A TEEN’S TAKE: Mason Guillot on the ‘hype’ on ACT testing
“The ACT is not as difficult as it is described to be. People told me it was (a) complicated (test). When I took it, I was relieved to find that it wasn’t what it was hyped up to be. I was happy with my ACT math score of 35, but was a bit disappointed in my total score of 28. My advice to other students preparing for the ACT is to just relax. Even if they do not do well on the ACT, they will have the opportunity to take it again many times. I plan on retaking the ACT. With a lot of studying and practice, I aspire to score a (perfect) 36.”
Age: 13
School: Glasgow Middle
Parents: Annette and Mackie Guillot
FAVORITES:
Book: “Series of Unfortunate Events“, “Mysterious Benedict Society“, and “The Hunger Games”
Music: Queen, the Beatles, Elton John, the Eagles, and Rascal Flatts
Movie: “National Treasure,” “National Treasure II,” “Akeelah and the Bee,” and “The Blind Side”
TV Show: “Wipeout,” anything on the Food Network, and any kind of game show
Role Model: My parents
Hangout: Barnes and Noble
Extra: Guillot, in the gifted program since kindergarten, has taken Algebra I, geometry, Algebra II and aims to take calculus next year. He is a member of Mathcounts team, Geography Bee and Spelling Bee competitor, 4-H Club member, Quiz Bowl and Builder’s Club. Other interests include studying the history of U.S. presidents. Guillot plans to one day attend college and become a chemical engineer.
Chante Dionne Warren
Special to The Advocate