March 15, 2020 / by Nashville Aquino / Academics, Admissions, Life, Planning, Resources, skills, Strategy, Study Tips, Success, Testing, Tips
Map Out Your Strategy There is nothing better than a good, solid plan. Take out your calendar and look at your curriculum as well as all of your “must-dos”, like: SAT prep, family events, work commitments, etc. and fill in your calendar. One way is to work backwards from key due dates. For example, if […]
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Graduating From High School To College With Little Or No Financial Direction
June 4, 2020 / by Nashville Aquino / Academics, Admissions, Education, Graduation, Life, Parent, Resources, Strategy, Success, Tips
This is the day that you have worked hard for, to graduate from high school. For some, it was easy to get through high school and, for others it was very hard work. Either way, more than likely you have been in school for twelve years and what one thing did you not learn? Money […]
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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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Kick Your Test Prep Into High Gear With These Tips
March 15, 2020 / by Nashville Aquino / Academics, Admissions, Life, Planning, Resources, skills, Strategy, Study Tips, Success, Testing, Tips
Map Out Your Strategy There is nothing better than a good, solid plan. Take out your calendar and look at your curriculum as well as all of your “must-dos”, like: SAT prep, family events, work commitments, etc. and fill in your calendar. One way is to work backwards from key due dates. For example, if […]
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Plan Those College Tours Now!
March 13, 2018 / by Nashville Aquino / Academics, Admissions, Life, Planning, Resources, Tips
You have probably thought about college countless times, the place that gets you one step closer to your career goals, the place where you have freedom to be a young adult, make new friends try new things and learn subjects that are applicable to your future career. But have you actually been on a college […]
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Learn to Love Writing Essays
February 13, 2018 / by Nashville Aquino / Academics, Admissions, Essay, Resources, Study Tips, Success, Tips
Essays, UGHH, YUCK & OH NO!! These are some of the most common feelings people have, just at the thought of writing essays. So, don’t worry you are not alone! It’s OK to have negative feelings about writing essays. Somewhere in the world right this very second someone is saying: “I don’t know what to […]
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A Kick-Ass College Resume
January 9, 2018 / by Nashville Aquino / Academics, Admissions, Planning, Success, Tips
So, by now you know that your education includes more than just your academics. What you do in your classes can be just as important as what you do outside of them. That means it is very important to make sure you have a well-rounded, fulfilled, resume. Here are some of the things you will […]
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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 […]
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Benefits and Drawbacks of A Gap Year
September 7, 2017 / by Nashville Aquino / Admissions, Resources / 0 comments
A lot of students wonder if they should opt for a gap year or not! This is a phrase thrown by students who are in high school! There are several benefits and drawbacks in taking a gap year. It is one of the finest times to learn more about yourself and to understand what you […]
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How to Find the Right College for You
September 2, 2017 / by Nashville Aquino / Admissions, Parent, Resources / 0 comments
It may feel that picking the right college is like putting your hand in a grab bag and seeing what you pull out. There are so many to choose from and many offer a lot of the same things. It all boils down to what your needs are and what you are looking to gain […]
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