Which One Is Your Student?
StrongestSubjects:ScienceTechnologyEngineeringMath
StrongestSubjects:EnglishSocial StudiesHumanitiesArts
Which One Is Your Student?
StrongestSubjects:ScienceTechnologyEngineeringMath
StrongestSubjects:EnglishSocial StudiesHumanitiesArts
ACT SAT
Testing Checklist:1. Target the right (or left) test2. Plan for 2 or 3 attempts3. Know your Score Choice and
Super Score Options4. See www.fairtest.org for test
optional colleges
Time It Right!
*PLAN test in 10th grade
*PSAT in October of 11th grade
*First Attempt SAT or ACT by January or February of 11th grade
Recommendation12 week prep cycle before first test date
(Juniors should already be devoting 4 hours per week by
Thanksgiving)
Be Sure to Track Areas Needing Remediation
Seek professional support as needed for sections where student underperforms.
Are You a Certified Teacher with Experience Getting Teens Into Top Colleges?
Yes: Great, then set aside 2-4 hours weekly for three months and prepare them yourself.
Hire the best. Don’t get stressed!
Don’t allow discouragement to zap your student’s resolve.
Let a professional mentor them so you can retain your
role as parent.
Be Dad. Be Mom.
Follow the 1, 2, 3, 4 Rule
1 honors class 9th grade2 honors/AP classes 10th grade3 AP classes 11th grade4 AP classes 12th grade
Encourage Ambitious Schedules
Teach Your Teen to Leap! True College-Prep Courses Increase Admissions Rates
Substantially
Teach realistic job prospects for intended
career plans.
Aim for “new millennium” jobs.
See pp. 26-30 of 4 Keys to College Admissions for a
list.
Look Ahead!
Visit www.PamelaDonnelly.comfor up to the minute information about testing, college applications and more.
Sign up to receive free video trainings!
Which One Is Your Student?
StrongestSubjects:ScienceTechnologyEngineeringMath
StrongestSubjects:EnglishSocial StudiesHumanitiesArts
Which One Is Your Student?
StrongestSubjects:ScienceTechnologyEngineeringMath
StrongestSubjects:EnglishSocial StudiesHumanitiesArts
ACT SAT
Testing Checklist:1. Target the right (or left) test2. Plan for 2 or 3 attempts3. Know your Score Choice and
Super Score Options4. See www.fairtest.org for test
optional colleges
Time It Right!
*PLAN test in 10th grade
*PSAT in October of 11th grade
*First Attempt SAT or ACT by January or February of 11th grade
Recommendation12 week prep cycle before first test date
(Juniors should already be devoting 4 hours per week by
Thanksgiving)
Be Sure to Track Areas Needing Remediation
Seek professional support as needed for sections where student underperforms.
Are You a Certified Teacher with Experience Getting Teens Into Top Colleges?
Yes: Great, then set aside 2-4 hours weekly for three months and prepare them yourself.
Hire the best. Don’t get stressed!
Don’t allow discouragement to zap your student’s resolve.
Let a professional mentor them so you can retain your
role as parent.
Be Dad. Be Mom.
Follow the 1, 2, 3, 4 Rule
1 honors class 9th grade2 honors/AP classes 10th grade3 AP classes 11th grade4 AP classes 12th grade
Encourage Ambitious Schedules
Teach Your Teen to Leap! True College-Prep Courses Increase Admissions Rates
Substantially
Teach realistic job prospects for intended
career plans.
Aim for “new millennium” jobs.
See pp. 26-30 of 4 Keys to College Admissions for a
list.
Look Ahead!
Visit www.PamelaDonnelly.comfor up to the minute information about testing, college applications and more.
Sign up to receive free video trainings!