ACT Prep Talk http://www.actstudent.org/blog Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:59:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 A college and career planning podcast from ACT. We cover financial aid, college visits, taking the ACT test, and more. ACT Media Relations http://www.actstudent.org/blog/wp-content/themes/actstudent/images/podcast_cover_sm.jpgACT Prep Talkhttp://www.actstudent.org/blog college planning, act test, financial aid no ACT Media Relations mediarelations@act.org Migration to College Success http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2009/09/immigrant-education/ http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2009/09/immigrant-education/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:37:59 +0000 admin http://www.actstudent.org/blog/?p=443 A native of Cuba, Maria made it her mission to help other American immigrants gain entry into top American Universities. Now at Harvard, Maria continues her outreach to minorities and immigrants. Listen as this former ACT student blogger shares her passion for helping others. Download this podcast (5:41, 6.5MB) ]]>

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A native of Cuba, Maria made it her mission to help other American immigrants gain entry into top American Universities. Now at Harvard, Maria continues her outreach to minorities and immigrants.

Listen as this former ACT student blogger shares her passion for helping others.

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]]> http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2009/09/immigrant-education/feed/ 0 A native of Cuba, Maria made it her mission to help other American immigrants gain entry into top American Universities. Now at Harvard, Maria continues her outreach to minorities and immigrants. Listen as this former ACT student blogger shares her passion for helping others. Download this podcast (5:41, 6.5MB) A native of Cuba, Maria made it her mission to help other American immigrants gain entry into top American Universities. Now at Harvard, Maria continues her outreach to minorities and immigrants. Listen as this former ACT student blogger shares her [...] What I’ve Learned Since High School: Chris http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2009/08/what-ive-learned-since-high-school-chris/ http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2009/08/what-ive-learned-since-high-school-chris/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:22:35 +0000 admin http://www.actstudent.org/blog/?p=360 In 2005, Chris — a former ACT blogger — graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a degree in history. Chris now works as a case manager for the Division of Developmental Disabilities. He spoke with ACT about his experiences in both high school and college. Download this podcast (5:15, 3.6MB) ]]>

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In 2005, Chris — a former ACT blogger — graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a degree in history. Chris now works as a case manager for the Division of Developmental Disabilities. He spoke with ACT about his experiences in both high school and college.

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]]> http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2009/08/what-ive-learned-since-high-school-chris/feed/ 0 In 2005, Chris — a former ACT blogger — graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a degree in history. Chris now works as a case manager for the Division of Developmental Disabilities. He spoke with ACT about his experiences in both high school and college. Download this podcast (5:15, 3.6MB) In 2005, Chris — a former ACT blogger — graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a degree in history. Chris now works as a case manager for the Division of Developmental Disabilities. He spoke with ACT about his experiences in both high [...] What I’ve Learned Since High School: Rachael http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2009/07/what-i%e2%80%99ve-learned-since-high-school-rachael/ http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2009/07/what-i%e2%80%99ve-learned-since-high-school-rachael/#comments Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:21:04 +0000 admin http://www.actstudent.org/blog/?p=357 Rachael graduated from high school in 2003. Four years later, she received her bachelor of science in nursing degree from Truman State University in Missouri. Since passing her R.N. licensing boards, Rachel has worked as a nurse at Missouri Baptist Hospital. Download this podcast (5:55, 4MB) ]]>

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Rachael graduated from high school in 2003. Four years later, she received her bachelor of science in nursing degree from Truman State University in Missouri. Since passing her R.N. licensing boards, Rachel has worked as a nurse at Missouri Baptist Hospital.
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]]> http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2009/07/what-i%e2%80%99ve-learned-since-high-school-rachael/feed/ 0 Rachael graduated from high school in 2003. Four years later, she received her bachelor of science in nursing degree from Truman State University in Missouri. Since passing her R.N. licensing boards, Rachel has worked as a nurse at Missouri Baptist Hospital. Download this podcast (5:55, 4MB) Rachael graduated from high school in 2003. Four years later, she received her bachelor of science in nursing degree from Truman State University in Missouri. Since passing her R.N. licensing boards, Rachel has worked as a nurse at Missouri Baptist [...] What I’ve Learned Since High School: Mary Ann http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2009/07/what-i%e2%80%99ve-learned-since-high-school-mary-ann/ http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2009/07/what-i%e2%80%99ve-learned-since-high-school-mary-ann/#comments Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:19:40 +0000 admin http://www.actstudent.org/blog/?p=353 Eighteen-year-old Mary Ann is a freshman at Murray State University. The small liberal arts college is located about 2 hours from Nashville in Mary Ann’s home state of Kentucky. Currently undeclared, Mary Ann is leaning toward a major in either creative writing or engineering. Listen as she talks with ACT about what she’s learned since [...]]]>

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Eighteen-year-old Mary Ann is a freshman at Murray State University. The small liberal arts college is located about 2 hours from Nashville in Mary Ann’s home state of Kentucky. Currently undeclared, Mary Ann is leaning toward a major in either creative writing or engineering. Listen as she talks with ACT about what she’s learned since high school.

