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Wes is an author, speaker, and nationally recognized expert on how to maximize learning, achieve top grades, and get the most out of college. He graduated at the top of his class, with summa cum laude honors from Washington State University after struggling academically for the first two years of college. His turnaround in college has inspired him to help others achieve their goals. You can follow him on Twitter or send him an e-mail.

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Does your IQ determine your level of success?

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There’s an idea in our society that intelligence and/or work ethic are the keys to success. Nowhere is this more apparent than in school and, in...
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Illegal immigrants allowed to enroll in U.S. community colleges: A smart move?

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North Carolina’s community college system voted this week to admit illegal immigrants at its campuses next year, a move that has brought equally...
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Q and A with Shannon Meairs of University Drive

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A few weeks back, I received an email from Shannon Meairs, CEO and Co-Founder of a college prep organization helping students navigate the admissions...
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Maya Frost’s ‘The New Global Student’ is a game-changer

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The New Global Student ($14.95, Three Rivers Press) is not your typical college prep book. But then, Maya Frost is not your typical college prep...
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Report: Obama wants to train American spies in college

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President Barack Obama has proposed a new program to train students in U.S. colleges and universities to become intelligence officers. The news broke...
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I'm taking questions

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Over the past year, I received many emails from readers who had compliments, criticism, or comments about my articles. And many of them asked me for...
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Silver lining in economic crisis: Opportunities for college students

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Daniel Bornstein, a writer over at College News, recently penned a helpful article for college students pondering what to do with themselves this...
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How to succeed on essay exam questions

Essay exam questions require more preparation than other types. You cannot walk into an essay exam and simply expect to read the question and write...
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How to handle open-book exams

With final exams just around the corner, I have been sharing my thoughts with students on how to handle specific types of exams. Today, my column...
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Advice on answering multiple-choice exam questions

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As final exam week approaches, many students are focusing on how to maximize their chances of performing well on the exams. Each type of exam has its...
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