Post on 18-Jul-2015
Which One Is Your Student?
Strongest
Subjects:
Science
Technology
Engineering
Math
Strongest
Subjects:
English
Social Studies
Humanities
Arts
Which One Is Your Student?
Strongest
Subjects:
Science
Technology
Engineering
Math
Strongest
Subjects:
English
Social Studies
Humanities
Arts
ACT SAT
Testing Checklist:1. Target the right (or left) test
2. Plan for 2 or 3 attempts
3. Know your Score Choice and
Super Score Options
4. See www.fairtest.org for test
optional colleges
Time It Right!*PLAN test by 10th grade
*PSAT in October of 11th grade
*First Attempt SAT or ACT by
January or February of 11th grade
*Second Attempt April/May/June
(avoid AP season - seek fall options
if no Early
Action/Decision)
Test Prep Scheduling
Recommendation
12 week prep cycle
before first test date
(Juniors should already be
devoting 4 hours per week by
Thanksgiving)
Each session (usually weekend) =
2 hours of support
(30-40 minutes per section)
+
2 to 4 hours homework between
sessions (minimum)
Be Sure to Track Areas
Needing Remediation
Seek professional support
as needed for sections where
student underperforms
Follow the 1, 2, 3, 4 Rule
1 honors class 9th grade
2 honors/AP classes 10th grade
3 AP classes 11th grade
4 AP classes 12th grade
Encourage Ambitious
Schedules
Teach Your Teen to Leap!
True College-Prep Courses
Increase Admissions Rates
Substantially
Teach realistic job prospects for intended career plans.
Aim for “new millennium” jobs.
See pp. 26-30 of 4 Keys to College Admissions for a list.
Look Ahead!
Are You a Certified
Teacher with Experience
Getting Teens Into Top
Colleges?
If yes, then set aside 2-4 hours
weekly for three months and
prepare them yourself. Or...
Let a professional mentor them so you can retain your role as parent
(Don’t allow discouragement
to zap your student’s resolve)
Hire the best. Don’t get stressed!
Visit www.PamelaDonnelly.com
for up to the minute information about
testing, college applications and more.
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