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ACET Tips
The prospect of taking an entrance test can be one of the most trying experiences for an incoming college freshman, particularly if that test is called the ACET. Add in the reputation of the entrance exam being “unfinishable” and you have a good recipe for burnout. The good news is that there are strategies you can employ to help you... »
ACET Results and the Next Steps
With the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s ironic that quite a bit of time is still devoted to waiting for things we consider important. For students who wish to join the ranks of the blue-blooded, it means waiting for the results of last year’s Ateneo de Manila University’s College Entrance Test (ACET). The good news is that the wait... »
Ateneo Survival Guide: On Facilities Outside of the Ateneo Campus
Despite what people may think, an Atenean’s time isn’t spent entirely on studying. Students also need to attend to more mundane matters like sleeping, washing their clothes (or having them washed) and taking that occasional breather from the stresses of college life. If you’re fairly new to the Katipunan area, there are a few places that can help provide these services... »
Ateneo Survival Guide: Academics
So you’ve passed the ACET and you’ve made it to the Ateneo—congratulations! A lot of people consider that much-coveted slot in the University on a Hill as a great achievement, and rightfully so. That’s just the beginning, though, so don’t get cocky. If you thought the ACET was challenging, be aware of the fact that it’s really only a taste of... »
Ateneo Survival Guide: University Culture
Every school has a unique culture all its own. In fact, the atmosphere of a school may very well be one of the deciding factors of whether to study in it or not. If you’re thinking of studying in the Ateneo College, allow me to tell you a little bit about it. This should also help mitigate the effects of the... »
Ateneo Scholarships
For some, studying in an Ivy League University like Ateneo is nothing short of a dream. And yet, there are those who deserve such an education but who don’t possess the financial means to avail of it. What about them? The Good Book tells us to “Ask and ye shall receive.” In other words, one alternative is to apply for a... »
An ACET Sample Essay and Some Tips
Perhaps the thing that Ateneo applicants dread the most, next to Mathematics, is the prospect of writing an essay. Unfortunately, if you’re interested in an Ateneo education, you’ll be eating essays for breakfast lunch and dinner. The time to start preparing for that is right now—before you even take the Ateneo College Entrance Test (ACET). To help out, I’ve included... »
Guide to Writing your ACET Essay
If you’re interested in writing for pay or passing entrance exams conducted by certain Jesuit-run academic institutions, you’ll have to deal with the reality of writing under time pressure. Writing an essay while the clock is ticking can be a very stressful experience—if you’re not used to it. The good news is that writers are made, not born. Here are a... »
Increasing your Chances of Passing the ACET
It’s interesting how word travels fast regarding entrance exams. For example, the Ateneo College Entrance Test’s (ACET’s) reputation as being an “unfinishable exam” has left a distinct impression among many test takers, both past and future. Granted, the ACET is a challenging exam, but there’s no need to be intimidated by it. To follow are... »
ACET Essay Portion Tips
If you’ve applied at the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), then you already know that the application process involves essay writing. Love it or hate it, it’s all par for the course as far as ADMU school life is concerned. In fact, the institution’s very own entrance exam—the ACET—requires test takers to write essays under time pressure. If this sounds like... »
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