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Ways to Reduce Test Anxiety

4/27/2015

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College students are beginning to study or are in the middle of studying for finals. High school students are smack in the middle of testing season. So how do you decrease some of the anxieties associated with testing? Check out these helpful tips below: 

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Think cramming is the way to go? Think again....
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5 Scholarship App Mistakes

4/25/2015

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How Important is Each Part of the Admissions Process? 

4/25/2015

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IEP's, FERPA and College

4/22/2015

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IEP's do not transfer to post-secondary institutions, but that doesn't mean a student's disabilities and need for accomodations cease to exist. Thus, a student's need to be empowered throughout their high school career is paramount to success in college. Students who learn how to advocate for their needs with a post-secondary institution have a greater success rate. If they don't who will? Parents, it is understandable that you will advocate for them during their K-12 career. However, once a student turns 18 your rights for your child's education change dramatically. 


FERPA consent transfers from a parent to a student once the student turns 18. Thus, tremendous responsibility is extended to a college student. However, if said student is still claimed as a dependent for tax purposes then the parent still has some legal rights to a student's educational records. However, those rights are not extended to the accommodations needed in the classroom. At a post-secondary institution that expectation lay with the student. For more information about FERPA rights in college check out the DOE website

Parents that currently have students with an IEP in primary and secondary education watch out for these red flags: 
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Ayn Rand Essay Scholarship Contest

4/21/2015

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For more info about each scholarship click here

Fountain Head
Eligibility: 11th and 12th GRADERS
Entry Deadline: APRIL 26TH, 2015
1ST PLACE
$10,000
1 Winner
2ND PLACE
$2,000
5 Winners
3RD PLACE
$1,000
10 Winners
FINALISTS
$100
45 Winners
SEMIFINALISTS
$50
175 Winners



Atlas Shrugged 
Eligibility: 12th Graders, College Undergraduates, and Graduate Students
Entry Deadline: OCTOBER 23RD, 2015
1ST PLACE
$20,000
1 Winner
2ND PLACE
$2,000
3 Winners
3RD PLACE
$1,000
5 Winners
FINALISTS
$100
25 Winners
SEMIFINALISTS
$50
50 Winners
175 Winners



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Your Hiring Expectation by College Major

4/18/2015

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Surviving Your Freshman Yr @ College

4/18/2015

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The Real Picture of NCAA Recruitment Chances

4/18/2015

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Are You a Dependent or Independent Student on the FAFSA? 

4/18/2015

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FSCJ #Scholarships

4/14/2015

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100 Black Men of Jacksonville Book Scholarship
Have been involved with a youth program of The 100 Black Men of Jacksonville, Inc. for at least two years and be currently participating. Deadline: 5/25/2015. Award: $500.00

Adele and Herbert Fishler Memorial Scholarship
Be enrolled at least part-time (6 or more credit hours) Have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA Be a resident of Nassau county. Deadline: 05/25/2015. Award: $1,460.00
AFC Vivian Dellinger Memorial Scholarship 
Applicant must be a degree or certificate seeking student Have completed at least 9 credit hours of college-level coursework. Deadline: 05/25/2015. Award: $845.00
Air Force Association "Student of Promise" Scholarship
Be a recent high school graduate or high school equivalency degree recipient Have conspicuous mechanical aptitude. Deadline: 05/25/2015 Award: $2,000.00
Alfred I. duPont Foundation Scholarship
Be a U.S. citizen Have and maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA Be enrolled at least part-time (6 or more credit hours). Deadline: 05/25/2015 Award: $1,000.00
Anne E. Randolph Scholarship
Be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credit hours) Enrolled in a degree seeking program Have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative. Deadline: 05/25/2015 Award: $1,000.00
Arlington Lions Club Scholarship
Be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credit hours) Have and maintain a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA Apply for financial aid using FAFSA. Deadline: 05/25/2015 Award: $1,000.00
Art Ruppel Scholarship
Be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credit hours) Enrolled in the fine or performing arts and take at least one such course per term. Deadline: 05/25/2015 Award: $1,830.00
Associate Degree Nursing Endowed Scholarship
Be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credit hours) Enrolled in the Associate Degree Nursing program Have and maintain a minimum 3.5. Deadline: 05/25/2015. Award: Varies
ATC Geis Marine Scholarship
Be enrolled full time (12 or more credit hours) Enrolled in courses leading to a degree or certification in an Applied Science program. Deadline: 05/25/2015 Award: $1,066.00
Atkins Foundation
Be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credit hours) Indicate a desire to pursue a course of study in mathematics, science....Deadline: 05/25/2015 Award: $1,125.00
AT&T Endowed Scholarship
Be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credit hours) in any academic program Have and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Deadline: 05/25/2015 Award: $900.00
Aviation Scholarship
Be enrolled at least part time (6 or more credit hours) Seeking a degree or certificate Aviation program Apply for financial aid. Deadline: 05/25/2015 Award: $1,000.00
Bank of America Dream Makers Scholarship
Be a first generation college student Be a Florida resident Have and maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA Be enrolled full time. Deadline: 05/25/2015 Award: $500.00
Bank of America Scholarship
Be enrolled in or planning to enroll at least part time (6 or more credit hours) Complete the application for financial aid using the FAFSA. Deadline: 05/25/2015 Award: $1,020.00

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