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Registration for the October SAT opens today! Sign up early to get your preference for testing location. October, November, December, and January SAT exams will retain the current format. The first "new" SAT will be offered in March.

If you took the June 6th SAT and haven't yet heard about the invalidation of Sections 8 and 9, read this note from College Board. Apparently, a typo caused inconsistencies with timing in these sections. College Board claims the scores will be just as reliable as any past SAT exam. June 6th exam test-takers, I'd love to hear your feedback on this-- are you happy or upset that two of your last few sections won't count??

Yet another student told me today that he's unable to fall asleep until after 1am! When I asked what he's doing before trying to go to sleep, he said, "checking social media, playing video games"... I hear this a lot! Here is some information about why devices can cause poor sleep habits, which in turn can cause under-performance in school.

Happy New Year! Make it a SUCCESS-filled school year! Check out these tips for making a SMART plan for school success with your kids!

What great schools we have in the greater Philadelphia area! Check out your school's score: www.paschoolperformance.org

Check it out! My new website, www.TheLearningLady.org, is just about finished! Great tips for studying, ACT and SAT prep, and getting ready for college applications. I'd love your feedback!

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College Fair next Monday, November 7th at Exton Square Mall, hosted by the Chester County Intermediate Unit. All high school students are encouraged to attend! www.ChristySilvaLearning.com for information; http://www.christysilvalearning.com//its-time-for-college- for tips on what to do when you attend a college fair

Getting ready for the October SAT? Still need to pinch a few more points in one area? Or are you in dire need of a cram plan? Read more:

Whether you're a high school senior finalizing the list of schools to which you're applying, a junior looking to figure out which colleges should even be on your list, or a sophomore seeking a worthy jump-start to the college search and admissions process, at least one of the upcoming local college fair events will help you get some questions answered...

Watch this 3-minute video, and you may save a life. Sudden Cardiac Arrest can happen to someone you know and love anytime, any day, without warning. Here's what to do. Take a it a step further and get AED/CPR certified. Contact the American Red Cross for local classes.

Increasing pressure for today's high school athletes...