Club Z! In-Home and Online Tutoring of Las Vegas, NV (clubztutoring)
School is out, summer has arrived, and parents are already exasperated. Many teens failed to find a job in the stagnant economy and are meandering around town aimlessly with friends. While summer is a great time for students to rest and regenerate, there are also critical things that they can do to improve their chances to get into a competitive college down the road. 1. Rising 10th and 11th graders should study for the PSAT, SAT or ACT. Many schools administer the PSAT for the first time in 10th grade, and studies have proven that students who take the test more do better. So, starting to study the summer before 10th grade for the PSAT is an excellent idea. Grab a PSAT Prep book at your local bookstore and set aside an hour 2-3 times a week to complete chapters. Learning vocabulary, reviewing math principles and understanding strategies WILL improve your scores. And remember, there are scholarships tied to PSAT scores! 2. All high school students need to perform community service. Colleges want to see a consistent commitment to volunteerism, usually 50 hours per year or more. Summer is a GREAT time to rack up hours quickly by volunteering one afternoon or day per week. Local animal shelters, The Boys & Girls Club, environmental groups, homeless shelters, food banks, religious organizations, nursing homes, museums, zoos and many other organizations need help. Look on volunteer websites or simply pick up the phone and call local groups. 3. Rising seniors should complete college applications and essays done. Trying to do applications in the fall when you have a full course load, sports or other extra-curricular activities is a bad idea. Essays end up looking rushed and hurt a student’s chances for acceptance. The best time to do applications is in the summer before senior year. Students should start with the Common Application essays in a word processing system, and then revise, revise, revise--until they are perfect. The Common App will be down for technology changes in July, and all info will be wiped out. BUT get your essays done now, and that will streamline the process in August. Also, watch for individual college supplements on admissions websites. Colleges usually release them over the summer which allows you to complete those early too. 4. Create a plan to succeed academically next year. Whether you are entering freshman year or senior year, GPA is THE MOST IMPORTANT factor in college admissions—hands down. You can get around low SAT or ACT scores, but you can’t get around low grades. And according to the U.S. Dept. of Education, more than 30% of graduating seniors in the U.S. have an A or A- average. So, competition is steep. Summer is the perfect time to review grades from this past year, then look at courses for next year and set goals. What grades do you want to achieve in each course? Which will be hardest? Do you need to get the text book and begin studying now to get a head start? Should you line up a tutor for tough courses? What will your schedule look like with sports and extra-curricular activities? Make a colorful schedule of the week and when your homework study hours will be after school, evenings and weekends. I am a big believer in the old adage “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Contact Us:-
Club Z! In-Home & Online Tutoring of Las Vegas, NV
Address:- 6741 Correen Hills Court, Las Vegas, NV 89139
Phone:- (702) 703-0117
Email:- tembrogno@clubztutoring.com
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