From a kid growing up in extreme poverty to now living in the United States, my son Creed gives his 6th-grade elementary graduation speech.
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","summary":"To the graduates of the Class of 2021, congratulations on your high school accomplishments. Now, I challenge you to live a life that matters. ","date_published":"2021-04-29T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/791b3653-9004-49eb-9bde-6fb8ab31b80d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":24477406,"duration_in_seconds":1017}]},{"id":"c7a24ee7-8ee9-477b-bea3-c33aaa27ec77","title":"57: Live Q&A at the End of an Online Workshop","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/57","content_text":"Listen in as students post questions at the end of one of my online workshops. I answer as they are posted, and you can listen to all my answers in this episode.","content_html":"Listen in as students post questions at the end of one of my online workshops. I answer as they are posted, and you can listen to all my answers in this episode.
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","summary":"Most students pick a dash if it looks good. Many test-takers have no idea the rules for using the dash. A dash is on almost every ACT test you take. In this episode, we'll review the rule for a dash and look at examples how it is used.","date_published":"2021-03-25T11:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/e05bf738-9aa8-4a9d-82a5-72561bc92845.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28417089,"duration_in_seconds":1181}]},{"id":"2d4a2c20-4839-4a83-bd44-787528f810b2","title":"53: 7 Keys to Writing a Winning Scholarship Essay","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/53","content_text":"Follow these seven tips, and write a scholarship essay that wins.","content_html":"Follow these seven tips, and write a scholarship essay that wins.
","summary":"Follow these seven tips, and write a scholarship essay that wins.","date_published":"2021-03-18T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/2d4a2c20-4839-4a83-bd44-787528f810b2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25846013,"duration_in_seconds":1074}]},{"id":"6fe9ebbb-c104-4d7a-87fe-9c8d8ac08590","title":"52: 9 Ways to Stay Focused During the ACT Test","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/52","content_text":"Recently, I was asked during a workshop, \"How do I stay focused during the ACT test?\" In today's episode, I give 9 ways you can stay focused during the test. Let me know which ones of these distractions apply to you and how you handled them. ","content_html":"Recently, I was asked during a workshop, "How do I stay focused during the ACT test?" In today's episode, I give 9 ways you can stay focused during the test. Let me know which ones of these distractions apply to you and how you handled them.
","summary":"Recently, I was asked during a workshop, \"How do I stay focused during the ACT test?\" In today's episode, I give 9 ways you can stay focused during the test. Let me know which ones of these distractions apply to you and how you handled them. ","date_published":"2021-03-04T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/6fe9ebbb-c104-4d7a-87fe-9c8d8ac08590.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35318431,"duration_in_seconds":1468}]},{"id":"ea3abf4e-251a-43e1-993e-372c8d8d7fd0","title":"51: 2 Important Rule Changes and How You Should Adjust","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/51","content_text":"In this episode, we discuss two important rule changes that may affect when you take the ACT and how you keep time during the test.","content_html":"In this episode, we discuss two important rule changes that may affect when you take the ACT and how you keep time during the test.
","summary":"In this episode, we discuss two important rule changes that may affect when you take the ACT and how you keep time during the test.","date_published":"2021-02-25T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/ea3abf4e-251a-43e1-993e-372c8d8d7fd0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25140080,"duration_in_seconds":1044}]},{"id":"b7796ea8-7564-458b-920a-d5672dd6a1e4","title":"Episode 50: Math - What is Tested? A Detailed Look at the July 2020 National ACT Math Test","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/50","content_text":"Source: ACT.org (https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/scores/understanding-your-scores.html)\n\nMathematics 60\nPreparing for higher math (57-60%)\n\nNumber & Quantity (7–10%)\nAlgebra (12–15%)\nFunctions (12–15%)\nGeometry (12–15%)\nStatistics & Probability (8–12%)\nIntegrating essential skills (40-43%)\n\nModeling","content_html":"Source: ACT.org (https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/scores/understanding-your-scores.html)
\n\nMathematics 60
\nPreparing for higher math (57-60%)
Number & Quantity (7–10%)
\nAlgebra (12–15%)
\nFunctions (12–15%)
\nGeometry (12–15%)
\nStatistics & Probability (8–12%)
\nIntegrating essential skills (40-43%)
Modeling
","summary":"Have you ever wondered what percent of the math test is geometry? Or maybe you wonder if certain math topics are tested. In this episode, we go question by question from the July 2020 national ACT test. We look at the concepts tested and break down what percentage of questions are each category.","date_published":"2021-02-18T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/b7796ea8-7564-458b-920a-d5672dd6a1e4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22784671,"duration_in_seconds":946}]},{"id":"d67f2015-0207-4dcc-a9b8-54d36a30e2ea","title":"Episode 49: Is the ACT Science Test Changing?","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/49","content_text":"Although the ACT has been virtually the same for the last few decades, there are subtle changes that are important to know. In this episode, we'll discuss some of the changes you'll see in the science section of the test.\n\nI Ordered My Test and Answers. Now What?\nhttps://podcast.chadcargill.com/4","content_html":"Although the ACT has been virtually the same for the last few decades, there are subtle changes that are important to know. In this episode, we'll discuss some of the changes you'll see in the science section of the test.
\n\nI Ordered My Test and Answers. Now What?
\nhttps://podcast.chadcargill.com/4
According to Education Reform Now, approximately one-in-four college freshmen had to enroll in remedial courses during their first year in college. Looking at the total cost of these remedial classes, including private, public, and community colleges, the remedial class enrollment adds up to an estimated $1.5 billion annually. (Source: Study.com)
\n\nRemedial (0-level) courses are identified by the first digit in the course number—a zero (0), e.g., UNIV 0123. These courses cannot be applied toward the degree, but do count for full-time enrollment status (except for honor roll eligibility). “0-level courses” can be counted toward NCAA athletic eligibility only if taken during the student’s freshman year.
\n\nSome colleges use ACT scores to determine this. For some it will be at least a 19 in that ACT subsection. For others it will be a placement test students will take before enrolling.
\n\nFreshman students receive recommendations regarding the need for remediation through the Entry Level Assessment Report (ELPA) provided when they enroll for their first semester.
\n\nRemediation will normally take place during the first year on campus, preferably during the first semester. According to State Regents policy, curricular and performance deficiencies must be remediated within the first 24 hours of college credit. (Source: okstate.edu)
\n\nMath Placement Exam
\nPrior to enrolling in an OSU math class, you will need to complete the Math Placement Exam to ensure you have the best opportunity to succeed in your first math course.
Incoming students should complete Math Placement after March 1 and it is recommended at least one week prior to your scheduled orientation program in order to enroll in math for your first semester. Please contact a local proctor to make neccessary arrangements, or If you have a webcam and a reliable Internet connection, you can take the Math Placement Exam with ProctorU for $10.
\n\nMath Placement Exceptions
\nThere are a few exceptions for taking the math placement exam:
The first exception is if you have taken a college-level math course that is posted on a college (not high school) transcript showing successful completion with a grade of “C” or better in a prerequisite or required math course for your intended major. You can find required prerequisites in OSU's Catalog for the math course(s) required for your major.
\nThe second exception is AP or CLEP exam credit. If you have your AP Calculus score and earned at least a 3 on the AB test, on the BC test, or on the AB subsection of the BC test, you do not need to take the math placement test. Please bring evidence of your AP score or CLEP exam credit to your orientation session. If you do not have your AP or CLEP scores, you should take the math placement test.
\nPlease note that zero-level, beginning algebra, intermediate algebra, and pre-college algebra courses are considered “pre-college level” and do not count as college-level math. Additionally, statistics courses do not serve as exceptions to taking the math placement. (Source: okstate.edu)
OU-
\nWHAT IS DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES?
\nThe Developmental Studies program was developed to help students who do not meet the university's minimum mathematics, reading, and English requirements.
Who Takes Developmental Studies Courses?
\nThe typical student is either a returning student who needs a refresher in mathematics, English, or reading before tackling college-level courses or a traditional student who does not have a strong foundation in high school mathematics, English, or reading.
What Courses are Offered in Developmental Studies?
\n\nDevelopmental English – This course is designed to prepare students for college-level English composition courses. It includes foundational techniques, such as developing strong thesis statements, constructing logical arguments, and utilizing communicative, persuasive rhetorical principles. Also included will be public speaking and presentation skills. This course serves as the prerequisite for Principles of English Composition (ENGL 1113).
\n\nDevelopmental Reading – This course is designed to improve students’ reading skills in college courses. Skills presented will include improving vocabulary, active learning, concentration skills, finding main ideas, patterns of organization, note taking, outlining, annotating, point of view, and creative and critical thinking skills.
\n\nDevelopmental Mathematics - These courses are designed to give students a refresher in mathematics, specifically basic and intermediate algebra. They serve as prerequisites to Mathematics for Critical Thinking (MATH 1473), College Algebra (MATH 1503), and Pre-calculus for Business, Life, and Social Science Majors (MATH 1643).
\n\nHow do Developmental Studies Courses Fit into OU Academics?
\nDevelopmental Studies courses are zero-level courses that carry load credit only, counting towards full-time student status, including financial aid and all other aspects of student life. However, the courses do not satisfy degree requirements or count in GPA calculations.
Developmental Studies courses must be taken and passed with a grade of C or higher before a student is allowed to take a college-level class, including mandatory Gen-Ed classes required for all OU degree programs. The Developmental Studies courses are to be taken upon intial enrollment at OU and in consecutive fall and spring semesters.
\n\nHow To Effectively Practice for the ACT
\nhttps://podcast.chadcargill.com/33
How to avoid:
\n\nYour Test Day Checklist - What You Must Bring to the ACT
\nhttps://podcast.chadcargill.com/37
Master These 5 Comma Rules and Raise Your ACT Score
\nhttps://podcast.chadcargill.com/19
GPAs are used for many things like qualifications, scholarships, and even academic championships. Unless analyzed thoroughly and taken into context, they are almost meaningless numbers. Yet, many continue to use GPAs as a comparative measurement. In this episode, I'll tell you why they shouldn't.
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Special Guest: John Miller.
","summary":"What makes a question an IQ or a QBQ? In today's episode, you'll meet John Miller who is the author of the most impactful book I've read other than the Bible itself. But be warned, this episode may change your life. QBQ! changed mine. ","date_published":"2021-01-21T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/c7324157-e2b8-4980-ac56-e9d4ea929307.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":70621353,"duration_in_seconds":2939}]},{"id":"dfc52c11-cb40-49da-9022-7f0dd6458eff","title":"45: A Look Ahead to 2021","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/45","content_text":"As we start the new year, we reflect on the challenges of 2020 and turn our focus to a new beginning in 2021. ","content_html":"As we start the new year, we reflect on the challenges of 2020 and turn our focus to a new beginning in 2021.
","summary":"As we start the new year, we reflect on the challenges of 2020 and turn our focus to a new beginning in 2021. ","date_published":"2021-01-14T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/dfc52c11-cb40-49da-9022-7f0dd6458eff.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":43356413,"duration_in_seconds":1803}]},{"id":"fe32f305-5bb6-4510-a32b-505575252d8d","title":"Episode 44: How to Determine if You’re a First Instinct Test-Taker","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/44","content_text":"Are you a first instinct test-taker? Sometimes you're told, \"Go with your gut\" or \"Pick whatever you initially thought was best.\" Is this true? If so, is it true for everyone? In this episode we dive into the strategy of first instinct test-taking. We'll identify what it is, examine why you would do it, and discuss how you can determine if you should use it.\n\nArticles referenced in the episode:\n\nhttps://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/going-with-first-instinct-not-always-best-test-strategy-research-finds/2013/06\n\nhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/200505/the-first-instinct-fallacy","content_html":"Are you a first instinct test-taker? Sometimes you're told, "Go with your gut" or "Pick whatever you initially thought was best." Is this true? If so, is it true for everyone? In this episode we dive into the strategy of first instinct test-taking. We'll identify what it is, examine why you would do it, and discuss how you can determine if you should use it.
\n\nArticles referenced in the episode:
\n\n\n\nhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/articles/200505/the-first-instinct-fallacy
","summary":"Are you a first instinct test-taker? Sometimes you're told, \"Go with your gut\" or \"Pick whatever you initially thought was best.\" Is this true? If so, is it true for everyone? In this episode we dive into the strategy of first instinct test-taking. We'll identify what it is, examine why you would do it, and discuss how you can determine if you should use it.","date_published":"2020-12-10T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/fe32f305-5bb6-4510-a32b-505575252d8d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32265866,"duration_in_seconds":1341}]},{"id":"808892a8-9b78-4ff0-a0fd-aca5582e9049","title":"Episode 43: How To Do Scholarship Projects That Leave a Legacy with Drew Files","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/43","content_text":"Drew Files was a great high school softball player at Moore High School in Moore, OK. While in high school, she wanted to use her talent as a way to inspire and help others. She decided to organize a softball game at her high school to raise money for a great cause. This softball game is now an annual event at the high school, making a huge difference for some amazing kids. Drew's legacy lives on through this game. In this episode, Drew shares her story and challenges students to make a difference as she did.Special Guest: Drew Files.","content_html":"Drew Files was a great high school softball player at Moore High School in Moore, OK. While in high school, she wanted to use her talent as a way to inspire and help others. She decided to organize a softball game at her high school to raise money for a great cause. This softball game is now an annual event at the high school, making a huge difference for some amazing kids. Drew's legacy lives on through this game. In this episode, Drew shares her story and challenges students to make a difference as she did.
Special Guest: Drew Files.
","summary":"Drew Files was a great high school softball player at Moore High School in Moore, OK. While in high school, she wanted to use her talent as a way to inspire and help others. She decided to organize a softball game at her high school to raise money for a great cause. This softball game is now an annual event at the high school, making a huge difference for some amazing kids. Drew's legacy lives on through this game. In this episode, Drew shares her story and challenges students to make a difference as she did.","date_published":"2020-12-03T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/808892a8-9b78-4ff0-a0fd-aca5582e9049.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39236798,"duration_in_seconds":1632}]},{"id":"357da552-2e08-49a3-bcaa-b19d2dcf2d4c","title":"Episode 42: Thanksgiving: Why I'm Thankful for School with Creed and Clarity Cargill","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/42","content_text":"Clarity and Creed spent the first several years of their lives in an extremely impoverished area of the world. Their original home is Kinshasa which is the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. After almost 5 years in the United States, they have a much different perspective of school than most who have always lived here in the United States. In this episode, Creed and Clarity share why they are thankful for their school and the United States.","content_html":"Clarity and Creed spent the first several years of their lives in an extremely impoverished area of the world. Their original home is Kinshasa which is the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. After almost 5 years in the United States, they have a much different perspective of school than most who have always lived here in the United States. In this episode, Creed and Clarity share why they are thankful for their school and the United States.
","summary":"Clarity and Creed spent the first several years of their lives in an extremely impoverished area of the world. Their original home is Kinshasa which is the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. After almost 5 years in the United States, they have a much different perspective of school than most who have always lived here in the United States. In this episode, Creed and Clarity share why they are thankful for their school and the United States.","date_published":"2020-11-26T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/357da552-2e08-49a3-bcaa-b19d2dcf2d4c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":54231920,"duration_in_seconds":2256}]},{"id":"c37b0013-1973-45a0-b7e9-c86e2a8bce26","title":"Episode 41: ACT Writing - When You Should Take It and How To Get a Great Score","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/41","content_text":"Students wonder if they should take the ACT writing test. And if so, how should the essay be written to get a great score. In this episode, we break down the ACT writing test and look at the strategies needed to maximize your score.","content_html":"Students wonder if they should take the ACT writing test. And if so, how should the essay be written to get a great score. In this episode, we break down the ACT writing test and look at the strategies needed to maximize your score.
","summary":"Students wonder if they should take the ACT writing test. And if so, how should the essay be written to get a great score. In this episode, we break down the ACT writing test and look at the strategies needed to maximize your score.","date_published":"2020-11-19T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/c37b0013-1973-45a0-b7e9-c86e2a8bce26.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":35052609,"duration_in_seconds":1457}]},{"id":"4ecc8caa-037b-427f-9597-1300a0774f05","title":"Episode 40: How To Correctly Use Who and Whom","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/40","content_text":"In high school, choosing between who and whom was very difficult for me. But once I learned a simple trick, this became one of the easiest things in the English language. In this episode, we dive back into the English section of the ACT and learn when to pick who and when to choose whom.\n\n\nLouis Zamporini is a man _ I respect.\nIt was King Henry VIII _ had six wives.\nI talked with Teresa _ was trying to paint the walls of her new living room.\nThere is the new student _ you were asking about.\nFor _ did Molly vote?\n_ will give the graduation speech on Friday evening?\nOur new neighbor, _ we met yesterday morning, works at Conoco.\nWith _ are you rooming with for your freshman year at college?\nwhom 2. who 3. who 4. whom 5. whom 6. Who 7. whom 8. whom \n\n\nHe gave it to John and me/I.\n\nJohn and me/I went to the game.\n\nBetween you and me/I, let's keep that a secret.","content_html":"In high school, choosing between who and whom was very difficult for me. But once I learned a simple trick, this became one of the easiest things in the English language. In this episode, we dive back into the English section of the ACT and learn when to pick who and when to choose whom.
