Hey Seniors! The following colleges and universities are coming to DHS to visit and answer your questions! If they are listed as "lunch", you can visit with them in the cafeteria during your lunch period. If they are listed as"depot", you must get a pass from Mrs. Strickland in the counseling office (300 building) prior to the school visit.
Georgia Southwestern University May 16 Lunch
Valdosta University May 16 Lunch
Monday, April 30, 2012
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
GGC Application FEE Waived for this Weekend Only!
Hey Senior,
Are you still not sure about plans for the fall? If not, check Georgia Gwinnett College this weekend. For this weekend only Georgia Gwinnett College is waiving the application fee. Students simply complete the application from home on Saturday or Sunday (April 28th and 29th) and the application fee of $40 is waived. So, if you are considering GGC this is the weekend to apply.
Are you still not sure about plans for the fall? If not, check Georgia Gwinnett College this weekend. For this weekend only Georgia Gwinnett College is waiving the application fee. Students simply complete the application from home on Saturday or Sunday (April 28th and 29th) and the application fee of $40 is waived. So, if you are considering GGC this is the weekend to apply.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Are you interested in working with other teenagers at Gwinnett Children's Shelter?
What is the Teen Board?
A group of youth, who do service projects, activities with TEENAGE Shelter residents, and provide the Shelter with input and guidance. They are dedicated to promoting a positive and healthy lifestyle. They meet once a month for meetings has additional service projects and activities, requiring 8 additional hours each month. This is a youth-led group that makes its own decisions about projects and activities to pursue.
How Do I become a member?
Fill out the application completely. Make sure you follow directions! Applicants who Fail to follow directions on reference forms, or submit an incomplete application will not be considered for an interview or the TEEN BOARD. REFERENCES MUST BE FROM 3 NON-RELATED ADULTS, ONE OF WHICH MUST BE A TEACHER OR A COUNSELOR
CLICK HERE for an application. Due March 30, 2012.
A group of youth, who do service projects, activities with TEENAGE Shelter residents, and provide the Shelter with input and guidance. They are dedicated to promoting a positive and healthy lifestyle. They meet once a month for meetings has additional service projects and activities, requiring 8 additional hours each month. This is a youth-led group that makes its own decisions about projects and activities to pursue.
How Do I become a member?
Fill out the application completely. Make sure you follow directions! Applicants who Fail to follow directions on reference forms, or submit an incomplete application will not be considered for an interview or the TEEN BOARD. REFERENCES MUST BE FROM 3 NON-RELATED ADULTS, ONE OF WHICH MUST BE A TEACHER OR A COUNSELOR
CLICK HERE for an application. Due March 30, 2012.
FYI on the FAFSA
Attention Seniors,
You can find everything you need to know about Financial Aid and completing the FAFSA form at FAFSA.ed.gov -IT IS FREE. IF THE SITE YOU ARE ON IS NOT FREE IT IS A SCAM.
CLICK HERE for more information and videos.
You can find everything you need to know about Financial Aid and completing the FAFSA form at FAFSA.ed.gov -IT IS FREE. IF THE SITE YOU ARE ON IS NOT FREE IT IS A SCAM.
CLICK HERE for more information and videos.
CollegeBoard and Facebook team up for Scholarship Info
My College Dollars app connects students to financial aid through Facebook.
A few of the top features of My College Dollars:
Connects students with the nearly $6 billion in available scholarship aid and $45 billion in federal and state grants;
Features video tutorials from talent and other influential experts on how to get the financial aid students need;
Connects students to existing social networks for support, guidance, and sharing and tracking each other’s progress;
Integrates a calendar to help students track important dates and milestones; and
Features a dynamic “Ask the Experts” FAQ, in which selected user questions will be answered by a panel of experts on a regular basis.
CLICK HERE to read more about this Facebook app.
A few of the top features of My College Dollars:
Connects students with the nearly $6 billion in available scholarship aid and $45 billion in federal and state grants;
Features video tutorials from talent and other influential experts on how to get the financial aid students need;
Connects students to existing social networks for support, guidance, and sharing and tracking each other’s progress;
Integrates a calendar to help students track important dates and milestones; and
Features a dynamic “Ask the Experts” FAQ, in which selected user questions will be answered by a panel of experts on a regular basis.
CLICK HERE to read more about this Facebook app.
Free Practice SAT Saturday, March 24
Dear Duluth High School Parents and Students:
Duluth High School will be offering a free Practice SAT on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 9:00 am for all students interested in finding out how their score currently stands on the SAT. The test is being offered by Cornerstone Academic Services, a test preparation company that has helped over 2,000 metro-Atlanta students increase their scores using official SATs. For those interested in taking the free Practice SAT, please register here.
Cornerstone Academic will also be holding a free Score Interpretation Night on Tuesday, March 27, at 7:00 pm in the theatre. Parents are requested to attend to learn how their students performed on the Practice SAT, learn about test-taking strategies, and see available options for score improvement.
For those parents who have expressed interest in SAT test preparation classes, Cornerstone Academic will be holding a 34-hour SAT Preparation Course at Duluth High School from April 9 through April 30. Since space is limited for the course, interested parents and students can register for the course here. There are flexible four-week and ten-week payment options available to help parents pay for the course.
We hope that students and parents will take advantage of this free assessment and score report.
Duluth High School will be offering a free Practice SAT on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 9:00 am for all students interested in finding out how their score currently stands on the SAT. The test is being offered by Cornerstone Academic Services, a test preparation company that has helped over 2,000 metro-Atlanta students increase their scores using official SATs. For those interested in taking the free Practice SAT, please register here.
Cornerstone Academic will also be holding a free Score Interpretation Night on Tuesday, March 27, at 7:00 pm in the theatre. Parents are requested to attend to learn how their students performed on the Practice SAT, learn about test-taking strategies, and see available options for score improvement.
For those parents who have expressed interest in SAT test preparation classes, Cornerstone Academic will be holding a 34-hour SAT Preparation Course at Duluth High School from April 9 through April 30. Since space is limited for the course, interested parents and students can register for the course here. There are flexible four-week and ten-week payment options available to help parents pay for the course.
We hope that students and parents will take advantage of this free assessment and score report.
Are you interested in attending the Terry College of Business at UGA?
The Terry College of Business is hosting two summer opportunities to rising high school juniors and seniors. Please see the attahced fliers for more information.
CLICK HERE for info on the Terry Accounting Residency Program.
CLICK HERE for info on the Terry Business Academy Program.
Both applications are due by March 30, 2012.
Please contact Mr. Randy Groomes at the Terry College of Business: 706-542-1379 or rgroomes@uga.edu for additional information.
CLICK HERE for info on the Terry Accounting Residency Program.
CLICK HERE for info on the Terry Business Academy Program.
Both applications are due by March 30, 2012.
Please contact Mr. Randy Groomes at the Terry College of Business: 706-542-1379 or rgroomes@uga.edu for additional information.
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