~College and Career Information~

Free SAT Practice Tests

When: Tuesdays, December 22 or 29
Where: Sylvan Learning Center of Northeast Columbia or Irmo
Cost: FREE
How: Call to reserve your spot 803.741.0999(NE Columbia) or
803.781.7323(Irmo)
More Info from Sylvan Learning Center:
Getting into college can be a very stressful process. The SAT is changing once again. Luckily we have
received the practice tests for the new Redesigned SAT early. We will be hosting two diagnostic days over
winter break for local students to come and try out the test. This will be a great opportunity for students
to familiarize themselves with the new content, and give them an idea of how they would do.
After the diagnostic the
student will receive a detailed score report, highlighting strengths and
weaknesses, emailed to themselves and their parents.
They will also receive a
free month of
Sylvan Test Prep online,
where they can see what they missed on the diagnostic. Please let me know if
you have any questions.

Information About the New SAT

Click on this link for more information about the new redesigned SAT starting in March 2016:
New SAT

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Scholarships!!!
Scholarship Information

Duke University Summer Programs for High School Students

Duke Youth Programs is a part of Duke University Continuing Studies and has provided summer
academic enrichment for academically motivated youth for over 30 years.
Registration began on December 1st!
We offer 13 different programs for students from
grades 6-11. All programs seek to engage learners in innovative, interactive, transformative

learning experiences. Co-curricular social and recreational activities are carefully planned and
delivered to complement the instructional day. The camp learning community approaches
learning as a shared responsibility among all.
Register and get more information here:
http://www.learnmore.duke.edu/youth/

PSAT Information
PSAT scores will be back in late December/early January. Scoresheets will be returned
during advisory after the holiday break.

College and Career Websites:

Create portfolios and resumes, search for jobs, scholarships, and colleges,
and take personality and job assessments all in one spot!!!
Naviance (
www.naviance.com
):
Naviance is a comprehensive college and career readiness
solution for middle and high schools that helps align student strengths and interests to
post-secondary goals, and improve student outcomes.
To sign on, you will need a registration code. All new students and 9th graders
received an email with this information. If you need help creating an account or
signing into your existing account,
please contact Ms. Hefner at
mhefner@richland2.org.
SCOIS (
www.scois.net
):
You will have access to several Career Assessments, College
Information, Occupational Information, College Major Information, Career Clusters, School
Subjects matched to careers, Financial Aid Information, Private Trade Schools, Career Videos,
Building and Posting Resumes, Career Electronic Portfolios, Salary and Outlook information on
Careers, Career Guidance Tools for Parents, and much much more.
To log into SCOIS, you will need to type in Westwoods Password and Username:
Redhwaks

DuPont Essay Contest for All Students!!

DuPont is sponsoring an essay challenge for 9th-12th grade students to increase their awareness
and interest in STEM. Prizes are given for 1st - 3rd place winners and honorable mentions.
Students can win up to $5,000, a trip to Orlando, and more!! Essays are due
January 31, 2016!

Essays must be between 700 to 1,000 words in length, include a list of research sources, and fall
under one of these four categories:

Together, we can
feed the world.

Together, we can build a

secure energy future
.

Together, we can
protect people and the environment.
Together, we can be
innovative anywhere.

For more information, please visit this website:

http://thechallenge.dupont.com/essay/students-intro/

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