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| Top Ten Strengths and Experiences Colleges look for in a High-School Students. Read what the IECA (Independent Educational Consultants Association Foundation) has to say about what college admissions officers look for in evaluation applications. |
| Top Ten Ways To "Test Drive" a College. Tips from the IECA (Independent Educational Consultants Association Foundation) on how to evaluate colleges on your list. |
| The Importance of Sleep for Optimal Learning! Research shows that plenty of sleep before and after studying is paramount to optimal learning gains. "Your mothers were right," said Robert Stickgold, assistant professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. "If you don't get sleep, you'll get sick, you won't learn as well." While individuals vary slightly, most of us need eight hours of sleep per night for optimal health and peak performance." |
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| MA Dept. of Education - Students Find out the latest news on student achievement and programs from our state department of education, one of the nation's best, as well as links to other helpful student resources. |
| CollegeNet. Apply to colleges online or download applications and financial aid forms here, search for colleges, shop for books, etc. |
| Guidace Counseling: Colleges & Universities (MSN). College prep tips and resources. Students and parents find tips for taking the SAT, applying for college, getting financial aid and other strategies for preparing for college. |
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