08/12/2016
There's still one more week to register for the September 10th ACT! Late registration deadline 8/19 http://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/registration-information.html
The ACT Test Registration and Student Web Account Information
Information about registering for The ACT test, how to create an online account, getting your test scores online, test dates, and preparing to take the test.
07/28/2016
August 5 is the deadline to register for the September ACT. Are you prepared?
The ACT test is offered 6 times throughout the year. Here are the dates for the upcoming school year. http://bit.ly/2aqi2XQ
07/15/2016
FYI...
Here's a schedule of when ACT score reports will be available after each test date in 2016-2017: http://bit.ly/1MnVp62
07/13/2016
College essay tips from the people who will be reviewing them.
http://nyti.ms/29VdH1v
Tip Sheet: An Admissions Dean Offers Advice on Writing a College Essay
The dean of admission at Connecticut College shares what she hopes to find when she picks up a college essay.
07/12/2016
To help you narrow down your list of college choices...
MONEY’s 2016 Best Value Colleges Ranking
These are the best colleges in the U.S. right now. http://new.time.com/money/best-colleges/rankings/best-colleges/
07/08/2016
Are you getting sticker shock as you start to look at colleges? Here is a list of schools that provide the most merit-based aid. http://bit.ly/29EOV5B
Most Students Receiving Merit Aid | Rankings | US News Best Colleges
06/29/2016
High school seniors, it's time to start working on your college application essays. Here is a link to the essay questions for the Common Application. http://bit.ly/2932XNN
The Common Application Announces 2016-2017 Essay Prompts
The Common Application has announced that the 2016-2017 personal statement essay prompts will be the same as the 2015-2016 prompts.
06/19/2016
Did you know that students lose an average of 2 months of math and reading skills over the summer? Avoid the summer slide! Check out our summer reading book clubs. http://bit.ly/1tvFQ3P
Summer Reading
Starting in late June, a 6-week program to complete summer reading assignments in a fun, social setting while improving critical reading and essay writing skills.
06/13/2016
Hoping to improve your child's literacy? Here are some best practices. http://edut.to/1TZCg8I
What Doesn't Work: Literacy Practices We Should Abandon
Literacy strategies that waste instructional time include looking up words on lists, prizes for reading, weekly spelling tests, unsupported independent reading, and denial of recess.
06/11/2016
Good luck on the ACT! You've worked hard; now focus - you've got this!
06/10/2016
And once you've finished your summer reading, try these on for size.
10 Books to Keep You From Going Brain Dead This Summer
Most students approach summer with the relish of a prisoner being set free. We count down the days, suffer through finals, churn out papers that ...
06/09/2016
Summer's a great time to get ahead for next school year! For Spanish 1-4 and AP students, review last year and preview key concepts for the year ahead. For younger students, introduce them to Spanish in a fun, social environment with age-appropriate activities. http://stokeeducation.com/summer-spanish/