2. What is it? – It is a predictor for what you will make on the SAT. – It measures critical reading, math & writing skills. You will not have to recall facts from literature, history, or science, or complete math formulas. This test measures your reasoning and critical thinking. Why do you need to take the PSAT? – If you are interested in applying for the Kentucky Governor’s Scholar Program, it is recommended that you take the PSAT and the ACT. When is it? – The national test date is Wednesday, October 14 th. How much does it cost? – $15 (Fee waivers are available to students on free/reduced lunch.) Pay Ms. Anderson in the guidance office and receive a PSAT practice test. Make checks payable to Warren East High School. – For a practice test go to https://goo.gl/qgMDoM. https://goo.gl/qgMDoM The deadline to sign-up will be September 23 rd.

3. http://www.actstudent.org/ What’s the difference between the ACT and the SAT? The ACT is a standardized test that measures high school achievement and is used for college admission and scholarships. The SAT is more of an aptitude test, testing reasoning and verbal abilities. The next test date is October 24 th. The deadline to register without a late fee is September 18 th. The Cost is $39.50. Fee waivers are available for students on free/reduced lunch. A total of two fee waivers may be used while in high school. All juniors will take the ACT free of charge at WEHS on March 1, 2015.

4. It is highly recommended that you take the October 14 th PSAT AND the October 24 th ACT if you intend to apply for the Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program.

5. Make sure you take the PSAT and the ACT! The 2016 application is coming SOON. http://gsp.ky.gov/

6. What is it? For three weeks every summer, over 200 of Kentucky’s most talented and creative high school students are invited to grow and learn together at the Governor’s School for the Arts’ college summer residence program. Rising juniors and seniors in high school are offered in-depth instruction in one of nine artistic disciplines: architecture + design, creative writing, dance, drama, instrumental music, musical theatre, new media, visual art, and vocal music. Art Shops On a smaller scale than GSA’s summer program, ArtShops provide a similar immersion experience. Each fall, GSA schedules four workshops in communities throughout Kentucky. The purpose of these ArtShops is to provide high school freshmen, sophomores and juniors with the opportunity to spend a day in a facility close to their hometown in a hands-on arts enrichment opportunity.

7. If you are interested in anything business related, this 3-week summer program is for you! What will you do? 1.Work in business teams to build and design a prototype of your product or service idea. 2.Give business pitches to a panel of outside judges. 3.Eligible for one credit on high school transcript. 4.Earn digital badges. 5.Eligible for college scholarships. It will be from June 12 – July 2, 2016 Apply online October 19-December 21, 2015 at KentuckyGSE.com

9. You get 1 excused absence per semester. All you have to do is request a letter from the college proving you were on their campus. Visiting a college does NOT mean you are attending! You are shopping for schools. This allows you to narrow your choices to a few that you would like to apply to next year.

11. Receive reminders on ACT deadlines, when Josten's will be visiting as well as other Guidance Office Information! Send a text message to: (704) 869-2793 with the message: @wehscl. This will put you on a list to receive reminders from me! This is FREE!