\n\nWith _ are you rooming with for your freshman year at college?
whom 2. who 3. who 4. whom 5. whom 6. Who 7. whom 8. whom
He gave it to John and me/I.
\n\nJohn and me/I went to the game.
\n\nBetween you and me/I, let's keep that a secret.
","summary":"In high school, choosing between who and whom was very difficult for me. But once I learned a simple trick, this became one of the easiest things in the English language. In this episode, we dive back into the English section of the ACT and learn when to pick who and when to choose whom.","date_published":"2020-11-12T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/4ecc8caa-037b-427f-9597-1300a0774f05.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":27319946,"duration_in_seconds":1135}]},{"id":"d01d8dc3-9b2a-4ab6-88bb-5d0611744aaa","title":"Episode 39: Interested in an Engineering Degree? Types of Engineering Explained","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/39","content_text":"Many students say they want to be an engineer, but what kind of engineer is the question. In this episode, I explain the main types of engineering degrees and the general purpose of each type.\n\nTypes of Engineering Degrees Offered at Oklahoma State\nAerospace\nWhat is aerospace engineering?\nAerospace engineering is the study of the science and technology of flight, and the design of air, land and sea vehicles for transportation and exploration.\n\nBiosystems\nWhat is biosystems engineering?\nThe study of biosystems engineering merges engineering and agricultural science to improve our quality of life while maintaining the environment and preserving our natural resources.\n\nChemical\nWhat is chemical engineering?\nChemical engineering is a discipline focused on conceiving and designing processes to produce, transform and transport materials — beginning with experimentation in the laboratory followed by implementation of the technology.\n\nCivil\nWhat is civil engineering?\nCivil Engineering is one of the oldest engineering disciplines with the focus on the built environment that encompasses much of what defines modern civilization: buildings, bridges, roads, etc.\n\nComputer\nWhat is computer engineering?\nComputer engineering encompasses a broad range of technologies that utilize digital devices for the benefit of society. Subdisciplines include digital electronics, VLSI chips, embedded controllers, networking, software development, memory and storage devices, cloud computing, internet-of-things, computer security, application-specific IC's, graphics processing units, and computer architecture.\n\nElectrical\nWhat is electrical engineering?\nElectrical Engineering encompasses a broad range of technologies that utilize electricity for the benefit of society. Subdisciplines include energy systems, machines, power electronics, analog electronics, instrumentation, sensors, signal processing, machine vision, communications, robotics, wireless devices, radar, photonics, biomedical devices, and artificial intelligence.\n\nIndustrial\nWhat is industrial engineering?\nIndustrial Engineering and Management (IEM) is an engineering discipline that focuses on designing, operating, managing, and continuously improving manufacturing and service systems so that they are effective and efficient.\n\nMechanical\nWhat is mechanical engineering?\nMechanical Engineering is focused on a learning and research environment to instruct and encourage our students to reach their full potential in technical expertise, innovative expression and collaborative design.\n\nUS News and World Report\n\nMechanical Engineer\n\n32 in 100 Best Jobs\n\nSomeone with a mechanical engineering degree has many job options for his or her career path. The skills of a mechanical engineer are needed in many industries and on many types of projects, from vehicle manufacturing to nanotechnology. Mechanical engineers are involved in the production of mechanical instruments and tools from start to finish, and their work includes aspects of design, development and testing. \n\nPROJECTED JOBS\n12,800\nMEDIAN SALARY\n$87,370\nEDUCATION NEEDED\nBachelor's\n\nCivil Engineer\n\n33 in 100 Best Jobs\n\nFrom the street in front of your home to the Golden Gate Bridge, civil engineers are responsible for the design and maintenance of public works and facilities. Civil engineers are involved from start to finish in the process of constructing buildings, bridges and roads. \n\nPROJECTED JOBS\n20,500\nMEDIAN SALARY\n$86,640\nEDUCATION NEEDED\nBachelor's","content_html":"Many students say they want to be an engineer, but what kind of engineer is the question. In this episode, I explain the main types of engineering degrees and the general purpose of each type.
\n\nTypes of Engineering Degrees Offered at Oklahoma State
\nAerospace
\nWhat is aerospace engineering?
\nAerospace engineering is the study of the science and technology of flight, and the design of air, land and sea vehicles for transportation and exploration.
Biosystems
\nWhat is biosystems engineering?
\nThe study of biosystems engineering merges engineering and agricultural science to improve our quality of life while maintaining the environment and preserving our natural resources.
Chemical
\nWhat is chemical engineering?
\nChemical engineering is a discipline focused on conceiving and designing processes to produce, transform and transport materials — beginning with experimentation in the laboratory followed by implementation of the technology.
Civil
\nWhat is civil engineering?
\nCivil Engineering is one of the oldest engineering disciplines with the focus on the built environment that encompasses much of what defines modern civilization: buildings, bridges, roads, etc.
Computer
\nWhat is computer engineering?
\nComputer engineering encompasses a broad range of technologies that utilize digital devices for the benefit of society. Subdisciplines include digital electronics, VLSI chips, embedded controllers, networking, software development, memory and storage devices, cloud computing, internet-of-things, computer security, application-specific IC's, graphics processing units, and computer architecture.
Electrical
\nWhat is electrical engineering?
\nElectrical Engineering encompasses a broad range of technologies that utilize electricity for the benefit of society. Subdisciplines include energy systems, machines, power electronics, analog electronics, instrumentation, sensors, signal processing, machine vision, communications, robotics, wireless devices, radar, photonics, biomedical devices, and artificial intelligence.
Industrial
\nWhat is industrial engineering?
\nIndustrial Engineering and Management (IEM) is an engineering discipline that focuses on designing, operating, managing, and continuously improving manufacturing and service systems so that they are effective and efficient.
Mechanical
\nWhat is mechanical engineering?
\nMechanical Engineering is focused on a learning and research environment to instruct and encourage our students to reach their full potential in technical expertise, innovative expression and collaborative design.
Mechanical Engineer
\n\nSomeone with a mechanical engineering degree has many job options for his or her career path. The skills of a mechanical engineer are needed in many industries and on many types of projects, from vehicle manufacturing to nanotechnology. Mechanical engineers are involved in the production of mechanical instruments and tools from start to finish, and their work includes aspects of design, development and testing.
\n\nPROJECTED JOBS
\n12,800
\nMEDIAN SALARY
\n$87,370
\nEDUCATION NEEDED
\nBachelor's
Civil Engineer
\n\nFrom the street in front of your home to the Golden Gate Bridge, civil engineers are responsible for the design and maintenance of public works and facilities. Civil engineers are involved from start to finish in the process of constructing buildings, bridges and roads.
\n\nPROJECTED JOBS
\n20,500
\nMEDIAN SALARY
\n$86,640
\nEDUCATION NEEDED
\nBachelor's
When I worked as an engineer at Lucent Technologies, we used benchmarking to study other companies, processes, and systems. Certain practices would be identified as "Best in Class." Some high schools have features, processes, and cultures that fit the "Best in Class" standard. In this episode, we discuss a few of these and why I call these "Best in Class."
","summary":"As I work with high schools across the country, I often say, \"Man, every school should do this.\" In this episode, we discuss a few of these and what I label \"Best in Class.\"","date_published":"2020-10-29T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/fefaf76a-fc84-4269-a629-702005d39bea.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30144305,"duration_in_seconds":1253}]},{"id":"a1d3c445-dbcc-42b0-9d01-5330631532d4","title":"Episode 37: Your Test Day Checklist - What You Must Bring to the ACT","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/37","content_text":"Are you making sure you have everything you need for the morning of the ACT? This episode provides a checklist to make sure you are ready to walk out the door with everything you need to take the ACT.","content_html":"Are you making sure you have everything you need for the morning of the ACT? This episode provides a checklist to make sure you are ready to walk out the door with everything you need to take the ACT.
","summary":"Are you making sure you have everything you need for the morning of the ACT? This episode provides a checklist to make sure you are ready to walk out the door with everything you need to take the ACT.","date_published":"2020-10-22T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/a1d3c445-dbcc-42b0-9d01-5330631532d4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32747982,"duration_in_seconds":1361}]},{"id":"b1038860-6351-4375-a9fd-8b552453f105","title":"Episode 36: Does Eating Certain Foods Help Raise ACT Scores?","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/36","content_text":"Does what you eat the morning of the ACT help you raise your score? If so, what should those foods be?","content_html":"Does what you eat the morning of the ACT help you raise your score? If so, what should those foods be?
","summary":"Does what you eat the morning of the ACT help you raise your score? If so, what should those foods be?","date_published":"2020-10-15T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/b1038860-6351-4375-a9fd-8b552453f105.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":23661131,"duration_in_seconds":983}]},{"id":"d8b150b5-6137-4015-96aa-9221665a1565","title":"Episode 35: 6 Things to Consider When Choosing Where to Take Your ACT","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/35","content_text":"Students often pick their testing locations strickly on location, but there are 6 key factors you should consider to find the best test center for you.","content_html":"Students often pick their testing locations strickly on location, but there are 6 key factors you should consider to find the best test center for you.
","summary":"Students often pick their testing locations strickly on location, but there are 6 key factors you should consider to find the best test center for you.","date_published":"2020-10-08T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/d8b150b5-6137-4015-96aa-9221665a1565.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32828230,"duration_in_seconds":1365}]},{"id":"81d277a4-b95f-447a-890e-0aee37569b11","title":"Episode 34: How to Correctly Use Indefinite Pronouns and Raise English ACT Scores","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/34","content_text":"Often, indefinite pronouns are used incorrectly. Even though I teach how to use them, I still make mistakes. Today I’m going to explain how to correctly use indefinite pronouns. And stick around for the end of the episode because I’ll tell you a small part of our adoptive family story.\n\nLearn more about embryo adoption at https://www.embryodonation.org.\n\nJoin Last Chance Prep Oct 2020 and you will:\n• Review Key Content Asked on ACTs\n• Solidify Your Knowledge of Math Formulas and Calculator Usage\n• Verify Your Method and Timing in Reading\n• Be Able to Ask Last Minute Questions Directly to Chad Cargill\n• Reduce Test Anxiety\n• Have Confidence You are Ready\n• Crush Any Last Minute Weaknesses\n\nhttps://academy.chadcargill.com","content_html":"Often, indefinite pronouns are used incorrectly. Even though I teach how to use them, I still make mistakes. Today I’m going to explain how to correctly use indefinite pronouns. And stick around for the end of the episode because I’ll tell you a small part of our adoptive family story.
\n\nLearn more about embryo adoption at https://www.embryodonation.org.
\n\nJoin Last Chance Prep Oct 2020 and you will:
\n• Review Key Content Asked on ACTs
\n• Solidify Your Knowledge of Math Formulas and Calculator Usage
\n• Verify Your Method and Timing in Reading
\n• Be Able to Ask Last Minute Questions Directly to Chad Cargill
\n• Reduce Test Anxiety
\n• Have Confidence You are Ready
\n• Crush Any Last Minute Weaknesses
https://academy.chadcargill.com
","summary":"Often, indefinite pronouns are used incorrectly. Even though I teach how to use them, I still make mistakes. Today I’m going to explain how to correctly use indefinite pronouns. And stick around for the end of the episode because I’ll tell you a small part of our adoptive family story.","date_published":"2020-10-01T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/81d277a4-b95f-447a-890e-0aee37569b11.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":32997504,"duration_in_seconds":1372}]},{"id":"c1917c26-db47-439d-850c-29466e85cc0a","title":"Episode 33: How To Effectively Practice for the ACT","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/33","content_text":"A lot of students want to practice for the ACT, but effectively practicing for the ACT is much different than what most students are doing. In this episode, I'll teach you how to be purposeful and intentional with your ACT practice. Following these simple steps, your practice will be so effective, you'll be in prime position to see a direct result in your increased ACT score.\n\n\n\nRegister now for Last Chance Prep with Chad Cargill. Just go to [academy.chadcargill.com](academy.chadcargill.com), and save your spot.\n\n\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast. \n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.\n\nchadcargill.com\nTwitter: @ChadCargill\n\nThanks for listening to the podcast!","content_html":"A lot of students want to practice for the ACT, but effectively practicing for the ACT is much different than what most students are doing. In this episode, I'll teach you how to be purposeful and intentional with your ACT practice. Following these simple steps, your practice will be so effective, you'll be in prime position to see a direct result in your increased ACT score.
\n\nRegister now for Last Chance Prep with Chad Cargill. Just go to [academy.chadcargill.com](academy.chadcargill.com), and save your spot.
\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.
\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.
\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast.
\n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.
\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.
\n\nchadcargill.com
\nTwitter: @ChadCargill
Thanks for listening to the podcast!
","summary":"A lot of students want to practice for the ACT, but effectively practicing for the ACT is much different than what most students are doing. In this episode, I'll teach you how to be purposeful and intentional with your ACT practice. ","date_published":"2020-09-24T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/c1917c26-db47-439d-850c-29466e85cc0a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39126457,"duration_in_seconds":1627}]},{"id":"2f5eefbb-9391-4042-bba0-b776baf78409","title":"Episode 32: Even More Misconceptions About the ACT and How to Avoid Them Part 3","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/32","content_text":"This week we conclude our three-part series on misconceptions about the ACT. Often, I hear people telling students what they should do to raise their ACT scores. Sometimes it's valid, but far too many times, it's not accurate. In this episode, I clear even more misconceptions about the ACT.","content_html":"This week we conclude our three-part series on misconceptions about the ACT. Often, I hear people telling students what they should do to raise their ACT scores. Sometimes it's valid, but far too many times, it's not accurate. In this episode, I clear even more misconceptions about the ACT.
","summary":"This week we conclude our three-part series on misconceptions about the ACT. Often, I hear people telling students what they should do to raise their ACT scores. Sometimes it's valid, but far too many times, it's not accurate. In this episode, I clear even more misconceptions about the ACT.","date_published":"2020-09-17T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/2f5eefbb-9391-4042-bba0-b776baf78409.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":46385781,"duration_in_seconds":1930}]},{"id":"7d26e463-11cd-4e19-8743-a390acb261b2","title":"Episode 31: More Misconceptions About the ACT and How to Avoid Them Part 2","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/31","content_text":"Often, I hear people telling students what they should do to raise their ACT scores. Sometimes it's valid, but far too many times, it's not accurate. In this episode, I clear many more misconceptions about the ACT.","content_html":"Often, I hear people telling students what they should do to raise their ACT scores. Sometimes it's valid, but far too many times, it's not accurate. In this episode, I clear many more misconceptions about the ACT.
","summary":"Often, I hear people telling students what they should do to raise their ACT scores. Sometimes it's valid, but far too many times, it's not accurate. In this episode, I clear many more misconceptions about the ACT.","date_published":"2020-09-10T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/7d26e463-11cd-4e19-8743-a390acb261b2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":39846810,"duration_in_seconds":1657}]},{"id":"3745b9e5-8c73-4db1-ab03-c57331fe1cbd","title":"Episode 30: Common Misconceptions About the ACT and How to Avoid Them","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/30","content_text":"Often, I hear people telling students what they should do to raise their ACT scores. Sometimes it's valid, but far too many times, it's not accurate. In this episode I debunk many misconceptions about the ACT.","content_html":"Often, I hear people telling students what they should do to raise their ACT scores. Sometimes it's valid, but far too many times, it's not accurate. In this episode I debunk many misconceptions about the ACT.
","summary":"Often, I hear people telling students what they should do to raise their ACT scores. Sometimes it's valid, but far too many times, it's not accurate. In this episode, I clear many misconceptions about the ACT.","date_published":"2020-09-03T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/3745b9e5-8c73-4db1-ab03-c57331fe1cbd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37106460,"duration_in_seconds":1543}]},{"id":"5ab3d0ce-3bf4-480e-94b0-1af4a2a1fc5c","title":"Episode 29: What Tech Centers Offer and Why Every HS Student Should Consider Them with NW Tech's Karen Koehn","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/29","content_text":"Tech centers could be called \"The Artist Formally Known as Vo-Tech.\" The programs, facilities, and awaiting jobs make tech centers a great option for many students. Karen Koehn of NW Technology Center in Alva, OK joins the podcast to discuss what tech centers offer and why every student should consider them.\n\nhttps://www.okcareertech.org\n\n\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast. \n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.\n\nchadcargill.com\nTwitter: @ChadCargill\n\nThanks for listening to the podcast!Special Guest: Karen Koehn.","content_html":"Tech centers could be called "The Artist Formally Known as Vo-Tech." The programs, facilities, and awaiting jobs make tech centers a great option for many students. Karen Koehn of NW Technology Center in Alva, OK joins the podcast to discuss what tech centers offer and why every student should consider them.
