INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Mind and heart don’t have to be mutually exclusive. That is, you can find ways to make them work together. Start with your values. The heart often speaks to a sense of deep-seated values that don’t always get included in your rational thought process. The reconciliation starts here. You need to be able to identify what your deepest values are and let them guide your rational thought.  Try to deconstruct your values, if you have never really thought about it before. How were you raised? Ask yourself what values your parents emphasized – wealth, education, status, appearance? Were you rewarded for high achievement in school, for instance? How do you live now? You should be able to see how your values have shaped your life. Do you live in the city, the suburbs, or the country? What led you there? What do you do for a living? Someone who teaches probably values money less than someone who is a banker. On the other hand, a banker may put less importance on education than a teacher.  What do you spend your money on? This more than anything else says a lot about what values drive your behavior. Do you spend money on cars? Travel? Clothing? Or perhaps the arts and charity? The aim of thinking in terms of your values is not to tame your rational mind, but to work with it. Since values usually lie behind your heart, you should try to harness them and use them within your rational thought process. Who should you marry? Where should you work? These are things that need rational consideration, but that should also align closely with your most cherished values.  Gain as much information as you can about choices. What is the probable benefit of a decision? Will it be something you'll ever regret? Your rational mind and heart may be giving you conflicting thoughts about a decision, and you will need to seek out all possible detail and evaluate it. Identify problems: what might go wrong? Say that you are thinking of getting married and really want children. However, your girlfriend has said she isn’t interested in having a family. While your rational mind may say that you love her, you should also listen to your heart and recognize that the importance you place on family does not align with her values. Explore options: think carefully about what's best for you. Sometimes, your first intuition will be right. However, at other times your heart needs to be balanced with a rational decision. One way to help you come to a good decision is to consider the problem in terms of your highest values. How do the possible solutions relate to your values? You may have to make a map of your values – going from most important to least – in order to see where they land in your personal hierarchy. Back to the problem of marriage. If family is a make-or-break issue for you, marrying someone who doesn’t want children could be a disaster, even if you love her. But if you value close bonds with your partner more than having children, there might be room to negotiate. It seems strange, right? Thinking rationally about the heart? Just remember that the two are not contradictory. You only have to learn to listen to your heart and discover what lies behind it. Think carefully and let your values play a big role in decision-making, but do so rationally. Make choices that best serve your values and that prioritize the ones that are most important to you. Keep practicing. Eventually, you’ll start to find personal power in your decisions and create a marriage of your heart and mind. By listening to your heart, you can train your mind to work in harmony with it.

SUMMARY: Identify your core values. Think about decisions in terms of your values. Consider your highest values before deciding. Make a decision based on a rational look at your intuitive values.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: The placement test helps you decide whether or not an algebra class is right for you. Maybe you don't need algebra, or maybe you need to take a different math class to prepare you for algebra. Usually, a placement test is free and comes with an appointment with the academic counselor; they will be able to tell you about your specific situation. When registering for a college course, you can choose your own professor. Ask around and find out about the different professors. Choose a section taught by a quality professor that you think would fit with your learning style.  Choose a section that also fits with your schedule allowing you to attend every class. Use websites that have reviews from students have taken the course with that professor to find out who would be a good fit for you. Many community colleges have testing centers that allow you to schedule your exams to be taken outside of the classroom. This can allow for flexibility in case you need a few more days of study. You also may be given more time to finish the exam than you would during a normally scheduled class period. Speak with your professor at the beginning of the course about scheduling exams outside the classroom. If this course is essential to you continuing on to the next course, make it the highest priority when you’re choosing your schedule. If you are a morning person, choose a section that meets in the morning when you are awake and ready to learn. If the best section fills up before you can schedule it, try speaking directly to the professor and explaining why it’s important for you to attend class at that particular time. Many people tend to lose focus after lunch time so if you’re not a morning person choose a section between 10am and 12pm or after 3pm. If you have the opportunity to do so, taking the class on its own allows you to spend all of your time and energy on truly understanding algebra. Not having to split your attention between multiple courses lets you focus specifically on the task at hand. If you really want to succeed at a four-year college, take college algebra at a community college the summer before to gain a solid foundation in math. Homework, quizzes, and exams will likely have different point values associated with them. Knowing what percentage each contributes to your grade can help you further in the course if you are struggling. Avoid falling behind because you didn’t put in the time to do the homework properly! Determine how much time you will need to spend each week to really master the course. Make sure to set aside this time by scheduling it into your day.
Summary: Take the math placement test at your school before the semester starts. Choose your professor carefully. Sign up for a course that allows you take exams in a testing center. Schedule the course during your optimal learning time of day. Take the class over the summer as your only course. Know how homework, quizzes, and exams contribute to your grade.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Depending on the occasion, it's important to have several go-to outfits already picked out. With each outfit you already have in mind, you can easily alter it or tune it up with the other fundamental items you have.  If you're going to the beach, you can easily slide your favorite sundress over your bathing suit with your flip-flops or sandals. If you want to accessorize, your pearls could come in handy--as long as you're not afraid to lose them in the water. Keep your pumps ready for dressing up for a fancy dinner. Pumps always look nice with a little black dress and gold jewelry for these special occasions. While accessorizing your outfit, it's important to match jewelry to your entire outfit. It's okay to have gold or silver jewelry with black or brown accessories, but try not to mix gold and silver jewelry pieces together. Pay attention to little things like your belt buckle. If you're wearing all silver but your belt buckle is gold, it may be hard to notice but something may seem off. Even if it's warm outside, layers can look good in any season. Wear a tank-top or camisole underneath a crop-top or cardigan, and pair it with a cute skirt. Add a scarf and you have a layered look for spring. Layering doesn't always mean adding more clothing to cover up. It just adds an extra flair to your outfit so it's not boring and simple.

SUMMARY:
Match your outfits accordingly. Mix and match jewelry and accessories. Layer your clothing.