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Hey, homeschoolers! Few things are as distressing as having an anxious child. I’m revisiting the topic today. Watch on YouTube Sponsor Summary In this conversation, Melanie Wilson discusses anxiety in homeschoolers and provides a three-part framework for managing anxiety. The first part of the framework is prevention, which includes ensuring regular sleep and wake times, engaging in exercise, and limiting caffeine intake. The second part is recognizing the symptoms of anxiety, such as muscle tension, headaches, stomach aches, and insomnia. The third part is substitution, which involves teaching children to calm themselves down through deep breathing and changing their thoughts. Wilson emphasizes the importance of faith in managing anxiety and suggests using scriptures and truth journaling as tools. Overall, she emphasizes that anxiety can be overcome with practice and offers her curriculum, Training Aliens, as a resource. Resources Help for Anxious Homeschoolers How to Help Your Child Manage Emotions Truth Journaling Top Bible Verses for Anxiety Training Aliens Have a happy homeschool week! The post Special Replay: How To Help Your Anxious Child appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Top Seven College SCHOLARSHIPS #69 SCHOLARSHIPS #69 College scholarships can help children get a head start in life. Most people don’t have money saved for college, and this way with scholarships you can help! If children can “earn’ their way with scholarship money they can graduate debt-free. 85% of colleges will give scholarships based on merit.  Thanks to our sponsor College Prep Genius!  There is scholarship money out there but up to the student to earn it!    1.  Merit-based Based on something your child has done. GPA, SAT, ACT, CLT scores Qualifications A first come first serve. The college has you fill out these scholarships. Specific colleges have a special program. Some will give you study abroad money – and even a computer or iPad!   Automatic Qualification Scholarships and Supplemental Scholarships: Some post information on their website. Colleges have different criteria for money based on test scores. Some are based on SAT or ACT only, no other information. Some schools fight for National Merit scholars (based on PSAT in Junior year!) Check with the college themselves. Supplemental  — add on money to other scholarships Sometimes a special department will give money based on an SAT score – school of engineering for example. National Merit or achievement scholarship, attracted colleges – you can get a specific scholarship – the trustee scholarship. National achievement – research funding, spending cash, etc. Competitive and Direct Competitive: Different depending on the college. Outstanding incoming freshmen can apply to some colleges. Full scholarship for four years, if you receive. First-time freshmen can apply. There is a minimum SAT or ACT score required. Direct competitive – will take the scholarship applications. Can include an interview or an essay. Some have transfer student scholarships. Athletic – athletic as well as good scores NCAA – National Collegiate Athletic Association – D-1 or D-2 Club athletics – some of these institutions – badminton, fencing, lacrosse, judo, etc. NAIA – National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes – smaller colleges, and private colleges NJCAA – National Junior College Association – two-year or associate degree college NCCAA – National Christian College Athletic Association – D-1, D-2 for Bible college, etc. Arts – can be very competitive Based on merit — dance, music, art, theatre, photography, Videography Auditions possibly required Specific music schools that specialize in specific medium Schools of theatre major Schools of videography Merit Scholarships based upon Activities – Team-based: Journalism, Cheerleading, Journalism Activities you belong to and are involved with a competitive edge. Journalism – newspaper writing, yearbook, etc. The band — marching band State Varies depending on your state Look at your state for information about in-state scholarships Based on test score – full rides on trade school – Since colleges get their rankings based on test scores, they are willing to give incredible scholarships—even full-rides so check out the podcast on “How to Ace the SAT/ACT”     The post Top Seven College Scholarships appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

CLT Standardized Test ~~ Lookout SAT/ACT-New Test in Town The CLT Standardized Test is a new test that is taking on the SAT and ACT Tests. CLT stands for Classic Learning Test. A Harvard graduate wrote the test, standardized – get results right away. They will know the comparison of the other tests. Dave Wagner and Jeremy Tate Visit our sponsor – College Prep Genius Show Notes: CLT Standardized Test What is the CLT? CLT – Classic Learning Test Been around a couple of years Jeremy Tate the co-founder of the CLT The new standard, deals with the complaints of the SAT and ACT – the values of Western Civilization Offered 5 x a year, a modern testing format, the student bring their laptop or tablet, they would get their scores immediately Very similar to SAT and ACT Overall goal is to have a better test and a better standard. CS Lewis passages or Charles Dickens They are accepted in 100 colleges What sections are on the test? Same as SAT and ACT – similar in how Verbal Reasoning 40 Grammar 40 Quantitative Reasoning 40 The most you can get on the 120 and there is a conversion ; the highest score is a 117 com Average ACT is 21 — Average SAT 1060 — Average CLT is 65 Practice tests online Student guide as baseline score 2 Hours long without an essay You can take it unlimited times What is the format? Based on 120 minutes or 2-hour time limits 40 on reading 45 on grammar and 45 on math section Students will have their device, the timer goes off, and then you move on to the next section… Given about a minute per question and less than a minute Gives a predictability of the student’s college readiness com You can become a format Parents can proctor it for you What are the differences from the SAT/ACT Contemporary literature content is one of the big differences, western thought and tradition Based on thought provoking changes Analogies on the CLT that use to be on the SAT that are no longer on the test No essay What colleges accept the CLT? Reach out to the college Listed on the website About 100 colleges take this test Liberty, Bryan, etc. Does it have a PSAT equivalent contest? They have a CLT – 10 offered for a similar contest like the PSAT It is free, you can take the CLT and taken at the home, proctored by the parent Honor system Partnered NAS – National Association Scolars 108 or above on CLT – SAT 1480 and a 32 on ACT Take it 10th grade in April of 10th grade and gives What good news do you have about the CLT and College Prep Genius? Partnering with College Prep Genius, and the only program they recommend. Jean gets inside information Jean is working on a solutions guide Retired CLT test so that Jean can create a class for this test Very similar strategies SAT and ACT What is College Prep Genius doing with CLT? Students can purchase their student guide and solution guide to strategize how they can do better A module will be created by College Prep Genius Being on the ground floor com – only recommends Jean Burk, College Prep Genius What special code can you give to students? com – practice test – CPG18 Contest for Apple watch! Cut the tuition down to $25 for the test   Professor at Weaton gave a great review of this test. CLT is growing strongly.       The post CLT Standardized Test (Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Did you know that FAFSA Changed? Join Jean Burk and College Prep Genius. FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Here is the information you need now. FAFSA 2024  The rollout was late, and the problem with rolling out the new FAFSA is that it is three months late; schools have hard deadlines for applications, and this may mess up some of the college deadlines. Check with the college. Everyone should fill out the FAFSA – even if you think you make too much money. Take advantage of it even if you do not qualify for other aid (Institutional aid). It has to be through this. Billions in scholarship and Federal money (listen for more information.)   