Eastview Counselor Connection
Edition #16: February 16, 2024
STAY CONNECTED IN THE NEW YEAR!
COLLEGE PLANNING AND COUNSELOR EVENTS
FEBRUARY
February 20: 12:45 PM: Winona State University (Rep Visit)
February 26: 8:35 AM: Upper Iowa University (Rep Visit)
February 27: 12:45 PM: Illinois Institute of Technology (Rep Visit)
February 27: Post High School Planning Junior Presentations in English Classes
February 28: District College Fair at Apple Valley High School (3-4:30pm)
February 29: Post High School Planning Junior Presentations in English Classes
MARCH
March 8: Registration deadline for the April 13 National ACT Test
STEPS TO SIGN UP FOR COLLEGE REP VISITS (DOES NOT APPLY TO MILITARY 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.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Do Something.Org x 3M Scholarship for Grades 9-12
SHARE A 30-60 SECOND VIDEO WITH YOUR UNEXPECTED STEM DISCOVERIES.
Requirements:
-Under 26 years old
-No minimum GPA
-No essay
EAGAN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
The Eagan Community Foundation awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors living in Eagan or attending a high school in Eagan. Scholarships are awarded based on criteria determined by the scholarship donor such as academic merit, financial need and other requirements.
2024 Scholarship Descriptions (pdf)
2024 Scholarship Descriptions (Google Sheet)
Click HERE to START your scholarship application!
Deadline: February 23, 2024
CEDAR PARK ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP
The Parent Teacher Organization of Cedar Park Elementary STEM School is sponsoring a one-time $750 college scholarship. Two scholarships will be awarded for the 2024 – 2025 school year. The intent of the one-time scholarships is to aid in the continuing education of students who have attended Cedar Park Elementary STEM School. Please note we support all different types of post-secondary education.
Scholarship Criteria:
The candidate must have attended Cedar Park Elementary STEM School for a minimum of three years.
The candidate must be a graduating high school senior.
The candidate must currently have a 2.75 GPA average or better.
The candidate must continue their education at an accredited university, junior college, or vocational school for the 2023 – 2024 school year.
The candidate must achieve a 2.75 GPA average or better during the first semester/quarter of post-secondary education (Fall 2024) to obtain the scholarship.
The candidate must be enrolled with at least 8 credits, or 66% or more in post-secondary education.
The candidate must fill out the application form completely.
Application Process:
Fill out the Application Form and essay must be completed.
Provide the most recent high school transcripts of grades.
The complete application materials (including transcript) must be emailed to Cedar Park Elementary PTO at cedarparkpto@gmail.com no later than February 29, 2024.
If there are any questions, please contact the Cedar Park Elementary PTO at cedarparkpto@gmail.com
Deadline: February 29, 2024
Click HERE to apply.
2024 STUDENT-VIEW SCHOLARSHIP
The Student-View Scholarship is a unique opportunity for high school seniors. It is open to all students regardless of academic achievement or financial need.
Student Insights will award the following prizes: (Select your state below to apply)
- One (1) individual prize of a $10,000 scholarship.
- Two (2) individual prize of a $1,000 scholarship.
- Five (5) individual prizes, consisting of $500 scholarships each
It is exceptionally easy to apply:
* NO minimum SAT or ACT score
* NO minimum grade point average
* NO lengthy, time-consuming paperwork
* NO essays
* NO application fees
Simply complete a 15-25 minute online survey about local colleges. You will then be automatically entered into a random drawing for a scholarship award.
DEADLINE: APRIL 23, 2024
Click HERE to apply!
Paying for College
American Indian Scholars Program
Beginning in fall 2023, this program provides first-dollar in tuition and fee-free pathway for Minnesotans eligible for resident tuition who are enrolled members or citizens of any federally recognized tribe or Canadian First Nation to attend a Minnesota State institution or the University of Minnesota.
