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ACT Test Dates
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2011/2012 Test Dates:
Test October 22, register by September 16
Test December 10, register by November 4
Test February 11, register by January 13
Test April 14, register by March 9
Test June 9, register by May 4
**See Mrs. Krueger if you think you are eligible for a fee waiver. They can be used for up to 2 tests in a calendar year.
Criteria for Fee Waivers:
1. Economic Need: family receives public assistance, student is a ward of the state or resides in a foster home, student participates in free/reduced lunch program at school, family income is at or below the following amounts -
No. in Family - Total Income
1- $12,100
2- $19,800
3- $27,200
4- $33,600
5- $39,600
6- $46,300
6+- $46,300 + $3,600 for each additional family member
2. Grade Level: must be a currently enrolled junior or senior in HS
3. Usage Restriction: students may use a maximum of 2 fee waivers total
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College/Scholarship Links
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Documents
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Financial Aid Night Documents
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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5 A Achievement Award and Local Adrian scholarship applications are available!!! Get a copy from this webpage or from Mrs. Krueger. They will be due MARCH 1, 2012. Good luck!
Seniors will have individual meetings with me at the beginning of each semester. Stop in before school, after school, during lunch, study hall, or advising to discuss where you are in your post-secondary planning.
ACT test preparation and practice books are available in my office.
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Jr/Sr College Prep Info
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Transcript Request
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Senior Newsletters
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SCHOLARSHIPS
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Parents
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Parents can begin to prepare their children for college early by:
* Helping them take the right junior high and high school courses based on the type of school they wish to enroll in after high school.
* Encouraging them to maintain good grades throughout their high school experience.
* Helping them decide on the right school by researching the school's curriculum, the size of the school, the type of school, and a school's affordability.
* Making a visit to the college or by visiting our section on finding a college
* Helping them obtain and complete admissions applications.
* Assisting them with essays and preparing for admissions interviews.
* Saving for college and learning about the financial aid available.
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Seniors
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WORK ON SCHOLARSHIPS!!!
Go to: http://www.cappex.com
This is a helpful website for college planning with tons of tips and info for you and your parents.
Males who have reached the age of 18 need to register with the Selective Service either at the post office or www.sss.gov.
Request letters of recommendation if needed. Work on scholarship applications and see me if you need assistance.
Check out the College Application Checklist (under Documents) to make sure you're on track with your applications!
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Juniors
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Get registration info, practice books, and fee waivers for the ACT from Mrs. Krueger.
Check out the Junior Year College Search Guide under Links!
The ASVAB will be given November 2. This is a test used to prepare students for life after high school and gathers information about readiness for military and technical career paths. It includes an interest inventory.
The Accuplacer is a test used by MN college and tech schools to place you in appropriate classes. It is required for admission to some schools. Mrs. Krueger can help set up individual tests at MN West for no charge. You may also contact MN West directly.
**These tests are all given at no charge to students, and are for their benefit.
Juniors will attend the college fair in Luverne October 24.
Fall Semester:
Spring Semester:
* Take campus tours online or in person to further narrow your list of colleges
* Register for the April ACT test. Find out from each college the deadlines for applying for admission and which tests to take
* Talk to teachers about writing letters of recommendation
* Take ACT exam
* Add any new report cards, test scores, honors, or awards to your file.
* Visit colleges. Call ahead for appointments with the financial aid, admissions, and academic advisors at the college(s) in which you are most interested
Summer Between Junior and Senior Years
* Practice writing online applications, filling out rough drafts of each application, without submitting them.
* Review your applications, especially the essays. Ask family, friends, and teachers to review your essays for grammar, punctuation, readability, and content
* Decide if you are going to apply for a college's early decision or early action programs. This requires you to submit your applications early, typically between October and December of your senior year, but offers the benefit of receiving the college's decision concerning your admission early, usually before January 1.
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Sophomores
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Sophomores will attend the Career Expo at Minnesota West in Worthington on 9-28-11. This is a day for students to explore career and college options and includes a game show and career fair. This takes place in the morning, and students are transported by the school and return in time for lunch.
The PLAN test will be given October 26, 2011.
The PLAN program helps 10th graders build a solid foundation for future academic and career success. It is a comprehensive guidance resource that helps students measure their current academic development, explore career/training options, and make plans for the remaining years of high school and post-graduation years. PLAN results are a good predictor of success on the ACT, which is a requirement for admission to most 4-year colleges. You should take the ACT your Junior or Senior year of high school.
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* Keep your file of awards/achievements/grades/activities updated
* Continue other extracurricular activities
* Explore different types of postsecondary institutes (colleges, universities, tech schools, etc)
* Find how to save for college and resources available to pay for college
* Participate in academic enrichment programs, such as summer workshops and camps
* Be sure you are registered for the classes you will need to be prepared for college
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Freshmen
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FALL - Meet with Mrs. Krueger to discuss college plans or questions you may have and to review your schedule to be sure you are enrolled in challenging classes that will prepare you for your future goals. Get involved in extracurricular activities, and use the links located on this page to start your college search!
WINTER - Learn about college costs and how financial aid works. Find out about college firsthand from friends who are home from college over winter break. Use the links on this page to explore more about costs and financial aid. Study hard and get good grades! Research career possibilities.
SPRING - Register for challenging classes that will prepare you for your goals after high school. Start to consider summer work, volunteer, or internship options to build experiences. Begin saving money for college. Browse college websites to get an idea of what kinds of schools may be of interest to you.
**Make sure you register for the right amount of college prepatory classes: 4 years English, 3 years each of math, science, and social studies, 2 years of foreign language, 1 year of art
**Create a file of the following documents (they will come in handy over the next few years): copies of report cards, list of awards and honors, list of school and community activities in which you are involved (including both paid and volunteer work)
**Get involved in other activities, such as sports, performing arts, volunteer work, etc.
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