Midterms are Fast Approaching

Tips

Midterms are Fast Approaching:

 

·      Manage you time:

·      Get Rest

·      Prioritize your Schedule

·      Schedule Breaks from Studying

·      Eat a balanced Meal

·      Review your Materials

·      Utilize the academic resources on campus

·      Come prepared!

Test Taking Tips 101

Tips

We’d like to offer a few tips that should make your experience at the Alexandria Testing Center stress free.

 

  • If taking an ELI exam print your pass before arriving to the testing center.  Have a valid government issued photo I.D.
  • Arrive early to allow yourself enough time to complete the exam. (at least 90 minutes before closing)
  • If taking a faculty make up exam, make sure you know the name, the course number of the test to be taken.  Also contact the faculty member to ensure the test has been placed in the testing center.
  • Always visit the website before coming to testing for hours of operation.

 Good Luck,

 

 

 

 

 

Celebrating Black History Month

Today we celebrate Dr. Maya Angelou, born, Marguerite Johnson a civil rights activist, an author, poet, and historian.

Born:April 4, 1928

 

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Some known facts:

  • The first African-American Female cable car conductor
  •  I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings, is the first nonfiction best-seller by an African-American woman
  • The first African-American Woman to have a screen play produced, Georgia, Georgia
  • Performed in Porgy and Bess, Calypso Heat Wave,  and The Blacks
  • Books by Dr. Maya Angelou include but not limited too:
    •  Still I Rise
    • I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings
    • All God’s Children Need Traveling Shoes
    • Letter to My Daughter
    • Singin’ and Swingin’ and  Gettin’ Merry Like Christmas