Parents, how can you support your students as they prepare for their final exams? Let's talk about motivation, learning and review strategies, optimizing the study environment, prioritization and time management, help-seeking, peer collaboration, mindset and more. You can be a resource and help your kids be more effective and study smarter, not harder.
Dec 7 (Tue)
7:00pm EST / 4:00pm PST
Duration: 1h 00m
Your PSAT scores will be available on December 6th or 7th, so come learn what they mean. Then we will discuss the main differences between the SAT and ACT. We will help you decide which test is a better fit, when to take them, how much to prepare for them, and more.
Dec 8 (Wed)
7:00pm EST / 4:00pm PST
Duration: 1h 00m
The Department of Robotics and Mechatronics
Engineering (RME) at Kennesaw State University (KSU) is on a mission to spark
STEM passion with you and your students.
We
will be hosting a Robotics Lecture Series, starting November 22, 2021, and
would love you and your students to participate! You will learn from our
experts about real-world robotic applications.
Lecture
Topic: Digital Manufacturing Supporting Robotic Automation
By:
Dr. David A. Guerra-Zubiaga
The presentation shows
how digital manufacturing is important in the creation of virtual prototypes to
NGAS design and supporting intelligent robotic automation and will include
robotic demonstrations.
Date: November
22, 2021, Time: 09:00 am to 10.00 am Eastern
Please click below for
meeting link:
https://kennesaw-edu.zoom.us/
Meeting
Id: 839 9039 6147 and Passcode: zN0k5T
Advance
registration is required.
Source: Princeton Review
Final exams aren’t just any tests. They draw upon your knowledge from the entire semester, and you have to take a whole bunch of them at once. Depending on how your finals are weighted, your final exam grade could even mean the difference between an A and a C on your transcript!
Follow our ultimate studying guide, and earn a top grade on your final exams.
If you plan out your study sessions (for ALL your exams), you’ll get a better handle on how much work you’re facing. Use the calendar on your phone to set alerts and reminders for yourself so you stick to your plan.
Start studying for finals a few weeks before the first exam, and figure out how much time to set aside each day for each subject. Be realistic about how long it will take to, say, memorize the dates for all the Civil War battles. You need to fit in brain breaks, too!
Don’t just start from the beginning of your notes and try to cram everything in: Think about what you know for sure will be on each test and review that material first. Then move on to studying what will probably be on the test, then what might be covered. That way, if you run out of time, you know you at least have the basics nailed. Ask your teachers if they’ll share copies of previous finals so you can see what might be covered or how questions will be phrased.
If chemistry gave you trouble all semester, devote more time to that subject—even if it’s your last final. Look over your previous tests for the year, if you scored poorly on one unit in Spanish, chances are you didn’t absorb it all the first time. Take extra time now to review what you missed. By starting with the toughest stuff first, you have time to ask your teacher questions or get help from our tutors
5. Form a study group.
There’s nothing like peer pressure to keep you motivated to study. Make a plan with friends to review the class material, compare notes, or work through tricky concepts. You'll benefit from the good study habits and notes of the other members in your study group. if you’re trying to solve a tough math problem, two heads are better than one.
Not only is it more fun to study with your friends than studying by yourself, you’ll also learn more. By talking through the facts and formulas with a study partner, you’re thinking about the material more deeply, which means you’ll remember it better later.
Now that you know what key concepts from each subject you need to prioritize, find the best way to review and internalize what you predict will be on the final exam. Make flash cards to help you memorize dates and equations. Or come up with a mnemonic device—a system of memorizing facts using a phrase or acronym you’ll definitely remember. For example, using the name Roy G. Biv helps to remember the order of colors in a rainbow.
Outline your class notes for daily review. Notes and flashcards are also great for last-minute review the morning of your exam.
If you’re studying at home, have your mom or dad quiz you on the information you’ve already studied. Students tend to remember the information they've been quizzed on better than the information they simply review.
While it may be tempting to pull an all-nighter and cram everything in at the last minute, it’s a bad idea. You just add stress, and you won’t retain the information for very long by studying that way. You may even forget some of it by the time the test begins.
Take breaks to improve your concentration when you return to studying: Veg out with an episode of your favorite TV show or play a couple rounds of Wii tennis.
Eat healthy and drink plenty of water to keep your brain firing on all cylinders.
2021 Fall Pre-College Virtual
Fair
Saturday, November 20 - 10:00 a.m. - Noon ET
Duke Pre-College Virtual
Information Session
Tuesday, December 7 - 6:00-7:00 p.m. ET
Sign up for our December info session! Attend a live Zoom presentation. Learn about our programs and enjoy a sneak peek of our 2022 summer courses. Space is limited so sign up soon!
Duke Pre-College is excited to announce upcoming events where you can connect with us and learn more about 2022 programs.
2021 Fall Pre-College Virtual
Fair
Saturday, November 20 - 10:00 a.m. - Noon ETRegister for the 2021 Fall Pre-College Virtual Fair! Chat
live with us about Duke Pre-College Programs and learn
about programs at other top universities!
Duke Pre-College Virtual
Information Session
Tuesday, December 7 - 6:00-7:00 p.m. ET
Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) is one of the most globally diverse, two-week academic summer programs in the world. Serving over 2,000 students from over 150 countries and all 50 U.S. states, YYGS distributes over $3 Million USD in need-based financial aid to both domestic and international students.
When it comes to standing out on college applications, becoming an officer or leader of a club is a great way to do just that. Thousands of students every year ace the other parts of college applications with their high SAT scores or GPA—but involvement and leadership in extracurriculars can truly secure admission to many schools. Colleges prefer quality over quantity, so it’s better to be an officer of one or two clubs than to be just a member of five clubs or more. Colleges want to see that you’re passionate, dedicated, and immersed in the activities that interest you. You can gain leadership positions with academic teams, art groups, athletic teams, volunteering, tutoring, and other student clubs. Getting involved in one of these roles will make you stand out during the college admission process. Here’s how to get started.
Your first step toward reaching a leadership position is to join a club you’re passionate about. And the earlier you join, the more time you have to be involved! Once you become a member, try to go above and beyond. Ask current officers what you can do to help out, whether that’s helping set up or clean up for meetings, lending your artistic talents for posters, or something else. Other ways to go the extra mile in your club include:
An important part of taking on a leadership position is understanding what your strengths and weaknesses are. Are you good at organization? Math? Being assertive? Delegation? Understanding your best qualities as a leader will help you choose the right position for you. Acting as president or vice president is a big responsibility that’ll take a lot of time, maturity, and energy. You need to be able to delegate and communicate effectively with other members, advisors, and school faculty. Being secretary requires you to be extremely organized and neat to complete the job. Treasurers should be good with math and financial strategy, whereas historians should be able to keep a clear and consistent record of the club's activities. Choose the role that will play best to your strengths, not just the most prestigious one. Being a great treasurer will look better to colleges than being a bad president.
Related: How to Start Your Own Great Club in High School
Most school clubs offer the positions of president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, historian, and/or parliamentarian. When it comes time to run, there are many things you can do to better your chances of being elected to the leadership position of your choice:
And remember: Even if you don’t win, you can still make a difference in your club and exert your leadership qualities in different ways outside of an official position.
Related: Leadership in High School: What Does It Mean?
Colleges tend to admire leadership qualities. Being a club leader shows your dedication, commitment, and involvement. It demonstrates that you’re willing and confident enough to take on big responsibilities. And it proves that your fellow club members trust you well enough to guide them. If you excel in your leadership position and make a difference, it’ll indicate to schools that you’re a natural leader who will do the same in college and beyond.
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