\n\n\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.
\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.
\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast.
\n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.
\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.
\n\nchadcargill.com
\nTwitter: @ChadCargill
Thanks for listening to the podcast!
Special Guest: Karen Koehn.
","summary":"Tech centers could be called \"The Artist Formally Known as Vo-Tech.\" The programs, facilities, and awaiting jobs make tech centers a great option for many students.","date_published":"2020-08-27T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/5ab3d0ce-3bf4-480e-94b0-1af4a2a1fc5c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":68585056,"duration_in_seconds":2854}]},{"id":"7ca9dfdf-606e-4962-bdf4-ad2eeb77b2ef","title":"Episode 28: What Top HS College and Career Counselors Say to Mentor Students and Parents","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/28","content_text":"Join Tulsa Union HS College and Career counselors Chanda Gibson and Emily Ashley as they share a wealth of knowlege to help you navigate scholarships, careers, and ACTs. This episode is loaded with information for students, parents, and fellow counselors.\n\nResource links from this episode:\n\noccf.org\ntulsacf.org\ncfok.org\nscholarships.chadcargill.com\n\nCollege Point Advising\nhttps://www.collegepoint.info\n\nCollege Essay Guy - Ethan Sawyer\nhttps://www.collegeessayguy.com\n\nBooks mentioned on the show:\nCollege Essay Essentials by Ethan Sawyer\nhttps://www.collegeessayguy.com\n\nHeretics for Armchair Theologians by Justo Gonzalez\n\niGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us\nby Jean M. Twenge PhD\n\nThe Broken Way: A Daring Path into the Abundant Life\nby Ann Voskamp \n\nBonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy\nby Eric Metaxas\n\nAmazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery\nby Eric Metaxas\n\nMartin Luther: The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World\nby Eric Metaxas\n\nBe the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation\nby Latasha Morrison , Jennie Allen , et al.\n\nTulsa Union College and Career Center\nhttps://www.unionps.org/231918_2Special Guests: Chanda Gibson and Dr. Jeanie Webb.","content_html":"Join Tulsa Union HS College and Career counselors Chanda Gibson and Emily Ashley as they share a wealth of knowlege to help you navigate scholarships, careers, and ACTs. This episode is loaded with information for students, parents, and fellow counselors.
\n\nResource links from this episode:
\n\noccf.org
\ntulsacf.org
\ncfok.org
\nscholarships.chadcargill.com
College Point Advising
\nhttps://www.collegepoint.info
College Essay Guy - Ethan Sawyer
\nhttps://www.collegeessayguy.com
Books mentioned on the show:
\nCollege Essay Essentials by Ethan Sawyer
\nhttps://www.collegeessayguy.com
Heretics for Armchair Theologians by Justo Gonzalez
\n\niGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us
\nby Jean M. Twenge PhD
The Broken Way: A Daring Path into the Abundant Life
\nby Ann Voskamp
Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy
\nby Eric Metaxas
Amazing Grace: William Wilberforce and the Heroic Campaign to End Slavery
\nby Eric Metaxas
Martin Luther: The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World
\nby Eric Metaxas
Be the Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation
\nby Latasha Morrison , Jennie Allen , et al.
Tulsa Union College and Career Center
\nhttps://www.unionps.org/231918_2
Special Guests: Chanda Gibson and Dr. Jeanie Webb.
","summary":"Join Tulsa Union HS College and Career counselors Chanda Gibson and Emily Ashley as they share a wealth of knowlege to help you navigate scholarships, careers, and ACTs.","date_published":"2020-08-20T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/7ca9dfdf-606e-4962-bdf4-ad2eeb77b2ef.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":102656671,"duration_in_seconds":4274}]},{"id":"8c7ca4af-215f-4c47-bb9b-d8c47cd3fb68","title":"Episode 27: 8 Places Where You Can Find Mentorship for Your Test Prep and Scholarship Journey","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/27","content_text":"Do you wonder what to do next to raise your scores and win scholarships? Do you ever feel alone in your journey? Everyone needs mentors in life and in the pursuit of test prep, scholarships, and careers. In this episode, I’ll talk about different places to find mentorship and why mentorship is so important. \n\n\nHS Counselors\nTeachers\nTech Center Counselors\nCollege Admissions and Scholarship Offices\nBusiness Leaders - Especially those involved in scholarships and community programs\nFellow Parents\nCo-Ops\nCoaching/Mastermind Groups\nChad Cargill's Test Prep Academy\n\n\nMastermind Group Details:\nParents of Seniors Class of 2021 (Limited to 10)\nParents of Juniors Class of 2022 (Limited to 10)\nParents of Sophomores and Freshmen Class of 2023 & 2024 (Limited to 10)\n\nJoin up to 9 other parents to navigate your student's year of high school. You'll get personal access to Chad Cargill as well as a community of like-minded parents working together to help our students raise ACT scores and win scholarships. You can cancel your membership at any time. Benefits include:\n\nEach Semester One Personal Video Call with Chad Cargill\n-You will join Chad in a video call to discuss your specific questions and test-prep plan.\n\n-Discuss your goals, analyze your ACT scores, talk about your college plans, and examine future steps.\n\nEach Month a 1-hour Group Video Call with Chad Cargill and Fellow Masterminds\n-Be encouraged and challenged by Chad and fellow masterminds.\n\n-Discuss challenges, opportunities, blockers, and goals.\n\n-Collaborate with other masterminds and ask Chad questions.\n\nOne Resume or Scholarship Application Review by Chad Cargill\n-Drawing on his experience directing scholarship committees at both the university and local levels, work in corporate recruiting, and advising scholarship graders, Chad will analyze your student's resume/scholarship app.\n\n-Optimize the wording on your leadership and community service projects.\n\n-Prioritize what should and should not be included.\n\nDirect Access to Chad Cargill and Other Masterminds through Discord Messaging Group\n-Access the live messaging group through Discord messaging app.\n\n-Build community with other masterminds by posting your questions, successes, ideas, and encouragements.\n\n-Ask questions on dedicated channels including Scholarships, ACT Tests, College Visits, and more.\n\n-Post on your hotseat channel monthly goals, questions, and updates.\n\n50% Discount on All Online Courses in the Chad Cargill Test Prep Online Academy\n-Purchase any course in the academy for half the regular price.\n\n-Take your ACT Prep to the next level as Chad teaches in-depth workshops on specific sections of the ACT and scholarships.\n\n\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast. \n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.\n\nchadcargill.com\nTwitter: @ChadCargill\n\nThanks for listening to the podcast!","content_html":"Do you wonder what to do next to raise your scores and win scholarships? Do you ever feel alone in your journey? Everyone needs mentors in life and in the pursuit of test prep, scholarships, and careers. In this episode, I’ll talk about different places to find mentorship and why mentorship is so important.
\n\nMastermind Group Details:
\nParents of Seniors Class of 2021 (Limited to 10)
\nParents of Juniors Class of 2022 (Limited to 10)
\nParents of Sophomores and Freshmen Class of 2023 & 2024 (Limited to 10)
Join up to 9 other parents to navigate your student's year of high school. You'll get personal access to Chad Cargill as well as a community of like-minded parents working together to help our students raise ACT scores and win scholarships. You can cancel your membership at any time. Benefits include:
\n\nEach Semester One Personal Video Call with Chad Cargill
\n-You will join Chad in a video call to discuss your specific questions and test-prep plan.
-Discuss your goals, analyze your ACT scores, talk about your college plans, and examine future steps.
\n\nEach Month a 1-hour Group Video Call with Chad Cargill and Fellow Masterminds
\n-Be encouraged and challenged by Chad and fellow masterminds.
-Discuss challenges, opportunities, blockers, and goals.
\n\n-Collaborate with other masterminds and ask Chad questions.
\n\nOne Resume or Scholarship Application Review by Chad Cargill
\n-Drawing on his experience directing scholarship committees at both the university and local levels, work in corporate recruiting, and advising scholarship graders, Chad will analyze your student's resume/scholarship app.
-Optimize the wording on your leadership and community service projects.
\n\n-Prioritize what should and should not be included.
\n\nDirect Access to Chad Cargill and Other Masterminds through Discord Messaging Group
\n-Access the live messaging group through Discord messaging app.
-Build community with other masterminds by posting your questions, successes, ideas, and encouragements.
\n\n-Ask questions on dedicated channels including Scholarships, ACT Tests, College Visits, and more.
\n\n-Post on your hotseat channel monthly goals, questions, and updates.
\n\n50% Discount on All Online Courses in the Chad Cargill Test Prep Online Academy
\n-Purchase any course in the academy for half the regular price.
-Take your ACT Prep to the next level as Chad teaches in-depth workshops on specific sections of the ACT and scholarships.
\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.
\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.
\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast.
\n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.
\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.
\n\nchadcargill.com
\nTwitter: @ChadCargill
Thanks for listening to the podcast!
","summary":"Do you wonder what to do next to raise your scores and win scholarships? Do you ever feel alone in your journey? Everyone needs mentors in life and in the pursuit of test prep, scholarships, and careers. In this episode, I’ll talk about different places to find mentorship and why mentorship is so important. ","date_published":"2020-08-13T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/8c7ca4af-215f-4c47-bb9b-d8c47cd3fb68.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":45567626,"duration_in_seconds":1895}]},{"id":"05c55700-2af5-4715-8f2c-5327ee05555c","title":"Episode 26: Three Math Strategies to Increase Your Score Now","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/26","content_text":"Do you get stuck on an ACT math question and waste tons of time? Could you backsolve more efficiently? Do you freak out at the end of the math test because the problems are difficult and you're almost out of time? If so, this episode is for you.\n\n\nIf a problem is getting extremely long and difficult, you are approaching it the wrong way. You should stop working and decide whether to approach the problem another way or simply guess and go to the next problem.\nOn trial and error problems, start with the middle choice if the choices are in order from least to greatest or greatest to least, and start with the last choice and work to the first choice if the choices are random.\nIn general, the problems get harder as you take the test. You may want to start with problem number 60 and work back to problem number 1.\n","content_html":"Do you get stuck on an ACT math question and waste tons of time? Could you backsolve more efficiently? Do you freak out at the end of the math test because the problems are difficult and you're almost out of time? If so, this episode is for you.
\n\nStudents say the ACT Science section is the most confusing. Once you understand the test is reasoning and not content, the section becomes much more clear. In this episode, we discuss the difference in concrete versus reasoning learners. We explore how those learners approach the questions differently. Finally, we examine some scenarios and analyze them from a literal, concrete approach versus a reasoning approach.
","summary":"Students say the ACT Science section is the most confusing. Once you understand the test is reasoning and not content, the section becomes much more clear.","date_published":"2020-07-30T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/5343e243-f747-4597-a820-ea85c010e02e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":28834003,"duration_in_seconds":1198}]},{"id":"db6ac796-7dee-490b-b4c5-48620c74647e","title":"Episode 24: Calculators: What are the Rules This Week?","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/24","content_text":"ACT oulines calculator rules on their site actstudent.org. The rules have changed a lot over the last two decades.\n\nBelow are the links and explanations from their website as of July 15, 2020. \n\nhttp://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/ACT-calculator-policy.pdf\n\nhttps://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/help.html\n\nYou can call 800.498.6481 for a recorded message containing highlights from this policy.\n\nCan I use a calculator?\n\nThe ACT calculator policy is designed to ensure fairness for all examinees, avoid disturbances in the testing room, and protect the security of the test materials. For more information view the latest Calculator Policy (PDF).\n\nPlease visit our FAQ for Computer Algebra System (CAS) Functionality for more information.\n\nFrequently Asked Questions - Computer Algebra System (CAS) Functionality\nNote: These FAQs may be updated from time to time.\n\nQ1: How does the policy apply to calculators that cannot hold programs and documents?\nA: Not all calculators have the capability to hold programs and documents. If the calculator you bring to take the ACT Mathematics Test cannot hold programs and documents, then these clarifications do not affect you.\n\nQ2: What is computer algebra system (CAS) functionality?\nA: A computer algebra system typically solves equations algebraically, simplifies expressions, performs algebraic manipulations, and performs exact arithmetic (for example, does not round or truncate decimal places). A computer algebra system is also a system, potentially doing many levels of analysis at the same time. Examples include, but are not limited to, Zoom-Math, APP4MATH, F2K, etc.\n\nQ3: Why can't I use a computer algebra system on the ACT Mathematics test?\nA: A computer algebra system has a valid place in mathematics, and learning how to use the tool effectively is valuable. The ACT Mathematics Test does not assess this skill. Being college and career ready in mathematics requires that a student be able to analyze algebraic expressions and equations, knowing what to do in order to solve problems.\n\nQ4: My calculator holds apps as well as programs. Are apps allowed?\nA: Apps that have CAS functionality must be removed as well. Even though your calculator may have separate buttons or places to store apps versus programs, an app is a kind of program. For the purposes of this policy, the definition of “program” includes apps. Any time the word “program” is used, it should be interpreted to include apps as well.\n\nQ5: Do ALL programs have to be removed? What about documents?\nA: Only programs that have CAS functionality must be removed. All documents, however, must be removed regardless of their purpose or function.\n\nQ6: Can you tell me if a specific program or app is allowed?\nA: Given the proliferation of math resources/tools, ACT is not fully familiar with all mathematics programs and apps that are available for use on a calculator. If you are unsure whether a program or app is prohibited, our recommendation is to not install it or remove it before test day.\n\nQ7: Is it OK to disable programs instead of removing them?\nA: ACT's calculator policy calls for the programs to be removed. Disabling programs – for example, putting the calculator in Press to Test mode – is not enough.\n\nQ8: If I have to remove programs from my calculator, how do I get them back on it after I test?\nA: Many calculators have a way of restoring programs if they have been saved outside the calculator. If you have programs that you need to remove and you do not know how to save and restore, we recommend you check with your calculator company for details well in advance of test day.\n\nQ9: What kinds of mathematics-related programs ARE allowed?\nA: The kinds of mathematics-related programs permitted for the ACT allow students to use the calculator capabilities to do the routine calculations yet require students to show their analysis skills by choosing the right operations and process. Mathematics-related programs are allowed if they are single-purpose – for example, finding numeric solutions to a quadratic equation. A student must choose the right program for the right purpose. This is much the same as choosing the right formula for the right purpose.\n\nQ10: Are there any rules that allowed mathematics-related programs must follow?\nA: Programs must be written in the language of the calculator. Programs written in a different language, compiled, and loaded onto the calculator are not allowed. In this way, the programs can be examined on the calculator and will use calculator functions. Programs must not be lengthy. The limit is 25 logical lines of code. Programs cannot call another program. Techniques such as compressing code into a data statement are not allowed as a way of getting around this limit. Programs are allowed to change the value of system variables so that results may, for example, be graphed through the normal calculator graphing interface.\n\n\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast. \n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.\n\nchadcargill.com\nTwitter: @ChadCargill\n\nThanks for listening to the podcast!","content_html":"ACT oulines calculator rules on their site actstudent.org. The rules have changed a lot over the last two decades.
\n\nBelow are the links and explanations from their website as of July 15, 2020.
\n\nhttp://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/ACT-calculator-policy.pdf
\n\nhttps://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/help.html
\n\nYou can call 800.498.6481 for a recorded message containing highlights from this policy.
\n\nCan I use a calculator?
\n\nThe ACT calculator policy is designed to ensure fairness for all examinees, avoid disturbances in the testing room, and protect the security of the test materials. For more information view the latest Calculator Policy (PDF).
\n\nPlease visit our FAQ for Computer Algebra System (CAS) Functionality for more information.
\n\nFrequently Asked Questions - Computer Algebra System (CAS) Functionality
\nNote: These FAQs may be updated from time to time.
Q1: How does the policy apply to calculators that cannot hold programs and documents?
\nA: Not all calculators have the capability to hold programs and documents. If the calculator you bring to take the ACT Mathematics Test cannot hold programs and documents, then these clarifications do not affect you.
Q2: What is computer algebra system (CAS) functionality?
\nA: A computer algebra system typically solves equations algebraically, simplifies expressions, performs algebraic manipulations, and performs exact arithmetic (for example, does not round or truncate decimal places). A computer algebra system is also a system, potentially doing many levels of analysis at the same time. Examples include, but are not limited to, Zoom-Math, APP4MATH, F2K, etc.
Q3: Why can't I use a computer algebra system on the ACT Mathematics test?
\nA: A computer algebra system has a valid place in mathematics, and learning how to use the tool effectively is valuable. The ACT Mathematics Test does not assess this skill. Being college and career ready in mathematics requires that a student be able to analyze algebraic expressions and equations, knowing what to do in order to solve problems.
Q4: My calculator holds apps as well as programs. Are apps allowed?
\nA: Apps that have CAS functionality must be removed as well. Even though your calculator may have separate buttons or places to store apps versus programs, an app is a kind of program. For the purposes of this policy, the definition of “program” includes apps. Any time the word “program” is used, it should be interpreted to include apps as well.
