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The student news site of Carlisle High School

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Juniors, like Lulu Herman (seen here) can find themselves up late into the night, working on homework and studying for tests.  Junior year is often seen as the most crucial year due to it being the most recent year seen by colleges during the application process.

No sleep ’til senior year: Junior year challenges students

Zsilas Michael Hughes, Staff writer October 10, 2019

Junior year, 11th Grade, a rising senior. No matter what you call it these 180 days of focused education, this year is perceived to be one of the most difficult in high school. Junior year is filled...

Studying and preparing for the SATs with resources provided by the College Board is one to prepare.

Tips for Testing: SAT Prep

Kaitlyn Peck, Staff Writer February 28, 2019

Scholastic Aptitude Tests, known commonly as the SATs, leave a trail of high school students under copious amounts of stress. SATs are tests that challenge and score a student’s academic skill set. Almost...

When relying on books alone is not enough to prepare for the SATs, students can seek out help through Central PA Test Prep, a local business run by Carlisle teachers.

Prep program at CHS prepares students for getting into college

Scott Bowser, News writer February 8, 2016

In many ways, students applying to college are just a number. According to NPR, “standardized tests remain a central part in determining which students get accepted at many schools.” As a result,...

With SATs and PSATs just around the corner, there are some changes you should be aware of.

Important Changes to Important Exams

Scott Bowser, News writer October 1, 2015

At 8 am, Saturday, October 3, hundreds of juniors and seniors will take the SAT. Two weeks later, on Wednesday, October 14, roughly 275 sophomores and juniors will complete the PSAT in the Swartz cafeteria...

Are the changes to the SAT good or bad? (Editorial)

Amanda Corrao, Perspectives writer March 19, 2014

CHS is bringing a new SAT for the students to take in 2016.  Some say it could be harder, or it could be easier. SATs are what colleges look at; this could be unfair for the ones who already got their...

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