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ACT and SAT scores not only predictor of college success
For admissions offices that are strapped for time, test scores can provide a place to start to identify whether or not a student will be successful, but da Silva also said there has to be a commitment to reviewing each application and reading the students’ stories as well. “At the end of the day, that’s Read more
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Free ACT Practice Tests
Preparing for the 2017-2018 ACT — Official ACT Book ( ACT.org) Preparing for the 2007-2008 ACT — Official ACT Book ( PowerScore.com) Preparing for the 2005-2006 ACT — Official ACT Book (PowerScore.com) Preparing for the 2009-2010 ACT — Official ACT Book ( PowerScore.com) ACT Practice Questions (ACT.org) Preparing for the ACT Test with Writing (ACT.org) English Section Practice Questions (ACT.org) Math Section Read more
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Teachers Note Top Factors in Math Success
“1. Top 3 success factors Teachers said the top three success factors for high math performance are: working hard to understand math concepts and knowing when to apply them versus simply memorizing formulas (75 percent); having the desire, initiative, and motivation to succeed (63 percent); and having confidence in their abilities and believing they can Read more
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Inspiration: Those who beat the odds against them and got to college
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Meditation App for Teens
Headspace is not specifically for test anxiety, but it can be a great addition to any teen’s study skills toolbox. Most teens I teach or tutor have never meditate d. That’s not surprising. What does surprise me, however, is that few teens have even one coping mechanism for stress. Deep breathing, exercise, journaling, and other Read more
