http://www.preppedandpolished.com Alexis Avila Founder/President of Prepped & Polished explains how the ACT is a shorter and more straightforward test than the SAT.
The ACT is straightforward because there is no guessing penalty.
The ACT is straightforward because there is only one English, Math, Reading, Science, and Essay section.
The pacing for the ACT is straightforward.
http://www.preppedandpolished.com Alexis Avila Founder/President of Prepped & Polished expands on an SAT test-taking strategy.
Step 1. If you get stumped on a question, circle the question.
Step 2. Move forward through the section, and on to the next question.
Step 3. After completing the section, with time remaining, go back to the circled problems.
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Tip 1. Take rigorous college English courses.
Tip 2. Prep at least two months before the GRE exam.
Tip 3. Work with a tutor and have him or her assign you two practice tests per week.
Congratulations, you submitted your application and heard back with interest from a college of your choice! Now it’s time for you to go onto the next vital step; an interview with an admissions officer.
Here are a few tips to help you stay cool, calm and collected!
1. Be on time.
2. Dress professionally – no jeans, t-shirts, sandals or flip flops.
3. When shaking hands make sure you make eye contact.
4. Keep your sitting posture straight but relaxed.
5. Be mindful of your body language. Make sure you aren’t fidgeting.
6. When responding to interview questions make sure your answers are thoughtful and insightful. Language such as “you know”, “like”, and “ummm” should always be avoided.
7. Remember that you are at the interview because you were invited. You can ask your interviewer questions about the institution! It is true that he or she will be deciding between you and other students to admit, but you are also deciding between schools.
8. Exit the interview by saying thank you. Remember to give your interviewer a firm handshake and to make eye contact.
9. It is critical for you to ask for a business card since it will contain the interviewer’s email and mailing address. You should always send a thank you note later that day.
Sandy Avila is Director of Operations at Prepped & Polished. She can be reached at sandy@preppedandpolished.com
What was your favorite interview tip? Do you have any others?
Alexis Avila Founder/President of Prepped & Polished teaches you five ways to maintain confidence and composure on test day:
1. Prepare so you don’t have to worry.
2. Take care of your body, mind will follow.
3. Respect your break time.
4. Get stumped, circle it, move on, then go back.
5. Fill yourself with positive self-talk.
What was your favorite test day tip? Do recommend others?
Buy this book and have your child take several timed SAT test sections for all components of the test; math, critical reading and writing. By doing timed practice sections, your child will familiarize him/herself with the test format and the caliber of questions. Knowing what to expect on the exam always helps a child gain confidence on test day.
By using this book your child will learn hundreds of high-voltage SAT vocabulary words that appear on the SAT. There are also plenty of helpful drills and quizzes at the end of each chapter to reinforce learning.
Your child can further strengthen his/her SAT vocab by taking Free Rice’s multi-level multiple choice vocabulary quiz. For each question answered correctly, Free Rice donates 10 grains of rice to the United Nations World Food Program.
This is one of the best articles I’ve read about how to confidently approach the SAT Essay. This article will show your child how to wow the essay judges by writing a cohesive essay within the time constraints.
Recommend other essential SAT resources? Which one of these five SAT resources have you found useful?
Alexis Avila Founder/President of Prepped & Polished teaches you how to avoid a common SAT Grammar mistake:
1. Use the comparative form of the adjective/adverb when there are two objects.
2. Use the superlative form of the adjective/adverb when there are three or more objects.
3. Never use the comparative/superlative forms for Absolute Adjectives.
What did you think about this tip? Are there other grammar mistakes students often make?