A. Two Big Snafus : Historically, FAFSA opens for applications to be submitted on October 1, and there are college deadlines for various aid. This year, they opened FAFSA in January of 2024. A “soft launch” happened on December 30, yet the system wasn’t ready. The deadline had to be December 30 to meet federal guidelines. New software only has one formula inflation index, and it is huge. They admitted there was an issue. Many people will not be able to qualify for Pell Grants and other aid. They will qualify for less money. Hopefully, the colleges are aware of it. B. 13 Changes (Good for some/tricky for others)  Every family situation is different. One of the reasons they changed it was because of the confusing terminology. EFC – Estimated Family Contribution. SAI or Student Aid Index: This is more accurate on what the college looks at. There are only 36 questions instead of 100 October 1 date was not met. It was released in January. FSS – Fafsa submission summary — they increased the Pell Grant eligibility… US poverty tables that take into account family size, etc. The challenge for some families is if you have more than one student in college, it benefits. The middle class no more discount to having more than one student in college. (Maybe next year it will come back.) Colleges know this and hopefully can make adjustments. CSS – College Scholarship Profile. More institutional aid and discounts add back in more of your assets – home equity and retirement. They don’t distinguish between divorce and legal separation now. It used to default to a custodial parent; now it is AGI – or adjusted gross income. G. Good change: Prepare the younger kids. No financial consequences. 529 Plan (College Savings Plan) – invisible financial aid. IRS Data retrieval tool, your taxes are pulled from the IRS directly. Consent is required. (Maybe one spouse doesn’t want the other one to know what is going on.) You can list 20 schools instead of 10 beforehand. That will help you and save time and frustration. The rolls-based form – Roles-Based – students will have a section, and parents will have a section, so they are separate logs. The family size definition has changed, dependent or independent. It used to be only dependent students could apply, yet rules changed. Now, they then become independent (become married, military, etc.). Now you can change it. Provisional independence status – something that prevents them from entering the parent’s information. This is helpful. So they can enter their information individually as an “independent.” C. Steps to File (Must do beforehand) FAFSA ID – students or parents. The name on your ID has to be the same as your ID; double-check—the name, the birthday, etc., needs to be the legal name, or the system will kick it out. StudentAid.gov to start the process. FAFSA.ed.gov — a waiting room. That waiting room is going to be there if there are many people filing at the same time. Stay there and wait. Documents you can get ahead of time. Worksheet. 2023-3=2024 FAFSA PDF you can download and fill it out. To double-check that you have not made mistakes. Completed tax returns, social security numbers for both you and your child, the cash you have on hand, the day you file the FAFSA – the base year is the day you fill out the FAFSA. Your investment, business, and network. Now it takes 20 minutes. Student Aid FAFSA estimator. StudentAid.gov/AID-Estimator (Not the FAFSA) It helps you get an SAI – Student Aid Index. What is the base year: If you have a child who is a sophomore or in their sophomore year, you don’t want big capital gains or selling stocks, etc. The year you fill out the FAFSA is the child’s senior year, typically in the Fall. D. If FAFSA is Not Sufficient for College Dreams  College-bound – ALERTS – those are the steps to getting into college (podcast coming soon on this topic!) It is one piece of the puzzle. It is one part of the college process. You don’t get money from the FAFSA; the college gets it (COA-SAI=Need). The college is the one that gives the money. It is the starting and jumping-off point. To get the full rides, the parts to that (on air). The post FAFSA – Must Know Information appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Let’s Talk to Jean Burke about “No More SAT Tests!” Podcast #18 What’s this? No More SAT Tests? Did you hear this right? I ask Jean Burke, the author and founder of College Prep Genius if she believes the SAT is a test of the past. Come listen to what she has to say. Learn More here: Show Notes – No More SAT Tests Out of approximately 45,000+ colleges a small portion do not require a SAT or ACT test score. 95% of Colleges require standardized entrance scores – college board or their own. Colleges collect data and scholarships and entrance is based on scores as likely to do well. There are exceptions to every rule. What is the test optional score Fine Print Logic Is testing discriminating to lower socioeconomic classes? Free waivers to take the test are available Pick up test booklets with sample tests – look for the patterns More Shows –  Transcripts Your Key To Free – Here Transcripts Your Key To Free – Part Two Here   Photo Credit: Copyright 2015 DepositPhoto.com – kikkerdirk The post No More SAT Tests appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

College Grants #68 What are college grants? And is college worth it if you are saddled in debt? You may go to college for only four years and yet have to pay for twenty! College can be for anyone and in this episode, we look at grants as a way to help pay for college tuition. Hold on to your seat and listen as Jean Burk shares her knowledge with you! College GRANTS College grants consist of the money you don’t have to pay back. Gov. grant FAFSA – mistakes and how to sign up for it. Some colleges offer endowments – such as the Moody Bible Institute through federal and institutional grants. The education part is paid through grants. Keep in mind a big name or high pricetag school often offers more opportunity. Test scores help but income bracket also helps – Standford by definition says 144K is low income. For example, law schools are ranked in the top six, top ten, top sixteen. You don’t want to rule out a college because of money. Or it appears to be out of your reach, you never know. Are you a resident of a certain state? You may be surprised at what grants are offered some in the form of entitlements. Federal Pell Grant – not eligible until you fill out the FAFSA Federal supplemental (FFEOG) Academic Competitiveness Grant ACG National Smart Grant SMG College Grants — TEACH Grant       Cost-Containment Programs       Tuition Equalization Grant  –Private school in-state tuition. College for all Texans, for example. If you meet the college costs and how much your family can pay. 2.5 GPA — if tuition cost is more than the private school you can qualify for a tuition grant.       Reciprocity — Some states will provide reciprocity for other states. In-state tuition to a governing state. MSEP – Midwest Student Exchange Program. Non, resident (listen to the podcast for more information) go to a neighbor or nearby state can reduce the cost of tuition. Western undergrad exchange — Arizona, Alaska ca Idaho, Hawaii – reduces instate tuition. Look at the New England reciprocity program. One of the best websites is the Sallie Mae website. FAFSA – stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Maximize chances for getting the student aids. October 1 is the first day – and do it as early as possible or the money is gone! You must have this filled out first. LISTEN Federal Pell Grant – FPG – not eligible until you fill out the FAFSA – the most financial money. The undergrad who has not earned a professional degree yet. Start with FAFSA – every year must be filled out. Depends on the school year, student, max. award around 6K – Cost of attendance, whether the child is working in the school or not. Federal Pell Grant – Iraq or Afganansstan Service Grant – parent died under the military, eligible for additional money under the age of 24 and enrolled in college. Federal supplemental (FFEOG) federal supplemental opportunity grant — low-income undergrad students who need a lot of help – 4K per year just depending on your personal situation. Most colleges participate in these grants. No additional funds are available once you get these funds. Check the college website or financial aid dept of your college for more information. Academic Competitiveness Grant — ACG  and the National Smart Grant SMG-Two programs that fall under improved math and science instruction. Take on more challenging courses in high school and helps your child become more successful in these areas. High demand in the global economy – technology or engineering. Available to students. TEACH Grant – Teacher education assistance for college and higher education. Take specific classes to get the grants themselves and do a certain type of job or it will turn into a loan. The sooner you apply the more money you can get.   The post College Grants | Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

