2. 1.Work on good study habits 2.Get involved in clubs and activities 3.Read a lot 4.Work on foreign language skills 5.Take challenging courses 6.Get up to speed 7.EXPLORE test 8.Explore and enjoy

3. Study Habits and Getting Involved Plan and Organize a Schedule Study skills Focus for high school courses Develop leadership skills

4. Reading and Foreign Language Strengthens verbal, writing and critical thinking skills Practice, practice, practice! Required by colleges

5. Take Challenging Courses Preps for: – Advanced Placement Courses – High school classes Continues building study skills More opportunities to receive information on colleges and careers

6. 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

7. EXPLORE test Test put together by ACT to provide insight to your academic strengths and weaknesses. Test format: Subject# of QuestionsTime English4030 minutes Math3030 minutes Reading3030 minutes Science2830 minutes

8. 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

9. Hathaway Scholarships Provisional OpportunityOpportunityPerformanceHonors Amount $1600 per year 8 semesters (FT) Towards Certificate or Associate of Applied Science $1600 per year 8 semesters (FT) $2400 per year 8 semesters (FT) $3200 per year 8 semesters (FT) Eligibility HS GPA >= 2.50 Minimum ACT: 17 or Work Keys score of 12. Completion of success curriculum* Must maintain full-time enrollment and 2.25 cumulative GPA HS GPA >= 2.50 Minimum ACT: 19 Completion of success curriculum* Must maintain full- time enrollment and 2.25 cumulative GPA HS GPA >= 3.00 Minimum ACT: 21 Completion of success curriculum* Must maintain full- time enrollment and 2.50 cumulative GPA HS GPA >= 3.50 Minimum 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) 100% of annual unmet need ($100 min) * See Hathaway Academic Curriculum Requirements

10. Success Curriculum for 2011 & 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

12. Exceptional College Preparation Scholarships Make Lasting Connections Built in Support System Lifelong Memories and Friendships

22. QUESTIONS?