Academic Skills Enhancement

Grammar and Writing


Terms, Exercises, Handouts, Presentations, Tips and Rules at Grammar Bytes

The Guide to Grammar and Writing sponsored by the Capital Community College Foundation

The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University

Guide to Grammar and Style by Jack Lynch at Rutgers University

Literacy Education Online (LEO) at St. Cloud State University

Handouts and Multimedia Demonstrations from the Writing Center at UNC-Chapel Hill

Math
Math, science, and test prep resources from Khan Academy (a non-profit seeking to provide a world-class education to anyone, anywhere)

The Math Forum @ Drexel University

English Language Learning
Dave’s ESL Café

BBC World Service, Learning English

Study Skills
Study strategies from Penn State Learning

General Resources

American Education Services: Deferment and Forbearance Forms

All About CLEP Testing

Tips For Adults Returning to Learning

Transcript Evaluation for Credits Earned Outside of the United States

Books for Returning Adult Students

The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron

Never Too Late to Learn by Vicky Phillips

Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg

How to Obtain College Transcripts

Send a written request to the college Registrar or Student Records and Registration, include the following:

1.     Name (also list any former names used at the college)

2.     Current Address

3.     Social Security Number or Student ID

4.     Number of copies of which type (official or unofficial)

5.     When should transcript be processed? If applicable, select one of these responses: (a) Now, although some grades may be missing; (b) Hold for current term grades indicating term/year; (c) Hold for change of grade; and (d) Hold for degree

6.     Complete name and address where each transcript is to sent

7.     Signature (required; usually, an unsigned request will not be processed)

8.     Daytime phone number where you can be reached if the office has any questions regarding your request

9.     Include payment of transcript request fee. Check with your school to find out acceptable payment methods. Do not send cash. Usually, a fax request must include a credit card number to be processed.

An "unofficial" transcript at many institutions does bear the signature of the institution's certifying official and the College Seal. It is identified as a "Student Copy."

A transcript can take a few days or a few weeks to process, depending on your institution.