Rising Scientist Awards

 

Each year, college scholarships are awarded to five high school students who show exceptional promise in research in the fields of psychology, neuroscience or biomedical engineering. Read the guidelines below for eligibility. The Rising Scientist Awards, presented in partnership with Hunter College, are given annually to outstanding high school students who show exceptional promise in research areas related to mental health. Awards are presented at our annual On the Shoulders of Giants scientific symposium on October 5, 2021. The Child Mind Institute invites high school educators to nominate candidates entering their senior year in the Fall of 2021 for this honor. If a student is interested in learning more about the nomination process, please contact their school counselor. https://childmind.org/our-research/rising-scientist-scholarship/

SAT or ACT Testing Requirements Are Back This Coming Fall 2022!

SAT and ACT test requirements are back!  If you are a junior (member of the Class of 2022), this is important information if you want to go to college after graduation.  If you are a junior who has finished Algebra II, you are ready to take one, or both, of these tests.  Remember that registering to take one of these test is a transaction between you and the testing folks.  Here is a link to register for either of these tests:

www.collegeboard.org

www.actstudent.org

Walton Youth Teen Advocacy Board

 

Are you looking for a way to grow in leadership skills?  Here is a great opportunity for high school students to be on a organized board that seeks to address problems in our county with unhealthy teen behaviors.  If you would like to apply to be on this board, please use the QR Code. in the picture to link to the application.

Attention Class of 2021! Decision Day is around the corner!

 

Great Information for Students Seeking a Military Service Academy Appointment

Thinking about applying to a military academy? On May 11th, tune in for a webinar given by Lisa Hillhouse--a military academy admissions expert!

https://www.applerouth.com/signup/?scheduleid=445060

Planning to attend college this fall? Here's how to avoid Summer Melt!

 

Feel free to reach out to emaleigh.fleeman@socialcircleschools.org or text 770-648-3648 if you have any questions!