You can begin by eating more fruits and vegetables that are rich in carotenoid antioxidants. Daily consumption of a dietary supplement such as LifePak® that provides a full spectrum of powerful antioxidants including 15 mg of antioxidant carotenoids may also result in a higher score. Remember, high body fat percentage and exposure to pollution, cigarette smoke, and sunlight may negatively impact your antioxidant defense levels.

The IEI offers two free institutional TOEFL exams to its students during the fall and spring semesters, one at the beginning of the semester and one at the end. Because it is an institutional TOEFL, the results are only valid at the University of Illinois, but the experience should help you perform better on the International TOEFL.

Credit scoring models are complex and often vary among creditors and for different types of credit. If one factor changes, your score may change -- but improvement generally depends on how that factor relates to other factors considered by the model. Only the creditor can explain what might improve your score under the particular model used to evaluate your credit application.

Credit scoring models are complex and often vary among creditors and for different types of credit. If one factor changes, your score may change -- but improvement generally depends on how that factor relates to other factors considered by the model. Only the creditor can explain what might improve your score under the particular model used to evaluate your credit application.

Yes. You may retest as often as you like. There is a $50.00 fee and you keep the highest score that you obtain (as long as your last passing score is not more than one year old). Your written test score on the registry will be extended one year from the date that you retested, as long as it is a passing score. Your new score will only be good for future agencies lists, you CANNOT go backwards (sorry).

Scores on individual parts of the test may vary to some extent from occasion to occasion; if you are retaking the test you may be able to make limited improvements in your result. However, taking the test on multiple occasions will not substantially improve your IELTS scores. Research indicates that scores are unlikely to improve dramatically without extensive English language tuition.

Several online sources can provide information on improving and maintaining a high credit score. Start with our detailed overview on Credit Scoring on this website. Also check www.MyFico.com, as well as well as the websites of the three credit bureaus: Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax. Also ask your broker or realtor about CreditXpert®.