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Category: SAT Prep
Oct 21 | Time for the SAT
Below is the testing schedule for the 2011-2012 S A T tests. Notice the first test is scheduled for October 1st, 2011. With this in mind, now is the time to begin studying in earnest. U S News and World Report published an outstanding article in July, 2008,that is still a guide used for taking the SAT test today. This is a review of that article that will inform and demystify the test for those who are unsure of themselves and their test taking skills.
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The Critical Reading (formally Verbal) section of the SAT consists of questions requiring critical reasoning skills, correction of sentences and reading comprehension. This portion of the test consist of three scored sections with varying types of questions, including sentence completions and questions about short and long reading passages.
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Sep 17 | Shall I take the SAT or ACT?
There are so many different opinions about which of these two tests to take. Both are accepted by colleges, but which is best for the person taking the test?
In order to answer this question, the taker will need to consider options that refer to himself/herself only to choose the best one for them. Listening to others is good, but this is a decision that is best made by the student taking the test. Truthfully, it’s all about the numbers. While some students scare better on the SAT, others will score better on the ACT. Consider the facts in this article to help make the best decision. Also, be aware that the Princeton Review offers a free assessment to help determine which test is best for the individual. This test is given nationwide. Go to www.princetonreview.com to find when the test will be given in your area.
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The PSAT will be given on Wednesday, October 12th. This year, sophomores who have completed Algebra I will be able to take the test for free and do not need to pre-register. All other students who would like to take the PSAT need to register in Student Services. Juniors who want to be considered for National Merit Scholarship Competition are encouraged to take the PSAT as this is the qualifying test for the scholarship. Registration ends Friday September 23rd. The cost of the test is $14.00 payable in cash or money order only. No personal checks can be accepted. Please see Mrs. Reid in Student Services to register
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Help your child learn to identify prepositional phrases. Prepositions are words that indicate location. Typically, prepositions demonstrate this location in our physical world. Prepositional phrases help to make a sentence or idea more interesting to read. They also help to clarify a sentence or idea and are often used as sentence openers.
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Oct 19 | Vocabulary
It is impossible to accurately count, but there are somewhere between 500,000 and 1,000,000 words in the English language. Noah Webster, who was born on October 16, 1758, compiled and wrote the American Dictionary of the English Language. This endeavor took Mr. Webster 27 years to complete and helped to Americanize the English language.
How large is your vocabulary? For great SAT prep, find a Creative Tutors near you!
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Meet Kim Ashby | Owner
Kim Ashby earned a BS in Nursing from The Catholic University of America and, when she worked outside the home, was a Certified Emergency Nurse with a special interest in trauma nursing. She lives in Raleigh, NC with her husband and three sons. The Ashbys have home schooled their children since 1999. They graduated their oldest son in May 2007. He is attending UNC Wilmington. Kim continues to home school her younger boys. Her oldest son was diagnosed with ADHD when he was in the public school system in the second grade. Her second son has cerebral palsy which has resulted in multiple/global developmental delays. Her youngest son has undiagnosed, mild auditory processing issues.
Kim has co-instructed graduate level courses at UNC Chapel Hill for ST/OT students and Early Intervention students. She is the founder and President of the Board of Directors of GIFTSNC, Inc., a home schooling special needs support group. Kim has presented workshops at a variety of state home school conferences as well as local support group parent meetings and is often a guest speaker at homeschool conferences and is found on many guest speaker lists including Balancing the Sword. She is a Steering Committee member and former Treasurer for Dayspring Home Educators in Cary, NC. She served on the Board of Directors for the Family Support Network of Wake County. She holds a North Carolina Wildlife Permit for Small Mammal Rehabilitation and enjoys working with orphaned and injured wildlife.
"I have never let my schooling interfere with my education." Mark Twain