Spring 2010 ACT and SAT Test Dates from logicprep tutoring
When is the best time to take the SAT or ACT? Like fruit, all students’ skills ripen at different times. The more relaxed and mature a student generally is on test day, the less likely he or she is to get nervous and make careless errors. Students most commonly take the SAT and/or ACT during the spring of their junior year. Stronger students may choose to take these tests slightly earlier than many of their peers (in the late fall and winter of their junior year). This frees up the spring to focus on AP exams and SAT subject tests. However, strong students may choose to take some SAT subject test during their freshman and sophomore years. Although a number of students will take their final standardized tests in the beginning of their senior year, we recommend that you leave this time open to focus on college applications. Regardless, whether or not you end up sending all your scores to colleges, the more times you take the test, the more comfortable you’ll feel. Who should take SAT Subject Tests? Generally, only students seeking admission to schools that recommend or require subject tests should take them. It’s important to look into each college’s admissions requirements before deciding whether to tackle the SAT subject tests. These tests are meant to demonstrate an applicant’s strength in specific subject areas. If a school doesn’t require them, then only students that expect to perform well (600-800 score range) should take them.
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TRANSFERRING
By Ed Woodyard of College Advice
You are no longer the same person you were when you first applied to college the year before. You are indeed someone else, someone new and improved. The transfer process is almost more intriguing that the regular admissions process. It too requires understanding the demands of each college, but this time the balance of components is shifted, with different weight and consideration given to the same criteria. For example, the SAT scores which were so important the first time around, counting for as much as 40% of the total package, were now anywhere between 0 and 15%. Why the change? Because the college transcript takes on greater importance.
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Deciding on a topic for the common application essay can seem like a daunting task. Probably the biggest mistake students make is trying to think of an “earth-shattering” event they can talk about. Few of us have had such experiences; the good news is that some of the best essays are about everyday events, interests, or family experiences. When brainstorming, try to think of a special interest or hobby you have, an experience you’ve had in which you learned something important, or a story about a special person in your life. Just be sure to talk about yourself in the essay; the college wants to learn something interesting about you. Write about something you’re passionate about. Passion always comes across in an essay and it’s very difficult to fake it. Everyone has something he or she is passionate about, and writing about that particular interest creates a good essay. Finally, jot down your ideas and write an outline for your rough draft. You’ll know soon enough if there’s enough substance to constitute a good essay. Good luck!
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When Homework Creates Havoc in the House
There comes a time for many families when a school assignment creates tension in the home. Homework can strain not only children, but parents, too.
Though it can be time consuming, fitting schoolwork into a busy family schedule is rarely the problem, according to a study by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. On average, middle and high school students spend about 90 minutes a day on homework and elementary school students spend less than an hour a day. So where does the “havoc in the house” come from? Read more
Help Your Child Set Goals and Achieve Them
Setting goals is effective in two ways; it gives students focus and provides a way for them to measure their own achievement. Successful students have realistic, specific goals and know how to work toward accomplishing them.
Goal setting helps students set priorities, recognize abilities, organize time, build self-esteem and take personal responsibility. “In my experience, the one thing teachers want most is for students to take personal responsibility for their work,” comments Schwartz, “and the best way for children to learn to take responsibility is to set goals and work toward achieving them on their own.”
To assist children in learning the importance of goal setting, parents should convey the value of academic performance and link educational goals and good grades to occupational aspirations, according to Nancy E. Hill, PhD, of Harvard University, as published by ScienceDaily.
For children that need additional assistance, Tutoring Club offers School Tools, a study skills program with units that focus on goal setting. With Tutoring Club, students can learn to set goals, achieve them, and become more successful in their individual lives.
The Math Gap Between Boys and Girls Narrows
For years we have heard that girls just aren't as mathematically minded as boys. But, is it true? Are boys more mentally geared for math? Researchers from the College Board, the UW-Madison, and University of California say no.
The root of the gender disparity stems from stereotypes, cultural biases, and opportunities. But, take away the stereotypes, and the fact is, girls test just as well as boys do on standardized tests, according to a series of studies published by ScienceDaily.
Major influences on girls' math interest include their fathers, teachers, and whether their friends will take higher math classes. Parents should encourage their daughters (as well as sons) to take higher math classes whether their friends are in the class or not. For more information, click here.
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