Q5: Do ALL programs have to be removed? What about documents?
\nA: Only programs that have CAS functionality must be removed. All documents, however, must be removed regardless of their purpose or function.
Q6: Can you tell me if a specific program or app is allowed?
\nA: Given the proliferation of math resources/tools, ACT is not fully familiar with all mathematics programs and apps that are available for use on a calculator. If you are unsure whether a program or app is prohibited, our recommendation is to not install it or remove it before test day.
Q7: Is it OK to disable programs instead of removing them?
\nA: ACT's calculator policy calls for the programs to be removed. Disabling programs – for example, putting the calculator in Press to Test mode – is not enough.
Q8: If I have to remove programs from my calculator, how do I get them back on it after I test?
\nA: Many calculators have a way of restoring programs if they have been saved outside the calculator. If you have programs that you need to remove and you do not know how to save and restore, we recommend you check with your calculator company for details well in advance of test day.
Q9: What kinds of mathematics-related programs ARE allowed?
\nA: The kinds of mathematics-related programs permitted for the ACT allow students to use the calculator capabilities to do the routine calculations yet require students to show their analysis skills by choosing the right operations and process. Mathematics-related programs are allowed if they are single-purpose – for example, finding numeric solutions to a quadratic equation. A student must choose the right program for the right purpose. This is much the same as choosing the right formula for the right purpose.
Q10: Are there any rules that allowed mathematics-related programs must follow?
\nA: Programs must be written in the language of the calculator. Programs written in a different language, compiled, and loaded onto the calculator are not allowed. In this way, the programs can be examined on the calculator and will use calculator functions. Programs must not be lengthy. The limit is 25 logical lines of code. Programs cannot call another program. Techniques such as compressing code into a data statement are not allowed as a way of getting around this limit. Programs are allowed to change the value of system variables so that results may, for example, be graphed through the normal calculator graphing interface.
I’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.
\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.
\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast.
\n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.
\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.
\n\nchadcargill.com
\nTwitter: @ChadCargill
Thanks for listening to the podcast!
","summary":"ACT keeps changing the calculator rules. They are enforced differently at various test centers. In this episode, we discuss the latest rules, and I explain how ACT has completely lost control governing the math test.","date_published":"2020-07-23T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/db6ac796-7dee-490b-b4c5-48620c74647e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":43144508,"duration_in_seconds":1794}]},{"id":"d37abb7d-3605-429a-b579-8df004ca65b4","title":"Episode 23: How a Small-town Student in Rural Oklahoma Got Accepted to Stanford?","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/23","content_text":"Jackson Cargill is currently an incoming freshman at Stanford University. Getting accepted to Stanford didn't just happen. He worked years to have this opportunity. Jackson discusses many keys to his journey in this episode.Special Guest: Jackson Cargill.","content_html":"Jackson Cargill is currently an incoming freshman at Stanford University. Getting accepted to Stanford didn't just happen. He worked years to have this opportunity. Jackson discusses many keys to his journey in this episode.
Special Guest: Jackson Cargill.
","summary":"How does a small-town student in rural Oklahoma get to one of the top colleges in the world? This week we visit with Stanford class of 2024 student, who also happens to be my nephew, Jackson Cargill. The road wasn't easy, and he and his parents had to figure out a lot along the way. If you've ever considered attending one of the top schools in the country, this episode is a must-listen. ","date_published":"2020-07-16T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/d37abb7d-3605-429a-b579-8df004ca65b4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":55006816,"duration_in_seconds":2289}]},{"id":"d02f576b-c43e-4eb1-8a93-0ac3f79a5767","title":"Episode 22: Should You Choose a Prestigious University or Attend a Local University? ","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/22","content_text":"In this episode, we are joined by one of my greatest mentors and heroes, my brother Lance Cargill. \n\nWe took similar college paths early on. Then, Lance made a critical decision that shaped much of what he believes about college choice. Now, our kids have chosen similar paths to what each of us chose.\n\nToday we look at the pros and cons of choosing between moving to attend a prestigious university versus staying close to home to attend a local university.Special Guest: Lance Cargill.","content_html":"In this episode, we are joined by one of my greatest mentors and heroes, my brother Lance Cargill.
\n\nWe took similar college paths early on. Then, Lance made a critical decision that shaped much of what he believes about college choice. Now, our kids have chosen similar paths to what each of us chose.
\n\nToday we look at the pros and cons of choosing between moving to attend a prestigious university versus staying close to home to attend a local university.
Special Guest: Lance Cargill.
","summary":"Have you ever dreamed of attending a university like Stanford or Harvard? In this episode, we look at the pros and cons of choosing between moving to attend a prestigious university versus staying close to home to attend a local university.","date_published":"2020-07-09T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/d02f576b-c43e-4eb1-8a93-0ac3f79a5767.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":65465409,"duration_in_seconds":2724}]},{"id":"4794b708-8627-4ebf-a856-e198e9cf7ada","title":"Episode 21: How to Triple Your Reading Speed in a Few Easy Steps ","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/21","content_text":"The average adult reads about 200-250wpm. \n\nReally fast readers will be over 700wpm. \n\nPresident John F. Kennedy read at 1200wpm. \n\nSome prestigious universities, I’m told, even require speed reading courses prior to starting your freshman year. \n\nSo how do you get to these speeds, and how at these speeds, can we comprehend what we read?\n\nCommon mistakes:\nDon’t speak what you read\nDon’t do silent lip movements\nDon’t breath what you read\n\n-Speak: Eyes stop at every word. Only read as fast as you can speak. \n\n-Lip movements: Slightly faster. But still stopping on each word until your mind says it. \n\nSome get around this by not moving lips, but reading like a ventriloquist. Often this is because an elementary teacher or parent said to stop moving your mouth when you read. \n\n-Breathing: Breathing out as you read is like inflating a balloon. Do it fast enough for a 40 minute ACT, you’ll pass out. \n\nKeys: \n-Read with your eyes only \n-Visualize\n-Read in groups of words rather than each word\n\nExercise:\nCreate a simple sentence using:\nMorning\nTrip \nArt Museum \n\nYour sentence would be something like:\nIn the morning, we're taking a trip to an art museum.\n\n-Keep your eyes moving through the page. \n\nTo do this on your own:\n\n-Get a book. Seriously! Go to the library. \n\nFor ACT purposes, I like a book with narrow columns about the width of an ACT column. \n\nStart a timer for three minutes.\n\nStart reading. \n\nUsing a note card, black out the words from the top of the page down. Slide the card at a rate slightly uncomfortable and keep it moving. \n\nEach time you get comfortable, speed it up. \n\nAt the end of three minutes, get up and stretch. Let your eyes rest. \n\nAfter a brief break of maybe 15-30 seconds, set the timer for two minutes. \n\nBegin reading where you left off without sliding the card. \n\nKeep your eyes moving through the page. \n\nWhen the timer ends, put your book away. \n\nDo this each day for a week, and see what happens. \n\nAnother exercise:\n\nDownload the YouVersion Bible app. Put it on audio of the English Standard Version (ESV). Increase the speed to 1.25x or whatever is slightly faster than you read. Scroll as he reads. Keep increasing the speed. You’ll quickly learn to read in groups of words and focus on key words. Your comprehension actually increases. \n\nIf you don’t want to do all this manually, use our speed reading software speedreading.chadcargill.com. \n\nThis software allows you to set your baseline speed and automatically tracks your progress. \n\nHow does it work?\nYou will complete three types of exercises focusing on visualization, word grouping, and eye movement. As you progress, you’ll unlock increased speed levels and eventually work your way to the coveted Ninja badge - 1000 words per minute. \nOnce you create your account, you’ll establish your baseline speed. After completing a series of exercises, you’ll complete a challenge to see if you’ve mastered the speed. Get the comprehension questions correct, and you’ll jump to the next level. \n\nFor each challenge, a passage appears on the screen. We slide a virtual \"index card\" over the words as you read the passage. Answer the comprehension questions correct, and you unlock the next badge. \n\n1 yr subscription $39\n\n“Using your book and speed reading program, I was able to improve my reading score by 6 points! My last 3 tests, the highest I was able to get was a 25. I got my scores back from the September test and I got a 31 in reading.”\n\nSammie\nOwasso, OK\n\n\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast. \n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.\n\nchadcargill.com\nTwitter: @ChadCargill\n\nThanks for listening to the podcast!","content_html":"The average adult reads about 200-250wpm.
\n\nReally fast readers will be over 700wpm.
\n\nPresident John F. Kennedy read at 1200wpm.
\n\nSome prestigious universities, I’m told, even require speed reading courses prior to starting your freshman year.
\n\nSo how do you get to these speeds, and how at these speeds, can we comprehend what we read?
\n\nCommon mistakes:
\nDon’t speak what you read
\nDon’t do silent lip movements
\nDon’t breath what you read
-Speak: Eyes stop at every word. Only read as fast as you can speak.
\n\n-Lip movements: Slightly faster. But still stopping on each word until your mind says it.
\n\nSome get around this by not moving lips, but reading like a ventriloquist. Often this is because an elementary teacher or parent said to stop moving your mouth when you read.
\n\n-Breathing: Breathing out as you read is like inflating a balloon. Do it fast enough for a 40 minute ACT, you’ll pass out.
\n\nKeys:
\n-Read with your eyes only
\n-Visualize
\n-Read in groups of words rather than each word
Exercise:
\nCreate a simple sentence using:
\nMorning
\nTrip
\nArt Museum
Your sentence would be something like:
\nIn the morning, we're taking a trip to an art museum.
-Keep your eyes moving through the page.
\n\nTo do this on your own:
\n\n-Get a book. Seriously! Go to the library.
\n\nFor ACT purposes, I like a book with narrow columns about the width of an ACT column.
\n\nStart a timer for three minutes.
\n\nStart reading.
\n\nUsing a note card, black out the words from the top of the page down. Slide the card at a rate slightly uncomfortable and keep it moving.
\n\nEach time you get comfortable, speed it up.
\n\nAt the end of three minutes, get up and stretch. Let your eyes rest.
\n\nAfter a brief break of maybe 15-30 seconds, set the timer for two minutes.
\n\nBegin reading where you left off without sliding the card.
\n\nKeep your eyes moving through the page.
\n\nWhen the timer ends, put your book away.
\n\nDo this each day for a week, and see what happens.
\n\nAnother exercise:
\n\nDownload the YouVersion Bible app. Put it on audio of the English Standard Version (ESV). Increase the speed to 1.25x or whatever is slightly faster than you read. Scroll as he reads. Keep increasing the speed. You’ll quickly learn to read in groups of words and focus on key words. Your comprehension actually increases.
\n\nIf you don’t want to do all this manually, use our speed reading software speedreading.chadcargill.com.
\n\nThis software allows you to set your baseline speed and automatically tracks your progress.
\n\nHow does it work?
\nYou will complete three types of exercises focusing on visualization, word grouping, and eye movement. As you progress, you’ll unlock increased speed levels and eventually work your way to the coveted Ninja badge - 1000 words per minute.
\nOnce you create your account, you’ll establish your baseline speed. After completing a series of exercises, you’ll complete a challenge to see if you’ve mastered the speed. Get the comprehension questions correct, and you’ll jump to the next level.
For each challenge, a passage appears on the screen. We slide a virtual "index card" over the words as you read the passage. Answer the comprehension questions correct, and you unlock the next badge.
\n\n1 yr subscription $39
\n\n“Using your book and speed reading program, I was able to improve my reading score by 6 points! My last 3 tests, the highest I was able to get was a 25. I got my scores back from the September test and I got a 31 in reading.”
\n\nSammie
\nOwasso, OK
I’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.
\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.
\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast.
\n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.
\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.
\n\nchadcargill.com
\nTwitter: @ChadCargill
Thanks for listening to the podcast!
","summary":"How do some read so quickly and remember what they read? Using a few simple techniques, you can greatly increase your speed and comprehension too.","date_published":"2020-07-02T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/4794b708-8627-4ebf-a856-e198e9cf7ada.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":42241089,"duration_in_seconds":1757}]},{"id":"58905c43-b29b-4dfa-bf84-03df5d6cac8b","title":"Episode 20: High School Athletes: NCAA Eligibility, Recruiting & Your ACT","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/20","content_text":"Some athletes believe their ACT scores, high school classes, and grades won't matter. The NCAA says differently.\n\nAthletes must be an NCAA qualifier to compete. Part of the requirements is a combination of ACT and core GPA. You must meet the minimum core requirements to qualify. This varies by division.\n\nNCAA's Use of ACT Scores:\n\n\nUse a sliding scale of ACT and GPA. \nDo not use ACT writing. \nUse superscores.\n\n\nSome colleges have their own requirements higher than the NCAA.\n\nSome schools internally use a tier system for recruited athletes.\n\nIf you think you may want to be a college athlete:\n-Verify you are on track to have all required core courses.\n-Calculate your core GPA\n-Calculate your superscore\n-Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center\n\nhttp://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future/educational-resources\n\nDivision 1 Fact Sheet\nhttp://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Student_Resources/DI_ReqsFactSheet.pdf\n\nFULL QUALIFIER\n• Complete 16 core courses.\n• Ten of the 16 core courses must be completed before the seventh semester (senior year) of high school.\n• Seven of the 10 core courses must be in English, math or natural/physical science.\n• Earn a core-course GPA of at least 2.300.\n• Earn an SAT combined score or ACT sum score matching the core-course. GPA on the Division I sliding scale (Click on fact sheet link above)\n• Graduate high school.\n\nDivision 2 Fact Sheet\nhttp://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Student_Resources/DII_ReqsFactSheet.pdf\n\nFULL QUALIFIER\n• Complete 16 core courses.\n• Earn a core-course GPA of at least 2.200.\n• Earn an SAT combined score or ACT sum score matching the core-course. GPA on the Division II full qualifier sliding scale (see back page).\n• Graduate high school.\n\nMany sports teams offer partial athletic scholarships. Often, these partials can be supplemented with academic scholarships.\n\nObjective scholarships are defined as money given to every student who meets defined objectives which are typically ACT and GPA related.\n\n\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast. \n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.\n\nchadcargill.com\nTwitter: @ChadCargill\n\nThanks for listening to the podcast!","content_html":"Some athletes believe their ACT scores, high school classes, and grades won't matter. The NCAA says differently.
\n\nAthletes must be an NCAA qualifier to compete. Part of the requirements is a combination of ACT and core GPA. You must meet the minimum core requirements to qualify. This varies by division.
\n\nNCAA's Use of ACT Scores:
\n\nSome colleges have their own requirements higher than the NCAA.
\n\nSome schools internally use a tier system for recruited athletes.
\n\nIf you think you may want to be a college athlete:
\n-Verify you are on track to have all required core courses.
\n-Calculate your core GPA
\n-Calculate your superscore
\n-Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center
http://www.ncaa.org/student-athletes/future/educational-resources
\n\nDivision 1 Fact Sheet
\nhttp://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Student_Resources/DI_ReqsFactSheet.pdf
FULL QUALIFIER
\n• Complete 16 core courses.
\n• Ten of the 16 core courses must be completed before the seventh semester (senior year) of high school.
\n• Seven of the 10 core courses must be in English, math or natural/physical science.
\n• Earn a core-course GPA of at least 2.300.
\n• Earn an SAT combined score or ACT sum score matching the core-course. GPA on the Division I sliding scale (Click on fact sheet link above)
\n• Graduate high school.
Division 2 Fact Sheet
\nhttp://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Student_Resources/DII_ReqsFactSheet.pdf
FULL QUALIFIER
\n• Complete 16 core courses.
\n• Earn a core-course GPA of at least 2.200.
\n• Earn an SAT combined score or ACT sum score matching the core-course. GPA on the Division II full qualifier sliding scale (see back page).
\n• Graduate high school.
Many sports teams offer partial athletic scholarships. Often, these partials can be supplemented with academic scholarships.
\n\nObjective scholarships are defined as money given to every student who meets defined objectives which are typically ACT and GPA related.
\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.
\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.
\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast.
\n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.
\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.
\n\nchadcargill.com
\nTwitter: @ChadCargill
Thanks for listening to the podcast!
