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Colleges Facing Increased Demand for Student Mental Health Services

Posted on July 8, 2016 by ACI Specialty Benefits

CAPITAL & MAIN Inside Higher ED recently posted an article titled “Counseling Anytime, Anyplace” looking at the student demand for colleges to expand access to mental health services by embedding counselors in residence halls and creating 24-hour hotlines. The mental and … Continue reading →

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#TeamMoreSleep

Posted on April 20, 2016 by ACI Specialty Benefits

The only way to score a 4.0 is through mass caffeine consumption and pulling all-nighters studying, right? Science says otherwise. Numerous studies show that getting a poor night’s sleep can greatly affect performance the next day. CDC researchers even reported that … Continue reading →

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The Science of Studying

Posted on December 9, 2015 by ACI Specialty Benefits

In the life of a college student, surviving finals week never seems to get easier. This year, put science on your side by using these proven study tips. It might be a bit more work but, in the end your … Continue reading →

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The Final Countdown: what to do in the weeks leading up to finals

Posted on May 1, 2015 by ACI Specialty Benefits

Yes, it’s that time of the year again. The time for students to clean their apartments, reorganize their closets, rearrange their living rooms, read a magazine and then, finally, study. But finals season doesn’t have to be about dreading studying. … Continue reading →

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6 tips for proper discussion board #netiquette

Posted on April 10, 2015 by ACI Specialty Benefits

To supplement their online and in-person lectures, more and more professors are turning to online discussion boards as places where students can show what they’ve learned, as well as interact with their peers. But for many students, discussion boards are … Continue reading →

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The Homework Code: Reviewing Today’s Top “Study Hacks”

Posted on February 6, 2015 by ACI Specialty Benefits

It’s been said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. This likely explains why a study routine–when repeated the same way time after time– can eventually make it feel … Continue reading →

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How to Cope with a Difficult Class

Posted on December 6, 2014 by ACI Specialty Benefits

The feeling that a class may be too much to handle can hit at any time – via rumor before you even take the class, on the day you get the syllabus, or even near the very end of the … Continue reading →

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Worst Ways to Kick Off the School Year

Posted on September 6, 2014 by ACI Specialty Benefits

For your favorite football team, it’s pretty clear-cut what will constitute a good start versus a bad one this weekend: whether or not they win. But for students anxious to keep up with classwork while also attempting to keep their … Continue reading →

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The Dos and Don’ts of Standardized Testing

Posted on August 15, 2014 by ACI Specialty Benefits

From MCATs to LSATs to RN certs to writing requirements, testing in college isn’t always limited to what’s seen on the syllabus. Students who wish to become certified in their industry, for example, must first do well on rigorous, nationally … Continue reading →

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eTools For Easy A’s: 6 Essential Apps

Posted on June 6, 2014 by ACI Specialty Benefits

On today’s campuses, 86% of students now own a laptop, and 62% own a smartphone. One stat that hasn’t changed, though, is that 100% of students still want to get straight A’s. And guess what? Technology, when used right, can … Continue reading →

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