Nicholas Cormas: 

Q:How did you study and prepare for the PSATS? 

A: Most of my preparation for the PSATS was just the studying I was doing for the SAT (this was mainly practice questions we did in classes like Honors English 10 and practice questions/tests on Khan Academy). In the nights leading up to the PSAT, I took and reviewed the physical practice test we received.

Q:Why do you think you perform so well academically?  

A: I’ve learned to work smarter, not harder. I’ve been able to find my own routine study habits that effectively work for me; this allows me to have success academically while also being involved with extracurriculars and having a social life.

Q:What are some academic tips you give for younger students? 

A:Definitely start early when you’re studying for exams like standardized tests.  I think that a large contributor to my success on the PSAT and SAT was the fact that I started studying over the summer. You don’t have to do a whole lot when you’re starting out early; just reviewing a little bit each day can make a big difference. Also, don’t hesitate to talk to your teachers if you’re having problems learning in class. They all truly want you to succeed and will be willing to help.

Q:What do you plan on doing in the future? Where will you attend college? 

A: I plan to double major in Neuroscience and Spanish on the pre-Medical track. My career goal is to become a sports medicine physician. I’m currently submitting college applications, so I don’t know where I will end up yet.

Q:What extracurricular activities are you involved in through the school? 

A:  I am the Founder and President of the HOSA- Future Health Professionals club, President of the Spanish Club, President of the Knight Readers, Vice President of the Quiz League Team, Treasurer of the Science Challenge Squad, and team captain of the Varsity Swimming and Tennis teams.

Q:What‘s something fun you like to do in your free time? 

A: I love playing the piano in my free time (I’ve been playing since I was 3) and playing ping pong.

Jeff Baker:

Q: How did you study and prepare for the PSATS? 

A: I took one PSAT practice at home. I never study for tests.

Q:What are some academic tips you give for younger students? 

A: Don‘t look at your grades; they do not define you and you will not raise them by staring at them. Stop wasting time on your phone; do your homework and go out every night or stay in with your family, whichever you prefer. Have fun, you don’t know everything. Never settle for discontent. Choose better things to care about.

Q:What do you plan on doing in the future? Where will you attend college? 

A: Computer Engineering, WCCC, PSUGA

Q:What extracurricular activities are you involved in through the school? 

A: None at the moment 

Q: How has schooling overseas (lived in England for several years) affected your education?

A: When it came to coursework, it was much more difficult at the school I went to than the coursework here. I guess that makes my life easier over here. In general, though, the exposure to alternatives of all sorts taught me to seek them out myself when they are being obscured.