High Five Scholarships

A free scholarship search website.

http://www.highfivescholarships.com/

Now including ACT/SAT prep (take tests free / purchase prep packages)

http://www.highfivescholarships.com/resources

Opportunity to Study Abroad

U.S. Department of State Youth Exchange Scholarships for U.S. High School Students


The U.S. Department of State announces scholarships for American high school students to study abroad:

The National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) offers merit-based scholarships to U. S. high-school aged students for overseas study of seven critical foreign languages: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Hindi, Korean, Persian (Tajik), Russian and Turkish. The NSLI-Y program is designed to immerse participants in the cultural life of the host country, giving them invaluable formal and informal language practice and sparking a lifetime interest in foreign languages and cultures. Applications for summer 2013 and academic year 2013-2014 programs are due November 1, 2012. Visit www.nsliforyouth.org for more information.

The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Abroad Program offers scholarships to American high school students to spend the 2013-14 academic year in countries that may include Bosnia & Herzegovina, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mali (semester), Morocco, Oman, South Africa, Thailand, Tunisia, and Turkey. This post 9/11 program focuses on increasing understanding between people in the U.S. and countries with significant Muslim populations. The application deadline is January 10, 2013. Visit the YES Program’s website for more information.

The Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program (CBYX) was established in 1983 to celebrate German-American friendship based on common values of democracy. Secondary school students live with host families, attend local schools, and participate in community life in Germany. Young professionals (undergraduates) and high school graduates of vocational studies ages 18-24 study and participate in practical training. Scholarships are now available for academic year 2013-14; application deadlines vary by U.S. region and range from September 2012 to January 2013. For more information and application deadlines, visit the organization in charge of recruitment for your state at USAGermanyScholarship.org.

The American Youth Leadership Program offers opportunities for American high students and educators to travel abroad on a three- to four-week-long exchange program to gain first-hand knowledge of foreign cultures and to collaborate on solving global issues. Several different organizations implement this program, and each has organized an academic and experiential educational exchange focused on dialogue and debate, leadership development, and community service. Recruitment areas and application deadlines vary, so please check the American Youth Leadership Program website for more information.

December Graduation Exam

Seniors have two more chances to pass the AHSGE before graduation: December and March.

Here are the dates for the December test:

The scheduled days for the Midyear 2012 administration are

         ·    Biology*.................................................. Monday............... December 3, 2012

         ·    Mathematics.......................................... Tuesday.............. December 4, 2012

         ·    Reading.................................................. Wednesday........ December 5, 2012

         ·    Language............................................... Thursday............ December 6, 2012

         ·    Social Studies....................................... Friday.................. December 7, 2012

 Remember, study the items you scored lower on.

 Helpful websites:

march2success.com

http://www.testpreppractice.net/AHSGE/Reading-Comprehension-AHSGE-Practice-Tests.aspx

The scheduled days for the Spring 2013 administration are

         ·    Biology*.................................................. Monday.................... March 18, 2013

         ·    Mathematics.......................................... Tuesday................... March 19, 2013

         ·    Reading.................................................. Wednesday............. March 20, 2013

         ·    Social Studies....................................... Thursday................. March 21, 2013

         ·    Language............................................. Friday....................... March 22, 2013

Keep the Drive Journalism Awards

Keep the Drive High School Journalism Awards Program

Deadline: March 1, 2013

High school students can either write an article or create a broadcast piece about teen safe driving and submit it for a chance to win up to $2,000.

http://www.allstatefoundation.org/keep-the-drive?CID=OTC-DNSR-GR-120523&att=uknKeeptheDrive

Foot Locker Scholarships

Sept 18th - Dec 5th


Foot Locker Scholar Athletes



The truth is that many deserving students, who have dedicated a great deal of their time to athletics, will not receive athletic scholarships to college. Foot Locker and DoSomething.org will be rewarding 20 incoming college freshmen with $20,000 in scholarship funding for college - not because they scored the most touchdowns, but because of their character and commitment to volunteerism. This is the award for flexing heart, not muscle.


http://www.dosomething.org/FootLocker

Apply Online!!

Intercept Women's Ministry Scholarship

**See Mrs. Butts or Mrs. Sims for a paper copy of this application.**

Here is what it contains:

Intercept Women’s Ministry Scholarship Application 2012-13


Submit form and requirements to school counselor on or before April 10, 2013



Personal:

Name of Applicant: ___________________________________
DOB _________________

Address ___________________________________________________________

Home Phone ______________________
Cell ________________________

e-mail address ________________________________________________________

Please list two contacts in case you are unable to be reached for important scholarship information after graduation.

