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Mid-Semester College Update

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Dave G

Okay guys and gals, as we head into the second half of the school year, we want to remind you of where you should be during this point in your college preparation process. So here is a friendly reminder for every grade level, which means that everybody should read this! FRESHMAN By now you guys should have a firm grasp on how to keep yourself organized amidst all the craziness that your teachers have thrown at you. Organization is crucial to getting those desirable grades, and it better have started now! Did you find an extracurricular activity that interests you? … Continue reading →

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Exam Day = Game Day

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Dave G

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

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Dave G

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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Tips for 10th Grade

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Dave G

Alright sophomores, freshman initiation has long been over. Congratulations, you survived. Now it’s time to kick it up a notch. Here are some things that you need to take into consideration from here on out: Keep up the grades! So you did very well during your freshman year, that’s wonderful, pat yourself on the back. That’s it, now let’s keep it going! There will be no break time and there will definitely be no slackin’ off! Remember that NOTHING matters more than your academic record. Any low grade that you earn from here on out can easily put a damper … Continue reading →

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