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If it's true that boys and girls are naturally wired to learn differently, does teaching them in separate schools or classrooms enhance their academic success? As more public schools experiment with this approach, the debate about its effectiveness heats up.

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In recent years, there's been a surge in the number of college applications from high school students hoping to increase their odds of admission. But applying to too many colleges can backfire; carefully narrowing one's choices is a wiser course of action.
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Action Tips for November

Select meaningful electives, Advanced Placement Program® courses (if appropriate) and other classes you're interested in.
Freshman Action Plan >

Review your 4-year academic schedule with your school counselor. Make sure you're on track to meet college admissions requirements.
Sophomore Action Plan >

Identify test requirements for your target colleges, including scores for the SAT, SAT Subject Tests™, ACT and others.
Junior Action Plan >

Have your parents review the college and scholarship applications and essays you'rve completed. Remember: Many scholarship application deadlines are in December. Senior Action Plan >
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