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»   The Skinny on the ACT Writing Test
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  GET IT DONE IN AUGUST:
Upper classmen: Visit colleges that you plan on applying to.
Re-evaluate your MySpace and Facebook profiles: If there’s stuff you wouldn’t want your teachers or admission officials looking at, it’s best for it not to be there at all.

College Planning Begins Early
Freshmen: Get started! Use a planning timeline to make sure you are on the right path. Full Story »

Key Elements in Your College Application
By Howard and Mathew Greene - Seniors: Get ahead of your peers with essentials of the application process. Start working on your college essays and contacting teachers for letters of recommendations. Full Story »

The Skinny on the ACT Writing Test
The ACT is just around the corner (Sept 18). Learn all about the writing portion of the exam. Full Story »

Poolside Reads
Use this last month of summer to help build your vocabulary. Full Story »


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