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How can you ace the SAT? Here are 7 tips for you:
  1. Test Day Checklist.  Get a good night’s sleep before the test. Be sure you arrive at the SAT prepared with the right tools. See TEST DAY CHECKLIST. Be sure to bring a protein snack, a watch, and an approved calculator.
  2. Consider Using Score Choice. Consider waiting to send your scores until you see them. You can send them to selected colleges later.
  3. Guess. There is no penalty for wrong answers on the SAT or ACT meaning that the most important strategy is to answer as many questions as possible.  Eliminate as many answers as possible, then make a calculated guess. It won’t hurt your score.  If you see that time is running short on a section use the last minute to fill in as many bubbles as you can – you can add a few points to your score by simply guessing one more right answer.
  4. Brush up on Algebra 1 & 2.  The SAT emphasizes Algebra, with some Algebra 2 and Trigonometry.  Not much Geometry. The math section includes many word based problems.
  5. Pace Yourself. Remember you have two sections to do: Evidence based Reading and Writing, and Math. The optional essay section is at the end of the test. The test is 3 hours if you are not doing the essay section, 3 hours and 50 minutes with the essay. 
  6. Prepare for an Analytical Essay.  The SAT essay is 50 minutes long, optional, and focused on analyzing content. Gone is the persuasive essay. Prepare to support your analysis in your writing.
  7. Relax.  This is just a test. It shows your ability on a single Saturday. It does not define the rest of your life.  You will have a chance to retake it or take the ACT. You have been going to school for over 10 years. You know more than you realize. 
GOOD DAY AUSTIN
THREE TIPS FOR PRE-COLLEGE SUMMER PROGRAMS
 Join us for any of these free one hour college planning workshops! Families with high school students are welcome to attend. Space is limited, don't wait!
 
Topics include:
  • College Admissions 101!
  • Scholarships & Financial Aid: Do This! 
  • Award Winning Expert Essays for College!
  • Hollywood Dreams? Study Film, Animation/VX, Games or Music! 
 
February
2.23 (Saturday): Award Winning Essays! North Village Library (Austin, TX), 10:00am 
2.23 (Saturday): Hollywood Dreams! North Village Library (Austin, TX), 11:15am
2.23 (Saturday): College Planning 101! Sylvan Learning (Killeen, TX), 3:00pm
 
March
3.2 (Saturday): College Planning 101! Sylvan Learning of Waco (Waco, TX), 10:00am
3.2 (Saturday): College Planning 101! Sylvan Learning of Georgetown (Georgetown, TX, 2:00pm
3.9 (Saturday): College Bound Workshop! Belle Johnston Center (Charlotte, NC), 9am-to-11am
3.11 (Monday): Award Winning Essays! Carver Library (Austin, TX), 6:30pm
3.16 (Saturday): College Planning 101 + Award Winning Essays! Milwood Library (Austin TX), 10:00am to 12:15pm
 
AGENCY IN ACTION:

This month we met with admissions from Hiram College. Hiram is a private liberal arts college just 35 miles outside of Cleveland & Akron, Ohio. Over 98% receive some form of financial aid and over 55% receive merit scholarships! Go Terriers!!

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Testing Schedule
ACT Date
       Test Date  Reg Deadline
April 13    March 8
June 8    May 3
July 13   June 14
SAT Dates
  Test Date      Reg Deadline
  March 9      February 8
  May 4      April 5
  June 1      May 3

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SCHOLARSHIP SECTION

APPLICATION TIP: 

Give the person writing the letter significant time and a copy of your student resume so that they can easily reference your student activities.

>>CLICK HERE FOR 75 SCHOLARSHIPS!<<

Advice Column
  • Pre-College Summer Programs, Austin-American Statesman: Click Here! 
  • SAT/ACT Advice, The Mint Hill Times: Click Here! 
  • Beat the Homesick Blues, The Monitor (page 7): Click Here! 
  • Back to School Advice, The Mint Hill Times: Click Here!
  • Parent Advice for Honors + AP/IB Classes, The Mint Hill Times: Click Here!
  • Denied or Deferred Admissions? Do this! The Mint Hill Times: Click Here!
  • Parent Advice for the New Year, The Mint Hill Times: Click Here! 
  • Four College Planning Tips for Parents, Mathnasium of Huntersville: Click Here!
  • Holiday Advice, The Mint Hill Times:  Click Here! 
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