Eastview Counselor Connection

ACT scores from the April 23rd ACT test are now available in students' MyACT account. If a student did not create a MyACT account, their scores will arrive in the mail in the coming weeks.

The resources listed below will help students better understand their scores and provide instructions on how to send official test scores if needed next fall.

Website:

Understanding Your Scores (act.org)

Resources:

Sample Score Report - Student (pdf)

Using Your ACT Results (pdf)

Using-Your-ACT-Results-Spanish (pdf)

Understanding Your Scores (act.org)

Interactive Student Report (pdf)

If you are having problems accessing your scores in your MyACT account, you MUST contact ACT directly to get the issue resolved. I have included their contact information below:

ACT Contact Information:

Phone: 319-337-1270

ACT Contact Form

Website: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/contact-act.html

Join the College Guidance Network for an hour with NPR Host Ayesha Rascoe (HBCU Made: A Celebration of the Black College Experience), along with Co-authors Tim Fields and Shereem Herndon-Brown (The Black Family’s Guide to College Admission).

When: Thursday, May 30th

Time: 6:30PM CT

If you are interested in attending an HBCU, this show is for you! We will take your questions live.

Register for the live event

Students are invited to join UChicago and a variety of their Coalition for Collage partners to learn about the ins and outs of the college admissions process in this year Coalition Week.

From May 20th - 23rd, students can learn about new, helpful college search resources, and celebrate all the hard work they do! All events will be conducted virtually and are FREE.

Monday, May 20th, 6-7pm: Case Studies

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This is your chance to see what an application looks like and how applications are reviewed! Together, you and admissions counselors from UChicago and Coalition for College will review applications, and decide who is admitted, waitlisted, or denied admission. See you in the committee room!

Tuesday, May 21st, 6-7pm: Essay Writing Workshop

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You will discuss how essays can add an important perspective to a student???s application and learn how different kinds of essays are considered in a holistic review process.

Wednesday, May 22nd, 6-7pm: First Things First at UChicago

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First Things First is a series all about the importance of and value in being first whether you are going to be the first in your family to attend college, the first to move out of state, or the first to try something completely new and different, these are events for everyone. Join admissions officers and first-generation college students for a conversation on navigating the college search process, discovering your college fit, and finding your college home.

Thursday, May 23rd, 6-7pm: Black Excellence at UChicago

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Black Excellence at UChicago is thrilled to host Angie Torain in conversation with Patrick Phillips. Angie Torain is the current Director of Athletics and Recreation at the University of Chicago. Torain provides visionary leadership for the Athletics & Recreation department, which sponsors 20 varsity sports, nearly 40 sports clubs, an intramural sports program with thousands of student participants annually, and the FitChicago program. As a critical advocate for the athletics and fitness opportunities at the University, Torain collaborates with key partners across campus and works with the Alumni Relations and Development office to ensure ongoing philanthropic success. She is also integral to fostering a department that promotes and celebrates all dimensions of difference and diversity.

For more information, click HERE.

Join the STARS Network Schools to discover the exceptional opportunities all of our schools have to offer in a virtual college fair!

When: May 21st 2024, 7:00 pm CST

Colleges Participating: Brown University, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, Columbia University in the City of New York, The University of Chicago, The University of Iowa, University of Maryland, College Park, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, University of Southern California, The Ohio State University, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Yale University

Click HERE to register.

Representatives from Colgate University, Cornell University, and Syracuse University will be traveling together to provide a joint information session about our respective institutions and share an overview of our higher education opportunities in Central New York state. There will be an opportunity to ask general questions about the admissions process and individual time to meet with the university representatives at the end of the program.

When: Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 7:00 PM until 9:00 PMCentral Daylight Time UTC -05:00

Where: Breck School - 123 Ottawa Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55422

Map and Directions

Due to space limitations, registration will close on May 21.

To register, click HERE.

The Coast to Coast College Tour is a joint travel partnership bringing together admissions representatives from Dartmouth College, Northwestern University, Princeton University, the University of California-Berkeley, and Vanderbilt University.

This program will provide you with the opportunity to learn about each individual institution, and receive insight on navigating the selective admissions process.

When: Thursday, May 23rd at 7PM

Where: Breck High School - 123 Ottawa Ave N, Golden Valley, MN 55422

For more information and to register, click HERE.

Find out what Minnesota private colleges and universities have to offer!

Come on your own, with friends or with your parents. These free, low-pressure introductory campus tours and informational meetings can serve as a first step to help you discover just what you’re looking for in a college — especially if you are early in your search.

For more information and to register, click HERE.

Explore Your Future with a visit to one or more of your state colleges and universities during Minnesota State Week, June 24-28.

Minnesota State Week is a great time to explore the 33 colleges and universities that make up Minnesota State. Special campus visit events are planned at all of the Minnesota State campuses. Just contact the colleges or universities you want to visit from the list below.

You can apply for FREE to one or more of the 26 colleges and seven state universities at any time during the week—it’s a great way to save a few bucks and get started on your journey to your dream career!

