Preparation Tips For College

Preparation TipsFor College

1.Work on good study habits2.Get involved in clubs and activities3.Read a lot4.Work on foreign language skills5.Take challenging courses6.Get up to speed7.EXPLORE test8.Explore and enjoy

Steps to Take in 8th & 9th grade

Study Habits and Getting Involved

• Plan and Organize a Schedule• Study skills• Focus for high school courses• Develop leadership skills

Reading and Foreign Language

• Strengthens verbal, writing and critical thinking skills

• Practice, practice, practice!• Required by colleges

Take Challenging Courses

• Preps for: – Advanced Placement Courses– High school classes

• Continues building study skills• More opportunities to receive information on

colleges and careers

Get up to Speed

• If you struggle in a specific area don’t be afraid to get help in it

• Take advantage of tutoring and study/help sessions

EXPLORE test• Test put together by ACT to provide insight to

your academic strengths and weaknesses. • Test format:

Subject # of Questions Time

English 40 30 minutes

Math 30 30 minutes

Reading 30 30 minutes

Science 28 30 minutes

Explore & Enjoy• Find your passion and the subjects/activities that you like• Post Secondary Information Nights• Gear Up, Upward Bound, Talent Search• Research Choices after high school

– 2 year schools - Certificate Programs– 4 year schools - Military– Employment

Hathaway ScholarshipsProvisional Opportunity Opportunity Performance Honors

Amount $1600 per year8 semesters (FT)Towards Certificate or Associate of Applied Science

$1600 per year8 semesters (FT)

$2400 per year8 semesters (FT)

$3200 per year8 semesters (FT)

Eligibility HS GPA >= 2.50Minimum ACT: 17 or Work Keys score of 12.Completion of success curriculum* Must maintain full-time enrollment and 2.25 cumulative GPA

HS GPA >= 2.50Minimum ACT: 19Completion of success curriculum*Must maintain full-time enrollment and 2.25 cumulative GPA

HS GPA >= 3.00Minimum ACT: 21Completion of success curriculum*Must maintain full-time enrollment and 2.50 cumulative GPA

HS GPA >= 3.50Minimum ACT: 25 Completion of success curriculum*Must maintain full-time enrollment and 2.50 cumulative GPA

Need Award 25% of annual unmet need ($750 max, $100 min)

25% of annual unmet need ($750 max, $100 min)

25% of annual unmet need ($750 max, $100 min)

100% of annual unmet need ($100 min)

* See Hathaway Academic Curriculum Requirements

Success Curriculum for2011 & After Graduates

• To be eligible, you need:– 4 years of math to include: Algebra 1, Geometry,

& Algebra 2– 4 years of approved science courses– 3 years of approved social studies courses– 4 years of language arts (English)– 2 years of the same foreign language*

• Work with your counselor to make sure you will meet the requirements!!!

* For Hathaway Opportunity level, must meet foreign language proficiencies; 2 years not required

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