Exam Day: Survival Tips

Exam Day : Survival Tips

Part 1

Test-Taking

Essential Test –Taking Advice

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Try out these strategies while you’re still in high school, and by the time you get to college, you’ll be a test-taking expert.

Before the Test Eat well.

 Studies show that you need good nutrition to concentrate and preform your best. Bring the right supplies. Bring your pencils, erasers, pens, rulers, compasses, calculators or whatever else you need on the test day.

Review the whole test before you start.

See how many sections and what types of questions are on the test. Determine how much time to allow for completing each section.

Choose The Right!

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Getting Ready for AP Tests!

Getting Ready for AP Tests!

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          Since the first day of stepping into my AP classes is has been the only subject talked about “AP test is going to be difficult” “we will be preparing for the AP tests”. I recognize I was not prepared for an AP course at the beginning of it all, but as time went I prepared myself and accustomed myself to all the work. Being part of an AP class means no fun until after the AP tests. I now spend my weekends completing AP assignments instead of relaxing like a regular student does. There are no breaks with being an AP student, if spring or winter break come up we all know that means tons of homework. You need to be at the top of your game to have a good grade in an AP class. On the bright side AP classes prepare me for college; they give me time to experience a bit of what college will be like. AP courses all boost of my GPA which help me be eligible for a great University. Now being only a month away from the AP exams, the pressure is on! We become nervous and, we being to have to review everything that has been taught. We also come in Saturdays to take a mock AP test, to prepare us and get us into the mindset of limited time. AP courses are bittersweet, you hate them but you know they will help you out.  

Selecting Your Courses Part 6

Selecting Your Courses

Part 6

Success in AP can also help you in other ways. AP helps you stand out in the admission process and offers the opportunity to learn from some of the most inspiring teachers in the world. Learn more about the AP Program.

For More Help in Choosing Courses

Use College Search to look up a specific college’s academic requirement to be sure you are on track to attend the college of your choice.

If you have concerns about your class schedule or progress in school, set up a meeting with your school counselor, teacher or adviser. There are many resources to help you with this process, and with achieving your personal, college and career goals. Without goals, you meander all sorts of directions. Goals give you purpose, direction, enthusiasm, and passion for that which you really desire. Define your goals deliberately, evaluate your goals often and make changes as necessary, work hard to achieve your goals, and continue working hard until you actually do reach your goals.

Choose The Right!

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Selecting Your Courses Part 5

Selecting Your Courses

Part 5

The Arts

 Research indicates that students who participate in the arts often do better in school on standardized tests. The arts help you recognize patterns, discern differences and similarities, and exercise your mind in unique ways. Often outside a traditional classroom settings.

Many colleges require or recommend one or two semesters in the arts. Good choices include studio art, dance, music, and drama. Many students have talents and extraordinary abilities ion the arts. Students should look within their own repertoire of talents and identify their artistic abilities and take college classes to develop their talents.

Advanced Placement Program (AP)

To be sure you are ready to take on college-level work, enroll in the most challenging courses you can in high school, such as honors or AP courses. Research consistently shows that students who score a 3.0 or higher on an AP Exam typically experience greater academic success and college graduation rates than students who don’t take AP.

Work hard in your righteous pursuits, and you will reap the benefits of self-fulfillment and job satisfaction. Don’t take shortcuts just to “get by”, instead, take challenging and difficult roads (courses) and reach higher mountain peaks of achievements.

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Chose The Right!