November 2017 - Getting Into The Ivys

Hitting the Home Run: Tips to Cover the Bases

November 23, 2017 / by Nashville Aquino / Life, Planning, skills, Study Tips, Success, Tips / 0 comments

It is the goal of every baseball player to hit a home run. After all, it is the best you can do, the key to getting all the bases covered, and, with any luck, the way to win a game! You can hit the home run on the college front, too, if you hit the […]

Success and Social Responsibility

November 21, 2017 / by Nashville Aquino / Life, skills, Success, Tips / 0 comments

Those who make it to the top of the success chain deserve the recognition they receive and often find themselves in the spotlight for the school, company, cause, or organization that they represent. In other words, your name, your face, and your reputation are out there for all to see and know – and you […]

The Perks of Working Hard for Your Future

November 16, 2017 / by Nashville Aquino / Life, skills, Study Tips, Tips / 0 comments

Have you ever known anyone who created the future they desired without working for it? It is not likely that you have. In the giant scheme of things that makes up our world, there is not a lottery machine that pulls out a future for you. Instead, your future depends on the work you put […]

The Art of Perseverance: Tips to Survive College Life

November 14, 2017 / by Nashville Aquino / Life, skills, Study Tips, Tips / 0 comments

College life is a huge adjustment for many students. You are away from home (maybe even for the first time) and find that you are responsible for taking care of yourself on your own. For example, handling your laundry, meals, housekeeping, and even waking up on time. Combine these new responsibilities with studying, writing papers, […]

The Benefits of Walking the Extra Mile

November 9, 2017 / by Nashville Aquino / Admissions, Freebies, Life, Planning, Resources, skills, Study Tips, Tips / 0 comments

Why stop at one mile when you can walk two? In the educational realm, this refers to two groups of people: those who will do what they need to do to get by and those who will go above and beyond to stand out. Within which group do you fit? Before you take another step […]

Self-Assessment: What Have You Done Lately?

November 7, 2017 / by Nashville Aquino / Life, Planning, Resources, skills, Study Tips / 0 comments

It is always a good, positive step to schedule a self-assessment into your schedule every so often. This gives you an opportunity to take some time to reflect on what you have done, what you are doing, where you are going, etc. A true self-assessment starts with you being honest with yourself. Let’s face it […]

Living the Life While at it: College

November 2, 2017 / by Nashville Aquino / Planning, Resources, skills, Study Tips, Tips / 0 comments

College life is supposed to be the most memorable part of your education. After all, it is the final stop of your formal education before you reach life in the real world. But, with all your classes, study groups, research papers, etc. how are you supposed to live and enjoy the experience. Relax – don’t […]

November, 2017