Kaplan's College Edge
Kaplan: Test Prep and Admissions
In this issue:
Admissions
SAT/ACT* Tips
Flash Card
Campus Visit
What's New at Kaptest.com
The College Edge
Sponsored by kaptest.com/college.
Summer College Visits: Family Road Trips
by Kathleen Martin, Kaplan Senior Pre-College Admissions Consultant
It's summertime, and college visits are nearing...
Summer is coming and, in addition to sipping tall glasses of lemonade, rising seniors should be planning college visits. Even though college classes will no longer be in session, visiting schools in the summer will allow you to begin to identify what schools appeal to you, both academically and geographically.
You and your parents should plan to visit a wide range of schools so they can acquire the broadest understanding possible of what factors are most important in a college. Plan to visit both large and small institutions, suburban, urban, and rural schools, and schools that offer a variety of programs. During these visits, you'll have the opportunity to take a tour of campus and to meet with an admissions counselor.
When interviewing with an admissions counselor over the summer, try to learn about the college's academic programs, internships, and student activities. The interview is also the ideal opportunity to find out if you're an academic match for the college. Because first impressions do matter, students should plan to dress "summer casual." It is appropriate to wear respectable shorts and a polo-type shirt, but plan to leave the micro-mini skirts and low-cut tank tops at home.
Along with these interviews, campus tours can also reveal much about student life, campus activities, and residence halls. Plan to ask the tour guide questions to learn more about the college, and take notes during your visit, because by the time fall rolls around all of the lovely brick and stone buildings may begin to blur together. After identifying which schools appeal to you the most, you can plan to re-visit the top college choices in the fall, when college students will be on campus and classes will be in session. A fall visit is the ideal time to meet with coaches, faculty, and students.
While some families and students feel that college visits are just one more task to add to a busy summer, remember to have fun! Combine college visits with local festivals and landmarks, creating mini-family vacations. This may be one of the last road trips that you have the opportunity to take with your family, so take the time to enjoy the journey!
Kathleen serves on the Kaplan Pre-College Admissions Consulting team, which advises families on school selection, essay topics, and the general college application process. Learn more.
Admissions
Get Ahead this Summer!
Summer is just around the corner, and it couldn't have gotten here fast enough. This is a great time to kick back, relax, and reward yourself for a year of hard work. It's also an opportunity to take advantage of resources that can expose you to new ideas and experiences while helping you build a strong college application. Use your time well!
These tips will help you get ahead on the admissions process this summer:
1. Schmooze for scholarships. You'd be surprised by how many scholarships are available right in your own community through churches, professional groups, and other community organizations. Start schmoozing with family friends and other community members to see what you can dig up this summer. If you're in the Class of '07, this is the time to discover some great scholarships that can help supplement your college expenses. Students in the Class of '08 can start planning early by investigating programs that require a longer application process.
2. Experience your dream school. Have your heart set on a particular school? It doesn't hurt, and it may help, to try it out for the summer. Many colleges offer academic and athletic enrichment programs for high school students over the summer. Spending a summer, or even a few weeks, on campus is a fantastic way to get to know a school. And admissions officers are more likely to believe that you are interested in their school.
3. Depth not breadth. Colleges want well-rounded student bodies, not necessarily well-rounded students. Students who excel or are deeply involved in a few areas will rise above those who are minimally involved in lots of areas. For the Class of '07, it's not too late to show how committed you are to a particular interest by pursuing it over the summer. Students in the Class of 2008 might want to take this opportunity to think about long-term goals and invest their time in something they can extend over the next few years. Internships, paying jobs, volunteer organizations, and community involvement are a good place to start.
4. Start early. Class of '07 students can get their test prep out of the way before senioritis hits in the fall. Kaplan has SAT and ACT classes starting now! Call 1-800-KAP-TEST or visit us online to learn more or enroll today!
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SAT/ACT Tips
Grammar Tips for the SAT and ACT
* When in doubt, take it out. Make sure that everything is written as concisely as possible. If you think something doesn't belong in a sentence, it probably doesn't, so choose an answer that leaves it out.
* Make it make sense. Grammar allows language to communicate meaning clearly. Most grammatically faulty sentences on the ACT don't say what the author obviously intended to say. If a sentence has more than one possible meaning, figure out what the author intended to say, and fix the sentence so it conveys that meaning properly.
* Trust your ear. Mistakes in grammar often sound bad to your ear. Trust that instinct. Don't choose the answer that "sounds fancy"—choose the one that "sounds right." Keep in mind, though, that there are some errors your ear won't catch. For these, use a flag list of common errors.
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Flash Cards
lithe (adj.) moving and bending with ease; marked by effortless grace.
