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SAT PRACTICE

Sign up with Khan Academy to get official practice of the the College Board's SAT exam! You can gain knowledge of the exam and put your practice to the test to maximize your potential.

Essay Prompts

The New York Times has gathered over 1,000 essay prompts to better prepare students in their essay writing development. Take a look at some options here to if anything catches your attention.

Unigo Scholarships

If you are a high school student looking for scholarships to help pay for college, you’re in luck! Scholarships for high school students are probably the most popular awards available by grade level. Plus, by getting an early start, you’re also increasing your chances of winning more money for college. That could mean going to school for free! So, whether you’re a freshman or a senior, begin your financial aid search with this list of scholarships for high school students.

College Now

If you are a high school student looking for scholarships to help pay for college, you’re in luck!

Scholarships for high school students are probably the most popular awards available by grade level. Plus, by getting an early start, you’re also increasing your chances of winning more money for college. That could mean going to school for free! So, whether you’re a freshman or a senior, begin your financial aid search with this list of scholarships for high school students.

At Northside, we offer an elective credit for all students that successfully pass a College Now course. That's right! Dual-enrollment at our campus! Earn a college credit, earn an elective credit.

Some Benefits of Participating in College Now

Naviance

Naviance allows students to discover who they are as a whole. It allows you to take assessments that will allow you to align your interests to a career path that suits them. Ultimately, they will then be able to match that with majors and related fields and institutions of their liking.

Families and school staff can track students’ progress and monitor each step they take towards post-secondary planning. At Northside, we will incorporate Naviance in our classrooms through AVID. Students will have more exposure and understanding to Naviance long before their senior year.

Students can enter the site easily by logging in with their Northside email!

FAFSA

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a form completed by current and prospective college students in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid.

This application allows students to discover if they are eligible for federal grants and loans for their education. It is very important to apply every year and understand what requirements are needed to maintain aid. Visit the federal website above for more information.

HESC TAP/Dream Act

The New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) helps eligible New York residents pay tuition at approved schools in New York State. Depending on the academic year in which you begin study, an annual TAP award can be up to $5,165. Because TAP is a grant, it does not have to be paid back!!! Make sure you apply to see if you are eligible for this type of aid.

This link will also give you access to the NYS DREAM Act TAP.

For eligibility requirements, please visit the HESC website provided above.