ACT Tip of the Week: Guessing Strategies
Have you ever heard the expression, "Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good?" Unfortunately, luck has very little to do with how well you will do on the ACT. But, there are steps you can take to make sure that your "guesses" have the best chance to be correct. First, a few myths that need to be exposed: Myth 1: You get penalized for filling in wrong answers. There is no penalty for guessing on the ACT. Never, ever, ever, leave any answers blank. You have a 25% chance of
The Most Important Skills to Develop in High School
Parents always ask me for advice on how their students can become better prepared for life after high school -- be it at college or in their future careers. Long story short, there’s no magic formula we can employ to help students prepare for the challenges and opportunities that await them once they graduate. However, there are several key areas all students should focus on developing. Reading ability: The main difference between college and high school is the level of readi
