You’re a Senior. It’s late January. You’re finished with the college application process…right? Maybe not. For many of you, the alumni interview is next on deck. So what does that even mean? Is the interview important? How can you impress your interviewer all the way to an acceptance letter?
While certainly not the most important part of an application, the alumni interview should not be as easily dismissed as some would have you believe. You should think of the interview as a way to add another dimension to your application – personality! Let’s face it: even if you wrote a stellar essay, you’re probably more interesting in person than you are in 500 words on a white sheet of paper. An effervescent personality isn’t the only key to a successful interview, however. As an interviewer for Duke, there are several things I wish my students knew…
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OK, we admit it. We love our iPods and iPhones here at Appelrouth Tutoring Services!
We love them so much that we’re creating our very own iPhone and iPod Touch application to help students learn math and vocabulary. These “virtual” flash cards will complement our physical flash cards and provide another tool to help students learn the skills they need to get ahead.
An application is planned for the iTunes store in time for the March SAT with all our flash cards and access to YouTube videos of ATS Parents Meetings. It includes a mode in which students can study the cards and then quiz themselves without the definitions. Also, cards can be categorized into “clueless”, “getting it” and “got it” just like in our current vocabulary flash cards.
Here is where you can get involved: What features and content do you want to see in an iPhone or iPod Touch application for learning math and vocabulary?
The best and brightest ideas from our community of students, parents, counselors and tutors are needed to help us make the best application possible. We will award the top 3 suggestions with a code for a free version of the application as soon as it hits the iTunes store. Send as many ideas as you can think of and we will use your feedback now and in future updates to our website, materials and applications.
A brand new year is the perfect time to learn brand new study habits! Does your student struggle with endless hours of homework and yet still seems to be just behind the curve? Being smart isn’t enough to survive the demands of high school and meet the competitive requirements for college admission. Mastering certain skills early will enable students to excel in their classes and prepare for the even more intense collegiate workload.
Appelrouth Tutoring Services offers Study Skills Success, a small group interactive course, limited to 4 students who meet weekly with our best tutor to discuss their study experiences and learn to practice new, effective techniques.
