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Looking Ahead to a Recession-Proof Career

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At some point in their lives, students can’t help but think about their future and what careers they’re going to pursue.  No time is it more significant than today, with the shape that the global economy is in. The good news is that there are recession-proof careers out there, as well as corresponding college courses to help prepare you to land... »

Transferring to UP Diliman Campus

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As people, we’re all prone to changing out minds.  Sometimes that change involves studying at the U.P. Diliman instead of at another campus. If you’re itching to transfer, then you’re in for a meticulous application process.  Read on. Transferring from another UP campus to U.P. Diliman Prepare the true copy of your grades and your transfer application and send them in... »

UPCAT Review Tips: Improving Memory for Better Grades

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Even if your teachers and professors implore you to “understand, not memorize,” your memory abilities are still crucial to get better grades in most cases. Whether you're trying to keep track of all the characters in a Tolstoy novel or struggling to name every branch in zoological nomenclature, having great memory can make a big difference. Here's how to add... »

UPCAT Review Tips: Time Management Tips

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If you're still an enrolled student, you know that the academic life isn't as easy as it looks. With so many demands and things to do, you virtually have to squeeze 36 hours of work and effort into just 24. That's why time management is so crucial, particularly in college; with so much work and so little time, it's a... »

UPCAT Review Tips: The Art of Cramming

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Adults are almost unanimous on this one: cramming is bad. But for most students, the practice is a common, if necessary evil. With too many things to do and too little time to study, cramming is the inevitable last resort you'll have to use when you get home from a party and realize you have a major test first thing... »

UPCAT Review Tips: Multiple Choice Exam Tips and Strategies

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A lot of students think that college entrance tests are doable because most of the items are multiple choice questions anyway. But they couldn't be more wrong. Multiple choice tests are never necessarily less difficult than, say, identification or essay exams. With the right strategy, however, you can turn all those multiple choices to your advantage. Multiple Choice Exams: An Analysis Items... »

UPCAT Review Tips: Study Myths and Tips

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One of the things I distinctly remember from my highfaluting college theology classes is the reality of being sincerely wrong.  That is, people may think that what they believe in is the truth when it actually isn’t. With all the input that the Information Age has given us about studying, it’s no surprise that quite a few myths have slipped into... »

UPCAT Review Tips: Benefits of a Study Group

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It’s not uncommon to see students cloistered together, especially as the dates for college entrance exams draw ever closer.  As a former college student myself, I can understand the synergistic appeal of joining up with friends and bouncing lesson ideas off of each other. If you’ve never participated in a study group session before, or if you’d like to know how... »

UPCAT Review Tips: Brain Foods for Students

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Whether you’re studying or taking exams or solving difficult problems, your brain will require an adequate amount of fuel in order to function effectively.  Sources of fuel for the brain have come to be known as brain food. While any type of healthy food may be classified as “brain food,” the fact remains that there are certain forms of sustenance... »

On DLSU Scholarships and Financial Assistance

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past year, chances are you already know that the global economy is still recovering from the slump it’s in.  People are doing their best to cut costs and to stretch the purchasing power of their peso—even with respect to things as important as education. Fortunately, one need not sacrifice quality on the... »

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