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Patricia Lawrence
A-G – Freshmen, Juniors and Seniors
A-E – Sophomores
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773-775-6616 773-775-6616 773-775-6616 773-775-6616 ext. 119 |
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Elfie Smith
H-O - Freshmen, Juniors and Seniors
F-L – Sophomores
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773-775-6616 773-775-6616 773-775-6616 773-775-6616 ext. 120 |
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Maureen Pischke
P-Z - Freshmen, Juniors and Seniors
M-Z - Sophomores
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773-775-6616 773-775-6616 773-775-6616 773-775-6616 ext. 135 |
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2009 College Search Websites
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| Prep for the SAT and ACT |
| Looking for SAT or ACT prep help? Here are some great free test prep Web sites for you. Some sites require quick registration, but none require fees. |
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| Full-length practice tests |
Students who miss the ACT and SAT Web sites are missing a great opportunity to get free practice. These sites offer one free test in addition to practice questions and test hints:
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| Practice test sections |
| It may be helpful to practice critical reading or math sections before tackling an entire test. Though these three sites don't offer full-length practice tests, they do have complete practice sections, strategies, advice and vocabulary. |
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| Vocabulary assistance |
| Many online sites offer free vocabulary assistance, including a list of the top SAT words; words of the day; and lists of Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes and roots. Beware of vocabulary sites that are punctilious; understanding the general idea of a word will be more beneficial in the long run than memorizing hundreds of dictionary meanings. To garner a better vocabulary, here are a few sites: |
- 5000 Free SAT Words - This list of 5,000 collegiate words offers brief, easy-to-remember definitions.
- Michigan State University - Michigan State University offers organized lists of advanced vocabulary words and Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes and roots. Search "vocab words."
- Merriam-Webster - Merriam-Webster will e-mail subscribers a word of the day.
- QuizHub - The interactive quizzes on QuizHub feature eight words at a time. Just click to review the next set of words.
- Virtual Salt - This site has an easy-to-read able of Greek and Latin roots and prefixes.
- Vocabtest.com - Free online vocabulary workshops cover all levels of words. This is a great site to increase your vocabulary comprehension.
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| Test resources |
| If you are in need of deft advice on how to take these tests, turn to: |
- ePrep.com - Launched in spring 2006, ePrep.com is an extension of Karl Schellscheidt's private tutoring practice. The site now includes test prep and college admission advice.
The unique interactive format of ePrep.com allows videos to be downloaded to iPods or other devices.
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| Excerpted from "SAT/ACT prep freebies" by Renee Euchner. |
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Building Bandit Success
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| Ten Reminders for Successful Students |
| How to Get the Most Out of Reading a Textbook Chapter |
| Test Taking Tips |
| Critical Power Listening Strategies |
| Plagiarism |
| Taking Notes from a Discussion |
| 12 Tips for Improving Your Average in your Lowest Class |
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