What You Need to Know About Graduate Programs in Chemistry

What You Need to Know About Graduate Programs in ChemistryIf you are interested in graduate or undergraduate degree programs, one of the most effective ways to make a great impression is to take Chemistry in an HCC Chemistry major. Whether you are intending to become a doctor, a teacher, a scientist, or an educator, you will find the coursework to be highly rewarding. You will learn how to identify the right mixture of physical and chemical properties of materials to use in your lab, and how to analyze data for the information that you need.Before you choose a chemistry major, be sure to understand what makes chemistry different from other science fields. Chemists use laboratory work to find out the properties of elements, molecules, or combinations of elements that can be used to create new chemicals. This type of research has helped make our modern world possible, allowing us to discover cures for disease, batteries that last longer, and even a type of paint that doesn't fade. It's important to understand the process of doing chemistry so that you can become an expert in your field.So how does HCC Chemistry help you become an expert? Chemists use methods and techniques that differ from those that you would use in the average lab. To have the most fun in your laboratory, you need to learn about lab equipment, laboratory safety, and the most effective methods for analyzing data. You'll also learn about the mechanics of creating complex materials, and the reasons why it is important to perform experiments in controlled environments. These are just a few of the many aspects of chemistry that you will learn when you choose to attend a graduate program in HCC Chemistry.There are several types of chemistry that you can study at the graduate level, including organic chemistry, which studies the interactions between molecules, such as carbon and hydrogen; and forensic chemistry, which deals with the analysis of trace amounts of drugs and alcohol in bodily fluids. Thes e are some of the aspects of chemistry that you will learn through the Graduate Studies Program in Chemistry. Although many different types of study occur in a lab, all of them focus on studying materials under controlled conditions, analyzing data for scientific research, and even preparing a case for trial.Once you have chosen a graduate program, you will need to decide on a concentration. This can be a huge decision, since you will need to choose a concentration that will allow you to complete the required number of required courses, without disrupting your life outside of the lab. Chemists choose different areas of study, based on their interests, career goals, and personalities. After you have chosen a concentration, you can enter the lab and begin the work that you love to do.The Faculty of Science in HCC offers a wide variety of opportunities for students interested in a career in the laboratory. To get the most out of your time in the lab, you will need to take the classes t hat are related to your concentration. For example, if you are interested in forensic chemistry, you will need to be able to understand the process of detecting trace amounts of drugs and alcohol, as well as the chemistry involved in creating trace amounts of chemicals. Of course, you will also need to take the classes that are appropriate for your career goal.You can learn about the chemical properties of materials through the Graduate Studies Program in Chemistry, even if you don't want to become a scientist. Many graduate programs require a high school diploma or its equivalent. The Graduate Studies Program in Chemistry provides a solid foundation for your studies, while helping you find a graduate program that will lead to a successful career in the laboratory.

