March 2015 College Quest by Pamela Donnelly
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Invest In Success Academic Strategies for Getting Your Teen into the College of Their Dreams
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Transcript of March 2015 College Quest by Pamela Donnelly
Invest InSuccess
Academic Strategiesfor Getting Your
Teen into the College of Their Dreams
Competition
Musical Chairs - Fun & Games?
The Numbers Game Pre-2011
2016: All-Time Low Admissions Rates
Key #1: Insider Test Strategy
Target the Right Test
Which Is Your Student?
Strongest
Subjects:
Science
Technology
Engineering
Math
Strongest
Subjects:
English
Social Studies
Humanities
Arts
Which Is Your Student?
Strongest
Subjects:
Science
Technology
Engineering
Math
Strongest
Subjects:
English
Social Studies
Humanities
Arts
ACT SAT
Testing Checklist:
1. Target the right test
2. Plan for 2 or 3 attempts
3. Score Choice + Super Score
4. See www.fairtest.org for test
optional colleges
Key #2:Testing Timelines
Time It Right
*PSAT in October of 10th/11th grade
*First Attempt SAT or ACT by
February of 11th grade
*Second Attempt April/May/June
*Avoid AP overlap
*Seek fall retake if no Early Action
Test Prep Scheduling
Recommendation
*6-12 week prep cycle
before first test date
*Devote 2 to 4 hours per week
doing practice sections and
reviewing beginning around
Thanksgiving
GPA and Test Scores:
Do They Align?
GPA GUIDELINES
Follow the 1, 2, 3, 4 Rule
1 honors class 9th grade
2 honors/AP classes 10th grade
3 AP classes 11th grade
4 AP classes 12th grade
Advocate for the right classes.
Dual and Triple
Transcript Submission
A Great Tactic to Help Your Teen
Leap to Success
GPA Strategies = Less College Tuition
Key #4:Financial Solutions
High GPA
+ High Test Scores
=
Merit Aid and Scholarships
Academic Success Pays!
Eliminate potential
conflict with your teen.
Invest in professional
tutoring
support.
Embrace the Challenge Together
Mindset
+ Mentorship =
Mastery
Let a Professional
Mentor Them
Don’t go crazy…or broke!
Imagine Your Teen’s Pride
Coming Soon
The GATE System for College Admissions
Success Primer
The Perfect Companion to 4 Keys!
Visit www.PamelaDonnelly.com
for up to the minute information about
testing, college applications and more.
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