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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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. […]
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Stay Healthy in the Summer Sun
June 26, 2020 / by Nashville Aquino / Life, Resources, Strategy, Tips
The sun gives us life, daylight, warmth and happiness. It is a powerful, burning beacon of light shining down on us, ready to be appreciated. And as the days of summer stretch out before us, there’s plenty of sun to enjoy. But with the beauty of the sun comes many dangers. Too much exposure to […]
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10 of the Best Books for Summer Reading
June 19, 2020 / by Nashville Aquino / Life, Resources, Tips
Some argue that there’s nothing better than getting lost in a good book. What do you think? Do you love the feeling of discovering new worlds, characters and ideas? Do you love the relaxing ‘me’ time of a good book? Are you looking for a great read this summer? Then you’re in the right place! […]
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Summertime Rejuvenation
June 12, 2020 / by Nashville Aquino / Life, Planning, Resources, Strategy, Stress, Success, Tips
What’s the opposite of school-time burnout? Summer rejuvenation! With a long academic year behind you, and with plenty more hard work ahead in the next school year, your summer break is a chance to renew, refuel and recharge. Sound good? Follow our five steps to achieve summer rejuvenation bliss! Tell yourself that it’s ok to […]
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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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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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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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