FAFSA – 12 Best Kept Secrets Application Tips with Jean Burk Episode 62 Here are the FAFSA 12 Best Kept Secrets. Did you know that 80-90% of families make mistakes on the FAFSA that cost them tens of thousands of dollars in scholarship money? This information is timely before October 1 – so please listen and share this show with your friends with college-bound students. Visit our sponsor – College Prep Genius, and Jean Burk- author of the award-winning curriculum for SAT prep. Show Notes: FAFSA 12 Best Kept Secrets Did you know that many times students do not complete the FAFSA application completely? You must complete the FAFSA all the way through. It is an application for low-interest student loans and grants. If you don’t complete it, you can lose out on thousands of dollars. You can do this beforehand to be prepared to fill out the FAFSA application. Pre-work – download the PDF from the website. http://www.FAFSA.ed.gov FAFSA 12 Best Kept Secrets: Scams: Be aware of scam copies – A company purchased this website àcom they will charge you for the FAFSA – it is a FREE application. http://www.FAFSA.ed.gov ID: Get your FAFSA ID ahead of time. You get a username and a password. If you are considered a dependent student, you need your separate ID. It can take a few weeks to get your ID. There can be a backlog at the last minute. Do not share your ID with others. This information you are putting on your FAFSA is sensitive information. Store it in Lastpass.com (you can get a free account) or a paid account is $20 per year, and it keeps your ID safe. Date October 1 in your senior year. Many states will run out of money early. You can put in ten colleges when you are filling out your FAFSA. You use your prior-prior taxes or two years before you apply for the loan. You need to pull that out and bring out the information. If you have had a decrease in income from 2015 to now – that can also be adjusted – an addendum must be filled out with each college. Deadlines: To maximize your scholarship opportunities, fill it out by October 1 – Each school and state will set their deadlines. October 1 is the FIRST day you can apply – deadlines are months later, but why wait? Which ID? Do not use your ID (parents) when you start your FAFSA – they will give you the option to enter the student information. USE the student ID – it will automatically add your personal information. Knowing the lingo on the FAFSA helps – certain questions that you automatically know, but you may make mistakes – Legal guardianship – Students will answer yes here. You are not considered a legal guardian of yourself! So the answer is NO. NUMBER: The number of family household members – specific definition. Many students put the wrong number down. It has no bearing on who claims the parents in a divorce situation. How many are in your household – that is in your entire family. Siblings. Read instructions carefully. The number of family members who are in college and private school. If you are thinking about just your siblings. Don’t forget to include yourself. You are also going to college. Common Mistakes: If it says You or YOUR – it means the student. Put in your full name as it appears on your social security card – no nicknames. It will bring you delays if you are not accurate. Double-check your social security number.’ Income Information:  How much income tax – not your AGI (adjusted gross income) – IRS data retrieval tool that will tell you how to fill it out. Be sure to see if they ask for your income vs. your parent’s income. Do not get them confused. The parent section is color coded – you can fill out the parent information. (Even if you live on your own. It still can help you.) Add More Colleges: Students may only consider one or two colleges. You have up to ten schools you can list. Take advantage of this tool; the other colleges cannot see the schools you are sending this to. You can always remove and add more schools. Sign It! Don’t forget to sign your FAFSA; this will cause an incomplete FAFSA. You sign it with your ID number. You can mail a signature page if you want. It is not necessary. You can check the status of your application at any time. Become A Member Of Our Homeschool Family Free – Easy – Receive Subscriber-only bundles!   SUBSCRIBE HERE:   Subscribe: Add your name to our eZine list for weekly updates. See details below. Visit the front page here and click on the picture of the show you want to follow. On the page, you will see several buttons – you can listen here on our website or on any podcast app such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast apps or iTunes, iHeart Radio, GooglePlay, and many other feeds! Follow the show you want to listen to. You can even find us by searching on ANY podcast app on your phone. 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Let’s Talk About the SAT and Athletic Scholarships with Jean Burk Episode 13 Raise Your Hand …if you are interested in your athlete getting a scholarship! Really? SAT and Athletic Scholarships going hand-in-hand? So, your child is interested in playing sports on the college level. What’s a parent to do? Full scholarships are available but does your child have the grades, and more importantly the SAT scores to be admitted to the college of their dreams? Or…does the college or university of their dreams have the major they desire? There are so many questions that pertain to SAT and athletic scholarships and in this broadcast, Jean Burk of College Prep Genius will help you with some steps to obtain an athletic scholarship. Jean is writing an eBook – 10 Steps to Finding an Athletic Scholarship        Show Notes: SAT and Athletic Scholarships – Just in Time! 1. Search for colleges in your chosen sport 2. Contact the athletic school official in your chosen sport. 3. Make a list of schools of interest that have both your sport and targeted major 4. Contact head coaches – via email or letters 5. Send athletic and academic resume 6. Do’s and Don’ts for getting an athletic scholarship     The post SAT and Athletic Scholarships | Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

SAT Changes ~ Episode 90 What are the SAT changes? Is the SAT going away? In this podcast Jean Burk shares her expertise with all of you, and here is the inside scoop! College prep is important. Visit Jean’s website and online classes at CollegePrepGenius.com Many changes are coming and this podcast will help you get prepared. Tests typically change every ten years or so, and upcoming this is happening again. There are so many rumors that are not true, and one of them is that the SAT is no longer necessary or any test. This is not true. The SAT, ACT, and CLT are here to stay. Why? Test scores are tied into college ranking so they will be needed and if not these standardized tests, colleges will prepare their own. Students need something more than a transcript to get into college. The CLT was prepared to be online way before it was needed! They were in place when the pandemic hit and colleges all over the USA took the CLT instead of the ACT and SAT (since they were not testing at that time.) New SAT changes will come before 2024 and one big change is the length of the test. It will be around two hours long. It will also be available to take online with a secure server and back up. Students, parents, and educators have been assured that the test information will be secure as well as protected. Another change is that the length of time will be longer to answer each test question. Calculators will be allowed when in the past they were banned. College Prep Genius will be prepared with updates once the new tests