High School Class of 2014

Pre-College Topics High School Cafe
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<p>Got into MITES… so excited! lol… people keep yelling at me for accepting even though I don’t want to go to MIT (42% of participants have matriculated there). Last I checked, getting into the college isn’t supposed to be the main reason for applying to its summer program.</p>

<p>also, @ all of the ap talk:</p>

<p>I’m only worried about English. I took two released exams and have solid 4’s in history and chemistry; with some studying, those could definitely go up to 5’s. & I’m taking the Chemistry + US History subject tests in June. I’m a little worried about those, though.</p>

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<p>18 APs?! Woah… </p>

<p>My school year ends in 32 school days, or about 7 more weeks.</p>

6904

<p>We have about 45 days left</p>

6905

<p>Ugh I wish I took AP Spanish. It would look so much better and I would get a good score on the AP…</p>

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<p>So I just had an amazing weekend! Anyone in Illinois FBLA that went to state conference? Took 6th in business law and was elected state secretary! Took a lot of work, but so worth it!</p>

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<p>Congrats! Our school doesn’t have a FBLA chapter. Were schools like Stevenson and Nequa there? What about Chicago schools?</p>

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<p>Guys, I’m so stuck :/. I’ve been studying for the SAT for awhile, and I’m retaking in May, but I’m afraid that my math score isn’t going to go up. I’ve been stuck in the mid to high (usually mid) 600s for a month or so now, and I’m trying to break 700, but, given that the test is in 19 days, I don’t think I’ll be able to do it.</p>

<p>I just took test #3 in the BlueBook (one of the ones that’s actually released) and I got 800-660-750 (w/ 9 essay), making 2210 combined. Given that I’m thinking about pursuing a major in comp. sci, my math score isn’t going to look very good, given how high my reading & writing scores tend to be…</p>

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<p>I heard Gruber’s math book is amazing. Try that. Hopefully you do better!
I take the ACT next week and I’m praying for at least a 30.</p>

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<p>I actually just corrected my test and realized that (genuinely) stupid mistakes cost me 40 points. So, there might be some hope of me breaking 700 (if not my original goal of 730).</p>

<p>Or maybe not.</p>

<p>Good luck! First time?</p>

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<p>Did anyone take the ACT yesterday?
(I think I did well except for the essay but I don’t want to jinx it by saying so.)</p>

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<p>Yeah it’s my first time taking it. I’m hoping for the best. I really want a 35/36 in the math section though. I usually get the first 30 questions right and then after that it goes awry. English and Science I want a 30-33. Reading…I just want something above 27 tbh. There’s no hope for reading. <em>sigh</em></p>

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<p>My friends have told me that the ACT Math was impossible this time around.</p>

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<p>Took my first ACT yesterday. I like it better than the SAT. Maybe it was because I was more prepared. :P</p>

<p>But yeah, Math was a lot tougher than I expected. It was the test I most felt prepared for, but there were random concepts I totally guessed on. Stem leaf plots anyone? </p>

<p>Haha, but yeah hoping for the best. Not exactly sure how scoring works, but I want to know as soon as possible. </p>

<p>Anyone know what’s the range for a competitive ACT score? Do schools also superscore ACT like the SAT?</p>

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<p>I was suppose to take it yesterday, but then I got a scholarship and your guide at an in-state school, so I missed it, but it was worth it.</p>

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<p>Florida Mu Alpha Theta state convention next weekend. Awards ceremony is same night (and hotel) as Prom. </p>

<p>XD</p>

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<p>“Anyone know what’s the range for a competitive ACT score?”</p>

<p>Well, as high as you can get it.
And it obviously depends on the college. A college’s median ACT score for accepted students will usually be on their website.</p>

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<p>Totally unrelated, but I can’t check Facebook anymore because of all the prom spam trash on my newsfeed :/</p>

<p>Well mostly so I can avoid seeing pictures of people I don’t like on my newsfeed (via tagged photos). Sigh. </p>

<p>How do I life?</p>

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<p>@TinnyT
I don’t believe those schools were there. Lots of chicago schools. Illinois has 97 chapters so there are a lot of schools at SLC every year.</p>

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<p>Independent Study (Going to be taking Certification courses, A++ and such)
IT Adv Database
IT Graphic Design
AP Probability and Statistics
AP Comparative Government (Comes with a trip to Rome, Paris, and London!)
Top Band (There are different band classes based on skill level, and I’ll be in the top class)
Latin II
Dual Credit English</p>

<p>Excited for my schedule. So ready for senior year! Trips to Florida, New York, Europe, Texas, and South Carolina coming up! Such an exciting year to look forward to!</p>

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<p>So I had prom yesterday amd it was so amazing! My dad was hot, we had an awesome group and we pretty much owned the dance floor lol. Then the best after party ever!!! Such a memorable night.</p>