All Minnesota State colleges and universities are waiving their application fee for the week of June 24-28, 2024.

Check out our campuses and programs

Click HERE to apply.

APPLY TO COLLEGE WITH CONFIDENCE.

How can I really nail my college essay? Is the Common App easy to fill out? How can my family afford college?

When you dive into your college search, the questions start piling up. So it’s time to find the answers in our Workshop Wednesdays series. We’ll cover the topics that rise to the top for students planning for college.

FINANCIAL AID 101: July 24, 8:30-9:30 AM CST

Affording college is one of the top reasons students stress about the search. Don’t let fear of the unknown slow you down. We’ll lay out all the tools and resources available, and explain how the financial aid office is really friend not foe. Along the way, we’ll decode the financial aid lingo.

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WRITING A COLLEGE ESSAY - July 31, 3:00-4:00 PM CST

Our most interactive workshop, we’ll lay out the do’s and don’ts of writing a college essay. Discover the ways to represent yourself in an authentic and genuine way to stand out among a sea of applicants. Plus, we’ll cover the basic proofreading steps that will avoid embarrassing errers (see what we did there?).

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FILLING OUT THE COMMON APPLICATION - August 7, 3:00-4:00 PM CST

Let us be your guide as you make the leap into the Common App. This step-by-step tutorial will give you the motivation to move from section to section with the stealth-like grace of a panther and the strategic smarts of a two-time Nobel Prize winner. Get the tips that will help you make the most of your talents, energy, and academic achievements.

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GETTING YOUR LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION - August 14, 3:00-4:00 PM CST

Getting into college is not a solo effort! In this interactive workshop, we’ll discuss the best ways to partner with your VIP supporters, as they build letters of recommendations which truly highlight the academic strengths and personal characteristics that say you are college-ready.

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WRITING A COLLEGE ESSAY

August 21, 6:00-7:00 PM

So popular we bring it back for a second time! Our most interactive workshop, we’ll lay out the do’s and don’ts of writing a college essay. Discover the ways to represent yourself in an authentic and genuine way to stand out among a sea of applicants. Plus, we’ll cover the basic proofreading steps that will avoid embarrassing errers (see what we did there?).

Register for Workshop

For more information, click HERE.

The Minnesota Golf Foundation understands the challenges of the ever-increasing costs to pursue a higher education degree and wants to do its part to help. Since 1998, the Foundation has committed more than $700,000 to make college

more affordable. The Minnesota Golf Foundation welcomes applications for a unique scholarship.

The Jim Mendesh Memorial Scholarship is new in 2024 and is available to students who wish to pursue a certificate or associate degree in a trade or vocation at a Minnesota State College or University. Examples of programs include electrician, construction, HVAC, medical assistant, teacher’s aide,

and many more. The scholarship offers an annual award of $2,500 and is renewable for up to two years.

Deadline: May 17, 2024

For more information and apply, click HERE.

The Building Better Men Scholarship is awarded by Triangle Fraternity to a high school graduating male who will be attending The University of Minnesota Twin Cities in the Fall of 2024 pursuing a STEM degree. Applicants should foremost consider themselves qualified in terms of academic excellence and community involvement. There is no obligation to join or express interest in the fraternity to be eligible to apply or to win the scholarship.

Amount: Up to $1000

Deadline: June 1, 2024

Applicants should complete the following form for consideration.

The Missy L. Olson Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors who plan to enroll in an undergraduate degree program at an Accredited American University or College.

The scholarship award can be used for any school related expenses, such as tuition, books, housing, etc. The scholarship is non-renewable and will only be awarded for the 2024/2025 academic year. A check for the scholarship award will be mailed directly to the winner’s college or university.

Scholarship Award Amount: $1,000

Number of Scholarships: 2

For More Information and to Apply: Click HERE.

Application Deadline: May 22, 2024

Embarking on a career within the construction and building industry presents both incredible opportunities and significant challenges. In recognition of this dynamic landscape, the Minnesota Builders Exchange (MBEX) and its partner, The Builders Group Education Foundation, wants to support and empower the next generation of industry leaders and innovators.

The MBEX / TBG Construction Scholarship will be awarded to multiple students pursuing a construction-related degree at an accredited post-secondary institution in Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Scholarship awards range from $500 - $5,000.

Students pursing a specific trade (such as masonry, electrical, carpentry, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply, but *all* types of construction-related fields of study are eligible candidates for a scholarship.

Deadline: May 31, 2024.

For more information, click HERE.

MCA is offering several scholarships to students in a 4-year program or tech/trade school program

· For students in a 4-year program, four scholarships are available in the amount of $1,000; $2,000; $3,000; and $4,000.

· For students in a tech/trade school program, three scholarships are available in the amount of $1,000 each.

Deadline: May 31, 2024

The Minnesota AFL-CIO is proud to have several scholarships available for union members and their dependent. Scholarship award amount and deadline vary by scholarship.

Click HERE to view the available scholarships and the details of eligibility.

