Emily Feraglan

Articles by Emily Feraglan

1. Study & Academics

   Class Rank: What It Is, How to Find Yours, and When It Matters

   What class rank is, the three places to find yours, how to read Exact, Decile, Quintile and Quartile, and where rank still decides admission.

   Emily Feraglan10 min
2. Study & Academics

   What Is Plagiarism: What Counts, and How to Avoid It

   Plagiarism counts whether you meant it or not, which is why honest students get caught. What the forms are, the one that catches careful writers, whether you can reuse your own paper, and what happens if somebody says you crossed the line.

   Emily Feraglan9 min
3. Study & Academics

   How to Write a Research Paper: The Steps, and When to Do Them

   A research paper is an argument built out of other people's published work. This guide gives you the schedule counted backward from your due date, how to narrow a topic, how to tell a usable source from a bad one, and what the finished paper looks like in MLA and APA.

   Emily Feraglan16 min
4. College Guide

   Latin Honors: What Cum Laude, Magna and Summa Actually Require

   Cum laude starts at 3.5 at one school and 3.999 at another, and both are true right now. Here is what the three Latin honors mean, what they really take, and the published cutoffs from 35 colleges.

   Emily Feraglan12 min
5. Study & Academics

   Report Card Comments: 125+ Examples for Every Student

   A bank of over 110 ready-to-use report card comments for every student, subject, and grade level, plus tips for writing feedback that is specific, kind, and constructive.

   Emily Feraglan14 min
6. Study & Academics

   240 Research Topics for College Students, Sorted by Subject

   Picking a research topic is easier when you are choosing from a list than when you are staring at a blank page. Below are 240 topics across 24 subjects, plus how to narrow the one you pick into a research question.

   Emily Feraglan13 min
7. Study & Academics

   15 Things Teachers Should Know About Their Students

   Every teacher strives to create a learning environment where students can thrive, but to achieve this, it’s essential to understand who your students are. Knowing your students goes beyond just remembering their names; it’s about understanding their backgrounds, learning styles, and what motivates t

   Emily Feraglan12 min
8. Study & Academics

   10 Fun Wellness Activities For Students To Reduce Academic Stress

   Imagine this: It’s a busy school day, and you’re juggling homework, exams, and social life. It can feel like you’re on a non-stop rollercoaster. But what if you had some fun and easy ways to keep yourself feeling great and ready to tackle everything? That’s where wellness activities for students com

   Emily Feraglan3 min
9. Study & Academics

   Best Note Taking Apps for Students

   In the bustling life of a student, juggling between classes, assignments, and extracurricular activities, having a reliable note-taking app can be a game-changer. Not only does it help in keeping track of important information, but it also enhances learning and memory retention. But with a plethora

   Emily Feraglan4 min
10. Study & Academics

    15 Best Apps For Grad Students To Ensure Academic Success

    If you're anything like me, you're constantly juggling assignments, readings, research, and the occasional existential crisis about your thesis topic. Doing this all on your own takes a lot of time and effort. So, how can students streamline their things?   We’ve got the answer. In this digital

    Emily Feraglan5 min
11. Study & Academics

    Building A Student Strengths & Weaknesses List For Academic Success

    We've all been there: staring at a blank page, feeling like Einstein one minute and Einstein's less-gifted cousin the next. Yep, we're talking about student strengths and weaknesses. How about we list the top few of them and discuss them all one by one? Sounds like a real deal? Let’s get off the mar

    Emily Feraglan5 min
12. Study & Academics

    10 Best Online Courses That Will Boost Your Career

    As the world becomes more digitized, industries in any sector that could possibly cross your mind are constantly evolving, and it's important to keep up with the latest trends and technologies to remain competitive in the job market! This explains why online courses have become a popular way for pro

    Emily Feraglan14 min
13. Study & Academics

    How to Make Flashcards That Supercharge Your Learning Potential

    Flashcards have been around for centuries as one of the most effective learning tools. This is because it's easy to quickly test yourself on lots of different concepts, in any order you choose! You can also easily bring them anywhere and use them continuously or sporadically as needed. How truly eff

    Emily Feraglan8 min
14. Study & Academics

    Ways to Ace Your Exams Without Pulling All-Nighters

    Exams can be a stressful time for university students, with the pressure to perform at your best often leading to late nights spent studying. However, pulling all-nighters is not the only way to succeed on exams. In fact, it can be more detrimental to your performance than helpful. In this blog post

    Emily Feraglan6 min