","summary":"Often athletes get to their senior year and discover ACTs and GPAs matter a lot more than they thought. In this episode, we look at qualifying to play college sports and how athletic scholarships are often a combination of academic and athletic money.","date_published":"2020-06-25T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/58905c43-b29b-4dfa-bf84-03df5d6cac8b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":22150209,"duration_in_seconds":920}]},{"id":"686df874-53a9-45a6-86ad-f03c4a0cab12","title":"Episode 19: Master These 5 Comma Rules and Raise Your ACT Score","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/19","content_text":"There are five key comma rules you must know to score well in ACT English.\n\n1. Use a comma to separate main clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. The common coordinating conjunctions are and, but, or, nor, for, so, and yet. A main clause is one that has both a subject (s) and a verb (v).\n\nEX: We went to the store, and we spent our money. \nS/V, and S/V.\n\n-Some memorize the conjunctions with the word FAN BOYS\n\n2. Set off words, phrases, and clauses that are not needed (nonessential). Use commas around nonessential, transitional, or contrasting information. Non-restrictive elements function much like appositives.\n\n3 Examples Below:\n\n\nIntense preparation, then, is known to produce higher\ntest scores. (transitional)\nRobert Frost, a Pulitzer Prize winner, is known for his\npoem “Birches.” (nonessential)\nRobert Kurson, not Stephen King, is my favorite\nauthor. (contrasting)\n\n\n3. Use a comma after an introductory phrase, clause, and adverb. Short introductory prepositional phrases do not require commas unless needed for clarity.\n3 Examples Below:\n\n\nTo be able to compete on the collegiate level, many\nhigh school athletes practice their sport all year.\nIf you are counting on a college scholarship, pay\nattention to your grades, class rank, community\nservice, and standardized test scores.\nOccasionally, the person actually responsible for the\nvandalism will be caught and pay the damage.\n\n\n4. A series can be defined as three or more words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence that have the same grammatical rank.\nEX: I am taking biology, calculus and history.\n\n-The comma before the word _and _is optional.\n\n5. Use commas to separate adjectives in a series that describe the same word.\nEX: The old, blue shirt was worn today.\nEX: The dark blue shirt was worn today. The second sentence does not have a comma between dark and blue because dark describes blue; whereas, in the first sentence old does not describe blue.\n\n-Can you replace the comma with the word and?\n-Can you reverse the words?\n\nPages 41-49 of Chad Cargill's ACT prep book provides these rules, examples, exercises, and model ACT questions. \n\n\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast. \n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.\n\nchadcargill.com\nTwitter: @ChadCargill\n\nThanks for listening to the podcast!","content_html":"There are five key comma rules you must know to score well in ACT English.
\n\n1. Use a comma to separate main clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. The common coordinating conjunctions are and, but, or, nor, for, so, and yet. A main clause is one that has both a subject (s) and a verb (v).
\n\nEX: We went to the store, and we spent our money.
\nS/V, and S/V.
-Some memorize the conjunctions with the word FAN BOYS
\n\n2. Set off words, phrases, and clauses that are not needed (nonessential). Use commas around nonessential, transitional, or contrasting information. Non-restrictive elements function much like appositives.
\n\n3 Examples Below:
\n\n3. Use a comma after an introductory phrase, clause, and adverb. Short introductory prepositional phrases do not require commas unless needed for clarity.
\n3 Examples Below:
4. A series can be defined as three or more words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence that have the same grammatical rank.
\nEX: I am taking biology, calculus and history.
-The comma before the word _and _is optional.
\n\n5. Use commas to separate adjectives in a series that describe the same word.
\nEX: The old, blue shirt was worn today.
\nEX: The dark blue shirt was worn today. The second sentence does not have a comma between dark and blue because dark describes blue; whereas, in the first sentence old does not describe blue.
-Can you replace the comma with the word and?
\n-Can you reverse the words?
Pages 41-49 of Chad Cargill's ACT prep book provides these rules, examples, exercises, and model ACT questions.
\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.
\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.
\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast.
\n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.
\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.
\n\nchadcargill.com
\nTwitter: @ChadCargill
Thanks for listening to the podcast!
","summary":"Master these five comma rules and watch your ACT English score soar.","date_published":"2020-06-18T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/686df874-53a9-45a6-86ad-f03c4a0cab12.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26136913,"duration_in_seconds":1086}]},{"id":"985ba5cb-a7df-4e63-b4ae-614d0794ccea","title":"Episode 18: Summer Checklist - 12 Things to Accomplish This Summer","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/18","content_text":"Eight weeks from now, many will look back and wonder what happened to the summer break. Complete even a few of the items on this summer checklist, and you'll likely have had a productive college prep summer.\n\nStart a project (See episode #14 for details).\nscholarships.chadcargill.com\n\nResearch colleges and majors (Upcoming episodes to discuss).\n\nTour a few college campuses both large and small, near and far.\n\nReview 4-year high school course plan (See episode #5 as an example for math).\n\nReview college courses required for different majors (Upcoming episode to discuss).\n\nWork a blue collor job or fast-food job and save money.\n\nGet your prep book and start working lessons.\n\nTake a CLEP test for a subject just completed in high school (See episode #17).\n\nIf you ordered a past ACT, start analyzing misses (see episode #4 how to do this).\n\nPractice speed reading.\nspeedreading.chadcargill.com\n\nRead consistently.\n\nLove people!\n\n\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast. \n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.\n\nchadcargill.com\nTwitter: @ChadCargill\n\nThanks for listening to the podcast!","content_html":"Eight weeks from now, many will look back and wonder what happened to the summer break. Complete even a few of the items on this summer checklist, and you'll likely have had a productive college prep summer.
\n\nStart a project (See episode #14 for details).
\nscholarships.chadcargill.com
Research colleges and majors (Upcoming episodes to discuss).
\n\nTour a few college campuses both large and small, near and far.
\n\nReview 4-year high school course plan (See episode #5 as an example for math).
\n\nReview college courses required for different majors (Upcoming episode to discuss).
\n\nWork a blue collor job or fast-food job and save money.
\n\nGet your prep book and start working lessons.
\n\nTake a CLEP test for a subject just completed in high school (See episode #17).
\n\nIf you ordered a past ACT, start analyzing misses (see episode #4 how to do this).
\n\nPractice speed reading.
\nspeedreading.chadcargill.com
Read consistently.
\n\nLove people!
\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.
\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.
\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast.
\n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.
\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.
\n\nchadcargill.com
\nTwitter: @ChadCargill
Thanks for listening to the podcast!
","summary":"Eight weeks from now, many will look back and wonder what happened to the summer break. Complete even a few of the items on this summer checklist, and you'll likely have had a productive college prep summer.","date_published":"2020-06-11T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/985ba5cb-a7df-4e63-b4ae-614d0794ccea.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":34616259,"duration_in_seconds":1439}]},{"id":"c2f73a80-3e06-443f-a737-5f257a725902","title":"Episode 17: CLEP Tests and Why You Should Take Them","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/17","content_text":"\"CLEP exams help students earn college credit for what they already know, for a fraction of the cost of a college course.\" -College Board CLEP website\n\n$89 (Subject to change) plus small administration fee charged by test center.\n\nMost tests last 90 minutes.\n\nKey CLEP Facts:\n\nStudents take CLEP exams on a computer at official CLEP test centers.\nCLEP exams contain multiple-choice questions.\nCLEP exams take about 90–120 minutes to complete, depending on the exam subject.\nCLEP exams are offered year-round at more than 2,000 CLEP test centers across the country.\nStudents receive their CLEP exam scores immediately after completing the exam (except for College Composition and Spanish with Writing).\nMore than 2,900 U.S. colleges and universities grant credit for CLEP. A college’s CLEP credit policy explains:\n\n-Which CLEP exams are accepted by the institution\n-What CLEP score you need to receive credit\n-How many credits are awarded for a particular CLEP exam\n\nThe policy may also include other guidelines, such as the maximum number of credits a student can earn through CLEP. Before signing up for a CLEP exam, talk with your academic advisor to figure out how an exam fits in with your education plan.\" -From clep.collegeboard.com website\n\nWho Can Take CLEP Exams?\n\nAnyone interested in earning college credit and saving time and money can take a CLEP exam. CLEP launched in 1967 as a way for adult students and military service members to earn degrees inexpensively while also being able to meet work and family responsibilities.\n34 different exams are offered for CLEP credit:\n\nComposition and Literature\nThese exams cover topics related to American and British literature and composition.\n\nAmerican Literature\nAnalyzing and Interpreting Literature\nCollege Composition\nCollege Composition Modular\nEnglish Literature\nHumanities\n\nWorld Languages\nThese exams assess comprehension of French, German, and Spanish.\n\nFrench Language: Levels 1 and 2\nGerman Language: Levels 1 and 2\nSpanish Language: Levels 1 and 2\nSpanish with Writing: Levels 1 and 2\n\nHistory and Social Sciences\nThese exams cover topics related to history, economics, and psychology.\n\nAmerican Government\nHistory of the United States I\nHistory of the United States II\nHuman Growth and Development\nIntroduction to Educational Psychology\nIntroductory Psychology\nIntroductory Sociology\nPrinciples of Macroeconomics\nPrinciples of Microeconomics\nSocial Sciences and History\nWestern Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648\nWestern Civilization II: 1648 to the Present\n\nScience and Mathematics\nThese exams cover various science disciplines and different levels of math.\n\nBiology\nCalculus\nChemistry\nCollege Algebra\nCollege Mathematics\nNatural Sciences\nPrecalculus\n\nBusiness\nThese exams cover various business disciplines.\n\nFinancial Accounting\nInformation Systems\nIntroductory Business Law\nPrinciples of Management\nPrinciples of Marketing\n\n\n\nSearch for the college or university on the College Board website by clicking on \"See Which Colleges Accept CLEP.\"\n\nFor Example:\n\nOklahoma State University in Stillwater accepts these for credit:\n\nOSU - Stillwater\nExams, Minimum Score for Credit, Credit Hours Awarded\n\nBusiness\nFinancial Accounting, 50, 3\nIntroductory Business Law, 50, 3\nPrinciples of Management, 50, 3\nPrinciples of Marketing, 50, 3\n\nComposition and Literature\nCollege Composition, 54, 3\n\nForeign Languages\nFrench Language Level I, 50, 6\nFrench Language Level II, 59, 9\nGerman Language Level I, 50, 6\nGerman Language Level II, 60, 9\nSpanish Language Level I, 50, 6\nSpanish Language Level II, 63, 9\n\nHistory and Social Sciences\nAmerican Government, 50, 3\nHuman Growth and Development, 50, 3\nIntroduction to Educational Psychology, 50, 3\nIntroductory Psychology, 50, 3\nIntroductory Sociology, 50, 3\nPrinciples of Macroeconomics, 50, 3\nPrinciples of Microeconomics, 50, 3\n\nScience and Mathematics\nBiology, 50, 4\nCalculus, 50, 4\nChemistry, 50, 9\nCollege Algebra, 50, 3\nPrecalculus, 50, 5\n\n\n\nOrder Transcripts ($20 fee per transcript)\nTo award credit for CLEP, colleges, universities, or other organizations typically require that you send an official CLEP transcript. \n\nhttps://clep.collegeboard.org","content_html":""CLEP exams help students earn college credit for what they already know, for a fraction of the cost of a college course." -College Board CLEP website
\n\n$89 (Subject to change) plus small administration fee charged by test center.
\n\nMost tests last 90 minutes.
\n\nKey CLEP Facts:
\n\nStudents take CLEP exams on a computer at official CLEP test centers.
\nCLEP exams contain multiple-choice questions.
\nCLEP exams take about 90–120 minutes to complete, depending on the exam subject.
\nCLEP exams are offered year-round at more than 2,000 CLEP test centers across the country.
\nStudents receive their CLEP exam scores immediately after completing the exam (except for College Composition and Spanish with Writing).
\nMore than 2,900 U.S. colleges and universities grant credit for CLEP. A college’s CLEP credit policy explains:
-Which CLEP exams are accepted by the institution
\n-What CLEP score you need to receive credit
\n-How many credits are awarded for a particular CLEP exam
The policy may also include other guidelines, such as the maximum number of credits a student can earn through CLEP. Before signing up for a CLEP exam, talk with your academic advisor to figure out how an exam fits in with your education plan." -From clep.collegeboard.com website
\n\nWho Can Take CLEP Exams?
\n\nAnyone interested in earning college credit and saving time and money can take a CLEP exam. CLEP launched in 1967 as a way for adult students and military service members to earn degrees inexpensively while also being able to meet work and family responsibilities.
\n34 different exams are offered for CLEP credit:
Composition and Literature
\nThese exams cover topics related to American and British literature and composition.
American Literature
\nAnalyzing and Interpreting Literature
\nCollege Composition
\nCollege Composition Modular
\nEnglish Literature
\nHumanities
World Languages
\nThese exams assess comprehension of French, German, and Spanish.
French Language: Levels 1 and 2
\nGerman Language: Levels 1 and 2
\nSpanish Language: Levels 1 and 2
\nSpanish with Writing: Levels 1 and 2
History and Social Sciences
\nThese exams cover topics related to history, economics, and psychology.
American Government
\nHistory of the United States I
\nHistory of the United States II
\nHuman Growth and Development
\nIntroduction to Educational Psychology
\nIntroductory Psychology
\nIntroductory Sociology
\nPrinciples of Macroeconomics
\nPrinciples of Microeconomics
\nSocial Sciences and History
\nWestern Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648
\nWestern Civilization II: 1648 to the Present
Science and Mathematics
\nThese exams cover various science disciplines and different levels of math.
Biology
\nCalculus
\nChemistry
\nCollege Algebra
\nCollege Mathematics
\nNatural Sciences
\nPrecalculus
Business
\nThese exams cover various business disciplines.
Financial Accounting
\nInformation Systems
\nIntroductory Business Law
\nPrinciples of Management
\nPrinciples of Marketing
Search for the college or university on the College Board website by clicking on "See Which Colleges Accept CLEP."
\n\nFor Example:
\n\nOklahoma State University in Stillwater accepts these for credit:
\n\nOSU - Stillwater
\nExams, Minimum Score for Credit, Credit Hours Awarded
Business
\nFinancial Accounting, 50, 3
\nIntroductory Business Law, 50, 3
\nPrinciples of Management, 50, 3
\nPrinciples of Marketing, 50, 3
Composition and Literature
\nCollege Composition, 54, 3
Foreign Languages
\nFrench Language Level I, 50, 6
\nFrench Language Level II, 59, 9
\nGerman Language Level I, 50, 6
\nGerman Language Level II, 60, 9
\nSpanish Language Level I, 50, 6
\nSpanish Language Level II, 63, 9
History and Social Sciences
\nAmerican Government, 50, 3
\nHuman Growth and Development, 50, 3
\nIntroduction to Educational Psychology, 50, 3
\nIntroductory Psychology, 50, 3
\nIntroductory Sociology, 50, 3
\nPrinciples of Macroeconomics, 50, 3
\nPrinciples of Microeconomics, 50, 3
Science and Mathematics
\nBiology, 50, 4
\nCalculus, 50, 4
\nChemistry, 50, 9
\nCollege Algebra, 50, 3
\nPrecalculus, 50, 5
Order Transcripts ($20 fee per transcript)
\nTo award credit for CLEP, colleges, universities, or other organizations typically require that you send an official CLEP transcript.
Avoid these interview mistakes:
\n• Glance at watch
\n• Chum up with friend on interview staff
\n• Only look at one person when answering
\n• Hold pencil or pen and play with it during interview
\n• Chew gum
\n• Lounge, slump, or recline in chair
\n• When brought into interview room (area), interviewee just grabs a chair without being
\ntold where to sit
\n• Elaborates on one answer too long
\n• Starts questioning interviewer with questions like the following:
\n-"Well, what would you do?"
\n-"What are your thoughts on this subject?"
\n-"Tell me what is your biggest weakness?"
\n• Gets overly excited about an answer (ex. A football player talking about a game.)
\n• Say phrases like (you know, yah, honestly, okay, sure, man, etc.) Not that being personal is bad, but overusing these phrases takes away from the quality of you and your answers.
\n• Set like a statue with a moving mouth and blinking eyes only
\n• Many exaggerated movements with hands, arms, back (leaning), and legs (crossing and
\nshaking).
\n• Repetitive finger movements like twiddling thumbs, cracking knuckles, or taping fingers.
\n• Use large words that you really don't know what they mean (proverbial, paradigm, diabolical, etc.) If you really know what they mean and they are appropriate, then use them.
\n• Blame someone else for a problem you had. Make excuses for your actions.
\n• Be overly arrogant. Just brag on yourself beyond what is appropriate.
\n• Correct the interviewer's grammar or pronunciation of a word.
\n• Interrupt the interviewer's question with something you want to say.
\n• Answer a different question than was asked.
\n• Answer a question by talking negatively about yourself
\n• Answer every question in very general terms. Never be specific about any experience or quality you have.
\n• Get noticeably frustrated with the interviewer when he/she asks very specific questions about an uncomfortable topic for you.
\n• Answer questions about a team by taking all the credit and giving no credit to the team.
\n• Have the interviewee's cell phone, pager, or watch alarm sound.
\n• Assuming this is a job interview, ask, "How much vacation do I get?"
Here are a few interview elements that are acceptable, but students may perceive them as bad.
\n• The interviewee pausing a few seconds before answering a really difficult question.
\n• The interviewee getting choked, coughing several times, and asking for a drink of water
\nor a very quick break for a drink.
Interviews are inevitable. We all have to face them. You will have interviews for scholarships, clubs, organizations, internships, and ultimately permanent jobs.
