What we covered during the main session last month (February):
Introduction to the concierge service - At the beginning of each month, we’ll cover a few important/timely topics (Training Sessions @ 7:00pm eastern, one Sunday per month. Check Concierge calendar here for full schedule)
- Each month we will also offer one Office Hour session (@ 7:00 pm eastern, one Sunday per month. Check here for the full schedule). Office Hours are designed to answer any general or specific questions that you have regarding ANY aspect of the college planning and application process.
- Use the Facebook group to share information with one another, and to ask questions that are on your mind. In addition, check communications within this group for special announcements, posts and information sharing from Road2College. We’ll look here before Office Hours and attempt to share collective concerns, interests and needs as they arise.
SAT/ACT preparation, timing & goals
- We discussed SAT and ACT readiness.For all freshmen it is too early to think about standardized testing. Sophomores may be able to consider it if…..
- ALGEBRA 2! If your student is completing Algebra 2 sophomore year they can take a practice SAT and ACT at the end of the school year to see if early testing makes sense.
- If your sophomore tests very well on the practice SAT at the end of their school year they may want to consider some prep for the PSAT October of their junior year for National Merit consideration.
- Future consideration: Make sure your student ALWAYS includes Writing with their ACT and at least one test with Writing for the SAT.
To watch a replay of the session, click here now! (password: R2C Concierge)
What we covered this month:
- Class choices for next year
- Guidelines for choosing those classes
- AP vs. IB classes and other ways to show progression
- AP Tests, IB Tests and Subject Tests
Action items to be aware of in March:
- Make sure your student is registered for any AP exams or SAT subject tests coming up at the end of the school year (May most likely).
- Speak with your student to decide if there are immediate questions to ask our team during Office Hours and email. Addressing these things early on can help alleviate stress and anxiety as you all go through the process.
- Meet with Guidance to discuss class choice options for the next school year..
Ahead on the Road... - Our next Office Hours will be held March 15, 2020 at 7pm EST.
Best,
Russ & Debbie
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