Archive for August, 2010

Three Interview Etiquette Tips

Alexis Avila Founder/President of Prepped & Polished asks Janet Parnes of Etiquette for Today to list three important interview etiquette tips.

1. Come armed with questions to show that you are interested and engaged.
2. If the interviewer offers you a cup of coffee, decline it.
3. The only appropriate cell phone mode is off.

For more etiquette tips, please visit Etiquette for Today.

What was your favorite interview etiquette tip? Any additional interview etiquette tips you wish to share?

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August 27th, 2010
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Five Tips for Senior Year Success

Alexis Avila Founder/President of Prepped & Polished recommends five ways to have a successful Senior Year of high school.

Tip 1: Get good grades and show leadership.
Tip 2: Take standardized tests if you aren’t satisfied with your scores.
Tip 3: Finish your college essays by late August or September.
Tip 4: Submit college applications about a month before the deadline.
Tip 5: Visit your guidance counselor and teachers weekly to stay on track.

Which of these five tips do you find most important for Senior Year success? Do you have other tips to share?

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August 13th, 2010
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TOEFL Test Day Tips

Alexis Avila Founder/President of Prepped & Polished asks Dr. Jon Hodge of Strictly English to list his three most important TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Test Day Tips.

1. Bring ear plugs to the test site to minimize distractions.
2. Arrive to the test site early.
3. Bring healthy snacks for energy-power bar, banana, and bottle of water.

For more information about the TOEFL Test, please visit Strictly English.

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August 3rd, 2010
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