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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 Zamporini is a man _ I respect.
- It was King Henry VIII _ had six wives.
- I talked with Teresa _ was trying to paint the walls of her new living room.
- There is the new student _ you were asking about.
- For _ did Molly vote?
- _ will give the graduation speech on Friday evening?
- Our new neighbor, _ we met yesterday morning, works at Conoco.
With _ are you rooming with for your freshman year at college?
whom 2. who 3. who 4. whom 5. whom 6. Who 7. whom 8. whom
He gave it to John and me/I.
John and me/I went to the game.
Between you and me/I, let's keep that a secret.
19 min - 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
AerospaceWhat is aerospace engineering?Aerospace engineering is the study of the science and technology of flight, and the design of air, land and sea vehicles for transportation and exploration.Biosystems
What is biosystems engineering?The study of biosystems engineering merges engineering and agricultural science to improve our quality of life while maintaining the environment and preserving our natural resources.Chemical
What is chemical engineering?Chemical engineering is a discipline focused on conceiving and designing processes to produce, transform and transport materials — beginning with experimentation in the laboratory followed by implementation of the technology.Civil
What is civil engineering?Civil Engineering is one of the oldest engineering disciplines with the focus on the built environment that encompasses much of what defines modern civilization: buildings, bridges, roads, etc.Computer
What is computer engineering?Computer engineering encompasses a broad range of technologies that utilize digital devices for the benefit of society. Subdisciplines include digital electronics, VLSI chips, embedded controllers, networking, software development, memory and storage devices, cloud computing, internet-of-things, computer security, application-specific IC's, graphics processing units, and computer architecture.Electrical
What is electrical engineering?Electrical Engineering encompasses a broad range of technologies that utilize electricity for the benefit of society. Subdisciplines include energy systems, machines, power electronics, analog electronics, instrumentation, sensors, signal processing, machine vision, communications, robotics, wireless devices, radar, photonics, biomedical devices, and artificial intelligence.Industrial
What is industrial engineering?Industrial Engineering and Management (IEM) is an engineering discipline that focuses on designing, operating, managing, and continuously improving manufacturing and service systems so that they are effective and efficient.Mechanical
What is mechanical engineering?Mechanical Engineering is focused on a learning and research environment to instruct and encourage our students to reach their full potential in technical expertise, innovative expression and collaborative design.US News and World ReportMechanical Engineer
32 in 100 Best JobsSomeone with a mechanical engineering degree has many job options for his or her career path. The skills of a mechanical engineer are needed in many industries and on many types of projects, from vehicle manufacturing to nanotechnology. Mechanical engineers are involved in the production of mechanical instruments and tools from start to finish, and their work includes aspects of design, development and testing.
PROJECTED JOBS
12,800MEDIAN SALARY$87,370EDUCATION NEEDEDBachelor'sCivil Engineer
33 in 100 Best JobsFrom the street in front of your home to the Golden Gate Bridge, civil engineers are responsible for the design and maintenance of public works and facilities. Civil engineers are involved from start to finish in the process of constructing buildings, bridges and roads.
PROJECTED JOBS
20,500MEDIAN SALARY$86,640EDUCATION NEEDEDBachelor's24 min - 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 discuss a few of these and why I call these "Best in Class."
21 min - 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.
23 min - 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?
17 min - 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.
23 min - 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.
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• Review Key Content Asked on ACTs• Solidify Your Knowledge of Math Formulas and Calculator Usage• Verify Your Method and Timing in Reading• Be Able to Ask Last Minute Questions Directly to Chad Cargill• Reduce Test Anxiety• Have Confidence You are Ready• Crush Any Last Minute Weaknesseshttps://academy.chadcargill.com
23 min - 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 effective, you'll be in prime position to see a direct result in your increased ACT score.
Register now for Last Chance Prep with Chad Cargill. Just go to [academy.chadcargill.com](academy.chadcargill.com), and save your spot.
I’d love to connect with you and keep you posted on upcoming episodes and resources. For a free downloadable pdf What Scholarship Committees Look for and How to Win Them, go to scholarships.chadcargill.com, and get your guide now.
For a free downloadable pdf of Key Things You Must Know on Test Day, go to [testday.chadcargill.com](testday.chadcargill.com), and get your guide now.
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To view the workshop calendar, go to calendar.chadcargill.com. You can also order the prep book Chad Cargill's ACT and sign up for speed reading at chadcargill.com. If you are interested in hosting a workshop at your high school, call our office at (405) 454-3233 or email [email protected].
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28 min - 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.
33 min - 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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About Chad Cargill's ACT Test Prep
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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.