Students not eligible for resident tuition who are enrolled members or citizens of a Minnesota Tribal Nation are also eligible for the program. Learn more at the Minnesota Office of Higher Education.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, you can complete the American Indian Scholars Program Application.
North Star Promise Scholarship Program
Beginning in fall 2024, this program will cover the balance of tuition and fees remaining after other scholarships, grants, stipends, and tuition waivers have been applied for eligible Minnesota residents.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Minnesota Dream Act Application to be considered for this funding.
Eligibility includes:
-A family Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) as reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Minnesota Dream Act Application below $80,000.
-Be a Minnesota resident and attend a public college, university, or tribal college in MN
Learn the full details at North Star Promise (MoHE).
2024-2025 FAFSA FORM NOW AVAILABLE
Soft Launch - Prepare with 2024-2025 FAFSA Checklist
Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa to apply for federal, state and college-based financial aid. Dependent students must include both student and parent data on the FAFSA. Current seniors (Class of 2024) will complete the 2024-25 FAFSA Application.
What is a Soft Launch?
As the soft launch of 2024-25 FAFSA® form is underway, the form is available for short periods of time to ensure a better experience for students and families. They will not share information submitted during this soft launch period with schools, states and scholarship organizations until the end of the month.
If you visit the site during a planned pause, check back later to access the form. Visit StudentAid.gov/announcements-events/fafsa-support for more information on what to expect during the soft launch.
If you are having technical issues with completing the FAFSA, click HERE for the Department of Educations's full list of open issues and workarounds.
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES!
APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE 23-24 PRINCETON PRIZE IN RACE RELATIONS
The Princeton Prize in Race Relations (PPRR) recognizes and rewards high school students who, through their volunteer activities, have undertaken significant efforts to advance racial equity and understanding in their schools or communities.
Each of the Princeton Prize in Race Relations recipients receives an award of $1,000 and is invited to participate in a Symposium on Race. During the symposium, recipients will have the opportunity to meet and learn from other Princeton Prize recipients from across the country and to speak with others engaged in racial justice work and scholarship. Prize recipients and Certificate of Accomplishment recipients are also recognized at ceremonies in their home regions by local Princeton alumni.
For more information and to apply, click HERE.
NRECA YOUTH TOUR – WASHINGTON, D.C.
Each year Dakota Electric sends five local high school sophomore, junior or seniors on an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. for the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s (NRECA) Youth Tour. The next youth tour Minnesota will participate in will be June 18-23, 2024.
More information about the tour can be found HERE.
Deadline: February 22, 2024
To apply, click HERE.
NATIONAL AND STATE TESTING INFORMATION
IN-SCHOOL PRE-ACT and ACT - TUESDAY, APRIL 23, 2024
All 10th and 11th grade students will have the opportunity to take the Pre-ACT (10th) and ACT (11th) test at Eastview High School on Tuesday, April 23rd. Students in 10th and 11th grade will report to school at their regularly scheduled time. Students in grades 9 and 12 will access instruction asynchronously.
*No sign-up will be required. Look for more information to follow in March.
CLASS OF 2024: COLLEGE PLANNING PROCESS AND DOCUMENTS
COLLEGES REQUIRING MID-YEAR GRADES
Attention Seniors: Some colleges and universities may require you to send your mid-year grades. If this is the case, complete the Mid-Year Grade Request Form below. There is no fee for this transcript request.
Mid-Year Grade Request Form
Please note: Mid-Year Reports will be sent beginning Feb. 12th, when Quarter 2 grades are finalized. If you have questions, please see Molly Wellik (Molly.Wellik@district196.org) in the Counseling Office.
*If this is your first transcript request to a college, you will need to add it on Naviance and pay for it in MyPaymentsPlus. Do not complete this form for initial transcript requests.*
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
RESOURCES AND SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
SCHOOL SUPPLIES AVAILABLE FOR 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 CALMING ROOM
PARK NICOLLET'S GROWING THROUGH GRIEF 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
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Twitter: @evhscollege