\nYou should review potential, common questions you may be asked in an interview. Consider the questions and formulate a brief answer. Write a few bullet points for each question. Before you go to an interview, review your answers as practice. You can also have a friend ask you these questions as practice.
INTERVIEWING BASICS
\n• Dress appropriately
\nBoys should wear a suit with a reasonable tie. The tie should just cover the buckle of the belt. The belt should match the color of the shoes. Shoes should be brown or black. Do not wear white socks. Pants should completely cover your socks and the back of the pant leg should reach the heel of your shoe. A black, gray, or dark blue suit is recommended. A well pressed white or light blue shirt is recommended as well. You should also consider wearing a T-shirt under your dress shirt especially if the dress shirt is thin. Select a shirt with a comfortable collar. You do not want to be tugging at the neck of your shirt during an interview.
\nGirls should wear a business attire such as a dress or pant suit. The suit should be a dark solid color, although this is not absolutely necessary. Avoid flashy or revealing clothes. Skirts should not be too short or too long. An inch or two on either side of the knee is acceptable. Be cautious of the skirt appearing too short when you are sitting. Make sure no undergarments can be seen in any way. Avoid clothes that easily wrinkle as you may be in them for a long period of time. Avoid elaborate jewelry. You want the interviewer to focus on your answers, not on your jewelry. A small purse with a shoulder strap is acceptable. Make sure the color of the purse matches your shoes.
\n• Ask questions
\nPrepare good questions to ask at the end of the interview. Asking a question such as "When can I expect to hear something?" is appropriate.
\n• Research
\nDo as much research about the company, scholarship, organization, etc. as possible prior to the interview. If you can find out who is going to be interviewing you, learn as much as you can about him/her and his/her position/title/responsibilities as well.
Common questions might include the following:
\n\nShould you include all community service and leadership on your application?
\n\nWhen listing something on a scholarship application or resume, typically you will list the organization with which you did the project, your title, and your roles and responsibilities.
\n\nYour project description is where your application will be sorted as a winner or loser. Most students don't even include a description. If they do include a description, it is usally basic and doesn't give the reader the necessary information to get the application in the special pile.
\n\nHere are the five keys to writing a winning scholarship or resume description.
\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.
\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.
\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast.
\n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.
\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.
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\nTwitter: @ChadCargill
Thanks for listening to the podcast!
","summary":"Most scholarship applications look like all the others. Many apps aren't really even read; instead, many apps are skimmed. In this episode, we look at 5 keys you must follow to make sure your app is read and placed at the top of the list.","date_published":"2020-05-14T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/3e596249-9597-4af6-ad71-c9a927a98dcd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":37350966,"duration_in_seconds":1553}]},{"id":"294fa98c-4c8d-4593-943a-5831dd3c4d33","title":"Episode 13: Part 1 of 4: Scholarships - Show Me the Money!","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/13","content_text":"Two General Types of Scholarships:\n\n\nFee Waivers\nCash Awards\n\n\nRestrictions:\n\n\nWhere Used\nHow They are Used\nWhen They are Used\n\n\nSpecific Types of Scholarships:\n\n\nMajor\nSituations\n\n\nKey Steps:\n\n\nThey Must Know Who You Are\nDo Something Different Than Your Peers\nWord It in a Way It will be Read\n\n\nSeperate Scholarships in Two Categories:\n\n\nRequire Writing Portion/Essay\nNo Writing Portion/Essay\n\n\nSort Scholarships By:\n\n\nDue Date\nPriority/Likelihood of Winning/Value\n\n\nThen clock in and start your job. This will be the best $/hr job you will likely ever have. Show me the money!\n\nJoin the free parent's Q&A May 8th at 2pm CST.\n\nClick here and save your spot!\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast. \n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.\n\nchadcargill.com\nTwitter: @ChadCargill\n\nThanks for listening to the podcast!","content_html":"Two General Types of Scholarships:
\n\nRestrictions:
\n\nSpecific Types of Scholarships:
\n\nKey Steps:
\n\nSeperate Scholarships in Two Categories:
\n\nSort Scholarships By:
\n\nThen clock in and start your job. This will be the best $/hr job you will likely ever have. Show me the money!
\n\nJoin the free parent's Q&A May 8th at 2pm CST.
\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.
\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.
\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast.
\n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.
\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.
\n\nchadcargill.com
\nTwitter: @ChadCargill
Thanks for listening to the podcast!
","summary":"Everyone says, \"there's a ton of scholarships out there. Just apply and win them.\" If scholarships were that easy, everyone would win them. In this episode, you'll learn practical tips and develop a plan to win.","date_published":"2020-05-07T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/294fa98c-4c8d-4593-943a-5831dd3c4d33.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":50514800,"duration_in_seconds":2102}]},{"id":"188df0c1-82db-4ef9-a893-48032f2215e8","title":"Episode 12: Why Junior College is a Great Option with Rose State President Dr. Jeanie Webb","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/12","content_text":"Dr. Jeanie Webb is President of Rose State College in Midwest City, Oklahoma. She is a product of the community college system. There are many benefits to attending a junioir college. Some key advantages include:\n\n\nCost\nSize\nProximity\nInvolvement\nNon-traditional Students\nSpecialty Programs and Cooperative Programs with Local Businesses\n\n\nMany times students don't even consider their local community college because they believe they are settling for something less, but junior college shouldn't be considered settling. Through partnerships with larger universities, classes transfer and degree plans smoothly transition to the next college. \n\nMany times, the cost of a community college will be 25% that of a major university. By attending your first two years at a community college, students often avoid $50,000 or more in unnessary debt.\n\nWhen you graduate from your university with your 4-year degree, nobody will be concerned your first two years were at a community college. I argue it will be applauded because it shows where you started and that you worked to get to the university your last two years.\n\nTo learn more about your local community college, check with your high school counselor or do an internet search for community colleges in your area.\n\nTo learn more about Rose State College, go to Rose.edu.\n\nDr. Webb\"s Bio\n\nFree Webinar Q&A for Parents. Click here to register and save your spot.\n\n\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast. \n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.\n\nchadcargill.com\nTwitter: @ChadCargill\n\nThanks for listening to the podcast!Special Guest: Dr. Jeanie Webb.","content_html":"Dr. Jeanie Webb is President of Rose State College in Midwest City, Oklahoma. She is a product of the community college system. There are many benefits to attending a junioir college. Some key advantages include:
\n\nMany times students don't even consider their local community college because they believe they are settling for something less, but junior college shouldn't be considered settling. Through partnerships with larger universities, classes transfer and degree plans smoothly transition to the next college.
\n\nMany times, the cost of a community college will be 25% that of a major university. By attending your first two years at a community college, students often avoid $50,000 or more in unnessary debt.
\n\nWhen you graduate from your university with your 4-year degree, nobody will be concerned your first two years were at a community college. I argue it will be applauded because it shows where you started and that you worked to get to the university your last two years.
\n\nTo learn more about your local community college, check with your high school counselor or do an internet search for community colleges in your area.
\n\nTo learn more about Rose State College, go to Rose.edu.
\n\n\n\nFree Webinar Q&A for Parents. Click here to register and save your spot.
\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.
\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.
\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast.
\n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.
\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.
\n\nchadcargill.com
\nTwitter: @ChadCargill
Thanks for listening to the podcast!
Special Guest: Dr. Jeanie Webb.
","summary":"Community colleges are usually overlooked. Once you know the advantages, students and parents often find these schools are amazing alternatives. ","date_published":"2020-04-30T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/188df0c1-82db-4ef9-a893-48032f2215e8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":56873213,"duration_in_seconds":2366}]},{"id":"8bda9e22-7d04-4246-a170-7c7b440072dd","title":"Episode 11: How to Become a Great Writer with Thomas Umstaddt Jr.","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/11","content_text":"Special Guest Thomas Umstaddt Jr.\nNovel Marketing Podcast\nChristian Publishing Show\nAuthor Media\n\nIt's easier now more than ever to publish a book.\n\nIndie is self-publishing where you pay for everything upfront. You design, print, market, and sell your book. \n\nTraditional is signing a contract with a publishing company who takes control and the financial risk of your book. The publishing company will pay for editing, layout, cover, printing, marketing and selling the book. You will market and sell your book along with the publishing company. \n\nWriting short stories is a great way to develop your writing.\n\nKey Writing Craft Concepts:\nShow Don't Tell\nTight Writing\n\nWhere can you start learning from Thomas?\nNovel Marketing Podcast\nChristian Publishing Show\nAuthor Media\n\nWhat do we both want to read?\nPeter DeHaan's 52 Churches.\nClick here to learn more about Peter's work or to order his book.\n\n\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast. \n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.\n\nchadcargill.com\nTwitter: @ChadCargill\n\nThanks for listening to the podcast!","content_html":"Special Guest Thomas Umstaddt Jr.
\nNovel Marketing Podcast
\nChristian Publishing Show
\nAuthor Media
It's easier now more than ever to publish a book.
\n\nIndie is self-publishing where you pay for everything upfront. You design, print, market, and sell your book.
\n\nTraditional is signing a contract with a publishing company who takes control and the financial risk of your book. The publishing company will pay for editing, layout, cover, printing, marketing and selling the book. You will market and sell your book along with the publishing company.
\n\nWriting short stories is a great way to develop your writing.
\n\nKey Writing Craft Concepts:
\nShow Don't Tell
\nTight Writing
Where can you start learning from Thomas?
\nNovel Marketing Podcast
\nChristian Publishing Show
\nAuthor Media
What do we both want to read?
\nPeter DeHaan's 52 Churches.
\nClick here to learn more about Peter's work or to order his book.
I’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.
\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.
\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast.
\n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.
\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.
\n\nchadcargill.com
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","summary":"Author and publishing coach Thomas Umstaddt Jr. joins the podcast to discuss how to become a great writer. Have you ever considered writing a book or being a published author? Maybe you just want to become a better writer. This episode is for you.","date_published":"2020-04-23T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/8bda9e22-7d04-4246-a170-7c7b440072dd.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":67792606,"duration_in_seconds":2821}]},{"id":"2ba8c653-275f-4f92-a23f-bc3a3e310085","title":"Episode 10: The Right Way to Keep Time on the ACT","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/10","content_text":"One of the downfalls of being an inexperienced ACT test taker is you may not know how much time you have left. The tests are very long and difficult to finish. As mentioned earlier, you should always answer every question. If you run out of time without every question answered, your score will not be as high as it could be. Time seems to pass very quickly during a difficult section of the test. Be aware of the time but not terrified of it. Using a wall clock in the testing center may not be the best method. I found that trying to keep time on my watch or a simple wall clock often confused me, and concentrating solely on the test often caused me to forget when the test started and when it was supposed to end. In order to prevent this unnecessary confusion, I created my own method of time keeping. I wore a simple three-handed (hour, minute, and second) watch. Before a section began, I let the second hand on my watch rotate until it pointed to the twelve. Then I stopped the second hand from moving by pulling out the crown. Next, I adjusted the other hands so that the clock read exactly noon. Then I backed the time from noon for the amount of time allotted for the section. For example on the English test, which lasts 45 minutes, I moved the clock to read 11:15. When the test administrator said, \"Go,\" I started the clock. I knew at all times during the test that when my watch read straight up noon, the test was over. No questions. No confusion. This method may seem somewhat ridiculous, but if you want to reduce confusion and improve your score, master a time keeping method. A digital watch can also be used if you want to purchase one, but it can not make noise or communicate such as an Apple watch.\nFinally, when the test administrators announce there are five minutes remaining in each section, you should ignore them. First of all, you already know the time because you are keeping time on your watch. The other reason is five minutes is a lot of time. For example, the science test is six passages designed to be of approximately equal length and difficulty. The science test as a whole is 35 minutes long. Thirty-five minutes divided by six equal passages is five minutes and 50 seconds. At the five minute call if you think your test is over and you panic, you are greatly reducing your score. Many students start guessing when the test administrator calls five minutes. If you do that, you are going to guess on approximately 24 questions total in English, math, reading, and science. If the guessing odds play out, you will get about 6 of the 24 correct. Consider the following: if you score a 19, you are getting about half the questions right. If you do this while guessing when they call five minutes, you got 6 out of 24 rather than 12 out of 24. That is a difference of 6 questions spread over the four sections of the ACT. Did you know that a difference of 6 questions spread over the four sections of the ACT is over a one composite score increase? If you are guessing at 5 minutes and scoring a 19, try the method described above, and your composite ACT score should increase to at least a 20 doing this alone!\n\n\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast. \n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.\n\nchadcargill.com\nTwitter: @ChadCargill\n\nThanks for listening to the podcast!","content_html":"One of the downfalls of being an inexperienced ACT test taker is you may not know how much time you have left. The tests are very long and difficult to finish. As mentioned earlier, you should always answer every question. If you run out of time without every question answered, your score will not be as high as it could be. Time seems to pass very quickly during a difficult section of the test. Be aware of the time but not terrified of it. Using a wall clock in the testing center may not be the best method. I found that trying to keep time on my watch or a simple wall clock often confused me, and concentrating solely on the test often caused me to forget when the test started and when it was supposed to end. In order to prevent this unnecessary confusion, I created my own method of time keeping. I wore a simple three-handed (hour, minute, and second) watch. Before a section began, I let the second hand on my watch rotate until it pointed to the twelve. Then I stopped the second hand from moving by pulling out the crown. Next, I adjusted the other hands so that the clock read exactly noon. Then I backed the time from noon for the amount of time allotted for the section. For example on the English test, which lasts 45 minutes, I moved the clock to read 11:15. When the test administrator said, "Go," I started the clock. I knew at all times during the test that when my watch read straight up noon, the test was over. No questions. No confusion. This method may seem somewhat ridiculous, but if you want to reduce confusion and improve your score, master a time keeping method. A digital watch can also be used if you want to purchase one, but it can not make noise or communicate such as an Apple watch.
\nFinally, when the test administrators announce there are five minutes remaining in each section, you should ignore them. First of all, you already know the time because you are keeping time on your watch. The other reason is five minutes is a lot of time. For example, the science test is six passages designed to be of approximately equal length and difficulty. The science test as a whole is 35 minutes long. Thirty-five minutes divided by six equal passages is five minutes and 50 seconds. At the five minute call if you think your test is over and you panic, you are greatly reducing your score. Many students start guessing when the test administrator calls five minutes. If you do that, you are going to guess on approximately 24 questions total in English, math, reading, and science. If the guessing odds play out, you will get about 6 of the 24 correct. Consider the following: if you score a 19, you are getting about half the questions right. If you do this while guessing when they call five minutes, you got 6 out of 24 rather than 12 out of 24. That is a difference of 6 questions spread over the four sections of the ACT. Did you know that a difference of 6 questions spread over the four sections of the ACT is over a one composite score increase? If you are guessing at 5 minutes and scoring a 19, try the method described above, and your composite ACT score should increase to at least a 20 doing this alone!
I’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.
\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.
\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast.
\n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.
\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.
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\nTwitter: @ChadCargill
Thanks for listening to the podcast!
