The SAT Critical Reading section expects that students should be able to do the following:
Read a passage of 200-800 words with comprehension of theme, tone, critical analysis and synthesis of the reading material.
Differentiate whether the passage is expository, narrative, persuasive or literary in style and tone.
Have the ability to read passages from a variety of genres that include literary fiction, social sciences, humanities and sciences.
Be able to answer specific questions relevant to the passage.

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The ACT exam is periodically offered for students preparing to apply for colleges. Most students take the exam in their junior year, giving htem ample time to retake the test if they want to try for a higher score. The test is timed, and students should bring their own Number 2 pencils and a calculator to the exam.

Four subjects are covered in the exam. A total of 215 multiple-choice questions are distributed across the subject areas:
Science (40)
Mathematics (60)
Reading (40)
English (75)

Therefore, the science portion of the exam makes up for slightly less than 20% of your grade. It's undoubtedly an important section, but preparing for this portion of the exam is relatively easy. The best way to get ready for the science questions on the ACT is to know what to expect before you take the exam and to try some practice questions.

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Mentoring a student is a chance to inspire his development intellectually and emotionally. A mentor should be a trusted friend, a reliable adult and a good listener, but should not serve as a substitute parent or peer. Students come from a variety of homes. Some may come from unfortunate circumstances. While mentoring styles differ in each relationship, a few tips can help a mentor connect to his student.

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Love taking pictures? Then listen up! Students who are interested in photography and possibly making it a part of their career may be interested in learning a bit more about photography scholarships. Photography is more than just taking a great picture, great photographers study for years to learn the ins and outs of creating the perfect shot

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Warren Buffet. Meredith Vieira. Ted Turner. Tom Brokaw. Besides being very successful, these famous business moguls and television personalities have something else in common. They were rejected from their first choice colleges.

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One of the common assumptions about writing a paper is that good writers can sit down and write a paper in one draft. Not true. Even the best writers revise their work, sometimes multiple times. Editing your paper is what makes a so-so paper good or even excellent.


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You know your child better than anyone else on earth. So even after he heads off to college, you should still keep alert to signs of change, upset, and distress. If you notice symptoms of the following problems or simply sense that something is wrong, don't wait but don't panic either. Start a dialogue with your child that will open the door to support and help.

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Conflict resolution and peer mediation skills are important to the student and will be useful in working life. Conflict resolution is often conducted with a facilitator. This gives each party an opportunity to speak without feeling pressure or intimidation.

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Freshers’ Week is the week (or two) before lectures and classes at university start. It is the time you will be moving into student halls, meeting new friends, partying and doing small administration tasks (like finding a student bank account and setting up your university card). It can be a daunting time for freshers. Rooms full of people you don’t know and the realisation that you are a hundred miles away from home, can make Freshers’ Week not as easy as it should be. Here are my top 10 tips for a fun and easy Freshers’ Week.

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