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Chad Cargill's ACT Test Prep
by Chad Cargill
Chad Cargill took the ACT test 18 times in high school raising his score 13 points and scoring in the 99.5 percentile. He is the nation's leading ACT test prep workshop presenter having taught nearly 250,000 students over the last 32 years. He travels the Midwest each school day teaching students, faculty, and parents how to beat the ACT. His full workshop schedule can be found at calendar.chadcargill.com. His website is chadcargill.com.
Episodes
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60: From DRC Congo to America: Creed's Graduation Speech
From a kid growing up in extreme poverty to now living in the United States, my son Creed gives his 6th-grade elementary graduation speech.
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59: ACT's Great Inflation - A Rant
You are paying more for everything in 2021. While inflation in the United States runs rampant, ACT is fully on-board participating in the great rate hike of 2021. Hold on to your wallets! ACT is about to make bank off of you.
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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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57: Live Q&A at the End of an Online Workshop
Listen in as students post questions at the end of one of my online workshops. I answer as they are posted, and you can listen to all my answers in this episode.
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56: Why You Should Never Take the 5th Experimental Section of the ACT
Most ACT tests now have a 5th experimental section. Most stay and try on this section. In this episode, I explain what this section is and why you should never take it.
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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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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.
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53: 7 Keys to Writing a Winning Scholarship Essay
Follow these seven tips, and write a scholarship essay that wins.
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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.
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51: 2 Important Rule Changes and How You Should Adjust
In this episode, we discuss two important rule changes that may affect when you take the ACT and how you keep time during the test.
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Episode 50: Math - What is Tested? A Detailed Look at the July 2020 National ACT Math Test
Source: ACT.org (https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/scores/understanding-your-scores.html) Mathematics 60 Preparing for higher math (57-60%) Number & Quantity (7–10%) Algebra (12–15%) Functions (12–15%) Geometry (12–15%) Statistics & Probability (8–12%) Integrating...
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Episode 49: Is the ACT Science Test Changing?
Although the ACT has been virtually the same for the last few decades, there are subtle changes that are important to know. In this episode, we'll discuss some of the changes you'll see in the science section of the test. I Ordered My Test and Answers. Now What? https://podcast.chadcargill.com/4
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48: What are Zero Level Classes and How to Avoid Them
According to Education Reform Now, approximately one-in-four college freshmen had to enroll in remedial courses during their first year in college. Looking at the total cost of these remedial classes, including private, public, and community colleges, the remedial class enrollment adds up to an...
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47: Why GPAs are a Joke!
GPAs are used for many things like qualifications, scholarships, and even academic championships. Unless analyzed thoroughly and taken into context, they are almost meaningless numbers. Yet, many continue to use GPAs as a comparative measurement. In this episode, I'll tell you why they shouldn't.
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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. Special Guest: John Miller.
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45: A Look Ahead to 2021
As we start the new year, we reflect on the challenges of 2020 and turn our focus to a new beginning in 2021.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Episode 41: ACT Writing - When You Should Take It and How To Get a Great Score
Students wonder if they should take the ACT writing test. And if so, how should the essay be written to get a great score. In this episode, we break down the ACT writing test and look at the strategies needed to maximize your score.
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Episode 40: How To Correctly Use Who and Whom
In high school, choosing between who and whom was very difficult for me. But once I learned a simple trick, this became one of the easiest things in the English language. In this episode, we dive back into the English section of the ACT and learn when to pick who and when to choose whom. Louis...
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Episode 39: Interested in an Engineering Degree? Types of Engineering Explained
Many students say they want to be an engineer, but what kind of engineer is the question. In this episode, I explain the main types of engineering degrees and the general purpose of each type. Types of Engineering Degrees Offered at Oklahoma State Aerospace What is aerospace engineering?…
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Episode 38: Best in Class: What Some Schools Do That All Schools Should Do
When I worked as an engineer at Lucent Technologies, we used benchmarking to study other companies, processes, and systems. Certain practices would be identified as "Best in Class." Some high schools have features, processes, and cultures that fit the "Best in Class" standard. In this episode, we...
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Episode 37: Your Test Day Checklist - What You Must Bring to the ACT
Are you making sure you have everything you need for the morning of the ACT? This episode provides a checklist to make sure you are ready to walk out the door with everything you need to take the ACT.