are released. There is a caution to believe any test-taking class that claims to have the tests in advance as this is not true. The PSAT new format will be released in 2023 which is one year earlier than the new SAT changes. This will affect current (2022) high school freshmen. The PSAT is taken when the high school student is in their junior year. This test is one of the main ones used for scholarships. A small percentage (UC schools in California) have waived the SAT and ACT tests yet are still requiring their own in-house test and charging students to take this test. This is a small number of colleges in the grand total, yet the tests they require are also standardized the only way to level the playing field. Two types of tests are: School test: based on what was taught and knowledge. Logic Test: based on no particular subject and based on critical thinking. College Prep Genius claims to help students: beat the test, help in pointing out patterns and rules that the student can learn inside and out to become experts in this area of test-taking with the time to study and prepare. The key is to start practicing early and to trust the system. The test planners have to follow the same patterns and ways to write the tests. The student can learn these patterns. Keys to Test Taking: Practice Start early Understand the patterns Prepare See the right answer Know why the wrong answer is wrong Accuracy is more important than speed Know the test is beatable Tests are not going away Tests will be shorter than currently       The post SAT Changes appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

7th and 8th Grade College Checklist ~ Episode 89 Is your 7th and 8th grader thinking about college, do you need a college checklist? There is no time like present and there are ways to prepare early, only if you are interested in those scholarship opportunities! Visit Jean Burk at CollegePrepGenius.com  Jean offers online classes, in-person and live online sessions as well. Listen to past episodes here on College Checklists: Ultimate College Checklists Grades 9-10 here. College Checklists 11-12th grade here. Creating good study habits is a good way to prepare for college. Does your child have what it takes? Studying takes time and practices like anything else your child does. Study habits and taking good notes is important as well. Setting up your child for success the earlier the better. One of the keys is studying a foreign language, some colleges look for at least four years of study. College Checklist: What can you do to prepare (listen to the podcast for details, here is a thumbnail sketch). Start to think about future careers. (Visit College Ed) a free website. Read great books. For a list of the top of 100 books, your child should read before college. (GreatSchools.org) Parents be aware some of these books may not be appropriate – so check into them before you assign them to your child. Work on core subjects, math, reading, and writing. Very important. Study strong subjects, electives are fine, but be strong on subjects. Foreign language study. Take practice tests, ACT, and SAT. Sign up for the website (minimum age is 13 for SAT, younger for ACT). Sign up for CLT test online – code on the podcast for a deep discount. Before 9th grade read good books. Talent searches – some colleges look for young students to give scholarships. Leadership types of goals. Starting test prep in middle school takes off the pressure when the children are older. If your child takes their time younger to get ready to study, they will be able to work smarter and not harder. The post 7th and 8th Grade College Checklist appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Secret College Funding Formula ~ Episode 88 What is the secret college funding formula? Can you qualify to earn free college or get a full or partial scholarship? Jean Burk shares great information about what colleges look for regarding need vs merit. Visit College Prep Genius for more information for online classes, in-person boot camps, online boot camps, and upcoming membership classes (more information coming soon.) [Disclaimer: Jean Burk is not a financial advisor or planner so contact your personal consultant for more details] However, this podcast will help you in becoming educated to seek additional help or information. There is formula colleges use – COA-EFC = Need  What do these acronyms stand for? COA is Cost of Attendance. EFC is for Estimated Family Contribution The EFC is income-driven. There are ways to defer income if needed especially when applying for college. The reality of paying for college is different for each person. The higher your income the higher your EFC is going to be. There are two types – the FSSTA -or the Institutional EFC where each college determines its own formula. FAFSA: This must be filled out every year and October 1 is the deadline. They have a first come first serve basis on their pool of money. Even if you do not think you qualify, you should do it anyway. There are different types of aid you may be able to qualify for, and under 200,000 annual incomes still can qualify. Test prep is important and higher SAT, ACT, and CLT scores will help your child in rankings and merit-based scholarships. You need a baseline score for this. You can go on your college board website or ACT tests and get a starting point and this is free online. Remember: every child can beat this test and that is where College Prep Genius can help! What is your starting point? The EFC and once you find out what that point is and you have a place to start. What do colleges consider? Parental income has to do with age as well as income. (Exceptions below). Parent assets – holding assets instead Student income / assets – assessed at a rate of 20 percent or 50 percent over 7,000. How many kids in college Exceptions that don’t count in income are the retirement fund, equity in homes, etc. If your child has earned income or taxable wages it can be counted as a higher rate than the parent. Money that is saved they can use it up for a computer or car. The beginning of your student’s sophomore year of high school – or two years before going to college. There are things to do to spend your student assets or put it in a fund (college fund) that parents hold in their name. The College Board website has an EFC calculator. There are many ways to counter income (which a financial planner can help you with). You want to have a high COA and a low EFC. There is the need-based aid and the merit-based aid. The need-based is on your income and your family’s ability to contribute. This comes from the government. Merit-based aid is only given from funding from the college regardless of your income level. Merit: SAT, ACT and CLT scores, sports, the arts, etc. State colleges have a very small pool for merit-based scholarships. Private schools have more assets to contribute. The only private schools (Standford, Princeton, Harvard) that don’t need to use scholarships to recruit. They tend to be generous with need-based aid. If you can qualify to get into Harvard 100K-120K – it could be 12K to go to Harvard, if you can get in you may only need to pay a percentage. Middle-income levels have the hardest time qualifying for need-based. Your student needs to be above the 75% percentile. There is a common data set you can search online for stats on schools that your student may qualify for.  [Much more on the podcast!] The financial aid officer has databases of scholarships in house that may be available for more scholarships to apply for, while in school.   