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I am going to be a junior next year and I need to know the best way to study for SAT and ACT. Class, book, meditation? Should I take a mixture of tests (SAT, ACT and SAT II) or just SAT reasoning, and can take it more than once during my junior year?
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I started studying early because we had a thing called the PSAT and you could get scholarships and recognition from it if you did well, even though its like a practice SAT. If you are not worried about that, then you are fine if you haven't started studying for SAT yet.
However, I would definitely start this summer. Get a few books and study the format of the test, and then take a practice test. When you score the test, focus on what you need to improve the most. Since you have the summer, you should really focus on all sections, but pay close attention to your weaknesses. Depending on your resources, maybe get a private tutor for a significant weakness area.
Different people do well on either the ACT or SAT, so I would take both. You don't have to study different things for each, so why not take both? Maybe one flatters your strengths more.
If you want to be really hardcore you can take summer classes, or get a tutor.. it definitely doesn't hurt. I guess it depends on your level of preparation as of right now, compared to where your ultimate goal is.
The SAT II are important depending on where you are trying to go to college, but you usually don't have to worry too much about them, especially if you are taking AP or even classes that correlate with that subject. (English Lit, US history, etc.)
You can take it as much as you want, but I have been told by tutors I had that you really should forget this and take the test when you are most prepared. Don't rely on multiple tries.
Good luck!
I started studying early because we had a thing called the PSAT and you could get scholarships and recognition from it if you did well, even though its like a practice SAT. If you are not worried about that, then you are fine if you haven't started studying for SAT yet.
However, I would definitely start this summer. Get a few books and study the format of the test, and then take a practice test. When you score the test, focus on what you need to improve the most. Since you have the summer, you should really focus on all sections, but pay close attention to your weaknesses. Depending on your resources, maybe get a private tutor for a significant weakness area.
Different people do well on either the ACT or SAT, so I would take both. You don't have to study different things for each, so why not take both? Maybe one flatters your strengths more.
If you want to be really hardcore you can take summer classes, or get a tutor.. it definitely doesn't hurt. I guess it depends on your level of preparation as of right now, compared to where your ultimate goal is.
The SAT II are important depending on where you are trying to go to college, but you usually don't have to worry too much about them, especially if you are taking AP or even classes that correlate with that subject. (English Lit, US history, etc.)
You can take it as much as you want, but I have been told by tutors I had that you really should forget this and take the test when you are most prepared. Don't rely on multiple tries.
Good luck!
Is it OK to listen to music while meditating?
Q. So I'm gonna try meditation, but i was wondering, is it OK to listen to music while meditating? Cause its usuall done silently. I'de appreciate answers from people experienced in meditating. Also if you know any books on meditation that would be cool.
Answer
That is a personal choice.
What would be the best way for YOU to relax ?
What type of music is relaxing to YOU ?
Do you have a quiet area to meditate ?
Or do you have background noise such as traffic or noisy neighbors ?
Instead of a book, I would suggest a CD that is for beginner meditation. One with a calming voice to help you relax and walk you through a meditation.
Check out a local UU church. They sometime have group meditation, or will know of a local group that does.
Good Luck.
That is a personal choice.
What would be the best way for YOU to relax ?
What type of music is relaxing to YOU ?
Do you have a quiet area to meditate ?
Or do you have background noise such as traffic or noisy neighbors ?
Instead of a book, I would suggest a CD that is for beginner meditation. One with a calming voice to help you relax and walk you through a meditation.
Check out a local UU church. They sometime have group meditation, or will know of a local group that does.
Good Luck.
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