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FAQs as a New College Student - Answered

New College Student FAQs AnsweredWhat’s the best way to meet people?

Some might suggest that the most daunting aspect of college is making friends.  Out of thousands of young adults, somehow you have to find a group of like-minded people to spend your time with.  I mean, who wants to be alone throughout all four years of college?  Chances are, you’ll be happier the more connections you make.  It’s like high school all over again, except with a larger pool to weed through.

The Long Awaited Arrival of a Student’s Honest Review of 'The Standardized Test'

Hospital Roberto Santos recebe novos médicos residentesAs a rising senior in college, I have had my share of first hand experience with standardized tests.  Through elementary, middle, and high school, students in my state (like most states) are required to take assessment exams.  When I had finally suffered through my last of those, the SATs and ACTs were right around the corner ready to greet me with open arms.  I, on the other hand, wasn’t sure I was quite as ready to accept the challenge.
Even now, it seems as if new variations of standardized testing are being created yearly.  Although a lot of controversy has surrounded the validity of this method of evaluation, for better or for worse, this is our country’s preferred approach.  Instead of fighting it, I learned how to live with it.  And this is an evaluation of my experience.  Hopefully, if you yourself have not yet experienced the SATs and ACTs, or other similar standardized tests, this article will help ease your fears and confusion.

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