The post Secret College Funding Formula appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Myth No More SAT or ACT Tests ~ Episode 87 There is a myth of no more SAT and ACT tests. Is this true? Is it a reality? Listen to this podcast from the authority of all things college prep, and a reliable source, Jean Burk! Visit Jean’s website at CollegePrepGenius.com There are many wonderful results of students who have taken the online eCourses, virtual boot camps, live classes, and in-person classes. In 2022 Jean has clocked in 17 years of success. There is a rumor going around that the tests will be abolished especially in regard to no more SAT and ACT tests. At one point the tests were canceled due to the pandemic, however, the CLT was online and many students flocked to this testing option. These tests are not going away, and here is why. Colleges need a fair way to compare all students. A 4.0 in one high school is not the same as another school. All schools calculate their schools differently. The only way a college can compare a student equally is with a standardized test like the SAT, ACT, or CLT. What is taught at one school is not taught at another. The questions on these tests are logic tests and the tests are misleading on purpose. The tests are critical thinking skills because these tests are based on logic. Even very smart kids bomb the test. The test does not test what curriculum your student has taken it takes an objective question with one answer. Tests at school are about the subject you learned. But not the standardized test. The questions used on the tests are drawn from all over the place and can not be crammed for, or studied for at the last minute.  Anyone can do well with practice. Some kids see patterns naturally and are good test-takers. Even if your child is not a good test taker, you can still train your brain to learn logically. SAT reveals that all kids are not the same. This is not a fair test? No – it is an equal test that people can beat and study for, look for the patterns and figure out the way to do better. The test score can validate your transcript. Critical thinking is an example of college readiness. No More SAT and ACT Tests? How can this be true that there are no more SAT and ACT tests? Well, it is not and it is a total myth! If you see a college temporarily put off acceptance based on these tests, you will find there is another roadblock to admittance. (Listen to the podcast for details) Some colleges in California (the UC – a small part of of the colleges – this currently encompasses 10 colleges). There are over 200 thousand each year that apply. These colleges decided to create their own entrance test. (Do the math – 200,000 x $60 (approx.) brings in a minimum 12 million dollars! 15% percent of schools that were “test-optional” still required an entrance test or a standardized test. Tests must show a way that you are college-ready – and compare you to another applicant. Colleges are based on the ranking based on test scores. Right now Princeton is number one, and Harvard is number two – these two schools sometimes trade on the first place. But you must have the highest scores to get into these schools. Rankings help colleges charge more money and take in applicants that will pay full amounts. This offsets other students (possibly sports scholarships) that have lower scores. There has to be criteria for colleges in order to admit students.               The post Myth No More SAT or ACT Tests appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Test Prep Mistake 1 Test Books Episode 85 Have your kids been told not to write in their SAT test books? Well, that is test prep mistake 1 test books and misinformation! This is a series of mistakes parents and students believe and Jean shows you the facts and even where to find them on the college board website and how to nicely let your test proctor know, without being rude. Did you know writing in your test book (which gets destroyed after the test and belongs to you anyway) is one of the best ways to raise your scores? In this episode, Jean shares insider information with you. Often mistakes are made and this podcast sets the record straight. Free stuff from Jean! Free Resource: https://collegeprepgenius to.com/helpathome/ Free College  Video Series: https://collegeprepgenius.com/free-college-webinar-series/ Let me set the record straight: Not only are you allowed to write in your booklet, I encourage it and it’s not just me. The test-makers encourage it too. (links below) Think with your pencil Crystallize your thoughts on paper than solely working out problems in your head. Rather than sift through all the ideas that constantly come and go, you can clear your mind, clear the fog, gain some clarity, and simply write your ideas, or working, down. This strategy is also referred to as brain-dumping.  Silly mistakes happen when your mind skips over something that could be instrumental in your understanding. In stressful exam conditions, you need to stack all the odds in your favor. Just note it down in your test booklet.  There are several main learning systems and you will generally show a preference for one over the others: Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, and Reading/Writing (which is a subset of Kinesthetic). The more systems you can engage in, the better the learning retention. In an exam situation, you can use this to your advantage by engaging Visual and Kinesthetic (and to a minor extent the Auditory system if you subvocalize when you read). In all sections of your paper, use your pencil to markup, circle or underline the important parts in the question itself. Where you have multiple choice questions, cross out the wrong responses as you encounter them, to reduce your options. There is only ever one correct answer. If there are two that are very similar (or ostensibly the same answer where you cannot tell the difference), then that usually means they are likely both wrong. When you read purposefully with your pencil at-the-ready, you will avoid the need for multiple re-readings of the same material. The process of elimination is key An incredibly useful strategy in every part of your test (except maybe for the essay) is to physically cross off those answers that are definitely wrong, first, and as you encounter them.  That’s a heck of a lot of potential clutter. Not only that, to have to read and reread wrong answers wastes precious time. If you ever go back to check answers and if wrong answers are marked, you can quickly revisit your process and not have to rework everything from the beginning.  What this mark-up strategy is invaluable for is avoiding something called “decision fatigue”. Once an answer is excluded, it can be dumped—and out of your awareness—for good. Otherwise, your mind could be plagued by indecision and way too many options. “Resolve to resolve,” is what I like to say. Your mind will stay fresh, sharp, and alert. Mark-up is helpful to locate the “low-hanging fruit”—or the easy marks, through a process of elimination. Give questions a ten-second once over. If you don’t know how to answer it quickly and correctly, mark it and move on. Come back to it later. If you have the opportunity to take a few passes through the test, you’ll continually knock off the easiest questions first. A very important strategy is to have a specific way for you to denote the difficult questions, the ones you need to go back and review if you have time. Make it unique. Maybe an asterisk. What I like to do is to draw an open circle. When I go back for review and I am satisfied I have the answer—and so I know not to revisit that question yet again—I fill in the circle to make it solid. Your annotation system means you can always be gainfully busy checking and improving your score. Tips summarized: Identify the low-hanging fruit, the easy questions you can knock off. Use a process of elimination to identify fewer options as your final answer. Then work only on those. Mark those questions you cannot initially do quickly. Most people use an asterisk. I use an open circle that I fill in once I answer that question to my satisfaction. Go back and review questions unsure of or answered, until there is nothing more you can do, or you run out of time. Reading Seems crazy but don’t read the passages first. Read the questions. Underline the key words—especially comparative terms—in the questions before reading the passages. The questions will prime your brain to look for the right information on the first scan and detailed read of your passage. When answering your questions, you’ll be able to skip up to 75% of the passage.  Math Math problems and pencils seem destined for each other. Remember however, that many of the questions don’t need full working out to find the right answers. Sometimes it will be as simple as eliminating the obviously wrong choices. There will be times when you are not allowed to use your calculator and use of mental arithmetic is your only option. Don’t work out answers on a calculator if you don’t need to.  