Deadline: June 1, 2024

Seeking financial aid for college? Explore these popular national scholarship search websites to find opportunities that may be a great fit for you. Check out Going Merry, Scholarships.com, Raise.Me, Niche, FastWeb, and BigFuture – these platforms can connect you with a wide range of scholarship options. Take some time to create a profile and explore the many scholarships available to you!

Minnesota students who plan to attend college in fall 2024 are highly encouraged to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible. Across the nation and statewide, FAFSA filing numbers are down compared to previous years.

This decreasing statistic comes at a time when more students than ever will qualify for Federal Pell Grants and be able to access game changing state financial aid programs, including the North Star Promise, the new scholarship program offering a tuition- and fee-free pathway for eligible students whose families make less than $80,000 per year.

For assistance with the FAFSA, Federal Student Aid offers students and families the ability to call, email or live chat on their Contact Center webpage.

Ready, Set, FAFSA! Webinar recordings:

· VIDEO: Create Your FSA ID

· VIDEO: Apply for Financial Aid-FAFSA

· VIDEO: Apply for Financial Aid-MN Dream Act

· VIDEO: Understand Your Financial Aid Offer

Each summer high school students have the opportunity to spend time at ATCC learning about the programs we offer and what career options are available. It’s a great way to explore and discover what future possibilities await them.

• Scrubs Camp: June 11, 12 - Click HERE for more information.
• GenCyber Camp: July 22-26 - Click HERE for more information.
• Hands-On Manufacturing Camps: June 10-13, June 17-18 & 20-21 - Click HERE for more information.

This FREE, five-day summer workshop empowers high school students entering 11th and 12th grade in the fall semester to see themselves as leaders and learn from women in professional business careers while experiencing life at St. Catherine University’s St. Paul campus.

Each session includes built-in time for activities. Students will learn from experts in a classroom setting and take one trip off campus to visit a local company.

Date/Time: June 24th - 28th, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Location: St. Catherine University Campus, St. Paul, MN.

Cost: FREE — First come, first serve.

For more information, click HERE.

The Minnesota Office of Higher Education is offering stipends of up to $1,000 for summer learning opportunities to eligible students

Providing access to high-quality summer learning experiences, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE) is offering stipends to eligible students to attend Summer Academic Enrichment Program (SAEP) participating camps. SAEP provides stipends for low-income students completing grades 3 to 11 to attend approved summer programs offered by postsecondary educational institutions and nonprofits across the state.

To be eligible for a program stipend:

Students must meet family income requirements for free or reduced-priced school meals and, if in grades 7-11, need a minimum of a “C” average in the most recently recorded academic term in the subject area applicable for the summer program of interest. Stipends are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis, to cover all or a portion of the direct cost of a participating program paid directly to the program sponsors.

Click HERE for more information.

MBV is a weeklong business and career development summer camp that brings together students in grades 9-12 to learn business, leadership, and financial literacy skills.

This is a great opportunity for students to network with other students from across the country, hear from business owners, build skills needed for your resume and future job, learn information you’ll need for college applications, and help them learn about the career you’d like in the future.

At MBV students work in small teams or “companies” to create a fictitious product and business plan that is presented at the end of the session, Shark Tank-style. Other activities include guest keynote speakers, games, mock interviews, team-building exercises, breakout sessions, and more!

MBV is the perfect opportunity for students to learn about the jobs of the future, career skills they will need, develop technology skills, and connect with new people. MBV is open to any student in grades 9-12 in the United States.

2024 MBV Camp Dates:

Sunday, July 7 – Friday, July 12 at the University of St. Thomas

Sunday, July 21 – Friday, July 26 at the University of St. Thomas – WAITLIST ONLY

For more information, click HERE.

Programs offered by the MN Private School Colleges help students explore existing passions or develop new ones — from sports to music to physics. Some are away camps, others run during the day. See for yourself how you can get more out of summer. Learn more at mnprivatecolleges.org/summer-camps.

Note: Applications for some camps are due as early as February or March.

The Summer EBT program, called SUN Bucks, provides $40/month for families with school-aged children who are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals. The $40 per child – during June, July, and August – can be used to purchase healthy foods. Eligible families will get SUN Bucks on a S-EBT card mailed to their home for each child.

Apply online for SNAP at https://mnbenefits.mn.gov/.

For more information, click HERE.

The Free Meals for Kids mobile app helps families and kids find free meals at Minnesota schools and other sites. Created by Hunger Impact Partners with support from the Minnesota Department of Education to ensure children 18 and under can access nutritious meals, the sites you locate for food are updated regularly.

Download the Free Meals for Kids app at Apple App.

For more information, click HERE

Life can feel overwhelming at times. Sometimes it can be hard to figure out how to work through challenging times. At the Eastview High School, we have a Virtual Calming Room to help students explore strategies to help deal with those challenges. We hope these tools will provide helpful outlets and practice for when life gets tough.

Desktop Virtual Calm Room

Mobile-Friendly Virtual Calm Room

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.

For more details about our program and resources visit the Eastview Counseling website.

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