5. Begin thinking about who you want to ask to write recommendation letters or letters of reference. You want to ask a teacher who knows your capabilities and can recommend you based on your academic performance (athletic and fine arts performance as it applies to you). No offense, your best friend’s mom or the local preacher may be able to testify… Read more »
3. If you have the opportunity to take an ACT/SAT preparation course provided by your school—TAKE IT!!! If you do not have the opportunity, then go to the ACT/SAT pages in the site and you will find TEST Prep Help. I recommend March2Success, Number2.com and Khan Academy for free test prep.
2. Make sure you have registered for the ACT/SAT. Check the regular and late deadlines. Visit the ACT/SAT pages in Tasseltime to get dates, registration information, and test prep information.
1. Try to narrow your college choices to three, five at the most. If you did not get a college information or catalog book from them in the spring in either your spring visit or spring college fair, e-mail the college and request that one be sent to you. This is very important!!! You want to make sure you do… Read more »
The next ACT test date is September 14, 2019. You have until August 30th to complete a late registration.
As you prepare to take the ACT, check with the colleges you are pursuing on whether the college requires you to take the Writing section. At many colleges the writing portion is optional, however, taking the writing test may help exempt you from taking other diagnostic tests depending on your major. Check with your desired college for their specific recommendation.
Both the ACT vs SAT have essay or writing sections. Both ask you to analyze a specific passage, but ACT also asks your opinion about the passage.
Counselors as we start the new year, Huffpost has but out a good list of books to use for teaching empathy: 35 Children’s Books that Teach Empathy and Kindness
There are several differences between the ACT and SAT. The biggest difference is the sub test sections. The ACT includes a specific sub test for Science. Check out other similarities and differences in this article from PrepScholar Classes: Guidelines for ACT vs SAT