Study Skills and Testing
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Study Skills Resources(Oregon)-How to prepare and set goals, how to get information, how to take tests, write papers, work on projects and how to study specific subjects.
Skills for Studying(St. John's in MN)-Covers test taking strategies, effective listening & note taking, and how to get more out of studying.
Tips & Tricks for Studying at Home "Studying is not just reading and rereading material; it requires organized and intense effort and can be done in a variety of ways. Effective studying involves memory, good planning, time management skills, reading, and note taking." This site is a compilation of information and links to various places. They cover everything listed above and more to help you be successful.
Note Taking Help Note taking is an extremely important part of the learning process. It doesn’t matter whether you’re trying to find a way to study the material later or you’re just trying to learn the material. You simply have to take good notes to learn some of the more complex concepts that people are supposed to learn in high school and/or college.
2023-2024 ACT Test Dates
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Test Date Registration Deadline Late Deadline (Late Fee Required)
September 9, 2023 August 4, 2023 August 18, 2023 October 28, 2023 September 22, 2023 October 6, 2023 December 9, 2023 November 3, 2023 November 17, 2023 February 10, 2024 January 5, 2024 January 19, 2024 April 13, 2024 March 8, 2024 March 22,2024 June 8, 2024 May 3, 20234 May 17, 2024 July 13, 2024 June 7, 2024 June 21, 2024
Kaplan Test Prep-A well known commercial test prep company that has classes all over the country for the ACT, SAT, and many other tests. They also have a parent newsletter that has tips for the entire college admissions/financial aid process. You can sign up for it here.
ACT-Register online, take some practice test questions, check out the national test dates, and try their test prep program. Also has other ACT information.
March 2 Success March2Success is a FREE website providing users access to online study materials to help improve their scores on standardized tests such as state exit exams, college entrance exams, the military entrance exam (ASVAB) and others. They also have information on financial aid.