Along with late-night runs to Puzzles and procrastination, construction projects have become a part of daily life for students living on the Hill. Construction, such as the first-floor renovations of Hedrick and Sproul halls and the building of new residence halls, has resulted in lifestyle changes for students in the area. Read more...

Correction Appended For students planning on pursuing graduate education after UCLA, preparation courses for graduate school entrance exams can be effective, yet costly, ways to boost LSAT or MCAT scores. Read more...

Despite common misconceptions, a student’s GMAT, LSAT or MCAT score is not the only determining factor in his or her chances of being admitted to a graduate school.  Test scores are just one part of the whole admissions package.  Most directors of graduate admissions indicate that exam scores are necessary in the application process because they allow admissions counselors to compare applicants more fairly.  Lily Fobert, director of admissions at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine, said the Medical College Admission Test acts as leverage between students’ GPAs from schools with varying levels of difficulty. Read more...

Students preparing for graduate school admission exams may not yet be fully aware of the road ahead, once they actually make it past the tests. Looking toward the future, after the endless test practice, essay writing and anxiety of waiting can often be difficult. Read more...

Drugs, discipline and dexterity are a few of the components some students find indispensable as they prepare for upcoming graduate school entrance exams. With some exams only days away, students use personalized methods to cope with the increasing levels of stress and pressure. Read more...

Dog-truck bill voted down NASHVILLE, Tenn. “”mdash; After much howling in the Legislature, senators decided that dogs can continue riding free in the backs of pickup trucks. Read more...

Hahn lifts school program Mayor James Hahn is expanding the city’s after-school program. During a news conference Monday at 92nd Avenue Elementary School, Hahn said the city would provide $1 million this year for the L.A.’s BEST program, expanding it by 500 students for a grand total of 19,500 each day. Read more...