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Ask Test Masters: 6th Grade Prep?
You ask and we answer! Do you have question about college admissions, applications, entrance exams, or anything pertaining to college preparation? Drop us a line at Ask Test Masters, and we will answer your question in an upcoming post! Question: “Was wondering if I need to be worrying about this yet… my daughter is in 6th grade. Any key items I should be on the look-out for in Jr. High? (hoping not)” – P. Answer: The “right” time to begin preparing for tests like the PSAT, SAT, and ACT varies from student to student based on individual score goals. Some … Continue reading
SAT or ACT? Which Exam Do You Take?
Having trouble deciding over taking the SAT or the ACT? Not even sure what the difference is? We’re here to point you in the right direction by providing facts about both exams. GENERAL INFO The SAT is divided into ten sections which include: 3 Critical Reading, 3 Math, 3 Writing, and 1 experimental section which is not scored. Each section is scored from 200-800 points. There is one required essay which is scored on a 0-12 scale. Actual testing time without any breaks is 3 hours and 45 minutes. A perfect score on the SAT is a 2400. The ACT … Continue reading
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Tagged ACT, Critical Reading, essay, Guessing Penalty, Math, SAT, Science, vocab
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College Preparation for 2012
Before we completely wash our hands clean of 2011, there are just a few things that we all need to do in order to prepare us for the 2012 semester. Now is the time to shake off our negative habits so we can make way for better positive habits. Now that we are in 2012 here are some things that we want you to take care of in order to guarantee a successful beginning to a new spring semester. Without a single grade level excluded, here they are: FRESHMAN Volunteer Your winter break is not over yet so make the … Continue reading
4 Winter Break Tips 4 the Juniors
Final exams are almost finished and winter break is just around the corner! We understand that a vegged-out winter hibernation is much needed. You’ve worked extremely hard and you should be proud. Treat yourself to a little break and recharge those batteries. But don’t overdo it. There is a fine line between taking a break and going into full-on lazy mode. Do not cross that line Juniors, you still have work to do. Before you ring in the New Year, make it a goal to complete the following tasks: 1. Meet With Your Counselor Schedule an appointment before you go … Continue reading
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Tagged ACT, counselor, junior, resume, SAT, scholarship, winter break
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Exam Day = Game Day
Throughout your high school career, one of your biggest, yet most important worries may come from the SAT, ACT, SAT II, and even the AP exams. Here are some things to think about when preparing for these dreadful tests. Treat These Exams The Way You Treat Your Hobbies. Some of you might enjoy playing sports, or a musical instrument, or maybe you enjoy playing video games for hours on end. Whatever your hobby may be, in order to be really good at it, you must work at it every single day. So why should these exams be any different? The … Continue reading
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Advice for the Juniors
Welcome to the upper class. You’ve moved up in status, congratulations! With that said, you now have more responsibilities. Can you handle it? Of course you can. Follow these tips and you will be smoothly sailin’ into your senior year. Get Ready For College. It’s Time! Make a list of colleges that you want to apply to. Meet with your counselor to talk about which schools you have the best chances of getting into. And don’t be conservative either. Come up with about 10-15 different schools that match your interests. Find the schools that will help you reach your long … Continue reading
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Tagged ACT, ap, college, grades, junior year, SAT, sat II
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The “Freshman-Five” Words of Advice
Congratulations freshman! You’ve survived your first couple months. Is it just what you imagined? Now, we understand that the first semester of freshman year can be a little rocky. Which is why we made a list of just 5 things for you “newbies” to follow: 1.) There will be no tolerance for sub par behavior! “But freshman year is supposed to be difficult! We have a lot more responsibilities, and it’s just hard to get used to everything!” DO NOT let this be an excuse! Freshman year still counts! Everything from here on out will be on your official transcript, which is the … Continue reading
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Tagged ACT, counselor, extracurricular activity, freshman, read, SAT, success, transcript
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Top 10 SAT Mistakes
The SAT is one of the primary factors that college admissions officers use to determine whether or not a student is a good fit for their college — so, it’s pretty important. The last thing you want to do is make one of these 10 common mistakes on the SAT. Better keep an eye out for these before the October exam! 1. Not knowing the directions beforehand Every second counts on the SAT. Time spent reading directions is time wasted. The directions don’t change on the SAT, so, if you already know them, then you won’t have to read them! … Continue reading
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Who Is El Maestro?
Greetings, alumnos. I am so pleased to be able to speak to you. I am here to help you through any and all exam problemas you may encounter. However, before I hear about you, let me tell about me. I grew up a poor farm boy in the city of Guadalajara. We grew a variety of foods, but the seasons were not always good to us. Mis padres would spend the days sowing much but reaping little. However, they always knew that, if we saved enough dinero, I would eventually attend college and become a great success. But first, I … Continue reading
Example Problem – Math: Data Interpretation and Analysis Questions
For those taking the ACT, here are some good tips for the science sections: It’s a good idea to actually spend some time looking at the graph before diving into the questions. At the very least, you should examine the following: 1. The Title What is the graph/table/chart depicting? There will often be more than one graph, so knowing the difference between what each graph is showing is an absolute must for answering the questions. 2. Graph legends Is there more than one set of data on your graph(s)? (Almost definitely.) Better figure out which symbols correspond to which data … Continue reading
