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We invite academically able and highly motivated seventh and eighth grade students to participate in the SAT Challenge academic competition.

Students in the 95th percentile and above are urged to participate.

Secure the SAT Pamphlet for the SAT Challenge Program by downloading it from this page.

Secure SAT Paper Registration Guide from counselors at respective schools– follow the directions.

Participants need to make their own arrangements to take the test.

Scholarship awards will be presented at a ceremony in Billings during the AGATE Conference, Crown Plaza Hotel, April 16, 2010.

The top winners will receive $200.00 scholarship for critical reading, math, and/or writing scores.

At least one scholarship each will be awarded to the top scorers of the critical reading, math, and writing score area.

Students with the following scores: critical reading 510 +, math 480 + and writing 460 + will receive an AGATE certificate and T-shirt and a cap sponsored by Montana State University.

Register to take the SAT I: Reasoning Test. Check the deadline dates located on the back of the registration booklet.

Test fee is $45.00 payable to the SAT Program.

Enter the AGATE Code Number 0605 on the test form and mail to the College Board. Do not mail to AGATE or to Mrs. Speake.

Testing must be completed by January 31, 2010.

For further information, contact:
Joette Speake
SAT Scholarship Administrator
Montana AGATE
PO Box 2025
Colstrip, Montana 59323
Evening phone: 406-748-4137
Work phone: 406-748-4699, ext. 2348
Cell phone: 740-0548
joette.speake@colstrip.k12.mt.us



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