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Managing Your Time

July 4, 2020 / by Nashville Aquino / Academics, Education, Life, Resources, Strategy, Study Tips, Success, Tips

Time management is one of the least-mastered and most-desired skills in our fast-paced modern world. Time management truly is critical to becoming successful, doing everything you want to, and achieving ultimate success. What do you need to do to DOUBLE your time management ability? Time management is a common problem faced by most of us. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Spring Training – Fall Winning

April 12, 2020 / by Nashville Aquino / Academics, Planning, Strategy, Study Tips, Success, Tips

Remaining focused during Spring can be difficult. The weather is better for getting outside and having fun, and Summer is not far away which can mean a lot of extra free time or at minimum a change of pace from what you have been doing for the last several months with the routine of school. […]

The Final Stretch – Make It Count!

April 10, 2020 / by Nashville Aquino / Academics, Strategy, Success, Tips

Whether you are finishing the 9th grade or about to graduate, the end of the school year is always a challenge. You might be in the midst of Spring Fever and really looking forward to the summer and it is natural for many people to get more easily distracted, or even lose interest, but you […]

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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