The more familiar I am with something, the easier it is to handle. When I do something for the first time, I’m usually anxious and uneasy, but the more I do something, the better I am at it. When I take a test, I want to do my best. Being unprepared doesn’t help. That anxious and uneasy feeling causes stress; I become so worried about how much time I have left to finish that my mind can go blank or I can make careless mistakes. If you’re like me, preparing will help your stress levels and will help you perform better when taking the ACT. (more…)

High school students have so many different options when deciding which direction to take. There are countless things to consider when planning for the future and many steps to take to reach your goals. I switched schools going into my sophomore year of high school; I went from knowing everyone to knowing no one. I wasn’t focused on making friends. I did horribly my freshman year with a 1.9 GPA, and I planned to focus on school for the following years, not play.

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During the year, our high school counselors make classroom visits to talk about future plans. Recently we received one of these visits from our college advisor. She discussed the important information we need to know to hopefully get into the college of our choice. She covered everything from college planning to scholarships.
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I just started a new semester with new classes, new teachers, and tons to do. One of my classes is an advanced English class and the work load seems almost impossible, but so far I’m doing well. I chose to take that class because it looks good to colleges and because my high school guidance counselor said I had the ability to take the class. I was a bit skeptical at first, but now I’m happy that I’m taking the course.
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My name is Lauren Siwek and I’m a junior at Cooper City High School in Florida. My school is very academically focused. Most of the students strive to be at the top of their class. When students around you excel, it pushes you to do the same, which is why my mom transferred me to Cooper City High my sophomore year.
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