During the spring, you’ll start receiving responses back from the schools to which you applied. Smile and take pride in all of those acceptance letters! Fours years of hard work and dedication have really paid off!
Posts under ‘Studying Advice’
Schedule interviews with prospective colleges
Not all colleges require interviews for admission. But, many still do. It may seem like a big annoyance, but interviews help administrators view the face behind the application and see what it is about you that makes you so suited for their institution.
Requesting recommendation letters from teachers
You’ve been visiting your counselor for nearly four years now. They should know you and have a pretty good understanding of your goals. Who better to ask for a recommendation letter? Many colleges require recommendation letters from persons in professional standing to comment on you as a student and a person.
Receive a high Grade on Fill in the Blank Tests
One of the top three types of exams given is the fill in the blank test. While most people find these tests to be difficult, there are ways to improve your chances of doing well on them, here are some tips.
Preparing For College
Getting ready for college can be difficult. The applications, the costs and the planning really take quite a bit of time, especially if you wait until the last minute to start. That’s what we’re here for!
Plan Your High School Curriculum
You can’t wait to decide the classes you’ll take your senior year until your senior year. Since many colleges have stringent curriculum requirements for high school students, you need to plan ahead in order to stay in the game. For instance, many colleges require three years of a foreign language. If you do not begin [...]
Plan Your Class work Each Week
One of the most important things you can do as a student is be organized and plan your schoolwork well in advance. Students that plan out their week of school are more likely to find time to study, write papers and prepare for class projects. If you want that A, you must work [...]
First Responder Study Guide
The National Registry First Responder Cognitive Examination offered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) grants successful test takers the title of First Responder.
Family Practice Study Guide
The Family Medicine Certification Examination offered by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) certifies successful candidates as Board Certified Family Medicine Physician.
Before a candidate can sit for the Family Medicine Exam, they must first meet the eligibility requirements set forth by the ABFM. Each candidate must have completed three years of training in a [...]
Pick the Right Courses
One of the factors that can increase your school grades is to make sure you pick and choose the right courses of study. Most people don’t realize that choosing the right courses can limit the amount of stress and difficulty in their course load, as well as raise their grades, here are some tips.
Meet With Your Guidance Counselor
Don’t let your freshman year pass by without seeing a counselor. It may be a dreaded activity to you to schedule an appointment and sit down to discuss your future, but you’ll be glad you did. Nothing impresses a guidance counselor more than a student that is prepared. By visiting them during your freshman year, [...]
Making a list of potential colleges
After taking those virtual tours last year, you should probably already have a good idea of the types of colleges you’d like to apply to. There are many factors that go into deciding on a campus that is right for you. You can narrow your list down by answering the following questions:
Make time for yourself
Between working and spending time with old friends, be sure to pencil in some quality time for yourself. Once college starts, you’ll be really busy and may be a bit stressed out. Take this time to stay calm, cool and collected. Read a few books you’ve been dying to but haven’t had a chance to. [...]
Know what is on the Test
One of the most important things to remember as a student is to know what will be on the test. For many students, knowing what will be on a test can streamline their studying and help them manage their time more effectively; this can easily add to their final test grade, here are some [...]
How to Pay Attention in Class
One of the toughest things to do for most students is to pay attention in class. For students that are in a classroom environment for hours at a time, it can be difficult to pay attention in class all the time. While occasional nodding off isn’t that harmful, if you find yourself completely [...]