Learning French Interview With Benjamin Houy of French Together

Learning French Interview With Benjamin Houy of French Together Megan L. If you want to learn to speak French like a native speaker, go straight to the source! Benjamin Houy is a native French speaker who has spent the last three years teaching French through his wonderful blog, French Together. French Together is one of my favorite blogs for learning French online, so I was absolutely delighted to get the chance to ask Benjamin a few questions. No matter what level youre at in your study of the French language, Benjamins insights are sure to be illuminating and inspirational! 1. Youve mentioned on your blog that traveling abroad to teach French was a life-changing experience for you. Would you like to share a little more about that experience? Sure. In 2012, I went to South Korea to teach French and English as part of the Service Civique (a volunteering program). I mainly decided to do that because I wanted to travel and discover a new culture, but I ended up enjoying teaching a lot. I stayed in Korea for six months, and this wonderful experience gave me the desire to live abroad and help people better learn languages. 2. What have you found beginning students struggle with the most when learning French? How do you recommend they overcome these obstacles? After teaching French to many students and talking to many French learners, I am convinced that the biggest struggle is motivation. Most students consider French to be a complicated language and simply dont believe they will ever speak it. This idea that learning languages is complicated and that one needs a special talent to succeed is the main reason why students fail. Thats a shame, because everyone can successfully learn French given the right tools and methods. What I would recommend French learners to do is to actually focus on how to learn French before they even start learning the language. Something as simple as using a Spaced Repetition Software would allow many students to double the amount of vocabulary they learn everyday for example. Many students also struggle with pronunciation, and thats completely normal when you learn a language you are not used to. The best way to improve your pronunciation and understanding of the French language is first of all to regularly listen to spoken French. Its also important to avoid simplified English pronunciation like bawnjour that are supposed to be easier for English speakers to pronounce. The problem is that these pronunciations are often far from the real pronunciation. If you learn them, English speakers may understand you, but French speakers wont. If you want to learn the pronunciation of a word, listen to a recording (you can find recordings on Forvo or Rhinospike), and try to imitate what you hear. You could even record yourself and compare the pronunciations. This takes more time, but you will be happy you did it when the time to speak comes. Talking about speaking, lots of French learners are terrified at the idea of speaking French. Again, thats completely normal. But its important to remember that speaking is one of the best (if not the best) ways to learn a language. When you speak French, you improve your listening skills, you train your brain to use the language, and you even learn grammar, because you automatically imitate what you hear and learn from the way people speak. Thats why I recommend French learners speak as soon as possible. If you know how to introduce yourself in French, you are ready! You can find people who will be happy to talk you via websites like Couchsurfing. Your first conversations will be short and slow, but you will quickly make progress. You may even make French friends and this could give you a huge motivation boost. 3. What has teaching French taught you about your language that you hadnt noticed before? It taught me a lot about the way the language works. As a native speaker, I never think about the construction of the sentences I use, I never wonder whether I should use le or la or whether a word is feminine or masculine. This all comes naturally. Teaching French taught me to care about that. I now take a lot of time wondering how the language works and taking notes when I find a great explanation of a concept so I can later use it to help make French easier to learn. 4. What is your favorite French lesson to teach? What do you enjoy most about it? Besides showing students how they can better learn French, I really enjoy grammar hacks. What I call grammar hacks are rules that make learning and understanding French grammar immediately easier. I love it when student can suddenly understand a concept and immediately apply what they learned. For example, many students never know whether a word is feminine or masculine. What they dont know is that the gender of French words is mainly determined by its ending, and that you can actually guess the gender of a noun with over 80% accuracy if you know what endings are masculine and what endings are feminine (you can find the list of endings here). I also enjoy teaching from real French, that is French the way its spoken by people in the streets. I like to use TV series or music to motivate students and then explain the different sentences. 5. What would your advice be to a student who is just beginning to learn to speak French and would like to one day become fluent? Believe in yourself. You may have failed at learning French before, you may think you are too old to learn a language, you may think French is simply too difficult. But the truth is, you can and will speak French fluently one day if you work hard and dont give up. Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by  Miroslav Petrasko

