9th grade
What is another name for a 9th grade student?
Freshman
Does your 10th grade GPA matter?
Yes, colleges consider your 10th grade GPA
What tests can you take your Junior year?
SAT, SAT Subject tests, and ACT
Is it too late to take the ACT your Senior year?
No, but you need to send in your college applications with your tests scores before the deadline. Preferably before November.
Explain the function of -WH questions
What/Who
When/Where
Why/How
Does 9th grade matter?
Yes. The year sets the foundation for the rest of your high school experience.
During your 10th grade year, you should start creating two different lists. What do these lists consist of?
College List
Scholarship List
Why are creating solid relationships with your teachers important for Junior year?
Letters of recommendation for college.
How long should your college list be?
Your list should be narrowed down. Keep in mind that college applications can be stressful and lengthy, so don't overload.
What is inferencing?
Making a conclusion based on the evidence and reasoning
When do you need letters of recommendation in your Freshman year?
If you're applying for summer programs or scholarships.
What tests are you taking Sophomore year?
The ACT
When should you write your college essays?
Junior year summer is a great opportunity to get ahead on college applications.
Is Senior year the only year to apply for scholarships?
No, many big scholarships are only for Seniors, but you can apply for others in earlier years.
Explain the meaning of compare and contrast.
Comparing is talking about how two or more things are similar and/or different.
Contrasting is showing only how two or more things are different.
What person should you go to for support with for picking classes?
Your counselor
What is the main benefit of taking the ACT?
Practice for the ACT
What is concurrent enrollment?
Taking college classes during high school.
What is Senioritis?
After college applications are over, many Seniors become unmotivated, but college will still look at your Senior grades.
What are nonverbal communication cues?
Any gestures, body language, or action that helps to identify the feelings of speaker or listener.
Give examples...
Can colleges see your 9th grade transcript?
Yes, but it won't be considered in your cumulative GPA.
If your receive a high score on the ACT, what are the benefits?
You have the chance of receiving scholarship money.
How can you prepare for Junior year tests?
Practice booklets, practice programs, and practice tests. Boost includes SAT prep.
When are most college applications due?
Around November 30th, but the deadline will depend on the school.
What is an object attribute?
An attribute has to do with the quality or characteristics of a person, place, or object. What is looks like, smells like, feels like, tastes like, sounds like, is, or has.