The gymnast's lithe movements during her floor routine earned her a perfect score from the Olympic judges.
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Campus Visit
Bates College
Location: Lewiston, ME
Website: bates.edu
Number of Undergraduates: 1,743
2006-2007 Tuition and Fees (includes room and board): $44,350
Application Deadline: January 1
U.S. News Rank: 21
Bates College has maintained its ideal as a place where students are treated as individuals in an open, tolerant academic environment. Founded in 1855 by advocates of human freedom and civil rights, Bates was established as an institution of higher learning open to people of any race, religion, nationality, or sex.
Although the school's departments remain strong across the board, some have substantially larger enrollments and faculties than others. The most popular programs include biology, economics, English, political science, and psychology. Interdisciplinary studies have grown increasingly popular, too, and neuroscience, East Asian studies, and environmental studies are new majors with increasing enrollments.
Students are required to take two "short terms" before they graduate. The short term is a special five-week period in May when students can take it a bit easier by studying something offbeat, including courses offered in different locations in the U.S. and around the world. Nearly half of students at Bates study abroad at some point.
An hour from the stunning Maine coastline, Bates's small, beautifully maintained campus has an impressive mixture of old and new structures. About a tenth of the student body comes from Maine, and a significant portion of the remainder are from other parts of New England, especially Massachusetts. Almost every Bates student is into playing some sport or activity. Many also involve themselves in political organizations and causes.
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What's New at Kaptest.com
College Search
What are you looking for in a college? Tell us—and we'll help you find the perfect school.
Simply visit our new college search tool on kaptest.com and check off what you're looking for in a school. Do you want it to be big or small? Do you want to be in a city, a college town, or a rural area? Our college search even allows you to put in your SAT or ACT scores to find schools that match your level of competitiveness.
You may just find the perfect school where you least expect it. Start exploring your options today at kaptest.com/search.
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Making Subscription Changes:
You are receiving this email newsletter from Kaplan because you are currently a subscriber. To modify or cancel your subscription to the Kaplan Edge, go to http://www.kaptest.com/subscription.jhtml
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*SAT is a registered trademark of the College Entrance Examination Board. ACT is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc.
Copyright © 2006 by Kaplan, Inc., 1440 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
All Rights Reserved. Kaplan is a registered trademark of Kaplan, Inc.
In this issue:
Admissions
SAT/ACT* Tips
Flash Card
Campus Visit
What's New at Kaptest.com
The College Edge
Sponsored by kaptest.com/college.
Summer College Visits: Family Road Trips
by Kathleen Martin, Kaplan Senior Pre-College Admissions Consultant
It's summertime, and college visits are nearing...
Summer is coming and, in addition to sipping tall glasses of lemonade, rising seniors should be planning college visits. Even though college classes will no longer be in session, visiting schools in the summer will allow you to begin to identify what schools appeal to you, both academically and geographically.
You and your parents should plan to visit a wide range of schools so they can acquire the broadest understanding possible of what factors are most important in a college. Plan to visit both large and small institutions, suburban, urban, and rural schools, and schools that offer a variety of programs. During these visits, you'll have the opportunity to take a tour of campus and to meet with an admissions counselor.
When interviewing with an admissions counselor over the summer, try to learn about the college's academic programs, internships, and student activities. The interview is also the ideal opportunity to find out if you're an academic match for the college. Because first impressions do matter, students should plan to dress "summer casual." It is appropriate to wear respectable shorts and a polo-type shirt, but plan to leave the micro-mini skirts and low-cut tank tops at home.
Along with these interviews, campus tours can also reveal much about student life, campus activities, and residence halls. Plan to ask the tour guide questions to learn more about the college, and take notes during your visit, because by the time fall rolls around all of the lovely brick and stone buildings may begin to blur together. After identifying which schools appeal to you the most, you can plan to re-visit the top college choices in the fall, when college students will be on campus and classes will be in session. A fall visit is the ideal time to meet with coaches, faculty, and students.
While some families and students feel that college visits are just one more task to add to a busy summer, remember to have fun! Combine college visits with local festivals and landmarks, creating mini-family vacations. This may be one of the last road trips that you have the opportunity to take with your family, so take the time to enjoy the journey!
Kathleen serves on the Kaplan Pre-College Admissions Consulting team, which advises families on school selection, essay topics, and the general college application process. Learn more.
Admissions
Get Ahead this Summer!
Summer is just around the corner, and it couldn't have gotten here fast enough. This is a great time to kick back, relax, and reward yourself for a year of hard work. It's also an opportunity to take advantage of resources that can expose you to new ideas and experiences while helping you build a strong college application. Use your time well!
