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One of our readers wrote in and suggested that we provide some guidance for high school students looking to take the SAT in the spring. We thought this was a great idea and have compiled information regarding the exam. We’ve also included information on the ACT, which was accepted in lieu of the SAT at all four year colleges in the U.S. as of 2007. What are the SAT and ACT?
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Looking for new high school-related resources? Here are some pieces that the National High School Center and other organizations have recently released:*
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Looking for new high school-related resources? Here are some pieces that other organizations have recently released:*
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Looking for new high school-related resources? Here are some pieces that the National High School Center and other organizations have recently released:*
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Did you know? High school seniors who set the postsecondary goal of earning a four-year degree are 28% more likely to apply to college than students with no aspirations to attend college. Students who aspire to complete an advanced degree are 34% more likely to apply to college than those who do not (Gilkey, Seburn, & Conley, 2011).
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Looking for new high school-related resources? Here are some pieces that other organizations have recently released:*
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REL Appalachia at CNA Analysis & Solutions hosted a Webinar on September 24, 2012, entitled Increasing Access to College Preparatory Courses in Rural Communities through Dual Enrollment. The Webinar addressed the latest research pertaining to dual enrollment programs and highlighted how these programs are implemented at a district and state level.
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The National Association for Secondary Schools Principals (NASSP) hosted a Webinar, “Early College Programs, A Win-Win for Everyone,” on September 26, 2012 on models for preparing high school students for higher education. Janice Bell Ollarvia, NASSP Professional Development Specialist and a former school principal, compared features of high school initiatives that link secondary education with two and four year institutions of higher education and allow high school students to participate in college-level courses.
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Looking for new high school-related resources? Here are some pieces that the National High School Center and other organizations have recently released:*
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Last week, the National College Access Network hosted its conference, “Changing the Odds: College Success for All,” in Las Vegas and included both in-person and virtual events. The virtual conference spanned all three days, with as many as six virtual events held in one day.
