In college, students hear a lot of terminology they’re unfamiliar with, particularly test acronyms. It’s tough to keep track of what all of them stand for!

Though you might be familiar with the SAT, there are plenty of other test acronyms you’ll need to know in college.

We’ve compiled a list of seven you should know. Print, thumbtack and keep this list of test acronyms handy!

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Professor relations can be tough for many students. Particularly in a large classroom or lecture hall, it is difficult for a student to feel like they can interact with the professor personally.

There are ways in which you can get to know your professor and improve professor relations to make your experience in the class more rewarding.

Here are several ways in which you can improve your professor relations.

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We’re a month into the new decade and the new year is in full swing. Have you kept your New Year’s resolution to be more organized?

If you’ve missed any important January dates, don’t let it happen again this month!

Keep this list of important February dates to stay on top of test deadlines–and don’t forget to make those Valentine’s Day plans in advance!

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Looking for a unique Valentine’s Day gift? There’s nothing more romantic than a love letter to your sweetie in French.

Don’t speak French? No worries—we do!

This Valentine’s Day, skip the tired flowers and candy and get creative. Give a unique gift that speaks the language of love…literally. Find out how!

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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and you’re probably thinking about fun but cheap date ideas for that special day.

Dates don’t have to be expensive. If you use your imagination, you can come up with cheap date ideas for any season or time of day–just be creative!

To get your mind working, we’ve come up with a list of our 5 favorite cheap date ideas.

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College drinking is ingrained in college culture and campus life.

It has been reported that on average, the vast majority of college students drink. Of those students, 48% of the alcohol consumed at a 4 year college is consumed by an underage student.

Many believe that if the drinking age was lowered to 18, the negative effects of college drinking would decrease. We’ve compiled a list of popular (and convincing!) arguments why the drinking age should be lowered to 18.

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Many people think that FAFSA forms should only be filled out by parents are in the lower income bracket, and cannot otherwise afford to send their child to college. Think again!

FAFSA forms should be filled out by everyone applying to college, because you never know what aid might be available to you.

In this blog post, you’ll find out the reasons to fill out a FAFSA form–regardless of what income bracket you fall under.

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Parents want to participate in the college decision process. They are concerned about your future and want you to find that perfect fit college.

If you enlist their help, you’ll free up your time to concentrate on your application essay, preparing for the SAT, admissions interviews and completing the application itself.

The college admission process can be overwhelming at times. While some students may have the “do it myself” attitude, parents can be quite helpful in the process. Find out how!

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Are you a parent who is planning a college visit with your child? Do you feel prepared? We have a checklist of things you should do before stepping foot on that campus!

Read our article, posted on Suzanne Shaffer’s blog, about what you can do before making the trip in order to make your college visit more productive and enjoyable.

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