As SAT scores become increas- ingly critical in the college admis- sions process, students feel more pressure to score well. Countless methods exist for preparing for the SAT, including formally administered practice exams. However, many students ques- tioned the how the realistic prac- tice exames from test companies such as Revolution Prep are. Revolution Prep is the only test preparation company that has direct access to students through the school. It periodically holds mock SAT and ACT exams at RM and encourages students to sign up for its tutoring courses in order to increase their scores on those tests.

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What is the best trait you have that makes you a good leader?
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Enthusiasm. It goes hand in hand with dedication, and I believe both of these qualities really work together in making a leader unique. A leader has to be more than just experienced and knowledgeable. Leaders are innovative.

“I can’t say, really, how wonderful these past few months have been,” said sophomore Alan Xie on the evening of April 28th. Xie was elected to be the 33rd MCPS Student Member of the Board of Education this Tuesday, making him the RM’s fifth SMOB since the position was created in 1978.

What do cannibalism, marriage, and US history teacher Todd Stillman have in common? More than previously thought, apparently. Although student course de- cisions for next year have already been made, a new course being added to RM’s repertoire is a�racting student interest, due to both its novelty and subject matter.