September 18, 2023

Agenda

1. Bell Ringer: Graduates of Granite Self-Assessment

   • Attendance

   • Resilience

   • Integrity

   • Support

   • Excellence

2. FNT: ACT/SAT

   • Essential Question: How will I improve my SAT/ACT scores?

   • ACT/SAT Comparison

3. Respond: My Action/Study Plan

   • How much will you study? 

   • When will you study?

   • What resources will you use to study?

   • What is your goal for your SAT/ACT score?

4. Socratic Seminar: College Admissions

   • Essential Question: What matters (or what should matter) the most to get into college?

     • Instructions

     • Self-Assessment

   • Articles

     • 6 Common College Admissions Myths

     • The Two Most Important College-Admissions Criteria Now Mean Less

     • Colleges consider the unthinkable: Dropping SAT and ACT requirements for next year's applicants

     • Debate about value of going to elite colleges raises important questions