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Episode 36: Does Eating Certain Foods Help Raise ACT Scores?
Does what you eat the morning of the ACT help you raise your score? If so, what should those foods be?
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Episode 35: 6 Things to Consider When Choosing Where to Take Your ACT
Students often pick their testing locations strickly on location, but there are 6 key factors you should consider to find the best test center for you.
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Episode 34: How to Correctly Use Indefinite Pronouns and Raise English ACT Scores
Often, indefinite pronouns are used incorrectly. Even though I teach how to use them, I still make mistakes. Today I’m going to explain how to correctly use indefinite pronouns. And stick around for the end of the episode because I’ll tell you a small part of our adoptive family story. Learn more...
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Episode 33: How To Effectively Practice for the ACT
A lot of students want to practice for the ACT, but effectively practicing for the ACT is much different than what most students are doing. In this episode, I'll teach you how to be purposeful and intentional with your ACT practice. Following these simple steps, your practice will be so…
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Episode 32: Even More Misconceptions About the ACT and How to Avoid Them Part 3
This week we conclude our three-part series on misconceptions about the ACT. Often, I hear people telling students what they should do to raise their ACT scores. Sometimes it's valid, but far too many times, it's not accurate. In this episode, I clear even more misconceptions about the ACT.
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Episode 31: More Misconceptions About the ACT and How to Avoid Them Part 2
Often, I hear people telling students what they should do to raise their ACT scores. Sometimes it's valid, but far too many times, it's not accurate. In this episode, I clear many more misconceptions about the ACT.
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Episode 30: Common Misconceptions About the ACT and How to Avoid Them
Often, I hear people telling students what they should do to raise their ACT scores. Sometimes it's valid, but far too many times, it's not accurate. In this episode I debunk many misconceptions about the ACT.
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Episode 29: What Tech Centers Offer and Why Every HS Student Should Consider Them with NW Tech's Karen Koehn
Tech centers could be called "The Artist Formally Known as Vo-Tech." The programs, facilities, and awaiting jobs make tech centers a great option for many students. Karen Koehn of NW Technology Center in Alva, OK joins the podcast to discuss what tech centers offer and why every student should...
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Episode 28: What Top HS College and Career Counselors Say to Mentor Students and Parents
Join Tulsa Union HS College and Career counselors Chanda Gibson and Emily Ashley as they share a wealth of knowlege to help you navigate scholarships, careers, and ACTs. This episode is loaded with information for students, parents, and fellow counselors. Resource links from this episode…
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Episode 27: 8 Places Where You Can Find Mentorship for Your Test Prep and Scholarship Journey
Do you wonder what to do next to raise your scores and win scholarships? Do you ever feel alone in your journey? Everyone needs mentors in life and in the pursuit of test prep, scholarships, and careers. In this episode, I’ll talk about different places to find mentorship and why mentorship is so...
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Episode 26: Three Math Strategies to Increase Your Score Now
Do you get stuck on an ACT math question and waste tons of time? Could you backsolve more efficiently? Do you freak out at the end of the math test because the problems are difficult and you're almost out of time? If so, this episode is for you. If a problem is getting extremely long and…
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Episode 25: Science: What You Must Understand About Reasoning to Beat This Section
Students say the ACT Science section is the most confusing. Once you understand the test is reasoning and not content, the section becomes much more clear. In this episode, we discuss the difference in concrete versus reasoning learners. We explore how those learners approach the questions...
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Episode 24: Calculators: What are the Rules This Week?
ACT oulines calculator rules on their site actstudent.org. The rules have changed a lot over the last two decades. Below are the links and explanations from their website as of July 15, 2020. http://www.act.org/content/dam/act/unsecured/documents/ACT-calculator-policy.pdf...
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Episode 23: How a Small-town Student in Rural Oklahoma Got Accepted to Stanford?
Jackson Cargill is currently an incoming freshman at Stanford University. Getting accepted to Stanford didn't just happen. He worked years to have this opportunity. Jackson discusses many keys to his journey in this episode. Special Guest: Jackson Cargill.
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Episode 22: Should You Choose a Prestigious University or Attend a Local University?
