InLikeMe Newsletter — July 25, 2013

A Favorite from Puerto Rico to Port Washington

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Many families are keenly focused on finding smart educational values. These 11 tips that can help preserve your budget and improve your candidacy.

AP Score Distribution, By Exam, for 2013, 2012, 2011

Students, parents and teachers are often surprised to learn that AP Exams are not scored on a typical bell-shaped curve. During recent years pass rates (scores of “3” or higher) ranged from >80% on BC Calculus (between 45% and 50% of students typically receive a “5”) to ~50% on many of the history, social sciences, and English exams. On the AP Human Geography Exam “1” was the most popular grade in 2011, 2012 and 2013, with about 30% of students earning the lowest possible score…..

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50 Successful Ivy League Application Essays

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SAT or ACT: Choosing the Right Exam for You

Since almost all U.S. universities accept either the SAT or the ACT without preference, you may have a hard time deciding which test(s) to take and how to best direct your college entrance exam preparation efforts.

ENTRANCE EXAMS:

Test Timer Watch Helps Students on ACT

Many students spend valuable test time checking the clock to figure out how much time is left and if they are on pace to finish.

APPLICATION ESSAYS:

Choosing a Great Topic for Your Application Essay

Summer is a great time to get a jump start on application essays….

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