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2012

Prepare for the SATs Like a Pro

The mere mention of the SAT test usually sends high school students into a sweaty palm, accelerated heart-beating tizzy. While college admission officers also take grades, course selection, leadership roles, work experience, and community service into consideration for each applicant, the SAT is often the factor that students worry about most since it is the one they have least control over.

Social Media Smarts Lead to Success

Some may feel that there is no room for social media use by athletes, but if used properly social media can be a gateway of opportunity. In the past, we have seen athletes destroy their images with one click, but with the appropriate education social media is a great platform that offers positive exposure.

Improving Your Study Habits

I found an interesting article on Psychology Today’s Twitter feed from Art Hickman, a professor at the University of Texas. Citing the studies of other psychologists, Hickman indicated these to be among the most important strategies when it comes to studying.

“Think About Your Future, Not Just Your Next Game”

On February 16th-17th the NFL and the NCAA hosted the first Life Skills Roundtable for Student-Athletes. The student-athletes engaged in small group discussions with NFL and NCAA staff about academic advising, financial literacy, and athlete wellness with the objective of developing actions plans for how they can help implement resources related to these topics on their campuses.

Doing the Right Thing!

How do you define character? What character traits are important to you – displaying integrity, being respectful, dependable, responsible, or honest? When you look at yourself in the mirror what matters most to you; your self-worth, being truthful, or perhaps doing the right thing because it’s the right thing to do?