You may be given ‘scratch paper’ but the booklet can always act as one. Note down formulas and acronyms at the top of your paper. Keep focus and avoid mistakes by writing down even the simplest of things. Just as with the Reading section, if you have to go back to review a difficult question, you’ll be able to pick up where you left off. If you encounter a difficult problem, then some amount of work will help you review it later. When you’re given a diagram, mark it up with all the data that you’re given within the question. Many drawings are often not to scale so proportions derived by your intuition won’t necessarily be correct. If a drawing is not scaled correctly, redraw it.   There are a limited number of question-types you can and will be asked. At College Prep Genius you will learn how to approach each and every one of these. There are specific strategies that will see you power through by being quickly able to identify the type. Use your pencil to note what strategy you need to solve it.  Writing In this section, you also have very limited time per question. Without factoring in reading time, you have 36 seconds on the ACT and 47 seconds on the SAT. There simply is no way to finish on time. You need a system. Here’s another hint: By marking one of the 13 recurring grammar problems, it is easier and quicker to find the correct answer. For example, if the underlined part of the passage contains the words, “not only” then circle it and find the answer choice that contains, “but also”. As you can see, there are rules you can learn to set you right. Essay You will handwrite your essay using the provided four-lined, blank pages. Print your work or use cursive, but either way, just make it legible.  It’s worth remembering that the SAT essay is optional, but you will learn a reliable essay template at College Prep Genius to make it a shoe-in. You should always write the optional essay for many reasons (which is not the subject of this article). What if someone at the test says you can’t mark your test booklet? If you are in any doubt as to the permitted use of the test booklet, or you think others (such as the proctor) at the exam might be unsure, then be prepared. Download and print the official information found in the College Board tweet, and have it ready to present. The official College Board Student Guide notates several times: “Use the test booklet for scratch work.” You will also find information that states, “you will not receive credit for anything that you write in your test book.”  Remember, mark-up your paper, cross out what you deem to be the wrong answers, and transfer your chosen answers to the answer sheet. Something is awry if you’ve been asked to write your name on the cover of your booklet but told not to write inside. If for some reason, you are told not to or were prevented from writing in your booklet and it affected your score, then call SAT or ACT immediately. At the very least, you could be offered a refund or a future free test. You can also contact fairtest.org. International testing If you happen to be taking the test in an international center, then know there may be an exception to the booklet writing rule. This is quite normal and has more to do with booklet availability. You can request to write in the booklet if you do so before you sit the test. Make sure you do. Not being able to write in the booklet puts you at a great disadvantage. Additional Podcasts on Financial Information for Colleges here. OFFICE CONTACT INFO SALES:  817.282.7737 ext. 2. LIVE VIRTUAL BOOT CAMPS: 817.282.7737 ext. 3 or collegeprepgenius.com/LiveVirtual HOSTING OUR AWARD-WINNING CLASS: 817.282.7737 ext. 3 or go to collegeprepgenius.com/host. GENERAL QUESTIONS: 817.282.7737 ext. 4 Additional Podcasts: Testing in the time of COVID Checklist 11-12th Grade The post Test Prep Mistake 1 Test Books appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

College Checklist for 9th – 10th Grades ~ Episode 83 with Jean Burk When you navigate college do you have a college checklist 9th – 10th grade need? How can your student be well rounded? GREAT applicants are the key and listen in as Jean breaks this down for you. Be prepared with this college checklist that is grade-specific. First, start your checklist here with Jean Burks Road Map to College you can download it from Jean’s website CollegePrepGenius.com/roadmap Free Homeschool Help!  Additional Podcasts on Financial Information for Colleges here. OFFICE CONTACT INFO SALES:  817.282.7737 ext. 2. LIVE VIRTUAL BOOT CAMPS: 817.282.7737 ext. 3 or collegeprepgenius.com/LiveVirtual HOSTING OUR AWARD-WINNING CLASS: 817.282.7737 ext. 3 or go to collegeprepgenius.com/host. GENERAL QUESTIONS: 817.282.7737 ext. 4 Additional Podcasts: Testing in the time of COVID College Checklist 11-12th Grade College Checklist 9th-10th Grade: Do you need a checklist to get you started with all those difficult decisions? Here is some of what is covered. What colleges to apply for College prep planning Curriculum Classes to take Being prepared for 9th – 10th grades     The post College Checklist 9th – 10th Grade appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Checklist for College 11-12 Grades ~ Episode 82 with Jean Burk Help to chart your course, a checklist for college 11-12 grades! Not everyone goes to college but if you are planning to go this podcast is for you. This is for grades 11 and 12, so juniors and seniors, this is the podcast for you. It is crunch time for the twelfth grade, and the last year of prep for the juniors. You will love this great information! You are going to be blown away by this information! You would have to pay thousands to get this information with a personal coach. Jean Burk’s an amazing author and teacher of getting free college at College Prep Genius has boot camp and classes to help you! There is 24 Billion dollars of worth of college money out there, why can’t you get some of this? Listen to find out how. First, start your checklist here with Jean Burks Road Map to College you can download it from Jean’s website CollegePrepGenius.com/roadmap Additional Podcasts on Financial Information for Colleges here. OFFICE CONTACT INFO SALES:  817.282.7737 ext. 2. LIVE VIRTUAL BOOT CAMPS: 817.282.7737 ext. 3 or collegeprepgenius.com/LiveVirtual HOSTING OUR AWARD-WINNING CLASS: 817.282.7737 ext. 3 or go to collegeprepgenius.com/host. GENERAL QUESTIONS: 817.282.7737 ext. 4   Additional Podcasts: Testing in the time of COVID ***** Why go to College? Why go? College child the ability to get jobs that require a college degree. Teach children to interact with  and Freedom, responsibility, learn to deal with a schedule, learn good work ethics ready for a job. Excuses For Not Attending College: Too expensive Too hard Low GPA Additional Test Prep Tests is the CLT which will allow you to stand out from the other standardized tests. Reach out to the CLT for more information. Jean can help you with these issues by using a well thought out plan. Once you remove the excuses and the financial burden what else will you do the next four years that this as productive? If you need a plan here it is! Juniors and Seniors here are the various areas you need to work on: Seniors – taking AP courses to get college credits and shows mastery Low GPA? Alternative transcript – dual enrollment at a college. What if you do not know what you want to do, or what you are good at? Jean recommends: Testing Room Careerfitter.com Yourfreecareertest Assessment.com Juniors: This is your “to-die” year. This is the year for many tests. Don’t be too aggressive. but stay strong in your course load/ AP classes and will help your GPA To-Do List Checklist for College 11-12 Grades: Separate email just for college correspondence Think about the types of colleges you want to attend What do you want to major in? Personality and aptitude tests can help. *Jean names a few on air. Look at college websites. (US Dept. of Education has a link to colleges based on degree.) Make up a list of the safe, reach, and dream colleges. At least 10 of the colleges you want to attend. Contact colleges for more information (to the new email) Reach out to the admission counselors in the colleges. Check the Tuition Tracker. Checklist for College 11-12 Great information you need to know. Be sure to use black ink if you are using something filled out. Never leave a blank space, put in N/A if it does not apply to you. Use registered mail when you send something in the mail. Be sure to write a stand-out essay. (Information on air about the details of this.) Use ZeeMee – a very cool app to add additional information to make you stand out. You can upload photos and videos to this app. Must-Know Information: Transcripts up to the 1st-semester senior year Test scores Letter of recommendation   The post Checklist For College 11-12 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

