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For a limited time, students can get their Test Information Release (TIR) at a discount. Research showed that more students who retested after purchasing their TIR improved their score, and their score gains were twice as high on average as those who did not participate in TIR or other test prep. The TIR includes their answers, the December test questions, and the answer key to target future study. Encourage your students to register now with code TIRGIFT!

The regular registration deadline for the December 14th National ACT Test is on Friday, November 8th. Click HERE to view all upcoming test dates for the 24-25 school year and how to sign up online.

NCAA Initial Eligibility Webinar for College-Bound Student Athletes and Families

Sunday, November 3rd | 6:00-7:00 pm

Are you a student-athlete dreaming of playing your sport at the NCAA level? Invest in your future and spend an hour on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. Eastern time, understanding the requirements and how to prepare for NCAA certification. Join NCAA Eligibility Center staff, who will walk you through what you need to do to compete at the NCAA Division I, II or III level. Staff will be answering questions live during the presentation, so come prepared to learn how to take your game to the next level!

Click HERE to register

Mentors 4 College Webinar - Standardized Testing Policies and Recent Admission Trends

Thursday, November 14th | 7:00-7:30 pm

In 2020, several universities changed their policies about testing requirements for admission and became test optional or test blind. While many have maintained those policies for admissions and scholarships, recent trends indicate some universities are reversing those policies and require an ACT/SAT score. These changes come at the same time as changes to the format of both the ACT and SAT exams. Join us for a brief webinar to address these and other admission trends that could impact how you do your research to develop a list of colleges that is appropriate for you.

Click HERE to register

Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship

Application Deadline: November 12th

All high school seniors who are United States citizens are eligible to apply. Applicants do not need to be related to a member of the Elks. The applications will be judged based on leadership, service, academics, and financial need. The top 20 applicants will receive $30,000 scholarships and 480 runners-up receive $4,000.

Click HERE for more information and to apply

All scheduled rep visits can be found on the College Visits Page HERE. Below are the upcoming visits for the next two weeks. All visits will meet in the College & Career Center in Counseling unless otherwise stated. Please remember to sign up by 7:00 am the day of the visit in order to receive your pass to leave class.

DePaul University (IL) | 10/28 @ 8:00 am

Savannah College of Art & Design (GA) | 10/28 @ 10:00 am

University of Maine (ME) | 10/28 @ 1:00 pm

Illinois Wesleyan University (IL) | 10/29 @ 9:00 am

DePauw University (IN) | 10/31 @ 9:00 am

University of Memphis (TN) | 10/31 @ 10:00 am

Bradley University (IL) | 10/31 @ 1:00 pm

Westminster College (PA) | 11/1 @ 9:00 am

University of Kansas (KS) | 11/1 @ 1:00 pm

Missouri Southern State University (MO) | 11/7 @ 10:00 am

Reynold College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities - Missouri State

Application Deadline: January 31, 2025

Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Class of the Missouri Fine Arts Academy.

Tuition is free for MFAA 2025 thanks to the support of the State of Missouri and private donations.

All interested high school students that are currently freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors should apply online in one of the following areas.

• Dance
• Vocal Music
• Instrumental Music
• Theatre
• Creative Writing
• Visual Arts/Mixed Media

The Missouri Fine Arts Academy is a two-week residential interdisciplinary arts academy that runs June 1-14, 2025 on the Missouri State University campus in Springfield, Missouri.

Click HERE to apply

Comprehensive Counselors

Erin Sternberg (Last names A - Em)
314-415-7519
esternberg@parkwayschools.net
click HERE to make an appointment

Jennifer Wibbenmeyer (Last names En - La)
314-415-7517
jwibbenmeyer@parkwayschools.net
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Jennifer Skalski (Last names Le - Ro)
314-415-7512
jskalski@parkwayschools.net
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Jennifer Spotanski (Last names Ru - Z)
314-415-7523
jspotanski@parkwayschools.net
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College & Career Counselor

Chris Lorenz
314-415-7521
clorenz1@parkwayschools.net
click HERE to make an appointment

Support Staff

Cindy Devine – Counseling Administrative Assistant
cdevine@parkwayschools.net

Lauren Rowe – College Administrative Assistant
lrowe1@parkwayschools.net