Free ACT/SAT Resources Available

Free SAT/ACT Resources

The following chart contains online 􀁕􀁈􀁖􀁒􀁘􀁕􀁆􀁈􀁖􀀃􀁉􀁒􀁕􀀃􀁖􀁗􀁘􀁇􀁈􀁑􀁗􀁖􀀃􀁖􀁓􀁈aimed at providing assistance with preparation for the SAT and ACT college entrance exams. All of the resources listed are free for student use and can be accessed from school or home.

Contained within these sites are study guides, practice tests, tutorials, detailed lessons, videos, and college planning tools. This is in no way 􀁄􀀃􀁇􀁈􀃀􀁑􀁌􀁗􀁌􀁙􀁈􀀃􀁏􀁌􀁖􀁗􀀃􀁒􀁉􀀃􀁕􀁈􀁖􀁒􀁘􀁕􀁆􀁈􀁖􀀃􀁉􀁒􀁕􀀃􀁗􀁋􀁈􀀃and ACT exams, but should serve as a strong starting point for students seeking additional assistance with preparation for these important assessments.


 

Brainfuse  (SAT & ACT) – http://tinyurl.com/htpjjwo

Provides free tutoring and skills-building aligned to the SAT and ACT. Tutors and students communicate in real time in an online classroom by typing, drawing, and marking-up lessons and web content.


Chegg (SAT & ACT) – www.chegg.com/test-prep

This online test preparation resource provides practice tests and quizzes, lessons in each area of the tests, and online tutors. Covering both the SAT and ACT assessments, this site provides learning platforms as videos, text guides, and problem/solutions. The ACT section covers English, mathematics, reading, science, writing, and an overview of the assessment. The SAT section covers mathematics, critical reading, writing, and an overview.


Khan Academy (SAT only) – www.khanacademy.org

This online test preparation resource provides practice tests and quizzes, lessons in each area of the tests, and online tutors.  Covering both the SAT and ACT assessments, this site provides learning platforms as videos, text guides, and problem/solutions. The ACT section covers English, mathematics, reading, science, writing, and an overview of the assessment. The SAT section covers mathematics, critical reading, writing, and an overview.


Number2.com (SAT & ACT) – www.number2.com

Free resource that provides students with SAT and ACT questions and monitors their progress. By creating an account students can access a customized course that includes user-friendly tutorials, practice sessions that dynamically adapt to each student’s ability level, and a vocabulary builder. A college planning tool is also available on the site.


Sparknotes (SAT & ACT) – www.sparknotes.com/testprep

Provides online practice test, flashcards for studying, and comprehensive study guides for both the SAT and ACT/  The site also gives overview information as well as what to expect on testing day.


Testing & Education Reference Center (SAT & ACT) – http://tinyurl.com/h82pxrm

Site contains over 300 practice tests and courses that includes SAT and ACT. In addition to dozens of ebooks containing valuable study material, the site also features information on over 4,000 accredited universities, a scholarship search, and a resume builder tool.


Union Test Prep (SAT & ACT) – www.uniontestprep.com

Provides online practice test, flashcards for studying, and comprehensive study guides for both the SAT and ACT/  The site also gives overview information as well as what to expect on testing day.

Summer Youth Employment Program: Apply Now

Want to earn some extra $$$ this summer?

The Summer Youth Employment Program operates for 8 weeks from June 2016 – August 2016. Youth will work approximately 30 hours per week during the program, and will earn the current minimum wage per hour.

Who is eligible to apply?
Economically disadvantaged Broward County residents, ages 16-18.

When can I apply?
Apply online starting at 8:00 a.m. on Janary 4, 2016 at syep.careersourcebroward.com

When is the application deadline?
The deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m. on January 15, 2016 – Slots are limited!

How can I get more information?
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Performing Arts Magnet Open House – Thursday, Jan 21

Dillard Center for the Arts is proud to announce it’s DCA Visual & Performing Arts Magnet Program Open House, Jaunary 21 beginning at 6:30 PM.

The evening will feature showcase performances from our award winning Music, Theatre and Dance Departments. Our Visual Arts Department will also have an exhibit on display in our very own 2500 sq. ft. Art Gallery.

Students and parents will then be given a tour of the World Class DCA Performing Arts Center which includes our state of the art Theatre, Blackbox Theatre, Recital Hall, Recording Studios and Ensemble Rehearsal Spaces.

To RSVP,  visit our website at http://www.dillardhigh.com/showtime.

Young Scholars Program Application Now Available

The program is designed for students who have completed the eleventh grade in a Florida public or private high school. A few exceptionally qualified and mature tenth graders have been selected in past years, though this is quite rare.

To be considered for acceptance,applicants must:

  • Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA (unweighted)
  • Have received a score in the 90th percentile or better in math on a nationally standardized exam (i.e., SAT, PSAT, ACT, or PLAN) before the application deadline
  • Be enrolled in or have completed Pre-Calculus
  • Be able to commit for the entire six weeks of the program (no exceptions will be made for travel to other summer internship opportunities, sports camps, Mu Alpha Theta, etc.)
  • Maintain a permanent residence in the state of Florida

Important Dates for 2016:
January 1, 2016: Applications available online
February 15, 2016: Application deadline (must be postmarked by this day)
May 15, 2016: Admissions decisions finalized (on or before this day)
June 12, 2016: Students arrive on FSU campus
July 23, 2016: All YSP students depart FSU campus.
October 15, 2016: Summative evaluations available to students (on or before this day)

APPLICATIONS POSTMARKED AFTER THE APPLICATION DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

DHS Sponsors 2016 College Tour

Mr. Witherspoon is preparing for a 3 Day College Tour for Dillard High School Seniors. The tour will take place February 17-19, 2016. Only 50 students will be able to attend based on a first come first served basis. A deposit of $50 is due Janurary 15, 2016. The remaining balance is due Februrary 5, 2016. If you are interested in this wonderful experience please stop by Mr. Witherspoon office for more information.

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DHS To Host FAMU Scholarship & Recruitment Program

Dillard High School will host the FAMU Scholarship & Recruitment Show January 13, 2016 in the DCA Theater beginning at 10:30 AM. The event will feature on the spot admission opportunities. See Mr. Witherspoon to sign up.  A COMPLETED application to FAMU is required to attend the event. Applications and passes can be obtained in Mr. Witherspoon’s office in guidance.

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