The Note on the Projector from Breakfast:
Dear AICE: GP students,
Congratulations! You made it to the most important day of your GP career…exam day! Now it’s time to show Cambridge who’s boss…here are your final words of advice as you get ready to take on “the best of times” (yes, that actually alludes to Tale of Two Cities…:-)…)
- Tell yourself that you are READY for this test. Enter with confidence…OWN IT!
- Take your time and strive for excellence; don’t just race to the finish line, QUALITY is key, so make your stride shine!
- Make good decisions when it comes to prompt selection and style; do what feels comfortable!
- Brainstorm, be specific in your intro, thorough in the body, and enlightening in your conclusion.
- A word on examples…always provide BACKGROUND regarding the example, then follow up with the SIGNIFICANCE of that example in relationship to the prompt J You can DO it!
- Smile…you are GP certified!
Snacks: Pretzels (because you guys always twist yourselves up over things-you will be FINE!) and Peppermints (fresh & bright ideas-I know you have them!)
In case you forget the first and last bullet points listed above (own it and smile!) in particular, simply look down at that cool new smiley sticker of yours…it hold more meaning than just some cutesy high school fashion statement…
It means, Mrs. Reed has the utmost CONFIDENCE in you…it means, she is behind you every step of the way…it means, she is beside you when you start to panic a little…it means she is right in front of you to brag to when you finish a job well done…it means, SHE CARES FOR YOUR SUCCESS. Make me proud, but most of all, take pride in yourself!! GOOD LUCK, GP SCHOLARS!!!
Best Wishes for Testing Success,
Mrs. Reed