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Finally version 2 of the roleplaying rules are out! After playtesting and hearing some of your wishes I have added things like; O.W.L’s and N.E.W.T rules, better use of social and studypoints, a character creation guide and much more refined spell and potions lists.

This will probably be the last update to this rulebook but feel free to message me anyway with ideas or maybe tell me about improvements you’ve done during one of your games playing with these rules!

And dont forget to make Hogwarts your own <3

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Aisa Helps with College Apps: Part 1/5 -- Testing & Teacher Recs

Heya howdy! I’m finally starting the college application series, which has been requested various times. Hopefully I will be able to put out one part every week, woohoo! Now, let’s get started. disclaimer: this is how i personally went through the college application process - please note that i applied only to private schools in the U.S., so that’s pretty much what this is tailored to!

TESTING

Alrighty so here’s the deal with testing. You’ve got two big standardized test options: the SAT or the ACT. A grand majority of colleges treat them equally - it honestly comes down to which one you prefer. They are two very different tests, but they also have some similarities! If you’d like to compare and contrast, check out The Princeton Review, or PrepScholar, or StudyPoint!

Personally, I have taken both. I found the ACT to be much easier - my score was rather high the first time around, actually high enough that I only had to take it once! However, I did a bit better on the SAT essay than the ACT essay. **Note: There tend to be more ACT practice tests/problems/etc. because the SAT was recently revamped, so there aren’t too many official prep materials out yet!

Here are my personal pieces of advice for each test:

ACT Test Guide by @sarstudies

ACT Masterpost by @printerpress

ACT Study Masterpost by @ib-dead

How to Get a 30+ on the ACT by @collegerefs

Now, on the other hand, you’ve got SAT Subject Tests. Some schools require that you take one or two, while others list them as optional, while others don’t want them. At my school, our college counselors suggested for every student to take three, just in case.

The nice thing about Subject Tests is that you can take whichever ones you want! I took English, Math II, Spanish Literature, and Chemistry. Each one is just an hour long, and they’re all multiple choice. Every test is different - as usual, try a practice test or two ahead of time, just so that you can get used to the questions and figure our how to pace yourself when it comes to the real deal.

Frequently Asked Question: What is a good score? Well, it really, really depends. It depends on you as a student and where you’re applying - I highly suggest checking out your potential schools’ websites, and aiming from there. For me, personally, I wanted over 1450 on the SAT, over 32 on the ACT, and over 650 on my Subject Tests, but again, that’s me. Not you. So aim for whatever suits you and the schools you’re applying to!!

TEACHER RECS

Okie, so teacher rec letters are preeeetty straightforward - typically you need two letters, though it’s a good idea to check your potential schools’ sites and see what their requirements are. Sometimes you only need one, sometimes they’re optional, etc etc. 

As you may have heard, you don’t necessarily want the teacher from the class in which you got the highest grade. Although I got A’s in my Honors PreCalc class, I definitely did not want that teacher to write my letter - the fact was that he didn’t know me as a person. You want to get teachers who know you, who can write a unique and interesting letter about you. Think of teachers who you can joke with, or who you talk to on a somewhat regular basis. If nobody comes to mind, try a teacher who has had you in their class for multiple years - chances are that they have seen you grow as a student, so they can write about that! Sometimes, teachers may ask you to fill out a personality form, or they may ask for an academic resume. Try to get that back to them as soon as possible, since 1) being timely is a polite thing to do for someone who is about to write a letter regarding your academic performance and 2) these papers will often help them make their letters a bit more personalized and unique!

Additionally, you may want to consider your major when thinking of teachers to ask. A close friend of mine is going into Engineering, so one of her rec letters came from our Physics teacher, while the other came from our PreCalc teacher. Another friend of mine applied to a difficult writing-based program, so she got a rec letter from our Creative Writing teacher and another from her English teacher. If you’re not sure, I personally suggest getting one humanities teacher and one STEM teacher. This gives your future colleges points of view from both “sides” of your education. But again, see who knows you and what suits you!

Frequently Asked Question: What if I want someone outside of my school to write me a letter? GO FOR IT!! Aside from your two core curriculum letters, some schools allow you to send in supplementary letters. These could be from volunteer coordinators, religious figures, theatre directors, etc etc. Just be sure that you give them notice ahead of time and keep them updated on deadlines, so that they can submit their materials on time.

Alright, I hope that was helpful! As always, my ask box is open for questions/comments/etc etc. If you have anything to add to this post, such as your own experiences or advice, feel free to reblog this post or say it in the replies. Keep your eyes out for future posts!!

~Aisa <3