Did you get where you intended to in life? Are you as healthy, wealthy and wise as you want to be? If not, perhaps the problem is a lack of motivation. Some studies suggest that motivation – rather than ability or skill – is the best predictor of educational and professional attainment. But what do we [...]
Although the subjects and the occasions may vary, the basic steps involved in composing an effective essay under strict time limit are essentially the same. Know the material or topic: the most important step in preparing to take an essay exam begins weeks before the actual exam date: Keep up with all assigned readings, participate [...]
So imagine that you have written JAMB severally and failed each time and most [if not all] of your friends from secondary school have all gotten admitted into tertiary institutions of various types. You will be happy for your friends most expectedly. Yet deep down within your inner self, you will feel serious resentment for [...]
Entrepreneurs are individuals who introduce new, innovative products or services that help society become more productive, reduce cost and improve the general quality of life. Because they know their offerings much better than anyone else, and also how these solve the problems of customers, entrepreneurs can charge a high price for their innovations. This high premium [...]
Many times, people talk about qualities you should develop for success. But aren't there things to learn from qualities you already possess, and especially how they can contribute to your success when you take time to identify and enhance them. Consider the 5... 1. Resilience When faced with difficult problems in your school work, are [...]
What are the benefits of getting good grades? Would you say the benefits are just limited to being able to get into a good higher institution, and get a good job afterward? Or are there more than has been listed? Consider these five benefits of getting good grades, even as you are motivated by them. [...]
I will bet you have been in situations where you wonder if a certain teacher really deserves to be called that! It appears some of them stumbled into it; like they took up the offer only because there was nothing better. Well, I have been there too. So, here is a little test - who says [...]
It is often said that, Punctuality is the sole of business, what that means is that anyone who desires to succeed in life must embrace punctuality. As a student, you must model this now that you are young so that when you grow, it would have been the best habit you have built. As a [...]
The Reach Cambridge Summer scholarship essay competition is designed for academically excellent high school students aged between 14 and 18 who would otherwise not be able to attend the School’s summer programmes. Please note that this scholarship competition is not for application to the University of Cambridge. Essay Topic: “What do you think your country could learn [...]
The CIAPS Public Interest Essay themed “Nigerian Recession: Diagnosis & Prognosis”which has a total of one million naira (N1million) Prize is opened to Students, Graduates, Professionals, Academics and all Stakeholders with interest in and understanding of the Nigerian economy. Application Deadline: 12am 29th November 2016 Eligible Countries: Nigeria To be taken at (country): Nigeria Type: Essay contest Eligibility and Selection Criteria: Successful [...]
