http://www.daniellebianchi.com San Francisco, Bay Area SAT / ACT tutor and College Counselor Fri, 17 Aug 2007 02:57:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 http://www.daniellebianchi.com/2006/02/23/february-sat-and-act-update/ 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 ... http://www.daniellebianchi.com/2005/12/16/college-admission-tips-and-important-dates/ 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 ... http://www.daniellebianchi.com/2005/08/06/college-visitscampus-interviews/ 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. ... http://www.daniellebianchi.com/2005/08/06/college-essays-applications/ 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. http://www.daniellebianchi.com/2005/08/06/sat-prep/ 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. ... http://www.daniellebianchi.com/2005/08/01/psat-in-october/ 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 ... http://www.daniellebianchi.com/2005/08/01/sign-up-for-the-september-act-now/ Remember to sign up for the October SAT test on www.collegeboard.com by September 7th at a location near you/your high school. http://www.daniellebianchi.com/2005/08/01/deadline-for-october-sat-test/ 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. http://www.daniellebianchi.com/2005/07/27/daniellebianchicom-launches/