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My Graduation Speech and Challenge to the Class of 2021

Chad Cargill's ACT Test Prep 58: My Graduation Speech and Challenge to the Class of 2021 To the graduates of the Class of 2021, congratulations on your high school accomplishments. Now, I challenge you to live a life that matters.

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Chad Cargill's ACT Test Prep 55: Trouble Finishing the Reading Test? This Trick Can Immediately Raise Your Score If you find yourself running out of time in reading, many students give up on the last passage. Using this simple tip, students who struggle finishing reading can immediately raise their scores.

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Chad Cargill's ACT Test Prep 54: Master the Dash and Raise Your English Score Now 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.

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.

Chad Cargill's ACT Test Prep 52: 9 Ways to Stay Focused During the ACT Test 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.

Over $1 billion dollars are spent annually on remedial college classes that don't even count toward a major. In this episode, we take a look at zero level classes. We answer what they are, why you would have to take them, and how to avoid them.

Chad Cargill's ACT Test Prep 48: What are Zero Level Classes and How to Avoid Them Over $1 billion dollars are spent annually on remedial college classes that don't even count toward a major. In this episode, we take a look at zero level classes. We answer what they are, why you would have to take them, and how to avoid them.

What is my #1 recommended book for students, parents, and teachers? 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.

Chad Cargill's ACT Test Prep 46: QBQ! My #1 Recommended Book with John Miller 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.

The podcast starts back next Thursday, January 14, with new episodes. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the upcoming episodes for 2021.
Which of these excite you?
What is a new episode topic you would like me to cover?

-A Look Ahead to 2021
-Why GPAs are a Joke
-What are Zero Level Classes and How to Avoid Them
-What are 529 and ESA College Savings Plans?
-My Top 10 Recommended Books High School Students Should Read
-A Look at Medical Field Majors and Why You May or May Not Want to Choose One
-Doing Scholarship Projects That Leave a Legacy Part 2
-What is a Gap Year and Why You Might Want to Consider It
-Christian Colleges and Universities: Preference or Conviction
-A Look at the Life of a College Athlete with Camden Cargill
-High School Student Spotlight: Music and The Arts with Music Recording Artist Cooper Hill
-Should You Take Honors or Concurrent Classes if It May Hurt Your GPA?
-What Are the Pros, Cons, and Objectives of 4x4 Curriculums
-Cheating on the ACT
-Why FFA is So Important and What Opportunities FFA Programs Offer
-A Superintendent’s Perspective on Improving ACT Scores

Plus, many section specific tips and tricks to beat the ACT.

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.

Chad Cargill's ACT Test Prep Episode 44: How to Determine if You’re a First Instinct Test-Taker 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...

What if you did a leadership project for your scholarship application that impacted so many people and was so special, it still takes place each year over a decade later? In episode 43, Drew Files shares her story of creating the Special Olympics Softball Event at Moore High School. Her legacy lives on, and some amazing kids are better off because of it.

Chad Cargill's ACT Test Prep Episode 43: How To Do Scholarship Projects That Leave a Legacy with Drew Files 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 annu...

Happy Thanksgiving! This week we have a special episode, "Thanksgiving: Why I'm Thankful for School with Creed and Clarity Cargill." Creed and Clarity 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.

Chad Cargill's ACT Test Prep Episode 42: Thanksgiving: Why I'm Thankful for School with Creed and Clarity Cargill 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 mo...