1. Courses.
   

I'm working on releasing not one, not two, but THREE (3) courses by the end of the month. Be prepared...

1. Tests.
   

To pass any Shadow Academy exam, follow these simple instructions:

1. Read the notes.

2. Re-read the notes, especially any part that confused you.

3. Complete your exam. That means filling in every little box below each question.

4. Hit send once.

This message brought to you by sleep. Contrary to popular belief, Headmasters love sleep but don't like sending emails telling people they failed because they didn't answer all the questions on the exam. Shocking, I know, but true. :D

1. Tests graded and histories approved.
   

For some unknown reason, the number of exams in my inbox dropped dramatically this week to the lowest weekly total I've had as HM. I know not why this is. Also, the number of character histories submitted has been fairly steady since mid-August; that is, only one or two per week. Novices, completion of your character history fulfills the requirements for promotion to Acolyte (in most clans), so just log into DJB.org, fill it out, wait for my approval, then tell your house summit and you'll be an ACO!

1. Grader on leave.
   

Those taking the Krath CORE exam will have to wait a few days (until the 19th I think) to have your exams graded. Kaiann, the grader, is on leave. He'll grade any exams when he returns.

That's it...oh wait.

1. P:HM
   

Congrats to OBM Mage for becoming my new slave...er, indentured servant...er, Praetor :D