Student Success Tips
Click on the following link to obtain information on a variety of topics selected to aid in student success. The links included are stress, anger management, time management, test anxiety and test-taking strategies, and SAT improvement tips. Click on "Student Success Topics" below in blue to access the information.
HELPFUL WEB LINKS
(Categories: College Entrance Exams/Standardized Tests, Financial Aid/Scholarships, Career/post-Secondary Planning, Alternate Educational Programs, and Tutoring) Scroll down to see each individual category.
College Entrance Exams/Standardized Tests:
COMPASS - If you are planning on attending a 2 year school / transfer college, then you DO NOT have to take an ACT or an SAT. You may contact the school and register to take their COMPASS exam. Less expensive, results are immediate!http://www.testprepreview.com/compass_test_breakdown.htm
SAT
ACT
Test preparation
Test-taking tips
Financial Aid/Scholarships:
Scholarship Database
This web site is the Georgia Student Fiance Commission link where you can access HOPE Scholarship eligibility and many other services.
This is the first step in applying for the HOPE Scholarship and Federal Aid and many other aid programs.
Sallie Mae Foundation scholarships and grants
FAFSA Express Application
U.S. Department of Education Financial aid site
Career/Post-Secondary Planning:
GA College 411 - Student Planner
Georgia Department of Labor
Career Builder
Peterson Career Information
Princeton Review
Online Career Center
Campus Tours
Colleges
Colleges
Planning
Planning (special education resources)
Planning
Planning
Alternate Educational Programs:
Phoenix High School
Gwinnett County On-Line Campus
Grayson High School of Technology
Maxwell High School of Technology
Tutoring:
(Best source is your classroom teacher!!!!)
Kaplan
Test Preparation
Internet Special Education Resources