Page 14 January 2011 Tests Continued from page 12 Andreen said. “I didn’t have the discipline on my own to sit down and do it because it’s hard with college applications and everything else.” Bradway said that while that approach was perfect for her oldest, Megan, her middle child, Adriane, seemed to focus better in group tutoring. And her youngest, Andrew, is competitive and does better in a preparation class. Because the tests are long and can be tedious, Vogel said she works on building a student’s stamina. “It’s just like training for sports. An athlete needs to train to perform well in a game, and a student needs to train to perform well for the SAT or ACT,” she said. Vogel said there are two parts to stamina. One is knowing what the test is like and that just takes practice. The other part is comprised of a lot of little things. For instance, before taking the test, Vogel said students should prepare all items they will need for the next day. They then should eat a healthy dinner, avoiding extra sugar. Before bed, she advised, test takers should turn off all distractions and focus their minds on relaxing every part of their bodies. On test day, Vogel said, students should think positively and wear an out fi t that always makes them feel good. Eat a healthy breakfast and bring snacks, she said. Parents need to get their children preparing for college entrance exams earlier than later. If they don’t start until their senior year, students can become overwhelmed with college applications and having to prepare and take the test at the same time. It’s advised that students start to prepare the summer of their sophomore year or the fall of their junior year. It may never be too early to start, though. Many schools, particularly the Ivy Leagues, require subject tests, as well. If a sophomore just completed biology, have him or her take the subject test while the information is still fresh. Andreen advised students not to delay in preparing. “You are only a number until you reach a certain number,” Andreen said. That’s because colleges may not look at an application as a whole until the student has achieved a certain score on the SAT or ACT. That certain number can be very different depending on the college. For instance, the middle 50 percent range for San Diego State University is 20 to 25 on the ACT or 1,410 to 1,710 on the SAT. On the other hand, the middle 50 percent range for Harvard is 31 to 35 on the ACT or 2,060 to 2,330 on the SAT. We are a state-licensed facility for court mandated D.U.I. treatment. January MVD Evaluation Special: $30* DUI Education / Treatment Screening...................................$60 16 hours (Level II)....................$85 36 hours (Level I)...................$240 56 hours (Level I)...................$360 72 hours (Level I)...................$440 You have a choice with court mandated treatment and education! Let’s talk about your options and save you some money today. * January special expires January 31, 2011. 6991 East Camelback Road ~ Suite B360 - Near Fashion Square SCOTTSDALETREATMENT.COM 480.429.9044 DUI? DUI? Compare our rates. CALL US LAST! Uh, oh! Here comes the judge! Suzanne Gammage Broker, Masters In Real Estate Development (480) 612-2444 Move In and Start Living! Use Your Smart Phone... To download Google Goggles TM or any QR reader. Then, scan a picture of this EWRQRP © to find more information on this property, or go to www.gammagerealtygroup.com

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