Introverts Guide to Career Success - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / Introvert’s Guide to Career Success - Introvert Whisperer Introvert’s Guide to Career Success In the perfect world career success would be logical. Raises, promotions, and job interviews would be based entirely on intellect and experience. Alas, we are humans and not Star Treks vulcans.  As humans, career success is more often than not a combination of hard facts, personality, and networking. As introverts, it can be tempting to simply rely on intellect and experience to progress your career, but that would be entering the career arena with a personally inflicted handicap.  Why? Personal relationships built through networking can open new opportunities far more efficiently than digging through job ads. According to NPR article A Successful Job Search: Its All About Networking, networking is vital because: Companies can be flooded with thousands of applications. 70% to 80% of jobs aren’t posted online. Businesses tend to hire family and friends that they trust if they can. Introverts, unfortunately, need to pro-actively include networking skills and activity into their daily  work life  to increase their chances of career success. Social Media. Social media can be an easier method for introverts to begin the difficult journey of networking in and out of the office. This particular skill and activity dont require face to face interaction, so it can be a far easier and less stressful means of social interaction. Minor warning: If your job requires you to build a social media presence, ensure that your employer realizes that you have ownership of the account. Individuals can begin networking via social media by: Regularly posting to one or two social media sites. Not just sharing, but engaging in conversations with people online. Engaging in Twitter Chats. On Twitter tweet utilizing trending hashtags. Pinpoint one or two influencers a week you want to begin building a relationship with. Interact with them and share their content. For more information, you should check out this guide on how to make it big with social media. Enhance Emotional Intelligence. Emotional intelligence, also known as EI or EQ, is an individual’s ability to: Detect and respond to the moods, and motivations of others. Realize how your own values, beliefs, and moods are affecting your actions. Why is EI important? Introverts with a high EI and a low tolerance for interacting with strangers can be just as effective as social butterflies. Slow  and  steady  wins  the  race.  Its  not  the  frequency, to some extent that  you  speak to individuals,  but  the  quality  of  your  words. The good news is if you do have low EI that is a skill you can build. If you’re EI needs work, you can: Start to pay attention to the body language, facial expressions, and gestures of others. Monitor your own emotions, body language, and facial expressions. Reduce your stress. Jump into Work Activities and Groups. I know, I at least, as an introvert often have a hard time building relationships with one-on-one social interaction. I have found that a willingness to jump onto new teams, new committees, and engage in after work group activities can be a safe way to gradually break the ice with new groups of co-workers. While working with the same group can be comfortable month after month, continually throwing yourself into new groups allows you to eliminate the stress from approaching new people out of the blue to introduce yourself. You can utilize this method by: Volunteer for or accept requests that you join new teams or projects. Apply to new positions or departments within the organization. Sign up for after work activities. Volunteer to be on work committees. General Strategies to Interact With Co-Workers. There comes a time where you just need to take a deep breath, take a moment to psych yourself up and begin interacting with co-workers. Social media, high emotional intelligence, and group activities can only take you so far. Here are some strategies to begin forming relationships with co-workers: Keep an eye out for ‘work’ ice breakers. Work related questions, advice, or issues are a great means of naturally introducing yourself to unknown co-workers. Use different mediums. No one said all your interaction with co-workers needs to be face to face. You can use any combination of face-to-face, social media, and chat interaction as you build relationships. Volunteer to be a mentor or train for new employees. Begin to learn how to interact with individuals as a group and during team meetings. Do fellow employees a solid. Favors can facilitate stronger ties. Often individuals might feel indebted to you, so they’re more likely to think of you if an opportunity arises. Very few people succeed professionally alone. Career success, unfortunately, is an equal parts skill and networking. Introverts, while not always naturally inclined to network, need to seriously consider adding networking activities to their daily workflow. You won’t regret it. Go to top Do you know what your next career step is?  Many people don’t. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my eBook on how to construct your Career SMART Goals â€" that will help you put together your actions and keep you accountable. Get your copy now and start your action plan today! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. Introvert Whisperer

Nail Your Audition for X Factor and More

Nail Your Audition for X Factor and More Megan L. Do you think you have what it takes to be Americas next big singing sensation? With shows like The Voice, The X Factor and American Idol holding their open castings, you might be thinking about grabbing that microphone and sharing your talent with the world. As you prepare for your audition day, take some tips from expert TakeLessons certified vocal instructors to make sure that you really shine on camera! Make sure youre mentally as well as vocally prepared for the competition.  Fawn A. in Los Angeles, CA says, Know who you are and be yourself! Along with being yourself comes knowing your story. These shows not only look for talent, but they want to know YOU. So I suggest you bare your soul. Write it all out on a piece of paper: What influenced you? What type of childhood did you have? What challenges have you faced? People are more likely to support you and want to hear more about you, the more honest you are. Jonathan P. in Brighton, MA suggests, Know your vocal/physical type. The producers dont want to fill up an  entire show with one vocal or physical type. If youre a rock singer, be  sure they can hear that, even when you are singing a pop or soul piece.  Consistency is marketable. Be careful to choose music and an outfit that  show you off.  Keep your sound consistent. It might be tempting to go  for it by choosing something at the edge of your technique, but that  strategy almost always backfires. In those high pressure  situations, youll be glad you picked music youre comfortable with. Vanessa L. in Ontario, CA agrees. She advises, Be confident in the song, dont pick a song that you have struggles with. You will be nervous enough without worrying about your song. Meaning, your rhythm, pitch and control of the song should be perfect. If there are any of those struggles it will be that much harder to audition. If you are confident, that will shine through and they will see what you wa nt them to see. Also, its important to be aware that audition day is likely to be long and challenging.  Michelle A. in Sherman Oaks, CA writes, Going in you want to be aware that there are  many rounds to these auditions that are never shown on television. When you  show up you will not necessarily be singing for celebrities right off the bat.  You have several rounds of auditions for various producers of the show before  you are even considered to perform in front of judges.  Most of the time, the call time for  these auditions is extremely early in the morning and they can last all day. Be  sure to go into the audition well rested. You may want to take along food, water and  something to keep you busy.  Each show has different audition  requirements and expectations. Before you get to the audition, be aware of everything the producers require you bring with you on the day. This might include paperwork, ID or birth certificates. Also make sure your vocal selections fit their requirements. Valerie W. in New City, NY shares her students experience auditioning and moving forward in the competition. Once your number is called, dont expect  to sing a full song. They want you to prepare a verse and a chorus of one song. Id suggest  having a couple more in your back pocket just in case! With my student Serena, we prepared a song that the producer didnt know but they liked how she sounded.  Luckily she had another couple of songs in her back pocket because they wanted to hear something else that they would know. Once she got her red slip to move forward, she had to wait to fill out lots of paperwork. She was then asked to come back 4 days later and to prepare 3 new songs! Online Auditions for The X Factor are open through June 15, 2013. Youll find a list of upcoming in-person auditions below: April 14, 2013 in New Orleans, LA April 25, 2013 in Long Island, NY May 14, 2013 in Denver, CO Are you auditioning for a singing competition? Share how you prepared in the comments! Megan L. TakeLessons Staff Member and Blogger You might also like Creating Your Brand As a Singer The Shy Singers Survival Guide Expert Audition Tips TakeLessons Exclusive! Photo by ImagePros.

