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5 Steps to Greater Productivity

The 5 step process to greater productivity for students and business people

Posted on September 21, 2011 at 8:18am  Print

Most students and business people face multiple challenges simultaneously. A student sitting down to do homework may have as assignment for each class as well as some shorter and longer term projects to work on… this begs the questions: How do you decide what to do first? and How do you manage your time?

What to do first is most often the most important and highest priority task or assignment.  This is of course a relative thing for each person, but it is something that needs to be quickly evaluated and sorted.  Here is a basic protocol to accomplish this that we at mAke the grAde do with our students daily.

1. make a list of all the ongoing assignments
2. Assign S (short) or L (long) term time frames to each task (typically S are due the next day and L beyond one day like an upcoming test)
3. rank the tasks in the order of importants – all the S then all the L
4. Estimate the time needed to do each task
5. Use the chart to set up your homework or work time.

This system is simple, yet powerful, and will increase both efficiency and productivity.

ACT or SAT? Free Program at UD Library

The Upper Dublin Library Presents:
College Admissions Tests ACTand SAT
Which is better for you?  What is your plan?
http://ACTSAT.eventbrite.com  to register

Thursday November 3 2011  7pm – 830pm
in the UD Library Community Room

The objectives of this event are to discuss:
Common Questions About Test Prep
College admissions credentials
Differences & value of SAT & ACT tests
Learning styles best suited for each test
Value of Test Prep
Test Prep Options
mAke the grAde Approach

This event if FREE and open to the general public. Please spread the word with anyone who would have an interest. If you have questions about this workshop please contact mAke the grAde at 215 540 8378.  This event if FREE and open to ALL members of the community.

UD Library Info>> 215 628 8744   http://www.upperdublinlibrary.org
mAke the grAde Info>> 215 540 8378 www.makethegrade.net

2011 – 12 SAT and ACT test dates

SAT TEST DATES

	SAT Subject Tests Available	Register-By Date*
Oct 1	Subject Tests	Sep 9	RegisterNow
Nov 5	Subject Tests	Oct 7	RegisterNow
Dec 3	Subject Tests	Nov 8	RegisterNow
Jan 28	Subject Tests	Dec 30	RegisterNow
Mar 10		Feb 10	RegisterNow
May 5	Subject Tests	Apr 6	RegisterNow
Jun 2	Subject Tests	May 8	Register Now

 ACT TEST DATES

Test Date	Registration Deadline
September 10, 2011	August 12, 2011
October 22, 2011	September 16, 2011
December 10, 2011	November 4, 2011
February 11, 2012	January 13, 2012
April 14, 2012	March 9, 2012
June 9, 2012	May 4, 2012

Business Education Pays

Education is not just for school age students,
Education is also for people in business and in the work force.

When people think of education, they often think of school and classrooms and homework. For some, the end of their formal education is college, or high school.  However, once in the work force, or business owners, or sales people… gain great benefit from continuing their professional education.  This may take the form of advanced degrees (e.g. an MBA) or in more targetted classes (how to use Excel or PowerPoint).   Some companies will set up custom educational programs to address specific needs or training in skills that they want their employees to have.

mAke the grAde, through our sister service CrossTernal Methodology, offers classes for people in business and sales. These classes focus on prospecting skills, follow up techniques, business automation and time leveraging as well as sales and presentation skills.  Best of all, potential students can ‘test the waters’ with a free consultation at www.crossternal.com

It’s always a good time to learn something new that will improve your skill set.

MTG Math Orientation (video)

Dr Steven Greene of mAke the grAde AcAdemic services describes the programs for Math support that MTG provides. This includes working with students in 4th grade through middle school, high school and university level. Subject include General Math, pre-Alegebra, Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Math Analysis, Calculus and others.

MTG Science Orientation (video)

Dr Steven Greene of mAke the grAde AcAdemic services describes the programs for Science support that MTG provides. This includes working with students in 4th grade through middle school, high school and university level.  Subject include General Science, Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Anatomy / Physiology.  MTG specializes in Sciences that are math intensive like Physics and Chemistry.

Summer Educational Options

Summer is an excellent time for educaitonal programs.  With school out of session, students have more time flexibility to work on reinforcing their skills and enriching their knowledge base.  I have found tha there are some common catagories of support that people seek:

1. Academic Remedication – Student who did not work to potential, or struggled with classes can use the summer for catch up and filling gaps in knowledge.  This is also helpful for students wishing to move up in class levels (example from basic to honors).
2. Academic Foreshadowing – Students who are going to be taking classes in the fall that they may anticipating neeing  support for can preview the classes.  This is an excellent way to get a jump start on the topic and facilitate the academic year
3. Test Prep – SAT / PSAT / ACT prep is most easily done over the summer. The students typcially have more time to work on and master material.
4. Independent School Admissions Tests – ISEE / SSAT  - most independent schools expect these test to be taken in October / November.
5. College Admissions – This is limited to rising seniors, however applications and the accompanying essays are time consuming.  The essays are an important part of the application process and often require work over time to perfect
6. Other – what else do you want to / need to learn.

The best way to determine how summer educational programs can benefit your, or your child, is to connect with mAke the grAde for an evaluation.  We can be reached at 215 540 8378.

MTG Video Tip

How to set up an effective standard test prep program
Dr Steven Greene of mAke the grAde details the steps involved in setting up a standard test prep program for ACT, SAT, PSAT, ISEE, SSAT and other like exams.

MTG Summer 2011 Programs