ACT Prep
How many sections are on the ACT? ( +50 if you can name all sections)
4
What note-taking system is most commonly used in AVID?
Cornell notes
What does FAFSA stand for?
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
What is a career?
A long-term profession or occupation that a person pursues.
What does TRF stand for?
Tutorial Request Form
What is the highest composite score you can earn on the ACT?
36
What section of Cornell Notes is used to write key questions, vocabulary, and main ideas?
Questions column
What degree is typically earned after completing four years of college?
A bachelor's degree
What document summarizes your education, skills, and work experience when applying for a job?
A resume
What type of question should be written on a TRF?
A higher-level question that requires explanation and critical thinking
On the math ACT section, what is the formula for the area of a circle?
A=pi r2
Why should students write a summary at the bottom of their Cornell Notes?
To review and synthesize the main ideas from the notes.
What is the difference between a scholarship and a student loan?
Scholarships don't have to be paid; loans must be paid.
What is the purpose of a job interview?
To help an employer determine if a candidate is a good fit for the position.
What should a student bring to a tutorial besides a completed TRF?
Class notes, assignments, textbook, or other supporting materials
What strategy should you use if you're running out of time on the ACT and still have unanswered questions?
Guess on the remaining questions since there is no penalty for wrong answers.
Which note-taking strategy helps students identify what they already know and what they need to learn by asking questions about the material?
Inquiry
What is a "major" in college?
A student's primary area of study.
What is the purpose of networking in career exploration?
To provide opportunities
What section of the TRF explains what the student learned from the tutorial?
The Reflection section.
A student scores a 32 in English, 28 in Math, 30 in Reading, and 26 in Science. What is their composite ACT score?
29
Why is reviewing notes within 24 hours of taking them considered an effective study strategy?
It helps transfer information from short-term memory to long-term memory.
Name the three main factors colleges often consider when making admissions decisions.
Academic performance, course rigor, extracurricular involvement.
What is the difference between a job and a career?
A job is a specific position of employment, while a career is a long-term professional journey that may include many jobs.
Name three things that should be included on a high-quality TRF before arriving at tutorials.
A focused point of confusion, a higher-level question, and evidence of work