Indefinite Integral

Indefinite Integral Indefinite integral is the set of functions F(x) + C, where C is any real number and F(x) is the integral of f(x) whereas Integral is the result of a mathematical integration; F(x) is the integral of f(x) if dF/dx = f(x). In other words Indefinite integral is anti derivative of the functions. It is written as f(x)dx (without upper and lower limits). If f(x)dx = F + c Where F is the anti derivative of f and C is the arbitrary constant Here f is called as integrand and x is the variable of integration. Indefinite Integral is so called because its value cant be determined until the end points are specified Formulae: xn dx = xn+1(n+1)+ c k .dx = kx + c Trigonometry rules: Example 1: x4 .dx 4x2 + c (b) 4x3 + c (c) x33 + c (d) x55 + c Answer: d Explanation: Here n = 4 x4 dx = x(4+1)(4+1) + c = x55 + c Example 2: (8ex- 2x2 + 3x2 -2x). dx Answer: 8 ex . dx - 2 x-2 . dx + 3 x2 .dx - 2 x .dx = 8ex 2.x-1-1 + 3. x33 - 2. x22 + c = 8ex + 2x + x3 - x2 + c

Want To Step Up Your Online Math Tutoring You Need To Read This First

Want To Step Up Your Online Math Tutoring You Need To Read This First 0SHARESShare Tutoring online has taught the education world a new way of thinking and a great line of working. Global connection and comfortable learning environment are the factors highlighted by online tutoring to the world around, which is in search of innovating teaching-learning methods. A student today need not know who his online tutor is but can chat with him, text him and send his files through mail for clarifications in his studies. Tutoring online is much help to all the subject learners, particularly the weak ones in Math. Why? Math tutors are globally available  so that the best person  can be chosen by the student This could trigger off the recruitment of the really deserving Math online tutor who could rationalize, visualize and empathize with the student , while promoting his studies Since Math talent can be  from any corner in the world, this global availability is a real landmark in Math tutoring Aside from this, the access to tutoring online at any unpredictable hour is the utmost facility in Math tutoring online as you cannot predict the emergencies in Math The student may develop doubts or go wrong in the last step Rectifications at once is an undeniable phenomenon in Math tutoring The tutor should be available at any moment which is possible only through web based tutoring  An online math tutor can be the backbone of a student  in order to shape his Math skills Without a strong hold on Math, doing Scientific formulas or pursuing Engineering or Digital courses are no way fruitful Hence, the essential nature of a tutor in Math online with his benevolent factors for a weak Math student Doing Math can be made fun for students who consider Math as a bad dream full of monstrous numbers and threatening theorems and figures. [starbox id=admin]

