about your love of kayaking and dogs. What to say: Talk about where you …
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10 Ways to Set Yourself Up for a Successful School Year
As summer comes to a close, it can be tempting to stave off all thoughts of the school year until the very first day. However, taking the last few weeks before the school year to mentally prepare can help set …
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Write a Stunning Literary Analysis: Practical Tips to Follow
Writing a successful literary analysis on a work of fiction can be a challenging and time-consuming task, but it is also very rewarding. The benefits gained are substantial for students, including the following: Literary analysis develops critical thinking, reading becomes …
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Fact in Fiction: The Top 20 Harry Potter Spells Deciphered
With the release of the last Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Potterheads everywhere can rejoice in one final installation of this epic tale. We used this as a chance to revisit some of the most iconic words …
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