College Testing Secrets In The Time Of COVID ~ Episodes 80 With so much misinformation out there about college testing here are the testing secrets during COVID, Jean Burk with College Prep Genuis is here to set the record straight. Tests are constantly being canceled, and it is such a confusing time. With so much frustration among students and families, here is a simple guide of 5 top tips to help you navigate the uncertainty. If you are the parent of a college to be a student it has been a very confusing time. People are worried, and confused about what to do – is there liability if someone gets sick? Parents are angry with the SAT college boards and ACT college boards. But Jean explains test makers do have a link with updates with cancellations and extended testing time and additional test times. She suggests you pay more attention to the college board websites rather than a friend that has misinformation. Tests may be canceled but not necessarily in your area. The wrong information is being shared and that is the issue. First, one claim is that the SAT and ACT tests are going away. They are not going away. There are some schools that are temporarily suspending the testing for right now. ARTICLE – California school system the USC which has 10 schools out of nearly 5000, and they are coming up with their own test which is similar to the ACT and SAT – Keep in mind there is misinformation out there.  80% of colleges give scholarship money just based on a test score.  The reason colleges can not just use transcripts is that different high schools have different levels of difficulty. For example, if a student has a 4.0 or 4.5 transcript in high school in one school, and they are not the same value as a student in another school. On paper, they look the same but the school load or class load can be very different. College Testing: SAT, ACT & CLT: The one numerical component that is fair to all kids is a fair system known as standardized testing. There have been cries that it is biased, but actually, it is not. It is based on logic, reasoning skills, and the ability to answer questions under a time constraint and pressure. It crosses the socioeconomic group as well. Colleges achieve their national ranking based on test scores. Colleges get more money based on ranking. SO, these are extremely important for the college. Five Tips to Taking Test During Difficult Times: Find a location that is having the test. School search button – zip code, schools in your area. It gives you a place to start. If you are not finding a location, your support group your co-op you can become your own test facility. Link collegeprepgenius.com/testingsites — directly to the information you need to figure this out. ACT as well. If the facilities are canceled – you can reschedule or get a refund. To transfer you have to complete the form on the website. Be sure you have the right, email to the account. [Cancelling happens – you can get it canceled by online form or call the phone number. It takes a while to get your refund, so keep that in mind. Alternative tests – if your ACT is canceled see if the SAT is canceled – they are about 99% the same test … still doing well if you know how to logically answer the question and beat the test. The new PSAT date – offering a Jan. 26th If you have a junior right now, don’t take the Oct. test. Wait for the Jan. test you have several more months to promise. National Merit Scholarship is based on the PSAT test only in the Jr. year. One student went up 590 points in your SAT in 5 months! You can get a full ride to just about every school. Full ride, full tuition, dorms, money in cash, the perks and benefits are unbelievable. Oct. CLT – All of a sudden (Classical learning Test – PODCAST) proctored remotely and schools began accepting the CLT that never accepted it before. All schools were accepting the CLT now since the pandemic. Read more about how to beat the CLT – tips CollegePrepGenius.com/clt – information about it. Could apply to a test-optional school without a SAT and ACT not required but to get scholarship money you need a SAT and ACT 0 80-90 percent of students will still submit a score. It will set you apart in a negative way, even though they are not required, it is important to the school. Submit other tests instead of the AP or IB tests, school-administered placement test. Catch: Vary between universities. AP will work in one school and not another. Require means a minimum. Deferred Exam score submission. Allow new students to enroll that they will submit score later when they can –bought yourself some time to study for it. At this point, it is not clear if you don’t make a high enough score, so it is a gray area. It gives you a grace period. But, no scholarship. Special accommodation for high school students – if you are a senior right now, and not taken the test –early registration access to the test. Who has not taken it you will get priority. If you have taken the test it does not apply, but If you have never taken the test it applies. Don’t stop test prep. Use this as a grace period. It is a time to study they are beatable test; it is a different skill test. It is knowing how to take the test. Learning the logic makes the test beatable; the questions are purposely misleading. It is a skill because the colleges are testing your ability to answer questions under pressure in a short amount of time. Your decision should be the institution and not the money on how to pay it. Do not worry about content, learn the recurring patterns, standardized questions, and standardized answers. Success can be yours! 3-Day and 8-week Boot Camp online. Online eCourse at no cost. Proven program with lots of awards. 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Beat Standardized Test Scores The Right Way Episode 78 We’ve all heard the news accounts of the illegal ways that rich parents try to beat the standardized test scores with high payouts and behind the scenes workarounds. This has caused a backlash and if you have listened to these podcasts throughout the years you realize that Jean Burk has the answers without cheating! Thanks to our sponsor, College Prep Genius, learn more here. Varsity Blues! These people beat the standardized test scores illegally!  A CEO paid 75k to have his child’s SAT scores changed. SAT scores were corrected Proctors are flown in to oversee tests 250,000 was paid to say their child had a disability to get extra time on the test. Another family paid to have a child placed on a water polo team that never played the sport. Now there has been a huge backlash and many colleges are reevaluating the entry of students caught up in this scandal. With 85% of colleges relying on test scores alone, input from coaches and proctors now colleges like Yale, Standford and Georgetown are considering expelling or denying some of the applications who had a remote connection to Mr. Singer who owned the company that the wealthy hired, No cheating or wealth needed to beat the standardized scores. Tips For Test Taking to Beat Standardized Test Scores: SAT means logic skills – critical thinking It is the only fair way to level the playing field among students (otherwise GPA would be based only on your high school experience – this varies greatly.) Programs free (Kahn Academy) or 25K – scores only raised approx. 250 points. College Prep Genius has had increased scores up to 600 points! Very inexpensive.  