_______________________________________________

_______________________________________________




Education:

College or University you plan to attend: __________________________________________

What will be your major: __________________________________________




Requirements:

1. Please provide three letters of reference. (No close relatives)

2. Please provide a mission statement for your life.

3. Please list three goals that you plan to achieve by the age of 30.



These last three items should by TYPED. Always remember to have someone proofread any essay you turn in to a school or scholarship foundation!

How to Improve Your Score on the ACT

Highland Home Juniors and Seniors:


Here are some websites and tips to help you improve your score on the ACT.


1) Focus on the areas you scored lower on. For many students these areas are GRAMMAR and MATH. Find websites and activities below to help you study.

2) MEMORIZE formulas for math. Many tests you are used to GIVE you the formulas, but the ACT expects you to know them (and how to use them!)
[Follow this website for an easy-to-use study guide for the formulas used on the ACT]
http://www.erikthered.com/tutor/act-facts-and-formulas.pdf
Quiz yourself: (uncheck "both sides" to see if you know them)
http://quizlet.com/12774069/act-math-formulas-flash-cards/


3) Study WISELY. Staring at a study guide does not teach you anything. Here are four tips on how to make the most of your study time:
       a) Design your own test. You have to really know what you're doing to make up problems. This also shows you ways that the test-makers can be tricky with the answers they give.
       b) Make FLASHCARDS. Have two piles: one for the ones you know and one for things you need to study study study.
       c) Have a someone call out questions. See how quickly you can answer questions. Many students get nervous when they have a limited amount of time on a test. Prepare yourself by studying UNDER PRESSURE.
       d) Use mnemonic devices to memorize difficult facts. Here's a website with examples. It's better that you make up your own, you are more likely to remember them that way! http://www.mnemonic-device.com/


4) Practice Practice Practice!

Fun websites:

ACT Question of the day: http://www.act.org/qotd/

Take sample tests on ACT.org: http://www.actstudent.org/sampletest/

Word Dynamo ACT vocabulary (Mrs. Butts loves Word Dynamo) http://dynamo.dictionary.com/test-prep/act

Ten dumb things you can do to mess up your ACT: http://www.education.com/reference/article/ten-dumb-things-do-mess-up-act/



5) Review TEST TAKING TIPS




Day of the test tips (from ACT)

• Get plenty of rest the night before test day. 
• Dress comfortably. Some test centers are warmer or cooler on weekends than during the week. Consider dressing in layers, so you'll be comfortable no matter what the room conditions are. 
• Check your ticket for your test option—ACT (No Writing) or ACT Plus Writing—Reporting Time (normally 8:00 a.m.), and the reporting location of your test center. 
• You must bring a printed copy of your ticket to the test center. You will not be admitted without it. In addition, your ticket contains Matching Information you must copy exactly onto your answer document or your scores will be delayed, possibly up to 8 weeks. 
• If you're unsure where your test center is located, do a practice run to see how to get there and what time you'll need to leave to arrive by 8:00 a.m. 
• If you arrive earlier than 7:45 a.m., you might have to wait outside until testing staff complete their arrangements. 
• Make sure you have acceptable photo identification. You will not be admitted to test if your ID does not meet ACT’s requirements. 
• Bring snacks or drinks to consume outside the test room only during the break. 
• Be ready to begin testing after everyone has been checked in and seated.

Thinking about buying a test prep book? Don't buy it off the ACT website, you can buy used ones off Amazon for less than $1

http://www.amazon.com/The-Real-ACT-Prep-Guide/dp/0768926750/ref=pd_sim_b_1
(without highlights or marks + shipping price)


Are you a visual learner? Check out test-prep videos on www.youtube.com

Here's an example Grammar practice video:



Here's an example Reading practice video:




Here's a practice Math video:

Know of more resources? Post a comment below!

Best of luck on the ACT!!

Engineering Scholarship deadline October 5th!

Engineering Scholarship deadline October 5th!

 http://www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

Welcome!

Hello parents and students at Highland Home High School!

We will use this website as a way to communicate college events and scholarships. 

Links to individual colleges will be added above. If you have information about a scholarship or university or career readiness program, email it to me and I will post it!

danielle.butts@crenshaw-schools.org