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Eastview Counselor Connection
Edition #5: October 13, 2023
Upcoming Events and Opportunities
October
- October 18: 11th Grade Advisory Lesson with Counselors
- October 23: Paying for College Night @ Eastview High School
- October 24: Senior College Application Planning Workshop
November
- November 2: SAT Registration Deadline (Test Date: December 2, 2023)
- November 3: ACT Registration Deadline (Test Date: December 9, 2023)
Eastview High School College Planning Information and Events
Mark Your Calendar! Eastview High School: Paying for College Night - October 23rd
“Paying for College - An Introduction to Financial Aid and the College Decision Process” with Chris George, the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid at St. Olaf College, will be held the evening of Monday, October 23rd at 6:30pm in the Performing Arts Center.
This will be a one-hour presentation on how financial aid is determined, the financial aid application process, sources of financial support, borrowing, and private scholarships.
Coming up! College Application Planning Workshop for Seniors
Class of 2024: Mark your calendars! Join us on Tuesday, October 24th from 7:30am-3:00pm in the Learning Commons for our annual College Application Planning Workshop!
Visit during your study hall...or any other hour to get help with:
- Start/Finish your college applications
- Receive feedback on your personal statement/essay
- Get started on your FAFSA
- Get started on scholarship applications
- Don't know where to start? Get Advice!
Counselors and College Admission Reps will be available all day to help!
Transcript Reminder!
Please see the instructions on how to do so below.
Class of 2024: College Process Documents and Instructions
In case you missed it! View the presentation from the College Planning Night for Senior Parents here (many resources linked).
- View the Transcript Release Process for Eastview Students & Parents here.
- View the Eastview High School Steps to Submit the Common App here.
- View the Eastview High School steps to submit Institutional College Applications here.
(NOTE: NOT for use with The COMMON APPLICATION. See Common App guidelines sheet instead.)
- View the steps to request recommendations from EVHS Staff Members here.
These resources and more can be found in the Class of 2024 Schoology Group:
- Schoology Class of 2024 → Resources Folder
Upcoming College, University, and Military Visits to the Counseling Office
Steps to Sign Up for College Rep Visits:
1. Log into Naviance (Single Sign-On): On the Naviance main page, scroll down to see "What's New". This will have a list of upcoming visits. Click on "More Info" next to the college's name. Then click on "Register".
2. Pick up a pass in the Counseling Office before the visit.
Monday, October 16th
10:25am - University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire
10:25am - University of Chicago
Tuesday, October 17th
7:40am - Dartmouth College
8:35am - Minnesota State University - Mankato
8:35am - Carleton College
12:45pm - University of Kansas
National and Community College Planning Events
October is Minnesota's College Knowledge Month
What is College Knowledge Month?
The goal of College Knowledge Month's is to provide every graduating high school senior with the preparation, opportunity, and support needed to apply to college. This month-long effort each October allows students to do more than just submit a college application. Within this time frame, students can participate in the college exploration and planning process at their own pace -- and schools can align this initiative with the many college exploration activities that are already taking place during the fall. Many postsecondary institutions waive application fees during College Knowledge Month.
Inver Hills Community College Open House
Come learn how Inver Hills is a great place to launch your next, best chapter. We can help you start your new career or go on to a four-year college or university.
- Apply for FREE during the open house.
- RSVP for the Open House and attend the open house to be entered for a chance to win a $500 scholarship.
- Learn more about our academic programs
- Talk to our Admissions Team
- Go on an in-person campus tour
Minnesota North College - Preview Days
Minnesota North College will be hosting Campus Preview Days this fall. These events will provide prospective students with an opportunity to experience college life, learn about transfer & career programs, meet instructors, staff & current students, and get the inside scoop on preparing for the college’s admissions process!
Each Campus Preview Day is listed below:
- Vermilion Campus - Thursday, October 19th: RSVP for the Vermilion Campus Preview Day
- Rainy River Campus - Tuesday, October 24th: RSVP for the Rainy River Campus Preview Day
- Itasca Campus - Thursday, October 26th: RSVP for the Itasca Campus Preview Day
- Mesabi Eveleth and Virginia Campuses - Wednesday, November 1st: RSVP for the Mesabi Eveleth and Virginia Campuses Preview Day
- Hibbing Campus - Thursday, November 2nd: RSVP for the Hibbing Campus Preview Day
These events are RSVP. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to click on the “Visit Us” button on the website and schedule a visit with the campus of your choice. Here is the link to schedule a personalized visit:
Selective School Information Sessions
Join admission representatives from selective schools for a virtual group presentation. Learn more about academic programs, student life, admission, and financial aid at these institutions. View session dates and register at:
Harvard, Princeton, UVA, Wellesley and Yale: https://admission.virginia.edu/hpuwy
Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, UPenn, Stanford: https://www.exploringcollegeoptions.org/
Dartmouth, Northwestern, Princeton, UC Berkeley, Vanderbilt:
https://www.coasttocoasttour.org/
Columbia, U Chicago, Texas at Austin, U Michigan, Yale: http://discoveringu.org/
Amherst, Bowdoin, Carleton, Pomona, Swarthmore, Williams: https://www.sixcolleges.org/
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Minnesota Office of High Education: Ready, Set, FAFSA!
