January 2011
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WatchLooking for a way to set yourself apart from other applicants when applying for a college? Make sure that you volunteer! Volunteering is a great way to make sure that you stand out when your application is reviewed. Don’t just volunteer though, make sure you get the most out of the experience. Watch this video to find out more!
Juniors: It’s College Visit Time
Hello Juniors: it’s the beginning of that fun season- test taking season. Our recommendation is for you to take the test twice this spring and then twice more in the fall: a total of 4 happy shots at the ACT test (or the SAT test, or you might try both). Once you take either test, you will experience the marketing season. Glossy college brochures will soon fill your mailbox.
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Volunteering: stay committed and local
I call volunteering ‘The Second Best Paying Job a High School Student can have.’ The best paying job is jumping your ACT or SAT score through rigorous and fun Preparation. But volunteering can also pay you a robust sum in scholarships.
Some families pay a fortune so junior can be altruistic abroad over the summer. Don’t spend the dough. Admissions officers often don’t come from silver spoon...
ACT Prep Class Helps Raise Scores
Emily Hacket Aurora News Register, December 8, 2010
John Baylor’s ACT test prep program has become increasingly popular among students. There are about 15 currently enrolled for the Dec. 11 ACT test date.
The program consists of twelve 45-minutes online sessions. There is also 10 to 20 minutes of homework to complete each evening. Students can come in before or after school each day.
Aurora...