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Sponsored by kaptest.com/college. | SAT vs. ACT: Which Should You Take? You already know that as a college-bound student, you need to take the SAT or ACT* and get a high score to gain admission to top schools—but have you considered which test will work to your advantage? For the most part, students traditionally take either the SAT or the ACT, depending on where they live. Students in the Midwest usually take the ACT, while students on the East and West coasts are most likely to take the SAT. However, many colleges accept both ACT and SAT scores, no matter where the applicant is from. In fact, many students in previously SAT-dominant regions are now taking the ACT. The opposite is true for kids who would usually only take the ACT, and some kids are taking both tests. So which test should you take? Should you take both? It depends on your strengths. When comparing the tests, you should consider that the SAT is called a "reasoning" test. It measures your critical reading, math, and writing skills, but it doesn't require you to draw on specific content from your high school courses. The ACT, on the other hand, is called an "assessment" test, and it measures your academic preparedness for college with test sections on English, math, reading, and science. While the changes in the SAT include more challenging math, the ACT has always included trigonometry, unlike the SAT, which only tests up to Algebra II. There are other differences between the tests in terms of how the tests are scored and how scores are reported to colleges. The best way to determine which test you should take is to learn the details of each test, research the requirements of the schools you're applying to, and talk with your parents and/or guidance counselor. Whichever test you take, the key is to give yourself time to learn the test and get your prep done in time.
Not sure which test is right for you? Learn more about the differences between the two tests at www.kaptest.com/college and have her check out our SAT and ACT strategy sessions. |  | | | | | |  | Admissions |  | | | | How to Decide on a College
Pretty soon, your mailbox will be crammed with a bunch of fat envelopes, and it will be time for you to decide which college to attend. You will be pleased to learn that the process will have taken an 180-degree turn since you filed your application. You're now in the position of making the colleges wait as they made you wait while they were reviewing your application.
Colleges that have offered you admission aren't going to wait passively until you've decided. They'll inundate you with invitations to teas, receptions, campus "admission days," and other events designed with one purpose in mind—to convince you to accept their offer of admission.
It's particularly important for you to separate the information you need from the hype of the recruitment "yield" programs (so-called because the colleges want to increase the acceptance rate, or yield, of the students to whom they have offered admission).
This is also a time when you may receive direct phone calls from currently enrolled students, faculty, and local alumni. All these contacts can provide you with valuable information. To take advantage of this bounty of interest in your decision, you need to know what else can help you make the best choice.
Some important factors to consider are: - The teacher-student ratio on campus: It's important to know how large your classes will be, especially as a junior and senior, and how much face time you'll get with professors.
- Campus security: Research the campus crime rate of each school, and learn what measures are in place to protect students.
- Freshman retention rate and alumni giving rate: These are excellent indicators of how happy students are, and how fondly they remember the school once they graduate.
- Campus resources: Are the dorms wired for Internet access? Is there enough light in the painting studio? Make sure you'll get what you need to have a happy, productive and successful four years.
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When picking numbers with which to solve a problem, choose numbers that are small and easy to work with. It's less important to use numbers that are realistic for a given situation—such as the price of an item—than it is to keep your calculations simple.
Try this question:
For x dollars it is possible to buy p - 1 picture frames. At this rate, how many dollars would it take to buy p picture frames?
A. x + 1
B. x - 1
C. p(x - 2)
D. p(x + 2)
E. p + 2
To make this abstract problem easier, make it more concrete. Pick Numbers for the variables that are easy to work with, i.e. p = 3 and x = 4. With 4 dollars, you can buy 3 - 1 = 2 frames. That is, each frame costs 2 dollars. Three frames will therefore cost 3 x 2 = 6 dollars. When p = 3 and x = 4, the correct answer should equal 6. Plug those values into the answer choices and see which one yields 6. (Answer choice (C) is therefore correct!)
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declivity (n.)
downward slope.
Because the village was situated on the declivity of a hill, it never flooded.
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Back to Top | | | | | | Campus Visit | | | | | George Washington University
Location: Washington, DC
Website: www.gwu.edu
Number of Undergraduates: 10,967
Tuition and Fees 2005-2006: $34,030
Room/board 2005-2006: $10,470
George Washington University offers a total of 85 different majors in six undergraduate schools including Columbian College of Arts and Sciences; Elliott School of International Affairs; The School of Business and Public Management; The School of Engineering and Applied Science; The School of Medicine and Health Sciences; and The School of Public Health and Health Services. Many GW students are headed for great careers in medicine, law, business, and politics upon graduation from the University. The University is known for its politically oriented departments and programs such as political communication and international affairs. Its location in the heart of the nation's capital makes George Washington University a unique educational experience. Opportunities for internships and career-related experience abound in DC.
Freshmen and sophomores studying at the University are expected to live on campus. The dorms are spacious and clean, include a private bathroom, and even offer maid service. Upperclassmen can enjoy apartment-style housing complete with kitchens. George Washington University's campus is the permanent home for Crossfire, CNN's popular political debate program. The program is broadcast live each weeknight, and tickets are free and available to the public. The population of the school is very ethnically diverse, and comes from all over the United Sates and about 100 foreign countries. In order to have fun and relax, students typically take advantage of the DC nightlife. Students also participate in a wide variety of campus clubs and organizations. Political clubs, such as the College Democrats and College Republicans are very popular, as are sororities and fraternities.
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