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]]> http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2009/07/what-i%e2%80%99ve-learned-since-high-school-mary-ann/feed/ 0 Eighteen-year-old Mary Ann is a freshman at Murray State University. The small liberal arts college is located about 2 hours from Nashville in Mary Ann’s home state of Kentucky. Currently undeclared, Mary Ann is leaning toward a major in either creative writing or engineering. Listen as she talks with ACT about what she’s learned since high school. Download this podcast (4:48, 3.3MB) Eighteen-year-old Mary Ann is a freshman at Murray State University. The small liberal arts college is located about 2 hours from Nashville in Mary Ann’s home state of Kentucky. Currently undeclared, Mary Ann is leaning toward a major in either [...] What I’ve Learned Since High School: Adam http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2009/07/what-i%e2%80%99ve-learned-since-high-school-adam/ http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2009/07/what-i%e2%80%99ve-learned-since-high-school-adam/#comments Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:18:18 +0000 admin http://www.actstudent.org/blog/?p=350 Originally from Denver, CO, Adam went south to attend Texas Tech. He considered civil engineering, but was drawn to Tech’s construction program, where he could be out in the field. Listen to his college journey and his exciting plans to begin work for a major corporation. Download this podcast (5:12, 3.6MB) ]]>

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Originally from Denver, CO, Adam went south to attend Texas Tech. He considered civil engineering, but was drawn to Tech’s construction program, where he could be out in the field. Listen to his college journey and his exciting plans to begin work for a major corporation.

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]]> http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2009/07/what-i%e2%80%99ve-learned-since-high-school-adam/feed/ 0 Originally from Denver, CO, Adam went south to attend Texas Tech. He considered civil engineering, but was drawn to Tech’s construction program, where he could be out in the field. Listen to his college journey and his exciting plans to begin work for a major corporation. Download this podcast (5:12, 3.6MB) Originally from Denver, CO, Adam went south to attend Texas Tech. He considered civil engineering, but was drawn to Tech’s construction program, where he could be out in the field. Listen to his college journey and his exciting plans to begin [...] What I’ve Learned Since High School: Diane http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2009/07/what-i%e2%80%99ve-learned-since-high-school-diane/ http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2009/07/what-i%e2%80%99ve-learned-since-high-school-diane/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:17:06 +0000 admin http://www.actstudent.org/blog/?p=347 After she finished blogging for ACT, Diane began an internship at her local newspaper in Hawaii. She then began volunteering for public radio, which led into a summer internship with N-P-R. Diane shares her educational journey from high school to community college and beyond. Download this podcast (5:00, 3.45MB) ]]>

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After she finished blogging for ACT, Diane began an internship at her local newspaper in Hawaii. She then began volunteering for public radio, which led into a summer internship with N-P-R. Diane shares her educational journey from high school to community college and beyond.

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]]> http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2009/07/what-i%e2%80%99ve-learned-since-high-school-diane/feed/ 0 After she finished blogging for ACT, Diane began an internship at her local newspaper in Hawaii. She then began volunteering for public radio, which led into a summer internship with N-P-R. Diane shares her educational journey from high school to community college and beyond. Download this podcast (5:00, 3.45MB) After she finished blogging for ACT, Diane began an internship at her local newspaper in Hawaii. She then began volunteering for public radio, which led into a summer internship with N-P-R. Diane shares her educational journey from high school to [...] What I’ve Learned Since High School: Katy http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2009/07/what-i%e2%80%99ve-learned-since-high-school-katy/ http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2009/07/what-i%e2%80%99ve-learned-since-high-school-katy/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:15:41 +0000 admin http://www.actstudent.org/blog/?p=344 Katy blogged for ACT during her senior year of high school in Mobile, Alabama. She attended college at St. Louis University where she majored in English and creative and professional writing. Katy spent a year as a freelance writer after a brief internship at a non-denominational publishing house before moving to Washington D.C. Download this [...]]]>

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Katy blogged for ACT during her senior year of high school in Mobile, Alabama. She attended college at St. Louis University where she majored in English and creative and professional writing. Katy spent a year as a freelance writer after a brief internship at a non-denominational publishing house before moving to Washington D.C.

