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Juniors...plan to take one of the tests second semester; recommended in March, April, May or June
Sign up for the ACT or SAT
Seniors....retake ACT/SAT only if you want a higher score or your college requests that you improve your score.
Check with your college to see if they will accept a new score after January 2012.
ACT & SAT Practice Tests
Practice ACT and SAT tests will be given at Lutheran High School on two Saturdays. Kaplan-Test Prep and Admissions organization will then present an hour Test Strategies Seminar when students and parents pick up their 6 page results summary. Please choose one or two practice test dates for your Junior, Sophomore, or Freshmen.
Feb 18: ACT practice test in classroom 139; 8 am - noon
Feb 28: 6:30-7:30 pm classroom or Media Center
Mar 24: SAT practice test in classroom 139; 8 am - noon
Apr 2 : 6:30-7:30 pm classroom or Media Center
$20 fee includes: 4 hour practice test, 6 page results summary, Test Strategies Seminar.
Kaplan-Test Prep and Admissions will also offer free on line ACT & SAT experience as well as a discounted cost for class sessions if students have taken the practice exams.
Practice ACT/SAT Questions?
http://www.actexampracticetests.com
www.collegeincolorado.org
www.act.org
www.satprephelp.com
My College QuickStart
(all PSAT test takers have an access code on the result paper)
For additional practice questions, do a search!
ACT & SAT Review Classes
www.rmass.com ($80 classes)
www.arapahoe.edu ($99 classes)
http://www.arapahoe.edu/community-education/current-classes/get-started-fall-classes/youth-college
-ACT English Exam
-ACT Math Exam
-Study Skills
-Organizational Skills to enhance learning
Reading the introduction in the ACT & SAT practice books also gives many helpful hints about taking the test as well as practice test questions.
Juniors...
Juniors and their parents should plan to attend the College Fairs in the fall as well as visit colleges in the spring and summer. Look at college websites to find out when they are hosting "Junior Days" so you can visit on that day.
Juniors...look below to see the College Visits you can attend this semester!
Each Junior will meet with Miss Noffze during second semester to start the college decision and application process.
ALL Juniors should register to take the ACT or SAT exam between March and June.
Facts to Consider:
ALL colleges across the USA accept the ACT exam!
(some will require the Writing section)
You do not have to take both the ACT & SAT.
ALL Colorado colleges prefer the ACT (no Writing section needed).
During Junior year, it is important that you perform to your highest ability in your classes. Begin studying or looking at ACT and SAT test examples so you will do well on one of those tests.
Parents, if this is your oldest or only child and you are new to the college planning & college application process, please consider making an appointment with Ms. Noffze before January 31 or after April 20 so we can discuss the details specific to your child and family.
Seniors...
Each Senior have meet with Miss Noffze 3-4 times during first semester.
Additional meetings will take place throughout second semester to ensure the path to college is fairly smooth. Come ready to talk about college acceptance letters, financial aid packages offered to you, transcript needs, and any additional questions.
Recommendation letters: Please have your Biographical Information page completed and a copy printed to give to the teachers or coaches whom you've asked to write letters for you. The Biographical Info helps them to write a well presented letter about you.
Transcript Requests: Please allow 7-10 business days to fill your request.. If it is an emergency, remember that $5 must accompany each request.
Be sure to provide a correct address for mailing. Please fill out the Transcript Request form and give it to Ms. Noffze or Ms. Lietzau, the Registrar.
FINAL Transcript Request forms will be given to Seniors the second/third week of May and must be returned to Ms. Noffze so we can send an eight semester transcript to your selected college.
Download the FAFSA draft form from the right side of this page to begin working on the information needed January 1, 2012. See the December newsletter for more specific information.
Check your college Deadline for the FAFSA!!! The majority of colleges have March 1 as their deadline for completing the FAFSA.
Future College Visits
Juniors are invited to accompany the counselor, Miss Noffze, on these visits to college Preview Days. Parents are welcome to attend with us.
2012
February 7: Univ of Colorado @ Colorado Springs
Cost: $10 (lunch and gas)
Cash due with permission form that will be sent out Jan 31
Itinerary:
7:40 am: Attend class
8:50 am: Dismissed from class, Depart for UCCS
10:00 am: Arrive at UCCS, attend Info session, campus tour, etc
12:00 pm: Lunch on campus ($6.50 per person)
12:40 pm: Depart UCCS
1:40 pm: Arrive back at LHS; attend the last half of class
February 23: Colorado Christian Univ
Cost: Free
Itinerary:
8:00am- CCU picks up students at Lutheran
9:00am- Arrival to campus and short Admissions presentation
9:30am- Campus Tour
10:40am- Chapel
11:50am- Lunch with Student Panel
12:30pm- Depart campus
March 16: Colorado State Univ - Pueblo (7:30 am - 2:45 pm)
$15 for lunch and gas
March 23: Concordia Univ, NE (juniors and seniors)
March 28-31: Junior College Visit Tour
Visit 5 colleges in 4 days, spend the night in the dorms, eat in the
cafeterias, experience a bit of college life!
We will visit Northeastern Junior College, Hastings College, Doane College, Creighton University, and Concordia University-Seward. Reserve your spot by March 1. All junior parents will be receiving an email about this trip, and if you have questions, please contact Miss Noffze. Parents are welcome to come along as well!!!
Parents! Did you miss the College Night on 9/13/11? Download the PowerPoint Presentation here.
Counseling
These two links are PDFs that have lists of counselors that may meet the needs of your student and you.
Failed a high school course?
Need more credits for high school graduation?
Want to take a class that your school doesn’t offer? - click here
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