","summary":"The way most students keep time on the ACT is wrong. Listen to this episode to learn the right way. This episode teaches the easiest way to lower test anxiety and raise scores by effectively keeping your own time and working all the way to the end.","date_published":"2020-04-16T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/2ba8c653-275f-4f92-a23f-bc3a3e310085.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":28510503,"duration_in_seconds":1185}]},{"id":"3bbceb34-1e26-4804-b689-8041d76c4153","title":"Episode 9: Science: The 4th Quarter - Where the Game Will Be Won or Lost","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/9","content_text":"Let’s say you guess on 5 questions because you are tired and just want the test to be over. You miss all 5, but you actually score a 26 in science. Your composite score for the ACT ends up at a total of 112 subscore points or a composite of a 28. (112 / 4 = 28.0)\nNow let’s say you get to go back in time and actually try on the 5 questions that you guessed. If you get all 5 of them correct, what do you think your 26 would be? Your 26 would increase all the way to a 31 or 32. The difference in a 26 and a 32 in science is as few as 5 questions.\nTaking this one step further, if you scored a composite of 28.0 and increased your science score 6 points, your composite would increase to a 30. Under these conditions the difference in a 28 and a 30 on the ACT is as few as 5 science questions. How important is the science reasoning section? Huge!\nIf you have a 26 in English by guessing on 5 questions and missing them, then you retake the 5 questions and get them right, your score would increase from a 26 to a 28. That is just two points in English and six points in science. One main difference is that the English test has 75 questions and the science test has 40. Each question in science has greater value. You can’t afford to give less than your best effort on every question in science. Although it would be ridiculous to guess on the English test, I would rather you guess in English than science. If you wouldn’t guess in English, don’t guess in science. Each section counts 1⁄4 of your composite score.\n\nLet’s assume you are playing a basketball game, and you come out in the first period and get a nice lead. During the second period you start to wear down a little, but you work really hard and maintain the lead. At halftime you get a little break and listen to the famous pep talk by the coach. One of my high school basketball coaches Curt Knox always said, “No one’s going to ask you who was winning at halftime.” He was right. So knowing it is only the final score that counts, you come out and play hard in the third quarter and still maintain your lead. What happens if you get to the fourth quarter and you say, “Man, I’m really tired now; I think I’ll just not try so hard anymore.” You lose. There is no reason to play the first three quarters, if you are going to quit in the fourth quarter.\n\nI didn’t just describe a basketball game, I described the ACT test. The first quarter is English. Most students will try in English because it is the first test, and you are relatively fresh. The second quarter is a long, tiring quarter. It is a 60 minute math test. Many of you will have a tendency to go ahead and quit right here, but press on to halftime. When halftime comes, you will get a 15 minute break. Take advantage of this time. Get out of the testing room. Get a snack. Use the bathroom. And make sure you get back to your seat on time. Don’t be late for the start of the 3rd quarter. When the 3rd quarter begins, you will start the reading comprehension test. A common dilemma in sports is called the “3rd quarter letdown.” This is where you come out of halftime not ready to play. You end up blowing any lead you had and losing all momentum you built in the first half. DON’T HAVE A “3RD QUARTER LETDOWN!” Be ready to play when they say, “Go.” So most of you will grind through the reading test, and then comes the fourth quarter – the science test. \n\nJust like the basketball game, you are tired and ready for this thing to end, but you have to press all the way to the end. Most coaches say the fourth quarter is the most important quarter of any game. The fourth quarter of the ACT is the most important quarter of the test. Yes, science is the most important test you will take. This game is won or lost in the fourth quarter.\n\nThis is the easiest section to raise your score. Why? The reason is most of you are guessing on at least one problem in science because you give up. If you try on every question, you will probably raise your score. The other primary reason is you are not staying focused. Be committed to stay focused for the entire 35 minutes of this section.\nYou must try your best on every question. Remember that if a 6 point increase in science is as few as 5 questions, you must give each question your very best.\n\n\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast. \n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.\n\nchadcargill.com\nTwitter: @ChadCargill\n\nThanks for listening to the podcast!","content_html":"Let’s say you guess on 5 questions because you are tired and just want the test to be over. You miss all 5, but you actually score a 26 in science. Your composite score for the ACT ends up at a total of 112 subscore points or a composite of a 28. (112 / 4 = 28.0)
\nNow let’s say you get to go back in time and actually try on the 5 questions that you guessed. If you get all 5 of them correct, what do you think your 26 would be? Your 26 would increase all the way to a 31 or 32. The difference in a 26 and a 32 in science is as few as 5 questions.
\nTaking this one step further, if you scored a composite of 28.0 and increased your science score 6 points, your composite would increase to a 30. Under these conditions the difference in a 28 and a 30 on the ACT is as few as 5 science questions. How important is the science reasoning section? Huge!
\nIf you have a 26 in English by guessing on 5 questions and missing them, then you retake the 5 questions and get them right, your score would increase from a 26 to a 28. That is just two points in English and six points in science. One main difference is that the English test has 75 questions and the science test has 40. Each question in science has greater value. You can’t afford to give less than your best effort on every question in science. Although it would be ridiculous to guess on the English test, I would rather you guess in English than science. If you wouldn’t guess in English, don’t guess in science. Each section counts 1⁄4 of your composite score.
Let’s assume you are playing a basketball game, and you come out in the first period and get a nice lead. During the second period you start to wear down a little, but you work really hard and maintain the lead. At halftime you get a little break and listen to the famous pep talk by the coach. One of my high school basketball coaches Curt Knox always said, “No one’s going to ask you who was winning at halftime.” He was right. So knowing it is only the final score that counts, you come out and play hard in the third quarter and still maintain your lead. What happens if you get to the fourth quarter and you say, “Man, I’m really tired now; I think I’ll just not try so hard anymore.” You lose. There is no reason to play the first three quarters, if you are going to quit in the fourth quarter.
\n\nI didn’t just describe a basketball game, I described the ACT test. The first quarter is English. Most students will try in English because it is the first test, and you are relatively fresh. The second quarter is a long, tiring quarter. It is a 60 minute math test. Many of you will have a tendency to go ahead and quit right here, but press on to halftime. When halftime comes, you will get a 15 minute break. Take advantage of this time. Get out of the testing room. Get a snack. Use the bathroom. And make sure you get back to your seat on time. Don’t be late for the start of the 3rd quarter. When the 3rd quarter begins, you will start the reading comprehension test. A common dilemma in sports is called the “3rd quarter letdown.” This is where you come out of halftime not ready to play. You end up blowing any lead you had and losing all momentum you built in the first half. DON’T HAVE A “3RD QUARTER LETDOWN!” Be ready to play when they say, “Go.” So most of you will grind through the reading test, and then comes the fourth quarter – the science test.
\n\nJust like the basketball game, you are tired and ready for this thing to end, but you have to press all the way to the end. Most coaches say the fourth quarter is the most important quarter of any game. The fourth quarter of the ACT is the most important quarter of the test. Yes, science is the most important test you will take. This game is won or lost in the fourth quarter.
\n\nThis is the easiest section to raise your score. Why? The reason is most of you are guessing on at least one problem in science because you give up. If you try on every question, you will probably raise your score. The other primary reason is you are not staying focused. Be committed to stay focused for the entire 35 minutes of this section.
\nYou must try your best on every question. Remember that if a 6 point increase in science is as few as 5 questions, you must give each question your very best.
I’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.
\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.
\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast.
\n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.
\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.
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","summary":"For most students Science is the easiest section to raise your score. The fourth quarter of the ACT is the most important quarter of the test. This game is won or lost in Science.","date_published":"2020-04-09T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/3bbceb34-1e26-4804-b689-8041d76c4153.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":25217193,"duration_in_seconds":1047}]},{"id":"dc124aeb-df1b-418c-92ea-e58147ab201d","title":"Episode 8: 3 Different Ways to Take the ACT Reading Section","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/8","content_text":"Many say you should always preview the questions before you read the passage. Others say you should read the passage first. Some say you should read the first and last sentence of each paragraph. Who is right? \n\nI narrow it down to three general methods:\n\nMethod 1:\nStep 1: Preview the Questions\nStep 2: Briskly Read the Passage\nStep 3: Answer the Questions Referring Back to the Passage\n\nMethod 2:\nStep 1: Read the Questions Thoroughly\nStep 2: Find the Answers in the Passage\n\nMethod 3:\nStep 1: Read the Passage Thoroughly \nStep 2: Find the Answers\nStep 3: Quickly Answer the Questions\n\nAbout 48% score highest using method 1, 8% using method 2, and 44% using method 3.\n\nYou must practice. Figure out how to define the methods for you to maximize your reading score.\n\n\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast. \n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.\n\nchadcargill.com\nTwitter: @ChadCargill\n\nThanks for listening to the podcast!\n\n ","content_html":"Many say you should always preview the questions before you read the passage. Others say you should read the passage first. Some say you should read the first and last sentence of each paragraph. Who is right?
\n\nI narrow it down to three general methods:
\n\nMethod 1:
\nStep 1: Preview the Questions
\nStep 2: Briskly Read the Passage
\nStep 3: Answer the Questions Referring Back to the Passage
Method 2:
\nStep 1: Read the Questions Thoroughly
\nStep 2: Find the Answers in the Passage
Method 3:
\nStep 1: Read the Passage Thoroughly
\nStep 2: Find the Answers
\nStep 3: Quickly Answer the Questions
About 48% score highest using method 1, 8% using method 2, and 44% using method 3.
\n\nYou must practice. Figure out how to define the methods for you to maximize your reading score.
\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.
\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.
\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast.
\n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.
\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.
\n\nchadcargill.com
\nTwitter: @ChadCargill
Thanks for listening to the podcast!
\n\n","summary":"Many say you should always preview the questions before you read the passage. Who is right? Listen as Chad reveals the percent of students that do best using three top methods.","date_published":"2020-04-02T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/dc124aeb-df1b-418c-92ea-e58147ab201d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":26464175,"duration_in_seconds":1099}]},{"id":"5785855f-514e-420d-a557-64ddc414645d","title":"Episode 7: I'm a Bad Test Taker - Help Me!","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/7","content_text":"The #1 question parents ask me. \nI’ll be out and someone sees me. She realizes I’m the ACT guy. Then she approaches me with the #1 question I get asked. \nMy son is a bad test taker. Help us. \nListen to this episode to hear that question and learn the one question evaluation I give to answer this question. \n\nGo to testday.chadcargill.com to get the things you must know the day of the test.\n\n\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast. \n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.\n\nchadcargill.com\nTwitter: @ChadCargill\n\nThanks for listening to the podcast! ","content_html":"
The #1 question parents ask me.
\nI’ll be out and someone sees me. She realizes I’m the ACT guy. Then she approaches me with the #1 question I get asked.
\nMy son is a bad test taker. Help us.
\nListen to this episode to hear that question and learn the one question evaluation I give to answer this question.
Go to testday.chadcargill.com to get the things you must know the day of the test.
\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.
\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.
\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast.
\n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.
\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.
\n\nchadcargill.com
\nTwitter: @ChadCargill
Thanks for listening to the podcast!
","summary":"I’ll be out, and someone sees me. She realizes I’m the ACT guy. Then she approaches me with the #1 question I get asked. Listen to this episode to hear that question and learn the one question evaluation I give to answer this question. ","date_published":"2020-03-26T02:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/5785855f-514e-420d-a557-64ddc414645d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":21385344,"duration_in_seconds":888}]},{"id":"580de109-c419-45d9-a491-465b2e93e923","title":"Episode 6: 7 Ways to Reduce Test Anxiety on the ACT","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/6","content_text":"While the world is anxious about the Corona virus, students are also anxious about taking an ACT. The number one reason good academic students underachieve on the ACT is test anxiety. Here are 7 practical tips you can use to immediately reduce your test anxiety.\n\nControl what you can control. You can't control everything, but control what you can. Apply one, a few, or all of these tips to immediately start reducing your test anxiety.\n\n\nTake the test as many times as you can afford\nDrive to the test center before the test day\nRecognize everyone misses questions\nFamiliarize yourself with your calculator\nKeep your own time\nMemorize key rules and formulas\n [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com)\nDo your best, and God will do the rest\n\n\n\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast. \n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.\n\nchadcargill.com\nTwitter: @ChadCargill\n\nThanks for listening to the podcast! ","content_html":"While the world is anxious about the Corona virus, students are also anxious about taking an ACT. The number one reason good academic students underachieve on the ACT is test anxiety. Here are 7 practical tips you can use to immediately reduce your test anxiety.
\n\nControl what you can control. You can't control everything, but control what you can. Apply one, a few, or all of these tips to immediately start reducing your test anxiety.
\n\nTake the test as many times as you can afford
Drive to the test center before the test day
Recognize everyone misses questions
Familiarize yourself with your calculator
Keep your own time
Memorize key rules and formulas
\n [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com)
Do your best, and God will do the rest
I’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.
\n\nFor a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.
\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast.
\n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.
\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.
\n\nchadcargill.com
\nTwitter: @ChadCargill
Thanks for listening to the podcast!
","summary":"While the world is anxious about the Corona virus, students are also anxious about taking an ACT. In this episode, we look at the number one reason good academic students underachieve on this test. Here are 7 practical tips you can use to immediately reduce your test anxiety.","date_published":"2020-03-19T01:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/580de109-c419-45d9-a491-465b2e93e923.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33934150,"duration_in_seconds":1411}]},{"id":"5b21a77d-2374-4eeb-b91e-f00de525275b","title":"Episode 5: What Math Classes to Take in High School and When","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/5","content_text":"My kids from Congo and Uganda can’t speak Lingala or Luganda anymore. Why? They stopped speaking it. Now they only speak English. \n\nMath is a language you learn to speak. If you stop speaking it, you too will start losing it. \n\nOn the ACT, we must be able to quickly speak the language of math to efficiently determine correct answers. \n\nThe math test is 60 questions over 60 minutes. That does not mean you have 1 minute per question. It may average that rate, but easier questions are at the beginning. The first 20 questions shouldn’t take you 20 mins. \n\nTo work efficiently, you need to have math fresh on your mind from several years of high school and junior high math. \n\nApproximate breakdown of math section:\n40% Geometry \n53% Pre-algebra, Algebra, and Algebra II\n7% Trig\nNo calculus on the ACT. \n\nMost students will start with pre-algebra and algebra I. Many schools will then have students take geometry. This will typically be the freshman year for advanced students and the sophomore year for everyone else. Then algebra II follows geometry. Students may finish with any combination of trigonometry, math analysis, pre-calculus, and calculus. \n\nSome schools encourage students to bypass all courses after algebra II and take college algebra as a concurrent class. \n\nConcurrent classes count for both high school and college credit. With the cost of college these days, these courses can save you a lot of money. \n\nSo what math classes should you take and when?\n\nIf your goal is to maximize ACT scores, you should take these courses to start: \nPre-Algebra\nAlgebra I\nGeometry\nAlgebra II\nTrigonometry \n\nTrigonometry is the key class. It reteaches or refreshes geometry. \n\nFinally, you must take a math class your senior year. This math class can be one listed above. If those are already taken, the senior math course should be calculus or a concurrent math class. \n\n“But I wanted my son to have a happy senior year.”\n\nDon’t buy this lie. When he can’t do math because he stopped speaking the language of math, you and he won’t be very happy. \n\nRefresh basic math before each test. No derivatives or integrals. Make sure you remember basic geometry and algebra. \n\n\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast. \n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.\n\nchadcargill.com\nTwitter: @ChadCargill\n\nThanks for listening to the podcast! ","content_html":"My kids from Congo and Uganda can’t speak Lingala or Luganda anymore. Why? They stopped speaking it. Now they only speak English.
\n\nMath is a language you learn to speak. If you stop speaking it, you too will start losing it.
\n\nOn the ACT, we must be able to quickly speak the language of math to efficiently determine correct answers.
\n\nThe math test is 60 questions over 60 minutes. That does not mean you have 1 minute per question. It may average that rate, but easier questions are at the beginning. The first 20 questions shouldn’t take you 20 mins.
\n\nTo work efficiently, you need to have math fresh on your mind from several years of high school and junior high math.
\n\nApproximate breakdown of math section:
\n40% Geometry
\n53% Pre-algebra, Algebra, and Algebra II
\n7% Trig
\nNo calculus on the ACT.
Most students will start with pre-algebra and algebra I. Many schools will then have students take geometry. This will typically be the freshman year for advanced students and the sophomore year for everyone else. Then algebra II follows geometry. Students may finish with any combination of trigonometry, math analysis, pre-calculus, and calculus.
\n\nSome schools encourage students to bypass all courses after algebra II and take college algebra as a concurrent class.
\n\nConcurrent classes count for both high school and college credit. With the cost of college these days, these courses can save you a lot of money.
\n\nSo what math classes should you take and when?
\n\nIf your goal is to maximize ACT scores, you should take these courses to start:
\nPre-Algebra
\nAlgebra I
\nGeometry
\nAlgebra II
\nTrigonometry
Trigonometry is the key class. It reteaches or refreshes geometry.
\n\nFinally, you must take a math class your senior year. This math class can be one listed above. If those are already taken, the senior math course should be calculus or a concurrent math class.
\n\n“But I wanted my son to have a happy senior year.”
\n\nDon’t buy this lie. When he can’t do math because he stopped speaking the language of math, you and he won’t be very happy.
\n\nRefresh basic math before each test. No derivatives or integrals. Make sure you remember basic geometry and algebra.
\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.
\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast.
\n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.
\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.
\n\nchadcargill.com
\nTwitter: @ChadCargill
Thanks for listening to the podcast!
","summary":"If your goal is to maximize ACT math scores, your class selection is critical. When to take the classes is equally important. In this episode, learn the advatages and disadvantages and why taking certain classes at specific times matters.","date_published":"2020-03-12T01:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/5b21a77d-2374-4eeb-b91e-f00de525275b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":30765602,"duration_in_seconds":1279}]},{"id":"8f5754ed-b12a-458c-9fea-db1b51704e2d","title":"Episode 4: I Ordered My Test and Answers. Now What?","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/4","content_text":"Episode 4: I Ordered My Test and Answers. Now What?\n\nTest Information Release - $22\n\nAvailable December, April, and June national tests\n\nNot available on residuals\n\nOrder when you register or by logging back in to your account and adding this up to 5 days after you test. \n\nThis year you can also order up to 6 months after you test by calling ACT. \n\nIf you order when you register you’ll get your test about 3 weeks after you test. \n\nWhen it comes in the mail, you’ll receive the test questions, your answers, and the correct answers. \n\n—\nNow that you’ve received it, now what?\n\nLook at every question you missed and say, “Why did I miss this?”\n\nThis is a two part question. You are not only looking at what was being asked that you missed, but you are also looking at what you selected that was wrong. \n\nFor example, if in English the underline part was a dash and you changed it to a colon and missed it, you missed both the dash and the colon. \n\nBuild a Pareto chart of your misses. \nPut your top missed concepts first. All misses should be shown from most missed to least missed. \n\nSpend 80% of your practice time on your top 20% of misses. \n\n—\nBring your test to your teachers\n\nTeachers please work the math section with your math class. Science and English the same. \n\n—\nWhen you graduate donate it to your counseling office. \n\n—\nFinally, what are you reading? Make that part of your culture. \n\n\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast. \n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.\n\nchadcargill.com\nTwitter: @ChadCargill\n\nThanks for listening to the podcast! ","content_html":"Episode 4: I Ordered My Test and Answers. Now What?
