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