Part 1: Winter Break- A Perfect Time for SAT Planning
Recently conquering the planning and execution of the infamous Thanksgiving Dinner has given me a deepened appreciation for today’s students. Not only do they have to juggle school work, extra-curricular activities, and family time on a daily basis—but the demands are year-round!
It is no wonder that many of our private SAT tutors spend significant time with their students practicing the habits of the How of school—skills that relate to organization, time management, and scheduling out adequate time for exam preparation. Not only are these fundamental practices are the necessary in order to be successful in school, students will use these skills for the rest of their lives.
Planning ahead is even more important when students begin taking standardized tests. Since most tests happen in the spring, winter break is an ideal time for parents to sit down with their student and figure out the test-taking timeline.
Before you sit down for this discussion, parents and students should have the following calendars at their disposal:
• The 2010 SAT Schedule: offered in January, March, May, June, October, November, and December (exact dates here)
• The 2010 ACT Schedule: offered in February, April, June, September, October, and December (exact dates here)
• The student’s Final Exam Schedule
• Vacation Dates
• Sports/Extra-Curricular Activities Schedules
And don’t forget to take a deep breath. Remember, even junior year is manageable if you plan ahead and pace yourself!
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