How to Prepare for Finals .... Both in high school and in college.

As you prepare for final exams over the next few weeks, remember these tips:

• Organize your folders for each subject.
• Look over previous tests to review the materials previously missed.
• Form a study group to help you prepare.
• Set aside time to study regularly.

Last-minute hints for Advanced Placement exams:

• Dress in layered clothing on the day of the test. Testing rooms can sometimes be very chilly or very hot. You want to be comfortable in any temperature.
• Wear a watch and monitor your time.
• Take plenty of pencils and pens to the test. Check your calculator and test the battery.
• Take an extra battery, just in case.
• Keep your candidate pack. Place the booklet in a safe place, as you may need to refer to it later for information regarding your scores.
• Remember the advice of your AP teachers.

Deep Thoughts for everyone....

• Have you met most of the goals that you set at the beginning of the year?
• Did you establish a regular reading program?
• Have your grades reflected your abilities and good effort?
• Did you join one or two clubs or organizations?
• Are you in the habit of using a daily planner?
• Did you take advantage of teacher tutorials?
• Are you pleased with your grade point average?
• Have you maintained a standard study time?
• Do you feel that you have developed good organizational skills?
• Are you pleased with your overall performance for this year?

If you felt that you could say yes to most of these questions then you probably had a good year, if not, then you have an OPPORTUNITY to improve!!! This is simply-put, a list of what you need to do to have success in school! AND IN COLLEGE TOO!