So, youve made the right decision and enrolled in an SAT prep course. Pat yourself on the back because youve taken the first step toward pursuing a quality college education. You must realize, though, that paying for test prep does not guarantee a score improvement. Just as signing up with a trainer does not guarantee weight loss, signing up for SAT training does not guarantee you the score you desireyou have to work for it. Below are a few tips to help you get the most out of your SAT prep course, so you can actually see results.
1. Participate
Unfortunately, many students do not treat test prep classes as seriously as high school classes. Indeed, test prep classes do not affect your high school GPA, but that doesnt mean you shouldnt pay attention and participate in them. It is up to you to get your moneys worth in a test prep class, and that means active participationask questions when you have them, volunteer to solve problems, and answer questions about testing strategy. Read more…
The state wants the ability to borrow $1.7 billion from the University of California and California State University after slashing nearly a quarter of state funding for the beleaguered systems.
Legislation moving through the Capitol with scant notice, Senate Bill 79, would establish a new investment fund for UC, CSU, California Community Colleges and the Judicial Council. If necessary, the state could use that money to retire short-term loans from Wall Street or pay bills, while giving the universities above-market interest rates until a future payoff date.
UC plans to transfer $1 billion of cash reserves into the fund, while CSU will shift $700 million, according to officials at the two systems. The deal does nothing to relieve CSU or UC of the $650 million in cuts each system will absorb under the budget enacted nearly two weeks ago.
Gov. Jerry Brown’s Department of Finance and Democratic lawmakers said AB 79 is necessary to persuade Wall Street to lend California money at competitive rates.
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A school decided to charge a student with plagiarism even though it couldnt find where he supposedly copied from.
While a student at the Harper College of Arts and Sciences at Binghamton University, Jonathan Katz was required to complete a term paper for a history course.
Katz waited until just 10 days before he handed in the paper to pick his topic, and his professor described the quality of its vocabulary and syntax as uneven. She also said the manner in which the paper deftly linked a variety of complex doucments suggest[ed] the analytical ability of a professional historian. In addition, she reported that Katz was unable to discuss the paper intelligently at the time he submitted it.
The professor referred the matter to a committee on academic honesty, which unanimously concluded Katz had plagiarized it. He was assigned a failing grade for the course.
A court upheld the finding, rejecting the argument that the charge should not have stuck because the school never identified the source of the alleged plagiarism.
It didnt have to, the court said.
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As the evening of May 25 drew to a close, the Spanish Fork girls softball team faced a long road. A disappointing 3-2 loss to Mountain Crest meant that the Dons would have to win five straight games in two days against the best competition in Class 4A.
The player that would have to shoulder the biggest load was junior pitcher Kailey Christensen. At 6-feet tall, the talented athlete had the size and strength to take on the challenge but it was still a daunting task to pitch inning after inning, game after game.
With her team backing her up every step of the way, Christensen guided her squad to victory after victory until Spanish Fork stood alone as 4A state champions.
As impressive as that run was, Christensen also displayed talent, character and a drive to succeed throughout the season. For this, the Daily Herald is pleased to name her the 2011 Utah Valley Softball Player of the Year.
“I’m so proud,” Christensen said. “It’s an honor that all my hard work paid off.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Former All-Pro linebacker Mike Vrabel is retiring from the Kansas City Chiefs and returning to his alma mater as an Ohio State assistant coach.
Vrabel confirmed Monday morning the end of his 14-year career and that he had taken the job as linebackers coach with the Buckeyes. The position was previously held by his college roommate and teammate, Luke Fickell, who was elevated to interim head coach when Jim Tressel resigned May 30.
Vrabel played for Pittsburgh and New England before closing out his career with the Chiefs. He announced his retirement in a statement issued through his agent.
Vrabel played eight seasons with the Patriots, winning three Super Bowl titles as a hybrid defender and a spot short-yardage and goal-line offensive player.