No age limits on the test – students can begin early. You can’t start too early! Middle school is a perfect time. Accuracy before speed is important SAT and ACT are all about patterns and rules You can learn how to answer the questions quickly with practice-must answer the questions in 30 to 60 seconds or less Some classes are as high as 25K for SAT and ACT prep – these are only affordable for the rich, however, this is not the norm and you can do so much better with good programs for a fraction of the cost. Check out College Prep here. There are two types of students. The logic minded – sees patterns naturally and the smart student – the rule follower that wants to take the time and really look over every question. You only have about one minute per question and you can’t be a perfectionist and take this test quickly without some practice. Beat Standardized Test Scores – More Tips Test taking is a skill Most standardized tests are written in a similar way One correct answer and all the other answers are distractions No instant success Kids have to practice – daily is best Use testing prep as part of your homeschool class Free college is out there with high enough test scores Go to the SAT or ACT official websites for free question of the day Print out the questions and practice doing things with paper and pencil Don’t only use the computer to practice since the tests are given in a written format Test prep even works for Postgrad tests and Military tests. The post Special Replay: Beat Standardized Test Scores The Right Way appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Special Replay: The ABCs of Early College  Podcast #64 Do you know the ABC’s of Early College Admission? Whether you are getting college credits or an AA degree, you may be considered a transfer student, and you may miss out on scholarships – low-cost college and credits. If you’ve ever considered this option, listen to this podcast for great information from Jean Burk. Visit our sponsor – College Prep Genius Show Notes: ABC’s of Early College What are some college trends? 66% of college graduates are ending up with 100K of debt. The unemployment rate is 9% — nearly 38% work in positions that don’t require any college at all. Low-cost college and credits Bachelor’s degree can make 182% more per week College tuition increased by 600% 12 Early college benefits? For homeschoolers broadens their course offerings Enhances academic rigor Avoids duplication of course work Increases their schedule flexibility – earn extra minors or majors Tend to finish college as a whole Earning a technical degree or certificate while in high school Shortens your time to earn a degree Reduce college costs Transferable college credits – basic or core credits Earning high school and science simultaneously Building your student’s confidence Still, home so you can guide and coach them Name the 3 main types of early college? Build an amazing transcript – Podcast 1 -http://ultimateradioshow.com/transcripts-your-key-to-free-college/ Podcast 2 – http://ultimateradioshow.com/transcripts-your-key-to-free-college-2/ AP – advanced placement credits By college board – same people who make the SAT Challenging and show mastery Approved by the college board Online, or buying the books and study on your own, take courses by AP teacher who was authorized by the college board Listen to the audio for recommendations for official AP courses online 38 courses your students can take CLEP—College level placement Be prepared to be sure it all transfers to the college you want to attend. Made by the college board, 2900 colleges and universities accept them, there is a cost for test and test center. No age limits or restrictions Tests are 90 minutes long Testing centers listed on College board website. Official study guides by the college board Dual Enrollment – early enrollment Sometimes credits don’t transfer High school and college at the same time The transition from high school to college easier Core classes out of the way What test scores are required? The entrance exam is still needed for college even junior or state college Scores need to be high enough on SAT and ACT for admission, check the college of choice The post Special Replay: ABC’s Of Early College appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Special Replay:  5 Insider’s Top Secret Tips About the SAT and ACT College Prep – #56 with Jean Burke Are you ready for a series of podcasts that crack wide open the SAT and ACT myth. No, these tests do not evaluate what you know, they are standardized LOGIC tests. Do you understand what to look for? Can you answer some sections in less then one minute a question? In this series, podcast 56, 57, 58 and 59 Jean shares the information you need to crack open the code and score well. This information is something the test makers do not want you to know! Visit our sponsor – College Prep Genius Show Notes: 5 Secrets Revealed SAT – ACT Redesigned SAT is designed by ACT writers One third rule – did better on ACT one better to SAT and one third do equally well on both. The difference in the tests have been changed. Some students didn’t like to sit longer – or on some tests they couldn’t switch their brain fast enough or found it more difficult SAT changing began with – David Colman – he was the architect of common core – he was put in charge of testing and he decided he didn’t like the fact that more student s were taking the ACT over the SAT – the difference was close approx. 1.8 million vs. 1..7 million David Colman hired the best ACT writer’s to improve the SAT and they did – they set up– patterns similar on both tests almost 99 percent the same 4-long sections on both test – students of any age common strategies now – on both tests 12 states including Texas – pulled out of Common Core – private and homeschoolers have not adopted CC – college board isn’t going to get sued… influences and philosophies – testing reading, writing and math …. More on the podcast. There is now an August SAT – rising Junior – extra practice before PSAT before it counts for national merit scholar –26 College board – profile – links –College Board CollegePrepGenius.com/SATdates CollegePrepGenius.com/SATScores   SAT – costs six figures to write – that alone tells you that when the college board writes this test – they have to follow the same rules all the time. Once you learn the patterns you can study those. Change had to do with money – they wanted more people to take the SAT – XYZ company got sued by college board – this particular company got caught cheating had the real tests and used those tests to teach their students This is a beatable test – learning the patterns is the key –– cost to write each SAT – 625K for one test…   SAT and ACT makers use similar misleading remarks – it is so discouraging and wrong advice… these tests do use high school content – these are filled with logic, and reasoning… but that alone is not enough. You have to approach it with a critical eye. You can not study for the content –but you can study for how the questions are written. The only fair way to compare is with a standardized tests… CollegePrepGenius.com/actcontent CollegePrepGenius.com/Satcontent   You can get your SAT and ACT detailed scores back – you can determine your weaknesses and how to combat these There are 3 times a year you can get your test back for a small fee – clean test booklet… CollegeBoard.org Gives you very specific results – ACT – CollegePrepGenius.com/acttir SAT – CollegePrepGenius.com/satqas The post Special Replay: 5 Secret Revealed – SAT and ACT appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.      

Special Replay:  After High School-Caution, Career Path Ahead with Jean Burke Podcast #49 It’s time to think about college and now is the time to think about the different career paths. While there are many different paths, the main ones will be covered in this podcast with Jean Burk – “Caution – Career Path Ahead.” Visit today’s sponsor – College Prep Genius Three main career paths after high school are discussed in this podcast on selecting a career path and planning. College Internships – opportunities before high school Costs can vary a few thousand to several hundred thousand for four years Basic degree- BA in Business you should take on another degree. Two Year Degree –Jr. College Different types of jobs requiring 4-Year Degrees Different types of jobs requiring a Master’s Degrees  Workforce: Vocational Degrees Costs approx.: – $1 to 12-15K After high school may have a job lined up.  Military: Different branches in the armed forces GI Bill – pay college Officers – for law or medical Top Military school – West Point or Annapolis Navy, Army, Air Force, Marines Enter ROTC program in college FisherHouse.org | Feea.org/programs/scholarships The post Special Replay: Caution – Career Path Ahead appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network. Click the icon below to listen.