These tips will help you get ahead on the admissions process this summer:
1. Schmooze for scholarships. You'd be surprised by how many scholarships are available right in your own community through churches, professional groups, and other community organizations. Start schmoozing with family friends and other community members to see what you can dig up this summer. If you're in the Class of '07, this is the time to discover some great scholarships that can help supplement your college expenses. Students in the Class of '08 can start planning early by investigating programs that require a longer application process.
2. Experience your dream school. Have your heart set on a particular school? It doesn't hurt, and it may help, to try it out for the summer. Many colleges offer academic and athletic enrichment programs for high school students over the summer. Spending a summer, or even a few weeks, on campus is a fantastic way to get to know a school. And admissions officers are more likely to believe that you are interested in their school.
3. Depth not breadth. Colleges want well-rounded student bodies, not necessarily well-rounded students. Students who excel or are deeply involved in a few areas will rise above those who are minimally involved in lots of areas. For the Class of '07, it's not too late to show how committed you are to a particular interest by pursuing it over the summer. Students in the Class of 2008 might want to take this opportunity to think about long-term goals and invest their time in something they can extend over the next few years. Internships, paying jobs, volunteer organizations, and community involvement are a good place to start.
4. Start early. Class of '07 students can get their test prep out of the way before senioritis hits in the fall. Kaplan has SAT and ACT classes starting now! Call 1-800-KAP-TEST or visit us online to learn more or enroll today!
Back to Top
SAT/ACT Tips
Grammar Tips for the SAT and ACT
* When in doubt, take it out. Make sure that everything is written as concisely as possible. If you think something doesn't belong in a sentence, it probably doesn't, so choose an answer that leaves it out.
* Make it make sense. Grammar allows language to communicate meaning clearly. Most grammatically faulty sentences on the ACT don't say what the author obviously intended to say. If a sentence has more than one possible meaning, figure out what the author intended to say, and fix the sentence so it conveys that meaning properly.
* Trust your ear. Mistakes in grammar often sound bad to your ear. Trust that instinct. Don't choose the answer that "sounds fancy"—choose the one that "sounds right." Keep in mind, though, that there are some errors your ear won't catch. For these, use a flag list of common errors.
Back to Top
Flash Cards
lithe (adj.) moving and bending with ease; marked by effortless grace.
The gymnast's lithe movements during her floor routine earned her a perfect score from the Olympic judges.
Back to Top
Campus Visit
Bates College
Location: Lewiston, ME
Website: bates.edu
Number of Undergraduates: 1,743
2006-2007 Tuition and Fees (includes room and board): $44,350
Application Deadline: January 1
U.S. News Rank: 21
Bates College has maintained its ideal as a place where students are treated as individuals in an open, tolerant academic environment. Founded in 1855 by advocates of human freedom and civil rights, Bates was established as an institution of higher learning open to people of any race, religion, nationality, or sex.
Although the school's departments remain strong across the board, some have substantially larger enrollments and faculties than others. The most popular programs include biology, economics, English, political science, and psychology. Interdisciplinary studies have grown increasingly popular, too, and neuroscience, East Asian studies, and environmental studies are new majors with increasing enrollments.
Students are required to take two "short terms" before they graduate. The short term is a special five-week period in May when students can take it a bit easier by studying something offbeat, including courses offered in different locations in the U.S. and around the world. Nearly half of students at Bates study abroad at some point.
An hour from the stunning Maine coastline, Bates's small, beautifully maintained campus has an impressive mixture of old and new structures. About a tenth of the student body comes from Maine, and a significant portion of the remainder are from other parts of New England, especially Massachusetts. Almost every Bates student is into playing some sport or activity. Many also involve themselves in political organizations and causes.
Back to Top
What's New at Kaptest.com
College Search
What are you looking for in a college? Tell us—and we'll help you find the perfect school.
Simply visit our new college search tool on kaptest.com and check off what you're looking for in a school. Do you want it to be big or small? Do you want to be in a city, a college town, or a rural area? Our college search even allows you to put in your SAT or ACT scores to find schools that match your level of competitiveness.
You may just find the perfect school where you least expect it. Start exploring your options today at kaptest.com/search.
Back to Top
Making Subscription Changes:
You are receiving this email newsletter from Kaplan because you are currently a subscriber. To modify or cancel your subscription to the Kaplan Edge, go to http://www.kaptest.com/subscription.jhtml
If you need additional help, please visit kaptest.com/contactus.
*SAT is a registered trademark of the College Entrance Examination Board. ACT is a registered trademark of ACT, Inc.
Copyright © 2006 by Kaplan, Inc., 1440 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
All Rights Reserved. Kaplan is a registered trademark of Kaplan, Inc.
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