Don’t let geometry trip you up on the SAT. Remember that geometric formulas are found on the test, so use them! Refer back to the formula page for triangle problems, circle diagrams etc. Everything you need is given, so take advantage of it!
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-20
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- How does your SAT score rank compared to others in your state? Or the state you wish to attend school? http://ow.ly/1ZmeT #
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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-06-13
- Some schools are offering discounted summer course rates showing an understanding of the economy and high college tuition http://ow.ly/1WmcJ #
- The next SAT test date is Oct. 9th, set some goals and stick to them! Other test dates… http://ow.ly/1Xj2E #
- Should you pay your child for good grades? Experts discuss on the large scale http://ow.ly/1Wl7l #
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- @JessicaSpruell 14 is a good age, it is better to start early than to have your child feel like college, and testing is being sprung on… in reply to JessicaSpruell #
- You're, Your, and You are, so important – check twice! #
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A Phone Call Away: The College Admissions Office
For some reason, there’s a negative stigma surrounding Admissions offices. Scenes from Office Space and horrible memories from the DMV seem to merge together and prevent students and parents alike from picking up the phone and talking to an admissions representative.
Don’t be afraid! College admissions offices employ people who understand the admissions process. And, since 
admissions processes and policies vary from school to school, it’s extremely important to know the details. So, pick up the phone, dial, and deal with the terrible hold music. It will be worth it…
SOME THINGS TO ASK:
- Are some programs more competitive than others?
- Will the college accept SAT super scores?
- Will the college accept ACT super scores?
- Is there a preferred deadline (rather than an absolute) for application submission?
- Are SAT IIs required? Recommended?
- What sort of things is the college looking for in an essay?
The Recommendation for Recommendations: Ask Early!
Most colleges require the submission of one to three recommendation letters, written by teachers, coaches or other professionals that know you as a student. If you really want a teacher to put in a good word for you, a word of advice: ask early.
Teachers are happy to give out gold star recs (in most cases!) However, come November, teachers are swarmed by high school seniors who need to send off college applications and meet deadlines. If you’re asking for a letter of recommendation in the fall, you’ll probably get a somewhat specific but mainly “templated” response. The take-home – don’t ask in the fall.
The best time to ask for a letter of recommendation is the end of junior year. Approach your favorite teachers and let them know you’ll be filling out your applications and applying to this school and that, and would appreciate if they could write you a letter. As classes are still in session, you and your wonderfulness will be fresh in their minds, and they can easily write about this wonderfulness. Plus, they’ll have plenty of lazy summer days to really focus on writing that letter. More focus means more insightfulness means more gushing compliments to give you in the letter.
Aside from asking well in advance for recommendation, make it easy on your teachers! Have your forms filled out, your envelopes pre-addressed and pre-stamped, and a brief resume that highlights your strengths and extra-curriculars, ready to go!
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