How do you gain the cents at the top right of the screen near your profile picture?

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grape · Answer

One of the cents at the top = 1 Medal recieved

kendricklamar2014 · Answer

Medals, medals, medals, and more medals....

grape · Answer

If you want to get free "smartcents"

you just need to answer the owlfred scholarship on your profile page :D

anonymous · Answer

Ok :) Thank you so much! :)

grape · Answer

No problem m8! :3

anonymous · Answer

:D @Grape

whitemonsterbunny17 · Answer

Yes. You can collect SmartCents from medals, either from asking a question or from answering a question.
However, please be sure that you don't give out any direct answers or create any posts known as "medal parties" to inflate your quantity of SmartCents and medals. 

With that in mind, have fun helping and learning! 
I wish you a warm welcome to OpenStudy, and the best of luck with all of your future studies! Have a wonderful day, and if you have any questions about anything, don't hesitate to ask! (:

anonymous · Answer

@Whitemonsterbunny17 :) Thank you for the detailed response! Once I get so many will I gain owl bucks? Like a dollar, if I gain 100 cents, I gain 1 dollar. Is that the same with this?

grape · Answer

You need to buy OwlBucks so you can get qualified help :)

whitemonsterbunny17 · Answer

No, but you can purchase OwlBucks with real money. Also, if you become a Qualified Helper, you'll get OwlBucks from helping people.

anonymous · Answer

Ok, how do I become a qualified helper if I wanted to?

anonymous · Answer

@Whitemonsterbunny17

grape · Answer

You need to be at least 80 SS :)

whitemonsterbunny17 · Answer

Yes. And also, here's the link to the application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14chWatcyhBZi9OazysshsDs6hWW5JmirpnFRjVF74ks/viewform

anonymous · Answer

Ok. Thank you so much for all of your help! One more question...I haven't figure out how exactly you get SS so how?

anonymous · Answer

@Whitemonsterbunny17 are you still here?

anonymous · Answer

Sorry if I seem pushy...

whitemonsterbunny17 · Answer

I'm still here, yes.
Your SmartScore will increase as your subscores increase. Each subscore will increase from doing different things. 
For instance, the Engagement subscore will increase as you come online each day, and from closing questions you ask. The Problem Solving subscore will increase as you answer others' questions and receive medals from them. The Teamwork subscore will increase as you invite new users to the site, gain fans, and receive testimonials. 

There are a few other factors that will increase your score, but those are the basics. (:

anonymous · Answer

:) Thank you so much for all of you help! Have a great day!

grape · Answer

You too! :3