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]]> http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2009/07/what-i%e2%80%99ve-learned-since-high-school-katy/feed/ 0 Katy blogged for ACT during her senior year of high school in Mobile, Alabama. She attended college at St. Louis University where she majored in English and creative and professional writing. Katy spent a year as a freelance writer after a brief internship at a non-denominational publishing house before moving to Washington D.C. Download this podcast (4:54, 3.4MB) Katy blogged for ACT during her senior year of high school in Mobile, Alabama. She attended college at St. Louis University where she majored in English and creative and professional writing. Katy spent a year as a freelance writer after a brief [...] What I’ve Learned Since High School: David http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2009/06/what-i%e2%80%99ve-learned-since-high-school-david/ http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2009/06/what-i%e2%80%99ve-learned-since-high-school-david/#comments Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:14:34 +0000 admin http://www.actstudent.org/blog/?p=341 A native Californian, David graduated from high school in 2008. He attends college in Salt Lake City where he enjoys the relaxed pace of life, the nice people, and the great snow for snowboarding. He is active on the art scene and is considering a major in arts administration. Download this podcast (5:11, 3.6MB) ]]>

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A native Californian, David graduated from high school in 2008. He attends college in Salt Lake City where he enjoys the relaxed pace of life, the nice people, and the great snow for snowboarding. He is active on the art scene and is considering a major in arts administration.

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]]> http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2009/06/what-i%e2%80%99ve-learned-since-high-school-david/feed/ 0 A native Californian, David graduated from high school in 2008. He attends college in Salt Lake City where he enjoys the relaxed pace of life, the nice people, and the great snow for snowboarding. He is active on the art scene and is considering a major in arts administration. Download this podcast (5:11, 3.6MB) A native Californian, David graduated from high school in 2008. He attends college in Salt Lake City where he enjoys the relaxed pace of life, the nice people, and the great snow for snowboarding. He is active on the art scene and is considering a [...] What I’ve Learned Since High School: Maria http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2009/06/what-i%e2%80%99ve-learned-since-high-school-maria/ http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2009/06/what-i%e2%80%99ve-learned-since-high-school-maria/#comments Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:11:04 +0000 admin http://www.actstudent.org/blog/?p=336 Born and raised in Cuba, Maria and her family moved to Miami, Florida when she was 14 years old. She attended a large public high school. While very involved in extracurricular activities, she also founded an organization to help other immigrants get admitted into top universities. After graduating in 2006, Maria now attends Harvard where [...]]]>

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Born and raised in Cuba, Maria and her family moved to Miami, Florida when she was 14 years old. She attended a large public high school. While very involved in extracurricular activities, she also founded an organization to help other immigrants get admitted into top universities. After graduating in 2006, Maria now attends Harvard where she majors in history with a minor in Economics.  She is minority coordinator for the Harvard admissions office.

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]]> http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2009/06/what-i%e2%80%99ve-learned-since-high-school-maria/feed/ 0 Born and raised in Cuba, Maria and her family moved to Miami, Florida when she was 14 years old. She attended a large public high school. While very involved in extracurricular activities, she also founded an organization to help other immigrants get admitted into top universities. After graduating in 2006, Maria now attends Harvard where she majors in history with a minor in Economics.  She is minority coordinator for the Harvard admissions office. Download this podcast (7:00, 4.9MB) Born and raised in Cuba, Maria and her family moved to Miami, Florida when she was 14 years old. She attended a large public high school. While very involved in extracurricular activities, she also founded an organization to help other immigrants [...] ACT Test Day for Jenny http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2007/04/act-test-day-for-jenny/ http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2007/04/act-test-day-for-jenny/#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2007 17:09:22 +0000 admin http://student.inetu.act.org/blog/?p=108 In the fifth installment of the audio diary she is keeping as she prepares to take the ACT, Jenny tells about taking the test. Her preparation helped her relax during the test, and she feels good about her performance. Now she waits for her scores. Download this podcast (3:19, 2.3MB) ]]>

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In the fifth installment of the audio diary she is keeping as she prepares to take the ACT, Jenny tells about taking the test. Her preparation helped her relax during the test, and she feels good about her performance. Now she waits for her scores.

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]]> http://www.actstudent.org/blog/2007/04/act-test-day-for-jenny/feed/ 0 In the fifth installment of the audio diary she is keeping as she prepares to take the ACT, Jenny tells about taking the test. Her preparation helped her relax during the test, and she feels good about her performance. Now she waits for her scores. Download this podcast (3:19, 2.3MB) In the fifth installment of the audio diary she is keeping as she prepares to take the ACT, Jenny tells about taking the test. Her preparation helped her relax during the test, and she feels good about her performance. Now she waits for her [...]