In this episode, we are joined by one of my greatest mentors and heroes, my brother Lance Cargill. We took similar college paths early on. Then, Lance made a critical decision that shaped much of what he believes about college choice. Now, our kids have chosen similar paths to what each of us...
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Episode 21: How to Triple Your Reading Speed in a Few Easy Steps
The average adult reads about 200-250wpm. Really fast readers will be over 700wpm. President John F. Kennedy read at 1200wpm. Some prestigious universities, I’m told, even require speed reading courses prior to starting your freshman year. So how do you get to these speeds, and how at these…
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Episode 20: High School Athletes: NCAA Eligibility, Recruiting & Your ACT
Some athletes believe their ACT scores, high school classes, and grades won't matter. The NCAA says differently. Athletes must be an NCAA qualifier to compete. Part of the requirements is a combination of ACT and core GPA. You must meet the minimum core requirements to qualify. This varies by...
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Episode 19: Master These 5 Comma Rules and Raise Your ACT Score
There are five key comma rules you must know to score well in ACT English. 1. Use a comma to separate main clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. The common coordinating conjunctions are and, but, or, nor, for, so, and yet. A main clause is one that has both a subject (s) and a verb (v).…
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Episode 18: Summer Checklist - 12 Things to Accomplish This Summer
Eight weeks from now, many will look back and wonder what happened to the summer break. Complete even a few of the items on this summer checklist, and you'll likely have had a productive college prep summer. Start a project (See episode #14 for details). scholarships.chadcargill.com Research...
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Episode 17: CLEP Tests and Why You Should Take Them
"CLEP exams help students earn college credit for what they already know, for a fraction of the cost of a college course." -College Board CLEP website $89 (Subject to change) plus small administration fee charged by test center. Most tests last 90 minutes. Key CLEP Facts: Students take CLEP exams...
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Episode 16: Part 4 of 4: Scholarships - How to Lose in an Interview
Avoid these interview mistakes: • Glance at watch • Chum up with friend on interview staff • Only look at one person when answering • Hold pencil or pen and play with it during interview • Chew gum • Lounge, slump, or recline in chair • When brought into interview room (area), interviewee just...
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Episode 15: Part 3 of 4: Scholarships - How to Win in the Interview
Interviews are inevitable. We all have to face them. You will have interviews for scholarships, clubs, organizations, internships, and ultimately permanent jobs. You should review potential, common questions you may be asked in an interview. Consider the questions and formulate a brief answer....
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Episode 14: Part 2 of 4: Scholarships - The 5 Keys to Submitting a Winning Scholarship Application
Should you include all community service and leadership on your application? When listing something on a scholarship application or resume, typically you will list the organization with which you did the project, your title, and your roles and responsibilities. Your project description is where...
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Episode 13: Part 1 of 4: Scholarships - Show Me the Money!
Two General Types of Scholarships: Fee Waivers Cash Awards Restrictions: Where Used How They are Used When They are Used Specific Types of Scholarships: Major Situations Key Steps: They Must Know Who You Are Do Something Different Than Your Peers Word It in a Way It will be Read Seperate...
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Episode 12: Why Junior College is a Great Option with Rose State President Dr. Jeanie Webb
Dr. Jeanie Webb is President of Rose State College in Midwest City, Oklahoma. She is a product of the community college system. There are many benefits to attending a junioir college. Some key advantages include: Cost Size Proximity Involvement Non-traditional Students Specialty Programs and...
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Episode 11: How to Become a Great Writer with Thomas Umstaddt Jr.
Special Guest Thomas Umstaddt Jr. Novel Marketing Podcast Christian Publishing Show Author Media It's easier now more than ever to publish a book. Indie is self-publishing where you pay for everything upfront. You design, print, market, and sell your book. Traditional is signing a contract with a...
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Chad Cargill took the ACT test 18 times in high school raising his score 13 points and scoring in the 99.5 percentile. He is the nation's leading ACT test prep workshop presenter having taught nearly 250,000 students over the last 32 years. He travels the Midwest each school day teaching students, faculty, and parents how to beat the ACT. His full workshop schedule can be found at calendar.chadcargill.com. His website is chadcargill.com.
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