Need help understanding the financial aid options for college? Attend free virtual sessions for high school students and families offered by a collaborative of financial aid experts starting Tuesday, October 3. All sessions will have interpretation in Spanish, Somali and Hmong. Students who attend any of the sessions will be entered into a $500 scholarship drawing. See below for session dates and topics.
To register, HERE, or click on the registration button below.
2024-2025 FAFSA DELAYED
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has typically been available on October 1st. Due to changes to the FAFSA this year, FAFSA will not be available to students until December.
Changes to the FAFSA Include:
- The number of questions on the FAFSA has decreased from over 100 to less than 50.
- The EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) is now the Student Aid Index (SAI).
- Students can list up to 20 schools on their FAFSA via the online application.
- Applicants will be asked to report their sex, race, and ethnicity on the FAFSA itself, but students will be offered a choice of “Prefer Not to Answer”. Schools and states won’t see responses to these questions on the FAFSA.
- The Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) has been renamed the Federal Taxpayer Information (FTI)
- Students, spouses, parents, and stepparents will now need to provide their consent in the new Consent to Retrieve and Disclose Federal Tax Information section of the FAFSA for federal student aid eligibility.
- This consent will allow the IRS to share FTI.
- If any party to the FAFSA form does not provide consent, submission of the form will still be allowed. However, a Student Aid Index (SAI) will not be calculated.
Changes to Calculating Your Aid Eligibility Include:
Students and families will see a different measure of their ability to pay for college, and they will experience a change in the methodology used to determine aid.
- The new need analysis formula:
- removes the number of family members in college from the calculation
- allows a minimum SAI of -$1,500
- implements separate eligibility determination criteria for Federal Pell Grant.
- Child support received will be included in assets and not as untaxed income.
- Families who own a small business/farm that also serves as primary residence will now have assets of that business/farm considered in their need analysis calculation.
More information regarding FAFSA changes and timelines can be found at this link.
Special Programs and Opportunities for Students
Prudential Emerging Visionaries Recognition Program
Prudential Emerging Visionaries is the exciting national recognition program that awards young people for their innovative solutions to financial or societal challenges.
Emerging Visionaries celebrates young people who challenge the status quo, who bring fresh perspectives to solving problems and empowering their communities. Applying to be an Emerging Visionary offers students the opportunity to think more deeply about financial and societal problems while finding innovative ways to tackle them.
The program is looking for young people, ages 14 to 18, who have powerful ideas for bringing about meaningful change in their hometowns, their communities, and the world.
Those selected may qualify for up to $15,000 in awards, an all-expenses-paid trip with their parent or guardian to Prudential headquarters and coaching and skills development to help take their innovation to the next level. Click the button below to learn more.
Deadline: November 2, 2023
College Planning Documents for Seniors
National Standardized Tests
Resources and Support for Students and Families
School Supplies Available for EVHS Students in Need
If your student needs supplies, please send them to the Counseling Office. We have supplies including notebooks, pens, pencils, padlocks for gym lockers, pocket folders, graphing paper, index notecards and more. We also have new backpacks!
Eastview High School Virtual Calm Room
Park Nicollet's Growing Through Grief Support Group
Park Nicollet’s Growing Through Grief counselor, Jenny Simmonds, will be offering a weekly grief group for Eastview students who have experienced the death of a significant family member (parent, sibling, caregiver, etc.). If your teen is living with loss and you think they could benefit from participating in a grief group, please contact Molly Wellik at molly.wellik@district196.org and we will connect with your student regarding their interest.
Eastview High School Counseling Website
Eastview High School Counselors
Terri Greener
Mark Wanous
952-431-8928
Colleen Hegy
952-431-8931
Jena Hitt
952-431-8992
Kelly Fisher
Anne Scholen
Josh Olayiwola
Farrah Jennings
Gifted and Talented Counselor
952-431-8926
About Eastview High School
Email: Eastview@district196.org
Website: https://evhs.district196.org/families/counseling
Location: 6200 140th Street West, Apple Valley, MN, USA
Phone: 952-431-8900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/evhs.college.career
Twitter: @evhscollege