How to Score Better on ACT

How to Score Better on ACT

Scoring better on the ACT is dependant on a lot of variables. I have personally know people with high IQs who haven't done well on the ACTS or SATS. It's not something to be ashamed of when it comes to tests like the ACT or SAT.

Paying attention in class and being overly studious will up your ACT scores. Taking higher mathematics courses and doing well will increase your ACT scores as well.

Sometimes students avoid classes that challenge them or seem like they will be a lot of work. In the end this aversion of challenging yourself will hurt you on the ACT.

Do ACT scores matter?

Yes they do. Corporate employers especially will check you ACT scores and SAT scores when you apply for higher positions with the company. Your ACT score is more important than your IQ to a company.

ACT scores show how diligent you were as a student and how much you've learned. Another thing that you can do in a hurry to score better on the ACT is to eat a good breakfast and get eight hours of sleep before you take the exam. Your brain needs to be working at an optimum level for you to do your best.

What Can You Do with a B.A. Degree In Psychology?

What can you do with a B.A. degree In psychology?

Nobody knows this better than I do. I couldn't find a job worth a damn after I graduated with a psychology B.A. degree. I searched endlessly online for answers to this question and found nothing helpful on the topic.

After considerable pain and a couple of years struggling to make a living, I've got a few answers to "what can you do with a B.A. in psychology".

But first things first...

A word of advice for those of you thinking about getting a bachelor's degree in psychology...

DON'T DO IT, unless you plan on getting at least a Master's degree in psychology. Allow me to explain:

In your specific field, psychology, there are no opportunities to advance without a higher degree. Which is another way of saying that the best you can do is get a low paying, dead-end job working side by side as an equal with someone who has only a high school diploma. The job I'm talking about is a Mental Health Tech of some sort, different places have different names for this, but it all boils down to one thing-you're a baby sitter and sometimes a wrestler.

Now that we know what not to do with a B.A. in psychology, let's talk about what you can do with it if you already have one.

My advice for you would be to get a Master's as soon as possible. If you don't want to do that I would suggest that you forget about working in psychology/mental health and start looking for another field to work in.

Here's what you can do with a bachelor's degree in psychology:

• put it on your resume and show a future employer that you are intelligent and dedicated enough to get a four-year degree
• get a job in your field just for the sake of experience
• develop skills that translate beautifully into all fields

A bachelor's in psych can easily cross all borders and get your foot in the door for many different fields because the skills and knowledge you have are used in every situation-how you talk to customers, your boss, coworkers, everybody. Understanding human nature is essential for being successful in any situation and employers value this, especially in sales.

Here's a list of careers that you can have with only a B.A. in psychology:

• Pharmaceutical Representative
• Retail Store Manager
• School Counselor
• MHT
• other lower postions in health care
• anything in sales

Again, these are just a few things that you can do with a B.A. degree in psychology.

Junior College or a University?

For some it is a difficult decision between attending a junior college or going straight to 4 year university. You've never been to college, you've just graduated high school no wonder you can't decide. To make it easier I've compiled a list of the advantages and disadvantages of each choice:

Advantages of Junior College

• Junior college tuition is much less expensive than 4-year university tuition.
• Junior college is easier to get into than most universities.
• It's an easier transition from high school because junior colleges are generally smaller and have greater teacher to student ratios due to smaller class size.
• Everybody knows everybody.
• Your academic advisor will know you personally and help you make your schedule face to face.
• Getting into the classes you need/want will be considerably easier.
• Scholarships are easier to get at a junior college.

Advantages of a 4-year University

• You can join a fraternity or sorority as a freshman and start a great social network.
• You will be introduced to more culture than you would be at a junior college because there are so many more people at a university and most of them are from all over the world.
• You have a greater variety of electives to choose from.
• You're truly independent here away from your parents and home town.
• Better night life.
• 90% of your professors have Ph.D.'s in their field.
• A degree from a University carries more weight.

Disadvantages of Junior College

• Most of your instructors are not as well educated as the professors you would have at a university.
• If you wanted to join a sorority or fraternity, it would be difficult for you to get into the one you want coming from a junior college.
• The night life at junior college isn't much different from the night life you've experienced in high school.
• You have fewer choices when it comes to electives.
• Not all classes are transferable.

Disadvantages of a 4-year university

• Number 1 hands down is the cost. You could get your first 2 years of college credit thousands of dollars cheaper at a junior college.
• It can be overwhelming for some. Being away from home around so many new and different people can be disorienting.
• It's tougher to get into classes that you want because of all the competition you have with other students. To put this in balance, universities give priority to juniors and seniors to ensure that you graduate on time.
• You have to work harder to stick out in your teachers' minds (larger class sizes).
• Tougher competition for scholarships.
• You make out your schedule online rather than with a person typically.

This list is by no means complete due to the fact that each person's motives and financial situations are different. I hope this post brings to light some issues that will help you choose the best option for you so that you get what you want from your college experience.

How to Earn Money for College

What's the one thing every college student NEEDS on a regular basis?

Money. A college education isn't cheap. Let's look at a few expenses involved here: tuition, books, rent, gas, groceries, entertainment, etc. The list goes on and on.

Some of you are well prepared and have been saving money since you were 6 for college. But for the rest of you who have to be innovative to earn money for college, you should check out Jake Dylan's post How I Make Money Without Working. Jake talks about his experience with needing money in college and how it effected his social life.

You can pay for college expenses in many different ways:

• grants or scholarships
• your personal savings
• getting a job
• creating your own business
• parents

I bet you can think of other ways to make money for college that aren't listed here, and that's good. You have to find the right fit for you. The more innovative you get with earning college money the better off you'll be.

Thinking Differently About Goals

Setting goals for yourself in life is one of the most important things you can do to be successful. If you want to succeed, you've got to make your goals specific and realistic. Here's an example:

You may want to get a Master's degree within 5-6 years and then go teach ceramics at Ohio State University before you're 28 years old. This goal is specific, but not realistic. You could get an M.F.A. close to that time frame, but you're chances of going from grad school to teaching in Ohio State's prestigious ceramics program is severely low.

The Ohio State University Ceramics program will review only 50 applications per year and accepts only 4 applicants into the program! If it's that difficult to get into as a student, how difficult must it be then to teach there?

It's more realistic to make short term goals that lead to your long term goal. Instead of hoping to land that dream spot at OSU right out of grad school, make your goal simply to teach at a nearby college so that you will have the experience needed to make a run at the OSU position.

Setting goals for yourself isn't about making huge leaps and bounds. To reach any big goal you must take a series of small steps. For example, getting a baccalaureate degree (B.A., B.S., or B.F.A.) is the big goal. As you know just wanting one and making a goal to get one in 4 years doesn't mean you're going to get it. Baccalaureate degrees have prerequisites, smaller requirements. First you have to take English Comp I and II, Biology I and II, etc. then you start taking courses that are specifically related to your major.

By taking big goals and breaking them down into the little goals that they actually are will relieve a ton of stress for you. So, remember to:

• Keep your goals specific
• Be realistic
• Break big goals down into smaller ones

College Advice

College Advice

I just want to keep this little intro short and sweet. This is a brand spanking new blog and this is the first post. What I hope for this site is that I give you advice that enhances your college experience in every way imaginable. Choosing the right college for you, your goals and your personality is a big decision. I want to relieve the stress surrounding these issues so that you can make a clear, concise decision that will lead to happiness and satisfaction with your choices. Anything is fair game here from college relationships to making out your schedule. I will also be glad to answer any questions submitted in the comments section. I hope that you guys like find the college advice need here.