How to Sequence Power Yoga

How to Sequence Power Yoga The Ideal Power Yoga Sequence ChaptersWhat Is Power Yoga?Getting Started with Power YogaMaking Power Yoga CountYoga enthusiasts seek out yoga lessons for a variety of reasons, ranging from a desire to get fit to a need to get in tune with themselves on a deeper, more fundamental â€" maybe even on a spiritual level.Many people start yoga hesitantly, sure they need something greater than themselves in their lives but unsure if yoga will give them the fulfilment they seek.Others might see yoga as a way to find their inner balance; a level of peace that has long been missing from their lives.And there are yoga devotees who swear that practicing yoga is the true path to fitness. Naturally, that statement can be made true by also eating right and keeping stress levels in check.What type of person practises power yoga?The shortest answer happens to also be the truest one: anybody who has attained that level of fitness and wishes to may practise power yoga… but we all know that embracing this vigorous style of yoga is not as simple as that.Power yoga, as its name implies, is dynamic. Unlike other types of yoga where holding a pose is the goal, for power yoga, attaining the pose and then the next one is how it’s done.That doesn’t mean that the fundamental trinity of mind, body and spirit are cast aside in favour of a sequence of challenging poses!Let’s sort out exactly what power yoga is before we talk about sequencing any power yoga sessions. Although Pilates incorporates many yoga postures, it is not a form of yoga Image by Meng Tang from Pixabay‘gym yoga’ trend, meaning that yoga become seen as more of a fitness workout than a spiritual one.Power yoga has its roots in Ashtanga yoga, another very dynamic type of yoga that synchronises breath with movement.A typical Ashtanga class will follow a set series of poses, each one held for five breaths. Power yoga moves a bit faster than that; you may only hold a pose for a few moments before your yoga instructor calls the next asana â€" typically by its Sanskrit name.For that reason, we too will only use the Sanskrit names when we describe a typical power yoga workout.Whereas other types of yoga are ideal for meditation and to improve your flexibility, power yoga is great for strength training because you are constantly lifting and holding up your entire body’s weight.Yoga instructors in such classes often call for vinyasas, something you might liken to ‘returning to ho me position’, say, on a keyboard. It is how yogis balance energy flow in their body after a sequence of poses.The typical vinyasa in power yoga consists of a chaturanga, an adho mukha svanasana and an urdhva mukha svanasana. You will flow into the down dog position often during a power yoga session Image by marymccraft from PixabayFor those of you not yet familiar with the Sanskrit terms, those are the four-limbed staff pose, the downward-facing dog and the upward facing dog.For example, your yogi may call out asanas for Surya Namaskara A (Sun Salutation A), followed by vinyasa.An essential component of a power yoga class is flow. You should be able to smoothly segue from one pose to the next. Oddly enough, for as relaxing as that aspect of power yoga is, you will leave your session decidedly energised!Not the type of energised that will drive you to run for miles. You won’t get hyper-energised but you will definitely have a bit of an extra spring in your stride when you leave your power yoga session!Discover also how you can sequence any yoga class…Getting Started with Power YogaClearly, this is not a type of yoga that you can go into cold, so we will start by warming up.The ideal warmup is, of cour se, Surya Namaskara A, followed by a vinyasa, from which you would flow into Surya Namaskara B, a slightly different salutation.Now that you are nicely warm, you will start with the first of 40 to 70+ asanas, depending on the time allotted for your class. Here, we list the first 10:PadangusthasanaPada HastasanaTrikonasanaPrivritta TrikonasanaUtthita ParsvakonasanaParivritta ParsvakonasanaPrasarita PadottanasanaParsvottonasanaUtthita Hasta PadangusthasanaArdha Baddha Padma UttanasanaAll of this may seem like so much Sanskrit to you now but, once you get familiar with the poses and can flow into them effortlessly, you will be happy to master all of them!You might wonder about the number of asanas in power yoga; after all, we did mention that there are anywhere between 40 and 70 of them, not counting the vinyasa or sun salutation sequences.Don’t forget to finish with savasana, you will have earned it!The important thing to remember is that you are not supposed to hold each pose for m ore than a moment. The idea is to flow rather than to feel your muscles and joints burning.And, on that note, a word of caution: if you can match your yoga teacher pose for pose, good on you! But if you can’t â€" and that is perfectly okay, please don’t feel compelled to reach; you will be defeating the purpose of practising yoga.Also learn about yin yoga, a type of yoga where depth is key! Although modified - normally this inversion calls for standing on one's hands, this posture is still strenuous Image by Pexels from PixabayMaking Power Yoga CountSo far, we’ve discussed the sequence for a general power yoga session but did you know that power yoga can be targeted to specific areas of your body?Let’s say you wanted to target abs and glutes.You may start with a mountain pose, do a swan-dive forward into a forward fold, from which you would flow through a vinyasa. From your downward-dog position, you reach your right leg up, keeping it in line with your back, coming out of it with a knee-to-nose which segues into a lunge position and then into a crescent moon pose.From that lunging asana, flow into a forward fold pose. Come out of it by reaching high as you breathe in, and ease yourself back into the mountain pose. Don’t forget to work your other leg, as well!Power yoga is fundamentally a hatha yoga, even though there are far more asanas per session and there is l ess of a focus on breathing. That is because power yoga teachers understand that you must have mastered yoga breathing before signing up for their class.If pranayama does not yet come naturally to you, you may ask your yogi for breathing exercises.As exciting as these power yoga classes might sound, you should approach them with a measure of caution; they require a bit more stamina than a basic yoga class might, say a vinyasa flow class or an Iyengar yoga class.And they move fast! On a breath intake, you adopt one posture and expel that breath while flowing into the next one. That is one reason why breathwork is so important in power yoga.Discussing with your yoga teachers any health or mobility concerns you might have.Naturally, each asana may be slightly modified to accommodate power yoga for beginners â€" maybe alternating between heel lifts instead of adopting the more demanding Tiptoe pose.But if you are keen to get back into yoga after a long time away â€" and especially after an injury, the yoga poses in power yoga and the speed they are adopted may hurt instead of help your healing.You may, in fact, consider restorative yoga or some other, more gentle yoga until you get back to your old self.In all, one might consider power yoga to be a misnomer.There is indeed power to be tapped in this type of flow yoga, and it can be quite demanding but, unlike any cardio routines, it won’t demand every ounce of energy and power from you.Maybe its power lies in the fact that it can lift you up…

