by Danielle Bianchi Golod | Nov 19, 2016 | Test Preparation
How to Prepare for Test Day Remember to bring the following with you on Saturday morning: Registration slip (print off of SAT/ACT website) Directions to test center Calculator (extra batteries if you think you’ll need them) Approved calculators four-function...
by Danielle Bianchi Golod | Nov 19, 2016 | Test Preparation
In Episode 3, Danielle walks you through the second set of ACT test taking strategies and how to mentally prepare for the ACT the week before the test.
by Danielle Bianchi Golod | Nov 19, 2016 | Test Preparation
In Episode 2, Danielle takes you through each of the 5 sections of the ACT and gives you some great tips and strategies you can use while preparing and on test day. Plus, she takes you through what you should consider bringing on test day.
by Danielle Bianchi Golod | Nov 19, 2016 | Test Preparation
Episode 1 – What to Bring to the ACT Test on Test Day Probably the most asked question my students have is what to bring to the ACT test on the actual test day. Here is a list of things that you should consider bringing to help you perform at your best when...
by Danielle Bianchi Golod | Oct 12, 2016 | Application Essays
For many years, the University of California used the same 2 essay prompts for its admissions application. However, this year it has mixed things up a bit with its 8 new “personal insight” essay questions. Students applying to any school in the UC system...
by Danielle Bianchi Golod | Nov 14, 2015 | Application Essays
UPDATE Oct. 2016: The UC essay questions have changed! Please read this article for more information. How to Respond to the UC Essay Prompts Many students are quite interested in applying to one or many of the campuses within the University of California system (or...
by Danielle Bianchi Golod | Oct 16, 2013 | Application Essays
I wanted to make a quick post detailing some common mistakes that my students are making this year in their personal statements and application essays for schools like the University of California (UC) and the University of Texas (UT). Writing your essay about sports:...
by Danielle Bianchi Golod | Oct 14, 2013 | Test Preparation
[symple_box color=”gray” fade_in=”false” float=”center” text_align=”left” width=””]Something many students fail to do is think about is what to bring with them on the day of the SAT or ACT test. They have...
by Danielle Bianchi Golod | Sep 20, 2013 | Test Preparation
Who said you can’t get anything good for free? We believe in doing good deeds, so this week we put together a 6-part ACT prep course designed to help students who are gearing up to take the ACT in the next week or two. Enjoy! Index of Video...
by Danielle Bianchi Golod | Apr 3, 2012 | Application Essays
Also known as the College Specific Supplement, the Supplemental Questions to the Common Application give students an opportunity to tell admissions officers exactly why they want to attend their school. They also give schools the ability to differentiate themselves...
