By Isabella Chavez SAT season is here, and students are preparing for a test that plays a major role in college admissions. The SAT has two main sections: Reading/Writing and Math. It can also help students qualify for scholarships like Bright Futures. Most colleges look for scores between 1050 and 1250, but a strong SAT…
By Valentina Foglia For many high schoolers, the SAT/ACT is a heavy burden to carry. Most students begin to panic and uncover the ins and outs of these tests. Many wonder what would happen if they fail or don’t get accepted into their dream school — “What would our future be?”. The SAT and ACT…
By Jaylyn Gonzalez For many students, the stress-filled season of online AP testing and submissions of AICE essays and projects has struck—leaving many struggling with concentration and a great lack of motivation. With hardcore studying and being on the verge of burning out, assignments have quickly turned into an ongoing cycle of boredom and immense…
By Yasmine Mezawi Through trial and error, through countless restless nights of doing homework and projects, and through the never-ending cycle of studying, Miami Lakes Educational Center students have achieved yet another milestone. Even when the school has almost reached the summit of excellence, the students’ dedication always seems to surpass everyone’s expectations. The…
By Kaitlyn Pujols Amidst the wreckage of testing, the hopeless faces, and clicks of desperation, the student body has come to the realization that not only are they ill prepared for these new exams but the district is as well. Ever since termination of the FCAT, the most dreaded acronym for students 6th through 10th…
by Elizabeth Martinez As a result of the Education Commissioner’s investigation into state testing, Florida Governor Rick Scott has stated that he will be issuing an executive order to suspend the 11th grade FSA testing in language arts. The Governor’s actions come after Pam Stewart, Florida’s Education Commissioner, released recommendations regarding the issue of testing…
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