Hi everyone,
I’m a horrible test taker—just getting it out there. All that pressure from a time limit really gets to me. When I’m rushed, I don’t perform as well I want to. I’m quite positive most of you feel the same way. Or you could be one of the lucky ones who do better under pressure. Oh, how I envy you folks! Continue reading
Hello! I hope you all are having a wonderful day. My name is Alex Donahue and I am currently a junior at Hillcrest High School in Alabama. I enjoy writing, and I believe this blog will help me to make better decisions for the beginning of college and the end of high school for me and maybe for you. My purpose for this blog will be to write about my personal high school experiences and about planning for college. Continue reading
Hey, I’m Erik Dohe, a junior at Walla Walla High School in Walla Walla, Washington, and yes, that is the name of the town. “The city so nice they named it twice.” It’s always a struggle trying to convince people who don’t live nearby that this town actually exists, but that’s beside the point. For the rest of the year, I’ll be blogging about my experiences with high school life as well as the processes of applying for colleges and taking the ACT exam in April. It’s going to be a long and interesting road. But first, here’s a little bit about myself. Continue reading
Greetings, one and all! My name is Allison Williams and I am the newest member of the ACT student blogging team. I am currently a junior at Westlake High School in Atlanta, Georgia and like many of you, I am preparing myself for my post-secondary education. For me, the importance of education is best noted in this quote by Malcolm X, “Education is the passport to our future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today.” So, I trudge to my school day after day; gazing at the senior portraits that are posted along the halls and seeing the senior class celebrate their achievements. But these achievements do not happen overnight, so I am here to take you through my journey. Continue reading
Hello everyone,
My name is Jessica and I’m from Moanalua High School in Honolulu, Hawaii. What I will be doing is sharing my thoughts and experiences with you of my preparation and transition into college. Hopefully, I will be of great help by offering you some useful advice and just know that you are not alone! Continue reading
I have grown much since I first started this blog. My junior year was a time when I needed to kick things into high gear, and so I joined many clubs, tried my skill in a few sports, and tackled many AP classes. In addition to these, I undertook the task of writing this blog, for I wanted to share my experiences and even some challenges I faced along the way. It has been quite a journey and I am glad to have shared it with you. However, I must now write this one final blog—a bittersweet moment. Continue reading
Hello my dearest readers!
This is where our journey comes to a close. As you read this, know that this is my final writing for the ACT Student Blog. I have traveled a long way with all of my lovely and intelligent readers and had such an unforgettable experience writing for ACT. I have gained so much knowledge from this experience. I learned in depth so much more about the high school to college transition through this writing experience so I could pass on the information to you. While finding out more information to help my loyal readers, I found information that helped me too: the importance of preparing for finals, how to apply to colleges, and how to pick out your high school classes wisely. Continue reading
Decisions, decisions, decisions. After being accepted to the colleges that you applied to, the last grueling step is to choose which one you would like to attend. If you have applied to any colleges early, then you may already know that some decisions have been released. Hopefully, you have been admitted to the college of your dreams and all the work you have done in high school will be worthwhile. Choose the college that will best fit your aspirations and desires—for this is where you will begin the next chapter of your life. Continue reading
Hello Readers! I hope your holidays were filled with love, family, and a bounty of food! I am hoping you did well on your finals and received the grade you have worked for. The school year is already halfway over! It is unbelievable how fast this year has gone by. Continue reading
During your search for colleges, some applications will ask you for the major you choose to undertake. While this will not be binding, it is advisable that you have at least some idea of what you will choose during your studies in college. There are hundreds of majors available in many colleges—anywhere from Biology to Puppetry. Once you begin to narrow down your options, ensure that these colleges have the major you desire. It would not be favorable to enroll in a college only to find out that you cannot learn what you chose to go to college for in the first place. Continue reading
