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5 things 5 ONLINE RESOURCES With everyday classwork turning into homework, there are a lot of resources that have been made free and available online. Make use of these and continue preparing for college from the comfort of your home! 1 Free Courses: KhanAcademy.org is a free website with daily schedules for courses in math, physics, U.S. history, grammar, economics, and biology. There is also free SAT practice questions and tests. Even though the test dates have been canceled or postponed, it is still important to prepare. Children born into all kinds of circumstances have dreams and dreams are powerful. WE DO WHAT WE DO BECAUSE CHILDREN HAVE DREAMS. 2 3 4 5 Free ACT/SAT prep: ACT.org offers ACT Academy™ an online learning tool and personalized test practice program to help improve your score. KhanAcademy.org/sat offers free personalized official SAT practice with thousands of helpful features. Online Writing Help: Quill.org is offering free interactive writing services to anyone affected by school closures. This site is perfect for anyone who wants to improve their craft before writing their college admissions essays. You can also practice your editing skills! Online Tutoring : Chegg.com makes learning easier. It allows students 24/7 support in their studies through online tutoring services, study tools, solution manuals, and a comprehensive guide for major exam preparation. Students can also check out Chegg.com to find college scholarships, course reviews, or rent textbooks at a discounted rate. Language Learning: Duolingo.com is a free app that high school students can use to learn another language and improve their cognitive skills. Being bilingual can benefit memory, problem-solving abilities, and even intelligence. 1600 7TH AVENUE SOUTH BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233 (205) 638-9100 ChildrensAL.org www.potentialmagazine.com Fall 2020 | 27