Category: Tips for Success

  • Transition Word Practice

    Many students have trouble choosing the correct conjunctive adverb. The key is to read closely enough to understand clearly the relationship between the two parts of the sentence. www.mdc.edu/Kendall/collegeprep/documents2/TRANSITIONAL WORDS AND PHRASESrevised815.pdf

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  • $2,000 “No Essay” College Scholarship – Niche

    Stop what you’re doing and apply for this scholarship NOW! Need help getting your student to sit down and put in the effort to apply? Consider registering him or her for our Scholarship Application Workshop. https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13782465 College scholarship without essay or GPA requirements. Easy scholarship application for high school and college students. — Read on

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  • Announcing: Scholarship Application Workshop

    985-260-2620. Reserve your spot.  Register for September Scholarship Application Workshop September 5, 12, 19, 26 2018 Secrets to Winning College Cash Certified teachers and ACT tutors will work with you to ensure you take advantage of all available scholarships. Find sources of free money for college, books, even living expenses. Learn how to maximize your TOPS.

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  • NACAC National College Fairs- Preparing for College: Senior Checklist

    My nephew will be a senior in a few weeks. He asked me today what he needs to be doing to prepare for college applications. His goal is to get his entire 5-year Architect degree paid for. I found this article in a quest to find him a complete to-do list. This is an excellent

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  • Simple Stress Relievers

    There are many ways to deal with or cope with anxiety. The problem is sometimes in a time of anxiety we just can’t think of what to do. I have had anxiety and panic attacks since I was quite young. I can remember being freaked at a movie theatre at around age seven, panicking at […]

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  • College Admissions First Steps

    This applies to all schools, not just those in NYC. www.hiclark.com/blog/nyc-school-admissions-the-first-steps/

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  • ACT Practice Tests

    ACT Practice Tests

    Preparing for the 2019-2020 ACT Preparing for the ACT 2015-2016 Preparing for the ACT 2007-2008 Preparing for the 2005-2006 ACT Preparing for the 2009-2010 ACT • ACT Practice Questions (ACT.org) – Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page to access the free online practice test. • English Section Practice Questions (ACT.org) • Math

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  • Best Foot Forward 2018 Scholarship – Scholarships.com

    Best Foot Forward 2018 Scholarship Scholarship – Maximum Amount: $1,000 – Application Deadline: August 15, 2018 – This scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and current undergraduate college students with a 3.0 or higher GPA who are bettering themselves through education. The application includes an essay section to tell us about your academic

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  • Beat Test Anxiety

    Test anxiety symptoms are real and overwhelming when they are out of control. You recognize the signs of sweaty palms, headaches, stomach pains, dizziness, and many other physical indicators. Even when you prepared for the test, you were calm and ready to tackle any situation – except test anxiety. The pressure to perform well for […]

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  • When Should I Take the ACT? — link private tutoring

    Sophomore year? Junior year? Students and parents are always asking me when a college-bound student should take the ACT or the SAT for the first time. The answer in most cases is the September or October administration of a student’s junior year. This allows her to have a baseline to help create a study plan […]

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