April 26, 2020 / by Nashville Aquino / Academics, Anxiety, Life, Strategy, Stress, Tips
You may not have thought of it before, but you probably live within 2 miles of a flower shop. Have you ever wondered why there are so many flower shops? The answer is, people naturally like flowers. Flowers are decoration, they are used in weddings, they are gifts, and they make a room smell better. […]
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School is Out: More Time for Test Prep!
May 17, 2020 / by Nashville Aquino / Academics, Admissions, Resources, Strategy, Study Tips
The school year is over, you have graduated high school…Yippee! Now, you are looking forward to the fun and freedom of college. But, wait! Hold on to your hat! Even though college offers more freedom, it’s a lot different from high school in many ways, including those intense college exams. Those beasts are really something […]
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Pre-College To-Do List
May 15, 2020 / by Nashville Aquino / Academics, Admissions, Planning, Resources, Strategy, Tips
Congratulations, you are going to college! All your hard work has paid off. You are leaving the high school world and entering the field of higher learning. Your summer break is here and whether you are focusing more on work, or on catching up on sleep, or family time, the summer months will quickly pass […]
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Why You Should Stay in Touch with Past Teachers
May 10, 2020 / by Nashville Aquino / Academics, Life, Resources, Success, Tips
In today’s world with social media and technology, it is easier than ever to stay in touch with old classmates and believe it or not teachers. While every school and educator may have policies about personal communication boundaries; generally, it is acceptable to remain in touch with teachers and there are a number of advantages […]
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Plan Your Most Productive Summer
May 8, 2020 / by Nashville Aquino / Life, Planning, Resources, Strategy, Tips
When students think of summer they most likely think of two things: “Fun in the Sun” and “Freedom!”. It is perfectly natural to want to get out in the sunshine, enjoy great weather and not have the constraints of being inside all day. At the same time, summer is a great time to be productive […]
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Graduation: A Real Milestone
May 4, 2020 / by Nashville Aquino / Academics, Education, Graduation, Life, Resources, Study Tips, Success, Tips
Graduation. It is an important event no matter if it happens at the end of preschool, high school or medical school. Graduation is important because not only does it mark the end of a season, but it also marks the beginning of something new and hopefully great. It signifies a great accomplishment that has been […]
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Celebrate Your Graduation
May 3, 2020 / by Nashville Aquino / Academics, Life, Success
This message is targeted to students, in particular; but we encourage parents to read it as well and be part of celebrating the success of their student. It is important to celebrate successes and graduation is a major one. After years of sacrifice on the part of both child and parent, a major accomplishment is […]
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Summer Jobs: Work or Not to Work?
May 1, 2020 / by Nashville Aquino / Life, Planning, Resources, Strategy, Tips
Now, that truly IS the question! With summer around the corner, students are thinking about wrapping up the school year and getting ready to have some summer fun. Summer fun comes with a price tag, however. A day at an amusement park can cost a small fortune, a weekend of camping (even if you already […]
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The Mental Benefit of Flowers
April 26, 2020 / by Nashville Aquino / Academics, Anxiety, Life, Strategy, Stress, Tips
You may not have thought of it before, but you probably live within 2 miles of a flower shop. Have you ever wondered why there are so many flower shops? The answer is, people naturally like flowers. Flowers are decoration, they are used in weddings, they are gifts, and they make a room smell better. […]
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How Colors Affect Your Mood
April 24, 2020 / by Nashville Aquino / Academics, Life, Tips
What is your favorite color? How do you feel when you see that color? Have you ever thought about how colors could affect your mood? It might be worthwhile considering how colors could help motivate or distract you as you study and work on test preparation. You may have never heard it before but color […]
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Start a New Habit
April 19, 2020 / by Nashville Aquino / Academics, Life, Planning, Resources, skills, Strategy, Study Tips, Success, Testing, Tips
The end of the school year is almost here! These are your last days before the denouement (if you do not know what that means then ask your English teacher or look it up and it will serve as proof you need to buckle down for this last part of the school year). We say […]
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