\n\nTest Information Release - $22
\n\nAvailable December, April, and June national tests
\n\nNot available on residuals
\n\nOrder when you register or by logging back in to your account and adding this up to 5 days after you test.
\n\nThis year you can also order up to 6 months after you test by calling ACT.
\n\nIf you order when you register you’ll get your test about 3 weeks after you test.
\n\nWhen it comes in the mail, you’ll receive the test questions, your answers, and the correct answers.
\n\n—
\nNow that you’ve received it, now what?
Look at every question you missed and say, “Why did I miss this?”
\n\nThis is a two part question. You are not only looking at what was being asked that you missed, but you are also looking at what you selected that was wrong.
\n\nFor example, if in English the underline part was a dash and you changed it to a colon and missed it, you missed both the dash and the colon.
\n\nBuild a Pareto chart of your misses.
\nPut your top missed concepts first. All misses should be shown from most missed to least missed.
Spend 80% of your practice time on your top 20% of misses.
\n\n—
\nBring your test to your teachers
Teachers please work the math section with your math class. Science and English the same.
\n\n—
\nWhen you graduate donate it to your counseling office.
—
\nFinally, what are you reading? Make that part of your culture.
I’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.
\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast.
\n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.
\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.
\n\nchadcargill.com
\nTwitter: @ChadCargill
Thanks for listening to the podcast!
","summary":"You ordered the test questions, your answers, and the correct answers. What do you do with that? This episode gives you a step-by-step guide what to do. ","date_published":"2020-03-05T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/8f5754ed-b12a-458c-9fea-db1b51704e2d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":38001102,"duration_in_seconds":1580}]},{"id":"87c7e0a9-3661-49a6-9420-d1dedceb3975","title":"Episode 3: 3 Reasons Why in English You Should Read the Passage as You Go","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/3","content_text":"3 reasons why in English you should read the passage as you go\n\n2 Types of Questions:\n\nUsage questions\n\nGeneral passage questions\n\nUsage \nUnderline in a sentence\nGrammatically correct?\nPunctuated correctly?\n\n1st choice is no change. \n\nGeneral passage questions do not have an underline part in a sentence. The first choice is usually something other than No Change. \n\nThese are questions more about the passage rather than just an underlined part in a sentence. \n\nThe first several ACT tests I took in high school, I didn’t read the passage. \n\nWhy? I was in a hurry. 75 questions in 45 mins. \n\nWhen I ask students in my workshop how many skip, over half agree. \n\nMany so called experts teach this. \n\nI figured out quickly I had to read the passage as I tested; otherwise, I was having to go back and reread. \n\nAs you read from one underline to the next, remember this isn’t reading comprehension. You just need to think, “In general what is happening?” \n\n“What’s the purpose of the passage?”\n“What’s the author’s main point?”\n\n3 Reasons why you should read as you go: \n\n\nTough to summarize an essay you didn’t read. \nContext\n\n\nSome was/were eaten. \n\nFor Cat’s first birthday her mother bought her 2 cakes. \n\nSome were eaten. There were two cakes. \n\n\nChanging tense of the verbs. \n\n\nIf you read a sentence by itself, the present tense verb, for example, works great. \n\nBut if you read the paragraph, every other verb was past tense, and you’ll immediately make a change. \n\nSo read the passage as you go. That doesn’t mean read the entire essay, then go back and answer the questions. Just read to question one, then answer question one. Then read to question two, then answer question two. \n\nIf you do this, you’ll finish even faster with a higher score than not reading it. \n\nRemember this is not reading comprehension. You don’t need to know all the details. Keep asking yourself as you are reading, “In general, what is happening here?”\n\nSpecial thanks to Ms. Julie Garner for a great review of the podcast. Julie is an English teacher at Jim Ned HS is West Texas. \n\nThis is a great podcast for those of you who are looking for some helpful advice and tips on taking the ACT. Chad Cargill is a trusted source and is the guy that some of you may have gone to see last October in Anson. Whether you went then or not, you should check this out. \n~Ms. Garner\n\n--\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast. \n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.\n\nchadcargill.com\nTwitter: @ChadCargill\n\nThanks for listening to the podcast! ","content_html":"3 reasons why in English you should read the passage as you go
\n\n2 Types of Questions:
\n\nUsage questions
\n\nGeneral passage questions
\n\nUsage
\nUnderline in a sentence
\nGrammatically correct?
\nPunctuated correctly?
1st choice is no change.
\n\nGeneral passage questions do not have an underline part in a sentence. The first choice is usually something other than No Change.
\n\nThese are questions more about the passage rather than just an underlined part in a sentence.
\n\nThe first several ACT tests I took in high school, I didn’t read the passage.
\n\nWhy? I was in a hurry. 75 questions in 45 mins.
\n\nWhen I ask students in my workshop how many skip, over half agree.
\n\nMany so called experts teach this.
\n\nI figured out quickly I had to read the passage as I tested; otherwise, I was having to go back and reread.
\n\nAs you read from one underline to the next, remember this isn’t reading comprehension. You just need to think, “In general what is happening?”
\n\n“What’s the purpose of the passage?”
\n“What’s the author’s main point?”
3 Reasons why you should read as you go:
\n\nTough to summarize an essay you didn’t read.
Context
Some was/were eaten.
\n\nFor Cat’s first birthday her mother bought her 2 cakes.
\n\nSome were eaten. There were two cakes.
\n\nIf you read a sentence by itself, the present tense verb, for example, works great.
\n\nBut if you read the paragraph, every other verb was past tense, and you’ll immediately make a change.
\n\nSo read the passage as you go. That doesn’t mean read the entire essay, then go back and answer the questions. Just read to question one, then answer question one. Then read to question two, then answer question two.
\n\nIf you do this, you’ll finish even faster with a higher score than not reading it.
\n\nRemember this is not reading comprehension. You don’t need to know all the details. Keep asking yourself as you are reading, “In general, what is happening here?”
\n\nSpecial thanks to Ms. Julie Garner for a great review of the podcast. Julie is an English teacher at Jim Ned HS is West Texas.
\n\nThis is a great podcast for those of you who are looking for some helpful advice and tips on taking the ACT. Chad Cargill is a trusted source and is the guy that some of you may have gone to see last October in Anson. Whether you went then or not, you should check this out.
\n~Ms. Garner
--
\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.
If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast.
\n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.
\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.
\n\nchadcargill.com
\nTwitter: @ChadCargill
Thanks for listening to the podcast!
","summary":"Over half of today's English ACT test-takers skip from one underline to the next. In this episode we discuss why you should never do this.","date_published":"2020-02-27T02:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/87c7e0a9-3661-49a6-9420-d1dedceb3975.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":29347466,"duration_in_seconds":1220}]},{"id":"68fb1fd6-9df9-4be6-8ead-6243e892a17e","title":"Episode 2: Why You Should Never Just Take One Section of the ACT","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/2","content_text":"Chad Cargill’s ACT Test Prep Podcast\nEpisode 2 – Why You Should Never Take Only One Section of the ACT. It is a Terrible Idea.\n\nComposite Score: From a single ACT test, the sum of your English, math, reading, and science divided by 4. This would be your highest overall ACT score from a single ACT test.\n\nSuperscore: From any ACT test, your highest English, math, reading, and science divided by 4.\n\nSchools who change to superscores raise minimums for scholarships.\n\nStarting with the 2020-21 school year, ACT will allow you to retest in any section.\n\n• You must have already taken a complete ACT.\n• You can pick up to 3 sections. Writing will count as 1 of the 3.\n• Price has not been set.\n• Lifting the max of 12 ACT tests.\n\nDetails about this new policy can be found on ACT’s FAQ page. Scroll to the section titled \"ACT Section Retesting.\"\n\nhttps://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/more-choices-for-the-act-sept-2020/faqs.html\n\nWhy never do it?\n• A school has to superscore.\n• You may raise other sections.\n• Students usually get bigger gains in stronger sections.\n• It’s only a couple extra hours to take the other sections.\n\nWhy do it?\n• Avoid zero level class.\n• Colleges superscore and you have a perfect score in 3 sections.\n\n\nYou have a game at noon and can't stay for all four sections.\n\n\n\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast. \n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.\n\nchadcargill.com\nTwitter: @ChadCargill\n\nThanks for listening to the podcast! ","content_html":"Chad Cargill’s ACT Test Prep Podcast
\nEpisode 2 – Why You Should Never Take Only One Section of the ACT. It is a Terrible Idea.
Composite Score: From a single ACT test, the sum of your English, math, reading, and science divided by 4. This would be your highest overall ACT score from a single ACT test.
\n\nSuperscore: From any ACT test, your highest English, math, reading, and science divided by 4.
\n\nSchools who change to superscores raise minimums for scholarships.
\n\nStarting with the 2020-21 school year, ACT will allow you to retest in any section.
\n\n• You must have already taken a complete ACT.
\n• You can pick up to 3 sections. Writing will count as 1 of the 3.
\n• Price has not been set.
\n• Lifting the max of 12 ACT tests.
Details about this new policy can be found on ACT’s FAQ page. Scroll to the section titled "ACT Section Retesting."
\n\n\n\nWhy never do it?
\n• A school has to superscore.
\n• You may raise other sections.
\n• Students usually get bigger gains in stronger sections.
\n• It’s only a couple extra hours to take the other sections.
Why do it?
\n• Avoid zero level class.
\n• Colleges superscore and you have a perfect score in 3 sections.
I’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.
\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast.
\n\nIf you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.
\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.
\n\nchadcargill.com
\nTwitter: @ChadCargill
Thanks for listening to the podcast!
","summary":"Today we explore ACT's new policy allowing students to take just one section of the ACT. This episode explores how these \"retest\" section scores are used and why you should never this.","date_published":"2020-02-20T03:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/32a4b823-27e7-4d70-92cf-3fbc712dade0/68fb1fd6-9df9-4be6-8ead-6243e892a17e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":40545219,"duration_in_seconds":1686}]},{"id":"bb3989dd-336f-47a4-88fd-f903f1b06177","title":"Episode 1: Chad's Story and When to take the ACT and Why? The 1-2-3 Plan.","url":"https://podcast.chadcargill.com/1","content_text":"Chad Cargill’s ACT Test Prep Podcast\nEpisode 1 – Chad’s Story and the 1-2-3 Plan\n\nChad’s Story\n\nChad comes from a simple home. He went to his mom's high school graduation, and his dad lugged boxes in a grocery warehouse for 30 years. His parents had not saved any money for college since it really wasn't expected. Chad's dad told him he would have to get a job and attend the local junior college.\n\nDuring high school Chad knew he needed to win scholarships in order to attend Oklahoma State University. Chad's freshman year in high school, he discovered many scholarships were based on ACT scores, and the journey began.\n\nHe took the ACT a total of 18 times in high school raising his score 13 points from a 19 to a 32 which placed him in the scoring in the 99.5 percentile. This increase was simply due to him learning what was on the test and how to take it. Chad says, \"The same people make the test every time. It’s the same opponent every time you play the game. They put the same things on every test. They just change the words and numbers.”\n\nAfter graduating high school, Chad went back to his high school to tell some of the students what he learned taking the test those 18 times. When the results of those students' tests were very positive, the counselor asked if he would come back to tell more students. After a few cycles helping students at his alma-mater, other schools began hearing about the workshop.\nChad began giving workshops when he could get away from class. After graduation, Chad worked five years as an engineer for Lucent Technologies while giving workshops in the evenings and weekends. Now in his 28th year, Chad travels full-time across the country giving his workshop. Each year Chad speaks at high schools in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa. He has spoken to over 200,000 students and sold over 40,000 copies of his test prep book Chad Cargill’s ACT.\n\nChad lives in Choctaw, Oklahoma with his wife Shellie and their 8 kids Camden (20), Cayce (18), Clarity and Creed (both 11 from the Democratic Republic of Congo), Cai (10 from Uganda), Carli and Crosby (both 8 from Uganda), and Cat (6 months adopted as a frozen embryo).\n\nThe 1-2-3 Plan\n\n-Students are limited to 12 ACT tests.\n\n-If you can afford it, students should take all 12.\n\n1 – Sophomore Year: Take one national ACT test your sophomore year. This should be either the December or April test. You can order the test questions, your answers, and the correct answers. Don’t study for this test. Give your best effort and see what happens.\n\n2 – Junior Year: Take the December national ACT and either the April or June national ACT. Order the test both times. Start identifying weakness areas and practicing.\n\n3 – Senior Year: Take the September, October, and December national ACTs. These first three test scores can be used on most scholarships since they will be before most scholarship deadlines.\n\n-If you want to take an ACT your freshman year without actually paying for it and using one of your twelve tests, administer one by yourself or with a group of friends.\n\n-I don’t recommend the Duke Talent Search 7th grade ACT.\n\nYou can download a recent national ACT test provided free of charge from ACT. Just Google search Preparing for the ACT Test pdf ACT .org. The scoring chart and correct answers are in the back of the booklet.\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast. If you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.\n\nchadcargill.com\nTwitter: @ChadCargill\n\nNext week: Why you should never just take one section of the ACT.\n\nThanks for listening to the podcast!","content_html":"Chad Cargill’s ACT Test Prep Podcast
\nEpisode 1 – Chad’s Story and the 1-2-3 Plan
Chad’s Story
\n\nChad comes from a simple home. He went to his mom's high school graduation, and his dad lugged boxes in a grocery warehouse for 30 years. His parents had not saved any money for college since it really wasn't expected. Chad's dad told him he would have to get a job and attend the local junior college.
\n\nDuring high school Chad knew he needed to win scholarships in order to attend Oklahoma State University. Chad's freshman year in high school, he discovered many scholarships were based on ACT scores, and the journey began.
\n\nHe took the ACT a total of 18 times in high school raising his score 13 points from a 19 to a 32 which placed him in the scoring in the 99.5 percentile. This increase was simply due to him learning what was on the test and how to take it. Chad says, "The same people make the test every time. It’s the same opponent every time you play the game. They put the same things on every test. They just change the words and numbers.”
\n\nAfter graduating high school, Chad went back to his high school to tell some of the students what he learned taking the test those 18 times. When the results of those students' tests were very positive, the counselor asked if he would come back to tell more students. After a few cycles helping students at his alma-mater, other schools began hearing about the workshop.
\nChad began giving workshops when he could get away from class. After graduation, Chad worked five years as an engineer for Lucent Technologies while giving workshops in the evenings and weekends. Now in his 28th year, Chad travels full-time across the country giving his workshop. Each year Chad speaks at high schools in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa. He has spoken to over 200,000 students and sold over 40,000 copies of his test prep book Chad Cargill’s ACT.
Chad lives in Choctaw, Oklahoma with his wife Shellie and their 8 kids Camden (20), Cayce (18), Clarity and Creed (both 11 from the Democratic Republic of Congo), Cai (10 from Uganda), Carli and Crosby (both 8 from Uganda), and Cat (6 months adopted as a frozen embryo).
\n\nThe 1-2-3 Plan
\n\n-Students are limited to 12 ACT tests.
\n\n-If you can afford it, students should take all 12.
\n\n1 – Sophomore Year: Take one national ACT test your sophomore year. This should be either the December or April test. You can order the test questions, your answers, and the correct answers. Don’t study for this test. Give your best effort and see what happens.
\n\n2 – Junior Year: Take the December national ACT and either the April or June national ACT. Order the test both times. Start identifying weakness areas and practicing.
\n\n3 – Senior Year: Take the September, October, and December national ACTs. These first three test scores can be used on most scholarships since they will be before most scholarship deadlines.
\n\n-If you want to take an ACT your freshman year without actually paying for it and using one of your twelve tests, administer one by yourself or with a group of friends.
\n\n-I don’t recommend the Duke Talent Search 7th grade ACT.
\n\nYou can download a recent national ACT test provided free of charge from ACT. Just Google search Preparing for the ACT Test pdf ACT .org. The scoring chart and correct answers are in the back of the booklet.
\n\nI’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.
\n\nIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcast app. Leave a shout out for your high school, and I may read it on a future podcast. If you have questions, leave a comment here or on the Chad Cargill Workshops Facebook page.
\n\nTo view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email penny@chadcargill.com.
\n\nchadcargill.com
\nTwitter: @ChadCargill
Next week: Why you should never just take one section of the ACT.
\n\nThanks for listening to the podcast!
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