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What is the score range of the SAT and ACT?
SAT: 600-2400 (200-800/section) ACT: 1-36
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Are interviews required at colleges?
It depends on the college and you must look at each school's website. A few colleges require interviews, but many recommend or make it optional.
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What is a good way to expose yourself to potential careers?
job shadow, summer job/internship, visit the post-secondary planning office
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Catamounts
University of Vermont
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When should you start your college essay?
summer vacation
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What is the difference between the SAT and ACT?
The ACT is an achievement test, measuring what a student has learned in school. The SAT is more of an aptitude test, testing reasoning and verbal abilities. The ACT has up to 5 components: English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and an optional Writing Test. The SAT has only 3 components: Critical Reading, Mathematics, and a required Writing Test. The SAT penalizes you for wrong answers, so guessing is discouraged. The ACT is scored based on the number of correct answers with no penalty for guessing.
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What is the most important factor when colleges are reviewing your application?
high school transcript
200
If you are applying for college you submit an application, if you are applying for a job, you submit what?
Resume
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Stags
Fairfield University
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What is the difference between internal and formal teacher recommendations?
Formal teacher recommendations are letters sent directly to the college admissions office. Internal recommendation forms are for your counselor and provide more information for her counselor recommendation.
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