Archive for March, 2010

Three ACT Insider Tips

Alexis Avila Founder/President of Prepped & Polished discusses three ACT insider tips.

Tip 1. The English ACT section is identical to the SAT paragraph improvements in the writing section.
Tip 2. The ACT math trig is easy, and the ACT math is easier than SAT math.
Tip 3. The ACT science section is not that bad. Pace yourself to do each science passage in roughly five minutes.

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March 31st, 2010
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ACT, ACT Boston, ACT test, SAT, SAT Boston, SAT Tutor, test prep
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Five things to do on a college visit

Alexis Avila Founder/President of Prepped & Polished discusses five things to do on a college visit.

Tip 1. Visit the college either in the Fall or Spring.
Tip 2. Spend the night in a Dormitory.
Tip 3. Eat a meal at the dining facility.
Tip 4. Take a Class in your academic area of interest.
Tip 5. Engage with other college students.

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March 23rd, 2010
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Big Brother of the Year Finalist

Alexis Avila Founder/President of Prepped & Polished discusses his nomination as finalist for Big Brother of the Year.

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March 19th, 2010
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Three things the College Board won’t reveal about the SAT

Alexis Avila Founder/President of Prepped & Polished discusses three things the College Board won’t reveal about the SAT.

Tip 1. The SAT will not predict how you will do in college.
Tip 2. The SAT Essay grader will not spend a lot of time on your essay.
Tip 3. The ACT is a shorter and maybe an easier test than the SAT.

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March 11th, 2010
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