As the days lengthen and the school year draws to a close, motivation and discipline can understandably flag. Here’s the (awesome) Mississippian god to give you inspiration on your preparation journey for the spring’s last SAT and ACT. He was probably related to the Aztec god of travelers, and his image is found in present-day …
There are 10 days till the last spring SAT and 17 until the last ACT! Plenty of time, but your discipline might be a bit slack (a bunch used up the APs) and mental resources are a little taxed right now – studying for finals! So use your time wisely. 10 math problems a day …
As we delve into the lives of those buried in the Mt. Zion/Female Union Band Society Cemeteries in our Headstones and History: Black Lives Matter(ed) course, we discover amazing stories and remarkable lives. One such family that we researched is the Beason Family. This work is important; otherwise, history would only look at this man …
Time to fight! A new college ranking list is out! I like the emphasis on quality, affordability and early career earnings of graduates.
If you want results, you have to put in effort. Just a bit a day as June’s tests approach. Imagine how much stronger you’d be if you did 5 math problems every day – or one grammar section (SAT writing or ACT English). Set a reasonable goal and accomplish it!
Now that APs are done and you’ve had a chance to relax, it is time to plan for June’s SAT and ACT. It’s time to take a practice test. To work to see what material you need to learn, what types of problems or questions give you a hard time. Be systematic and diligent. If …
Half of the success on the SAT or ACT is simply work. You have to do practice tests to work on stamina and to understand what mistakes you make when you are bored, stressed and tired. You have to work on mastering knowledge that is essential to dominating the test. However, success on both the …
We try to keep our eyes open for cool things to supplement our diet of test prep. Here’s a wonderful opportunity! Our focus in Headstones and History: Black Lives Matter(ed) is mostly on Georgetown, but this is a great chance to expand our understanding! We’ll see you there!https://www.nga.gov/calendar/guided-tours/afro-atlantic-histories/procession-enslaved-washington.html
When studying for APs this weekend, use your time wisely. Take breaks for a bit of exercise to improve efficiency. When possible, form study groups to quiz each other. If material is intimidating you, ask a friend for help. Activity, not paralysis, is the key. Now, here is something that was truly intimidating!
Whew! The May SAT is done (or nearly done!), and we are limping into the second week of APs. Keep at it! Take care of yourself during this time of stress and focus! Here’s a good article talking about why sleep is important. BTW, SAT scores come out on May 8!
