21 Jul
2016
SAT and ACT Registration Deadlines and Locations
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Itâs the height of summer, but test season is just around the corner. The upcoming ACT and SAT tests will be seniorsâ last chance to take the tests before the early admissions deadline, so make sure youâre prepared. The ACT will be September 10, with the registration deadline on August 5. The late registration deadline is August 19,… Continue reading
15 Jul
2016
Academic Expectations: Making the Transition from High School to College.
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With the school year drawing to an end, recent high school graduates are scrambling to ready themselves for their collegiate journey. Between registering for classes and decorating dorm rooms, it can be easy for students to overlook preparing for the academic transition from high school to college. What factors constitute an âAcademic Transitionâ? A smooth academic transition requires a specific… Continue reading
28 Jun
2016
Stronger Learning with Better Nutrition
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Many factors influence oneâs ability to assimilate new information in the mind. Students and teachers often find themselves suffering from mental fatigue, brain âfogginessâ and difficulty with memory. Several factors can influence the way the mind functions. When the mind is optimally nourished with Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin D and Vitamin B-12, it is more focused and agile. Omega-3 Fatty Acids Omega-3 fatty… Continue reading