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Academic Resources

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GaTutor is groundbreaking program powered by Georgia Virtual Learning. Georgia-certified teachers with solid content area expertise provide one-on-one tutoring sessions tailored for each individual student. 
​Best of all, it's entirely free! GaTutor offers flexibility for students, with tutoring sessions available outside of regular school hours. Students select the dates and times that work best for them, making academic success more accessible than ever! 


Studying & Organization

Talk to your teacher about specific ways/websites to study for their class.  Some teachers have resources on their website or in their syllabus that may be helpful.  And be sure to sign up for any Remind app or Google Classroom alerts.
Organizational Skills            Memorization                      Study Skills               Routine and Habits
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Time Management Tips
How to Study for a Test
Organizational Tips
Learning Styles Inventory w/ Study Tips
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​ACT vs. SAT: Which test should you take?


Click the logo on the left to download a document that explains the difference between the two tests.  

Free Online Test Prep

ACT Academy

ACT Academy is a free, online learning tool designed to help you master the skills you need to improve your ACT scores and succeed in college and career.  when you register with a fee waiver you're eligible for the ACT Rapid Review All Access.

Khan Academy

Khan Academy will create a free and tailored practice plan for you based on a diagnostic or your SAT or PSAT/NMSQT® scores.

 Scholarships Resources

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Includes tips and resources for finding scholarships.
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Scholarship Search Engine
Us the Going Merry scholarship search engine to:
  • Build your profile
  • Get matched to eligible scholarships
  • Apply for scholarships

College Board
​Opportunity Scholarships

The more effort you put in, the more opportunities you have to earn a scholarship. Complete all six, and you’re eligible to earn $40,000. Scholarships will be awarded through monthly drawings to students who complete each action.
  1. Explore Colleges = $500
  2. Practice for the SAT = $1000
  3. Improve Your Score = $2000
  4. Strengthen Your College List = $500
  5. Complete the FAFSA = $1000
  6. Apply to Colleges = $1000​

GAFutures.org​

​There's more money for your postsecondary education than you think.  Use this tool to find what scholarships you may be eligible for.  

GAFutures.org contains resources for:
  • Hope & State Aid Programs
  • Federal Aid & Scholarships
  • College Planning
  • Career Exploration​
      You need your SSN to create an account!!!

My Undocumented Life

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Our mission at My Undocumented Life blog is to provide up-to-date information and resources to undocumented immigrants.  We post scholarship opportunities that are open to undocumented students, strategies for navigating the educational system, information on how to apply for DACA, news on immigration policies, and much more.  Most importantly, we want to provide a sense of community to our diverse group of readers.
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Scholarships and Information for Undocumented Students
Immigrants Rising has put together a list of scholarships and fellowships that don’t require proof of U.S. citizenship.  The list has general application eligibility requirements, including education level, region/state, and immigration status (e.g. DACA, TPS, in-stat​e tuition eligibility). Only opportunities with due dates within the next 180 days are shown in the list.  Be sure to look for National scholarships

Raise.me

With Raise.me you can earn micro-scholarships as early as 9th grade and discover your path to college.

1. Discover Colleges

    Add your course grades, clubs, sports, volunteer 
    activities, and more to your portfolio.

2. Add Your Achievements
     For each achievement, you'll earn scholarships from
     colleges, which you'll be awarded when you attend that
     college.

​3. Earn Scholarships for Your Achievements
    Follow colleges you want to learn more about and find
    which ones are the best fit for you.
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Dual Enrollment

Be sure to view all 5 documents below in order to make a well-informed decision about dual enrollment.
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- 11th & 12th Grade students ONLY      - 30 credit hour funding cap
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• 10th graders are only funded for occupational/CTAE courses
• 9th graders are not eligible for dual enrollment funding. They can participate but must self-pay for tuition and required fees.
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Informational Pamphlet
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Course Directory
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