Journal Topics week 5

1. Now that you have taken a practice test and worked on your skills how do you feel about the ACT test?

2. Have your fears about the ACT changed? How?

3. Do you think you can achieve the score you would like to get? Do you feel you can reach the UB goal of 18?

4. What have you enjoyed the most about this class?

5. What changes would you make for this class the next time it is taught?

6. Is there anything else you would like to share?

Journal Topics for Week 4

Remember Journal Entries should be one full page, double spaced, font Times New Roman or Arial size 12

*You have had the oppurtunity to stay in a dorm for more than 2 weeks this summer. What do you anticipate dorm life to be like in college? If you are not going to live in a dorm tell us where you will be living.

*How many hours a day do you think you will spend studying in college?

*Do you plan to work during college?

*Are you looking forward to being on a meal plan? Why?

*What other things will you do with your time besides studying?

*How will you handle any free time? How good are you at time management?

JOURNAL TOPICS FOR WEEK 3

The ACT test is required by most colleges for admission. This week's topics are related to your hopes and dreams for college.

*Are there any colleges or universities that you are interested in attending? Why?

*What field(s) of study are you interested in? (Majors, minors, careers, etc.)

*Are there any activities you would like to participate in while you are in college?

*What are you most looking forward to about college?

*What are you least looking forward to about college?

Journal Topics for Week 2

*How do you feel after taking an entire ACT test? Was it easier/harder than you thought?

*Which test was easiest for you? Hardest?

*Do you think you can improve after taking the practice test? Set a goal for a score you would like to achieve.

*After taking your practice test, what now are your major concerns with the ACT?

JOUNRAL TOPICS FOR WEEK 1

• *What are your fears about taking the ACT test?
• *What do you feel will be your strengths on the ACT test?
• *What can you do the night/day before the ACT to prepare yourself to do your best on the test?
• *What things should you remember the day of the ACT test?