How to Create an ACT Prep Plan

How to Create an ACT Prep Plan As youre beginning to think about the ACT, you may feel a bit overwhelmed. Theres certainly a lot to think about when to take the test, what areas need the most work, and how exactly youre going to get to where you need to be. The good news is, by thinking about your ACT prep plan now, youre already setting yourself up for success! As you begin, youll need to take an honest look at your strengths and weaknesses, your schedule, and the score you wish to receive. Be truthful as you complete this self-reflection to create an ACT prep plan that will work for you. Set your schedule As you begin establishing your schedule, it can be helpful to work backwards. When would you like to take the ACT? When do your prospective schools require that you submit your score? Registering for a test date is a great way to know how long youve got to study, which will help dictate your study plan. Once youre registered, you can begin planning based on how long youve got to perfect your score. Once you know how much time youve got, youll need to decide when to focus your energy. Later, you can decide exactly how much time goes toward what subject, but for now, simply decide how long each day or week you can dedicate to studying. Make a tentative schedule, even if it is relatively vague to start. Familiarize yourself with the test Before you get into subject-specific study, youll want to familiarize yourself with the overall structure of the exam. Look at subject breakdowns, timing, and additional requirements. Look at score requirements for different schools and think about different timelines that might work for you. Get familiar with the universal aspects of the ACT so you feel more comfortable with the process as you approach the more serious business of studying. [RELATED: What is an Average ACT Score?] Find out what areas need your time If youre a math whiz, you may need to spend less time preparing for this area. Similarly, prospective English majors may not need to boast extremely high scores in science. Figure out what areas your schools require you to excel in (or what areas you hope to score highly in), as these may become your top areas of focus. Youll also want to find out where you need extra help. To do this, think about your strong subjects in school and those you may have a more difficult time with. This should give you a pretty good idea of areas to focus on. You may also consider taking some ACT practice tests, which will provide insight into which areas you perform best or poorly on. Doing this a couple of times should be able to help you identify what areas require the most time. Form a study plan by subject Now that you know what youre going to study, youll want to establish a study plan that will help you meet your test prep goals. The most effective way to do this is to form study plans based upon the various subjects youll need to review. You may also want to divide each subject into more specific categories, allowing you to really focus your attention where its necessary for instance, if science is one of your weaker subjects, which specific scientific concepts give you the most trouble? Once youve got the list of your subjects, decide how much time you can allot toward their study. Find your learning style Because we all learn in different ways, it is important that you know what will empower you to succeed. By identifying what methods have best helped you study in the past, you can make an ACT prep plan that will be most effective for you. Once youre familiar with the way you learn best, you can take next steps record lectures, seek out podcasts, make visual maps, form study groups, download a prep book, etc. Remember that you can make almost any amount of study time work for you as you develop your ACT prep plan. Sure, a student with a year to study might have a plan that operates a little differently than a student with three months, but both can be mastered with the right approaches. By thinking about how youll prepare for the ACT ahead of time, your studying will undoubtedly be more productive. Any topics you want to know more about? Let us know! The Varsity Tutors Blog editors love hearing your feedback and opinions. Feel free to email us at blog@varsitytutors.com.