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August 2007 SAT and ACT Update

Thursday, February 23rd, 2006

For those of you reading along, here are the dates for the next SAT and ACT tests are:
ACT September 15, 2007 
SAT October 6, 2007
ACT October 27, 2007 
SAT November 3, 2007

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College Admission Tips and Important Dates

Friday, December 16th, 2005

Just posted a list of important college admissions dates as well as some general tips when thinking about applying to college. Many of the dates posted, (ie: UC application deadlines) do not change from year-to-year, but you should ALWAYS be sure to check with the school(s) to be sure the information is correct.

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College Visits/Campus Interviews

Saturday, August 6th, 2005

When you go on your college visit, make sure to call in advance to tell them you’re coming. It lets them know that you’re making the effort to see their school. Whether it’s 300 miles or 3000 miles away, it flatters them. Sign up for a campus tour as well as an interview […]

College Essays & Applications

Saturday, August 6th, 2005

Juniors and Seniors…now is a good time to start thinking about writing a personal statement. The main question (500-600 words) for most college applications will ask you about a significant experience, person, book, or event in your life that has helped you to become who you are today. Often the short question […]

SAT prep

Saturday, August 6th, 2005

Students: spend some time this summer learning SAT vocabulary words. Even if you learn a word a day, you better the odds at finding that word or a similar word on the actual test. Collegeboard has been known to use the same vocab words on different tests.

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PSAT in October

Monday, August 1st, 2005

The PSAT is usually given in October for sophomores and juniors. While it is not necessary, students should take the opportunity to brush up on their PSAT/SAT skills before taking the test. Students may receive a National Merit Scholarship by scoring a high score on their PSAT. Each year some 55,000 high […]

Sign up for the September ACT now

Monday, August 1st, 2005

Remember to sign up for the September ACT by August 19th on www.act.org For students applying to the UC’s or most private universities, you need to sign up for the “optional” ACT 30 minute essay. Unlike the SAT essay, the ACT essay will be given at the end of the test. The […]

Deadline for October SAT test

Monday, August 1st, 2005

Remember to sign up for the October SAT test on www.collegeboard.com by September 7th at a location near you/your high school.

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DanielleBianchi.com Launches

Wednesday, July 27th, 2005

It is official, the DanielleBianchi.com website is under construction. Hopefully, we will have the first draft or two up in the next couple of days. Be sure to check back this week for updates.

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