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SAT prep courses can really increase your chances of getting a good score on the test, but not everyone has the money to pay for an expensive course at a private agency. With some volunteers and donated test prep material you can run a free prep course that any one of your classmates can take advantage of.

Can you imagine a world without panda bears or tigers? Well, that can become a reality if we don't do anything to stop it. Help encourage species from becoming threatened and endangered by conserving natural resources that are readily available in your yard and in the yards of others. 

Mow less often

Keeping your lawn tall allows the grass to retain more water and shades the soil from the brutal sun.

Water wisely

You want your lawn to be hydrated, but you don’t want to drown it. Limit watering to three times a week (less if rain is lurking).

No matter how sick or old an animal may be, every one of them needs a home. So follow these 11 tips and help an animal leave a shelter alive and loved.

Whether you're an LGBT student plagued by anti-gay harassment, or a student who just wants to promote tolerance, you can take action by starting a Gay-Straight Alliance. A GSA would not only educate and challenge the student body in the values of tolerance, but also work with the administration to make school a safe place.

Do your classmates know what a mortgage is? What about a student loan? Almost everyone will make these transactions in their life, yet most schools don't teach everyone financial details. Take matters into your own hands and help your school host a financial literacy workshop.

Get Permission

Make sure your principal is cool with you organizing this workshop. And ask a favorite teacher to moderate it.

Learn Your Audience

Starting a new school is hard, especially if you are new in town. Help incoming freshman and new students in your school by starting a mentoring program. 

Brainstorm

Get a committee together and think of an outline for the program. Use our example as a starting point.

1. Figure out your cause. What are you passionate about that you want to bring attention to?
2. Create your pledge. Be specific and concrete. Are you pledging to do something or to abstain from something? Here are some ideas:
• Pledge to recycle.
• Pledge to lower your carbon footprint.
• Pledge to lower your energy consumption.

Do you cringe whenever a classmate throws out a recyclable bottle, can, or paper? Help put a stop to this by starting a recycling program at your school. Here are the deets on how.

Get Dirty

Figure out how much your school wastes every day by collecting cans and bottles from students after lunch. This will provide tangible support when you’re approaching people with your idea.

A great way to help people combat illness is to lift their spirits. Staying in a hospital means sitting in the same room for long periods of time. If you’re visiting a child in the hospital, you can save them from boredom and loneliness with these ideas.