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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
• Exceptional College Preparation
• Scholarships
• Make Lasting Connections
• Built in Support System
• Lifelong Memories and Friendships
Benefits of College Prep Programs
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