ESU 1's OnToCollege Update
February 2020
A Message From John Baylor
Included in this month's edition, John Baylor has provided a motivational video personalized for ESU 1 districts. Here are several ways you might use this video:
- Have students view this video before you start your final ACT preparation.
- Have parents watch this video at your upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences.
- Share this video with staff at your next faculty meeting.
ESU 1 Pump Up Video
Suggestions for ACT Proctors
Lead off each session with a 1-2 minute personal inspiration message. This could include a message about:
- the power of college in their own life
- regrets they have regarding their college/post-secondary journey
- things they wish they'd have known
- successes former students (or their own children) have had
- challenges former students (or their own children) have had
PLEASE consider collecting cell phones at the beginning of each session. At the very least, there should be reminders to put them away if students are on them.
Writing Preparation Is Important Too!
The OnToCollege ACT Fundamentals and ACT Prep courses each have a lesson devoted to writing preparation. You can locate the Strategies for the Writing Section video (15:14) in each course. Additional information is provided including a "game plan" for effectively using the 40 minutes allocated for the writing portion of the ACT. When used together, the video and game plan can be a "game-changer" when completing the writing portion of the ACT.
Ask John Anything
John Baylor will be on Facebook Live discussing the following topics:
- March 8th - Finding Your Best Fit
- April 19th - AP/IB Test Tips
- May 17th - Summertime Strategies
You can connect with John by going to www.facebook.com/ontocollege.JB/events